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Address
Chiswick House,
Burlington Lane,
London,
W4 2RP
Details
Chiswick House is internationally renowned as one of the first and finest English Palladian villas. Lord Burlington who designed and built the villa from 1725 – 1729, was inspired by the architecture and gardens of ancient Rome and this house is a masterpiece. His aim was to create an impressive setting to show his friends his fine collection of art and his library. The opulent interior features gilded decoration, velvet walls and painted ceilings.
The important 18th Century gardens surrounding Chiswick House have, at every turn, something to surprise and delight the visitor from the magnificent cedar trees to the beautiful Italianate gardens with their cascade, statues, temples, urns and obelisks. 2010 saw the culmination of a major project to restore the historic gardens to their former glory, including the Conservatory and its world famous Camellia collection. The Chiswick House Camellia Festival held every year during February and March brings a burst of glorious colour to the winter season.
There is also a children’s play area and a modern café within the gardens. Judged to be the best new building in London by RIBA in 2011 the cafe is open all year and offers a light airy space to enjoy a seasonal menu and refreshments.
Chiswick House once acted both as a gallery for Lord Burlington’s fine art collection and as a glamorous party venue where he could entertain. With exclusive use, the lavishly gilded interiors today provide a stunning setting for civil weddings ceremonies and Chiswick House provides an impressive backdrop for corporate and private events that can be held within the Burlington Pavilion.
WCs. Filming, plays, photographic shoots. Weddings, corporate and private events and party hire - please call 020 3141 3351 or email events@chgt.org.uk or see website for brochure. Corporate Hospitality/Functions: Private & corporate hospitality. Suitability for the Disabled guests: Gardens only. Guided Tours: Personal guided tours must be booked in advance. Audio Tours House. (Downloadable tours-Garden). Education/School Visits: Contact Estate Office.
Opening details
Prices
Chiswick House ticket prices - Adult: £5.90, Children (Age 5-15): £3.50, Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children): £15.30, Concession: £5.30, Children under 5 and English Heritage Members: FREE. Group Tours & Group Bookings: Chiswick House 020 8995 0508. Garden Tours and Camellia Festival Group Bookings 020 8742 3905.
Directions
Map reference: TQ 210777 Lat: 51.48531 Long: -0.25873
Turn left A4 westbound after Hogarth Roundabout. Parking available.
Tube: Turnham Green and then a 20 minute walk.
Bus: 190 and E3
For further information visit www.tfl.gov.uk
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Chiswick station
Nearby
Facilities
English Heritage Property
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
WCs. Filming, plays, photographic shoots. Weddings, corporate and private events and party hire - please call 020 3141 3351 or email events@chgt.org.uk or see website for brochure. Corporate Hospitality/Functions: Private & corporate hospitality. Suitability for the Disabled guests: Gardens only. Guided Tours: Personal guided tours must be booked in advance. Audio Tours House. (Downloadable tours-Garden). Education/School Visits: Contact Estate Office.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Gravel
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Flat (ie without steps)
Dining
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Vegetarian
Baby changing facilities
Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Audible alarm system
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
Entrance is well lit