Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Chiswick House is a pioneering example of neoclassical architecture inspired by ancient Rome Arguably one of the most glorious examples of eighteenth-century British architecture. It was designed by the third Earl of Burlington, 1694-1753. Lord Burlington sought to create the kind of house and garden found in the suburbs of ancient Rome. To do this, he employed William Kent to design sumptuous interiors to contrast with the pure white exterior.
The grade I historic Gardens at Chiswick House have been loved for centuries. With their combination of grand vistas and hidden pathways, architectural delights and a dazzling array of flowers, shrubs and specimen trees, they create a unique 65 acre oasis in this corner of London.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Chiswick House Gardens: Open daily from 7am to dusk - FREE entry
The House and Shop are open from 30th March – 31st October. Open Daily 10am-5pm, except Tuesdays. £7.50 adult, £5.00 concession and free for children under 18. Free for English Heritage and Art Fund members.
Enjoy the house’s lavish rooms before stepping outside into the classical gardens – a perfect complement to the house itself. An exhibition and video tell the story of the house, grounds and Lord Burlington, including details of his ‘grand tours’ of Europe. He developed a lifelong enthusiasm for the work of sixteenth-century Venetian architect, Andrea Palladio.
Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Chiswick House and Gardens
London
Greater London
W4 2RP
England
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