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Kenwood House

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Kenwood House

9.2^/10

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Ranked #1 for history museums in London
"... the beauty of the Heath and woods, late into the evening"(3 Tips)
"Rembrandt self-portrait"(2 Tips)
"Bring a picnic and relax in the sunshine after touring the house."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful house..lovely paintings and architecture..the garden"(2 Tips)

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Habiba HamidJuly 14, 2013
Kenwood House hosts the most beautiful live out door opera for free every year in the summer. Every age group brings picnics and sits amidst the beauty of the Heath and woods, late into the evening
MonaDecember 10, 2015
Absolutely love Kenwood House! The building inside is beautifully restored and kept, full of art including an original Rembrandt. The grounds are wonderful to walk through, especially in the summer.
Amy CarothersJuly 23, 2018
Bring a picnic and relax in the sunshine after touring the house. It’s free to enter and the acclaimed art work and grand architecture make it worth the visit.
Ivan D'AlbertiNovember 14, 2011
Such a nice place with a interesting history. The park it is huge and full green the house complete of pictures from the past make me feel going back at that time.. A place where a tourist must see
L0maDecember 26, 2019
Beautiful house..lovely paintings and architecture..the garden is amazing and perfect for picnic..free entry.
GregorygrishaJune 18, 2017
Come here now on a good weather day to have a picnic and play ball games and tan! It's like a hidden place getaway for central Londoners.
HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011
Kenwood House was given to the nation by Lord Iveagh in 1927, along with the art collection that includes a Rembrandt self-portrait and Constable’s oil sketch of Hampstead Heath.
Kornelija MaceviciuteSeptember 16, 2018
Historical place worth visiting when you’re in the heath! They have a great painting collection.
Sienna P-CApril 28, 2014
The recent restoration has left the house in incredibly beautiful condition, and it's free to visit!
kate morossJuly 31, 2011
Skippy the Whippy - don't get ice cream from the vans parked outside. Go to the cafe inside and get the amazing scoops there. I recommend Hokey Pokey flavour.
Chrissy Man NguyenApril 14, 2013
If you go for lunch the try the chocolate fudge cake. Extremely yummy.
Ана ЛековићAugust 1, 2019
Great museum, but it's very weird they just close rooms when they don't have enough volunteers (but they got two on entrance just to greet you 🤦🏻‍♀️).
Anna SzypkowskaJuly 2, 2017
You feel like you move back in time! Great place!
D-J GordonJune 8, 2020
Lovely to sit outside on a sunny day.
AlexMarch 25, 2012
Ordering and purchasing system is rubbish but food is worth it. Homity pie and rhubarb crumble was a good Sunday combo.
Simon KerslakeMay 7, 2016
Check out the cream teas at the cafe!
Amy RobertsonMarch 4, 2016
Free house tour with an extensive collection of 17th century paintings
Zoe AmarMarch 12, 2011
One of my favourite places in hampstead. £1.30 for a bag of crisps is a bit of a rip off though!
Howard RossOctober 31, 2016
Searcy's have taken over the catering. Disorganised and not enough staff. Limited choices
Caitlin HillSeptember 11, 2018
Go earlier in the day before the rooms start to close up
Catherine ChapmanOctober 31, 2010
The house is beautiful, paintwork needs attention, seriously falling into disrepair! I hope they sort it soon. Shame to see it disintegrate so.
Melle ElleFebruary 28, 2016
Lots of beautiful paintings 🎨
BOctober 10, 2018
Good collection of paintings
clive kornitzerSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good for a bit of E M Foster
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 25, 2015
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Cognizant KJune 9, 2013
Closed for refurb until autumn, but cafe and gardens still open!
Marc EdenJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Main coffee shop restaurant closed for 2 weeks
PavelOctober 16, 2011
Great place for a lunch
Steven DiffeyMay 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great for a coffee and cake break
Marina LealJune 20, 2012
cenário pra vários filmes, lindo!

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