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Chiswick House & Gardens
Historic and Protected Site and Park
London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and Evening Standard
"Best walking route, with a wonderful river view."(3 Tips)
"one of the best climbing trees in the world."(3 Tips)
"18th century British architecture set in 65 acres of gardens."(6 Tips)
"great cafe, feeding the ducks and playing hide n seek in the woods!"(6 Tips)
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HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011Lord Burlington built a grand Palladian villa here with sculpture, gardens and a dome modelled on those of Imperial Rome. He also displayed treasures collected on his ‘Grand Tour’ of classical Europe.
Time Out LondonMarch 26, 2012Walled gardens have been on this site since the late 1600s but the once grand kitchen garden lay neglected from the 1920s until it was rediscovered a few years ago. Read more
Carl GriffinJanuary 6, 2016Wonderful example of 18th century British architecture set in 65 acres of gardens. Run by English heritage.
Berat YARDIMCIJuly 26, 2023CH.among the most glorious examples of 18th-cntry British architecture&makes fascinating day out in London.3rdEarl of Burlington,designed this noble Roman-style villa,inspired from his Tours of Italy.
If you stroll around here, make sure you've got a dog. I believe it's compulsory. Wonderful place on a sunny day...- Michael DaleOctober 22, 2012Outside the rear of main house, too the side of a Spihnx, you will find one of the best climbing trees in the world. Fantastic place for families.Upvoted Mar 12
Steve HSeptember 4, 2012Café is on the expensive side (£2.25) for a canned drink) and next to a kid's playground - no not really a place for quiet relaxation!
Mi Chiamo ViMarch 24, 2016Such royal gardens, corners for kids, dogs, family picnic and lots of squirrels 😍😍Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Evening StandardMay 11, 2012The Chiswick House Open Air Film season is a short but gloriously mixed-up affair taking place around the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Read more
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 19, 2015Come to this place when you want to fell like an Italian in London! Read more
complete canine careMay 29, 2011Lovely friendly park with lots of trees and undergrowth and fabulous cafe with undercover outdoor seating
James FarrellyMarch 11, 2011This is my morning 'commute' route, so I'm lucky, but a walk through in either the summer or winter is great.
Carlos RAugust 8, 2010Play area is next to the modern cafe, great to watch the kids whilst enjoying a nice meal
There's a great jogging route that circumnavigates the House - check out the small maps off Burlington Ave.
Local dog walker and pet sitter! Fully ensured! Www.helenspetcareservice.com
- Rebecca OatleyNovember 20, 2010like a little oasis. beautiful. great cafe, feeding the ducks and playing hide n seek in the woods!
beatlestweetsSeptember 28, 2010This is where The Beatles recorded the promo films for Rain and Paperback Writer in 1966
Louis VuittonSeptember 23, 2010Built in 1729 by the third Earl of Burlington, this magnificent neo-Palladian villa showcases many stunning works of art and provides a stunning venue for entertaining
Don't miss the Farmer's market on Sunday mornings just down the road (Duke's Meadow)
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Chiswick House is among the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture and makes a fascinating day out in West London. The third Earl of Burlington, who designed this noble Roman-style Palladian villa, drew inspiration from his ‘grand tours’ of Italy.
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