Visitor Guide

AN 18TH CENTURY VILLA | A CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE | AN ESTATE TO ENJOY

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Chiswick House is one of the earliest examples of neo-Classical design in England and the gardens at Chiswick are the birthplace of the English Landscape movement.

Richard Boyle, third Earl of Burlington designed and built Chiswick House from 1725–1729. The villa was inspired by the architecture and gardens of ancient Rome. The sumptuous interiors and key items of furniture were designed by William Kent, there is also a rich collection of Old Master paintings.

The 65 acres of Grade 1-listed gardens have been loved for centuries, with their combination of grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and wilderness areas. The magnificent 19th-century conservatory houses the world famous heritage camellia collection, in bloom in early spring.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, successive owners, most notably the Dukes of Devonshire, extended and changed the gardens. In 1929, the site was bought for the nation and became a public park for all to enjoy.

We hope that you find this guide useful. Enjoy your visit.

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House Highlights

1. The Chiswick Tables

2. Two Porphyry Urns

3. The Splendour of the Apses

4. Six Rysbrack Paintings

5. The Coffered Dome

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7. The Stone Dated Picture Frames

8. The Blue Velvet Room Ceiling

9. The Lead Sphinx

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HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS

Chiswick House The stunning neo-Classical villa is open every day 10am–5pm, except Tuesdays, from April-October.

Children have free entry to the House and will love completing the house and gardens trail. Concessions and group discounts are available.

Walled Kitchen Garden Visit the Kitchen Garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.30pm–3.30pm and on special open days to see our array of home grown produce.

Tours Free drop in tours of Chiswick House are available with admission on Sunday at 2.30pm, and in the gardens in the summer. Alternatively, book a private house and garden tour for a truly memorable day out.

Please check the website for special openings and closures.

Planning Your Day

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1. Chiswick House

2. Classic Bridge

3. Ionic Temple, Obelisk and Amphitheatre

4. Exedra

5. Inigo Jones Gateway

6. Doric Column, Venus Statue and Rosary

7. Conservatory

8. Kitchen Garden

9. Italian Garden

Pedestrian underpass towards Chiswick High Road and Chiswick Park or Turnham Green Stations 25 minutes walk

Hogarth’s House5 minutes walk

190 Bus Stop to Hammersmith Station

River Thames and Thames Path National Trail

E3 Bus Stop to Turnham Green Station

Duke’s Avenue

Gate

Chiswick Station(Hounslow or Weybridge/London Waterloo) 10 minutes walk

A4 Great West Road (Westbound)

Garden Highlights

Café with additional outdoor seating area, open daily for refreshments

Garden Companion Guide Podcast – chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/latest-news/podcast

The shop at Chiswick House – open when the house is open

Spaces available for venue hire

Licensed for marriages and civil partnerships

Please use the bicycle racks provided

Toilets including wheelchair accessible and baby change facilities

Dog-free picnic area

The car park is on the Westbound carriageway of the A4 Great West Road (Sat Nav: W4 2RP)

Please: Keep cycling to the tarmac perimeter routes of the gardens.

Dog-free areas are clearly signposted.

Please keep dogs on short leads where indicated.

A4 Great West Road Towards Hammersmith (Eastbound)

Historic Camellia collectionAnnual Camellia Show in theConservatory to celebratethe blooms in early springFree entry

Safety in the Gardens0746 852 4874 (9am–5pm) EMERGENCY: ALWAYS DIAL 999

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Terrace Cascade

Obelisk

Cricket pitch & PavilionPicnic area

The WildernessThe Wilderness

The Wilderness

Eyecatcher

WalledGarden

WalledKitchenGarden

Cherry Orchard

Rustic House

Car Park (Sat Nav: W4 2RP)

LearningCentre

Italian Garden

Inigo JonesGateway

Patte d’oie(goosefoot)

Patte d’oie(goosefoot)

Exedra

Amphitheatre & Obelisk

Doric Column& Rosary

Deer HouseIonic Temple

Classic Bridge

Children’splayground

Burlington Pavilion

outside seating

Estate Office

Conservatory

Burlington Lane Gate

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ChiswickHouse Café

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Great ChertseyRoad Gate

seasonal entertaining

Visit Chiswick House CaféWith indoor and outdoor seating, the Café serves delicious sandwiches, soups, and modern British cooking using produce from the Kitchen Garden.

Shop and Produce CartVisit the shop inside Chiswick House entrance to peruse a range of art and history books, local artisan items, accessories and gift cards and the Chiswick House bespoke range.

Fruit, vegetables and flowers home grown on site in the kitchen garden are available outside the Café between 11am–12.30pm Tuesday and Thursday morning and then in the kitchen garden 1.30pm–3.30pm.

Get InvolvedChiswick House & Gardens Trust’s aim is to ensure that this heritage site is sustainable for current and future generations to enjoy. Donate today in boxes around the gardens or online. Enquire about becoming a patron to get further involved in our park.

What’s on? Pick up a leaflet to discover our ongoing programme of community and special events.

Venue hire and filming This beautiful and historic setting is available for a range of events including weddings, private / corporate events and filming.

Volunteer opportunities are available to make new friends and get active.

Our thanks to Chiswick House & Gardens Trust volunteers and the Chiswick House Friends for their help in maintaining this important Grade 1-listed heritage site.

Contact us: mail@chgt.org.uk

Chiswick House & Gardens Trust, The Estate Office, Chiswick House, London W4 2QN

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