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Address: Burlington Lane,  W4 2RP
Telephone: 020 8995 0508
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Chiswick House is in the London Borough of Hounslow
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Chiswick HouseA former royal residence and stunning example of Classical 18th century design, Chiswick House - also known as Burlington House - originally belonged to the "architect Earl", Lord Burlington. An avid traveller and lover of Italian architecture, this Palladian house assumes the guise of an octagonal domed villa, allegedly inspired by the Villa Capra "La Rotonda" outside Vicenza. The building's simple, pure exterior acts as a counter-point to the rich, elaborate interior, created by William Kent - The Blue Velvet Room, with its elaborate, gilded decoration and intricate ceiling paintings, is particularly worthy of note. A diverse series of portraits, paintings and prints enable visitors to piece together evidence about the Burlington family, whilst also enjoying some notable examples of fine, Old Master paintings. A triumph of the Golden Age of landscape gardening, Lord Burlington's summer palace is set in acres of immaculately created parkland, full of hidden temples, lakes, greenhouses and Italianate statues. An Inigo Jones gateway leads onto these spectacular grounds, immortalised by the poet Alexander Pope as embodying the greatness of England. Free to visit and accessible to all - with the exception of the steep Terrace Walk - the grounds are as much of an attraction here as the house itself. The walled Kitchen Garden at Chiswick House, dating from 1682, holds weekly drop-in sessions for local school children, runs teenagers' Duke of Edinburgh sessions and holds three or four open days a year (April to September) for anyone who wants to take a look. See www.kitchengarden.org.uk for details.

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Burlington family history, 18th century Italianate Palladian design, Classical landscape gardening.

(Image: Inigo Jones Statue At Chiswick House)

Visiting Chiswick House

 
 

Travel

 
Underground Stations
Turnham Green Tube (15 minutes)
Chiswick Park Tube (18 minutes)
Railway Stations
Chiswick Railway Station (13 minutes)
Gunnersbury Railway Station (20 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

Gardens: 7am to dusk daily all year round | Chiswick House: Mar to Oct: Sun to Wed 10am-5pm | Nov to Dec: pre-booked tours only | Dec to Mar: Closed
 
 

Car Parks

 
Kings Mall Car Park (31 minutes)
Hammersmith Grove NCP (34 minutes)
 
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Pricing

£4.20 (Adults), £3.40 (Concs), £2.10 (Children)

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Burlington Lane
 
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Further articles featuring Chiswick House on LondonTown.com
Leisure  (Published November 2004)
Chiswick House & Grounds One of the triumphs of the golden age of landscape gardening, Lord Burlington’s summer palace is set in acres of immaculate park land,...  More
 
Hounslow  (Published November 2004)
Hounslow Hounslow boasts a wealth of heritage attractions, beautiful parks, open country areas and riverside walks. The River Thames winds its way along the southern boundary...  More
 
 
 

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124 King Street Hammersmith London,  W6 Map
27 minutes walk from Chiswick House
The old Fuller's brewery forms the home of this stylish budget hotel, conveniently located halfway between Heathrow Airport and Central London. It's an easy stroll ... More
 
 
 
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Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South,  W4 Map
8 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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Jurlique Day Spa & Sanctuary

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11 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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160 Chiswick High Road,  W4 Map
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126 Devonshire Road, Chiswick,  W4 Map
6 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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La Trompette

5-7 Devonshire Road,  W4 Map
9 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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Burlington Lane,  W4 Map
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of ... More
 
 
 
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13 Devonshire Road,  W4 Map
9 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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The George and Devonshire

8 Burlington Gardens, Chiswick,  W4 Map
5 minutes walk from Chiswick House
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