The waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set between Richmond and Hampton Court it is surrounded by 66 acres of parkland and is a stunning example of Andrea Palladio's work, his weakness for classical Roman architecture is evident in the elegant columns and symmetric proportions. Built between 1724 and 1729 Howard fashioned the house into a soothing, cerebral retreat from the hustle and bustle of 18th century London life. Attracting literary wits and scholars, the house soon acquired a reputation for sophistication and new-thinking. The well-preserved interior now boasts notable collections of Georgian furniture and architectural paintings by Panini, while the grounds provide a soothing backdrop for summer concerts.
Best for Riverside tranquility, palladian elegance and 18th century history.
The White Swan
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DN
Windy lanes, waterside drinks and dramatic island views in Twickenham
With probably one of the most idyllic settings of any of... More
Marble Hill House Concerts
12th - 27th August 2006
As well as the concerts at Kenwood, this August English Heritage are organising a shorter series of concerts... More
Towards Hampton Court
Turk's Launches
Take a leisurely 3 and a half hour cruise from Richmond to Hampton Court and back again. Passing Ham House and Marble... More
Richmond-upon-Thames
Home to the rich and famous for centuries, from Henry VIII to Mick Jagger, Richmond-upon-Thames boasts magnificent houses and gardens, many of which stem from... More
Perched on the edge of the River Thames, this 17th-century Stuart mansion combines extensive formal gardens with a lavish interior that belies the ... More
Orleans House Gallery is sited in a picturesque woodland garden by the Thames at Twickenham. The gallery hosts a lively programme of temporary exhibitions while the ...More
61 - 63 Petersham Road,Richmond Upon Thames,
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15 minutes walk from Marble Hill House
This cosy hotel, housed inside a wonderfully restored Georgian townhouse, retaining many of its original features, blends seamlessly into the semi-rural environs of Richmond. Ornate ... More
England face New Zealand in the third and final Investec Challenge Autumn Rugby International at Twickenham. England have not beaten the All Blacks since 2003 ...More
Renew Medica offer non invasive skin treatments including laser hair removal and Photo Rejuvenation using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology which is used to correct ... More
Spending most of our time in pubs swilling foreign lager pushed by multi-national breweries, the British nation has turned their back on their home-grown beer. ...More
These extensive formal and historic gardens perched on the edge of the River Thames are attached to the 17th century Stuart mansion Ham House. In ... More
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