Directory / London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings
Link To Us Bookmark

Strawberry Hill House
 
Address: Waldegrave Road,  Strawberry Hill,  TW1 4SX
Telephone: 0870 626 0402
Map Maps: Location map, Print map (A4)
Nearby: Hotels, Events, Shopping, Dining
Strawberry Hill House is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Email to a Friend Email to a Friend | Print Entry Print Entry | Images
ABOUT IMAGES  
Strawberry Hill HouseThis sinister Gothic castle is an exotic concoction of mysterious turrets, gilded ceilings and dazzling stained glass windows. Starting life as an unassuming cottage in Twickenham, Strawberry Hill House was bought by Horace Walpole in 1749 and was transformed from an orderly Georgian idyll into a magnificent Gothic mansion.

Walpole’s creation sparked a Gothic revival and inspired the designs for the Palace of Westminster 100 years later. Mysterious and inherently theatrical, this castle can whisk the whimsical away to a ghostly dimension only imagined in the pages of Gothic novels.

Walpole built his captivating castle for immediate effect not posterity. Today it has become a crumbling treasure, listed by World Monuments as one of the 100 most endangered houses. However, the impressive battlements are as sinister as ever, the stained glass is still spectacular, the lavish library is meticulous in its decoration, and as you wander down the ghostly long gallery you cannot help but wonder who is round the corner.

Visiting Strawberry Hill House
 
 

Travel
 
Railway Stations
Strawberry Hill Railway Station (4 minutes)
Fulwell Railway Station (16 minutes)
 
More
 
 
 
 

Opening Times
Tours every Sunday from 23rd March to 31st August 2008 at 14:00, 14:45 and 15:30. Please note there are no tours on 13th July 2008.
 
 

Car Parks
 
Holly Road (14 minutes)
Teddington Road (16 minutes)
 
More
 
 
 

Pricing
£5.50 (Adults), £5 (Concs)

London Location Map of Strawberry Hill House
Strawberry Hill
 
Printable map of Strawberry Hill House
 

Alternative Historic Buildings
Nearest to Strawberry Hill House
 
Ham House & Garden
Best
London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings

Ham House & Garden

Ham Street,  Ham,  TW10 Map
21 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
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
 
 
 
Marble Hill House
Best
London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings

Marble Hill House

Richmond Road,  TW1 Map
29 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
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 ... More
 
 
 
More local Historic Buildings
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare - Historic Buildings
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Buildings
Syon House - Historic Buildings
Osterley Park and House - Historic Buildings
Kew Palace - Historic Buildings
See all Historic Buildings near Strawberry Hill House
 
 
 

Local Hotels
Near Strawberry Hill House
 
Hotel special offers
Only hotels near Strawberry Hill House
All Central London hotels
Arrival date:  
Rooms:   Nights:
Adults:   Children:  
  Press to search
 
Best Price Guarentee
Free Gifts
LondonTown.com Exclusive Offer
Receive 3 free gifts with this booking worth over £38
Bingham
London Hotels / Small Luxury Hotel

Bingham

61 - 63 Petersham Road, Richmond Upon Thames,  TW10 Map
1.81 miles from Strawberry 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
 
 
 
More local Hotels
See all Hotels near Strawberry Hill House
 
 
 

Local Events on today or on tomorrow or on a particular date

Near Strawberry Hill House
 
London Events / Shopping
5th December 2009 and 6th December 2009
Ham House, Ham,  TW10 Map
21 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
To celebrate Christmas, Ham House hosts its annual Christmas Fair in a heated marquee in the grounds of its Stuart mansion on the banks of ... More
 
 
 
More local Events
See all Events near Strawberry Hill House
 
 
 

Local Shopping
Near Strawberry Hill House
 
London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops
Swan Island,  Strawberry Vale,  TW1 Map
4 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
Formerly located in Covent Garden this is still a fantastic bakery though since the move to this corner of Twickenham in 2004 it's not as ... More
 
 
 
London Shopping / Florists
155 Heath Road, Twickenham,  TW1 Map
13 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
This florists comes highly recommended by our readers. The shop offers a range of unusual exotic, tropical, orchids, roses, lilies and other wonderful fresh quality flowers ... More
 
 
 
More local Shopping
Marks & Spencer - Department Stores
See all Shopping near Strawberry Hill House
 
 
 

Local Dining
Near Strawberry Hill House
 
Capers Deli
Best
London Dining / Cafes and Delis

Capers Deli

48 King Street,  TW1 Map
14 minutes walk from Strawberry Hill House
Highly recommended by Twickenham residents, this delightful deli stocks a huge array of delicious produce including cheese, charcuterie, olives, jams, chutneys, sauces, oil and ... More
 
 
 
More local Dining
See all Dining near Strawberry Hill House
 
 
 
Also in Waldegrave Road
Our recommendations in the same street as Strawberry Hill House
Number Name Categories
11
Pizza Express
London Dining, Italian Cuisine
London Monthly The Event Guide In Your Inbox
Get the FREE monthly guide to London entertainment, arts, concerts, sport, book signings, and essential event information delivered directly to your inbox.

Use LondonMonthly's unique technology to also print your own personalised PDF Listings Guide. View our recent issue.
Your email address:
Your location:
 
Link to Strawberry Hill House
To link to this page from your website, simply cut and paste the following code to your web page.
 
 
The link will appear on your page as:
 
 
Alternate names and popular misspellings for Strawberry Hill House
Strawberry Hill House, Strawbery Hill House, Strawbery Hil House
 
 
Full screen map of hotels around Strawberry Hill House
 
Home | Contact us | Terms & Conditions | Link to us | Marketing | Partners | Subscriptions
Sponsor
Our favourite London hotels
May Fair Hotel
Luxury Hotels
 
In Trafalgar Square
20% off
 
At Liverpool Street
50% off
 
At Green Park
35% off
 
Near Covent Garden
30% off
 
Cavendish Hotel
Mid-range Hotels
 
Near Parliament
35% off
 
Near National Gallery
47% off
 
Near Tower Bridge
35% off
 
In Little Venice
40% off
 
Discounted theatre tickets
Chicago
57% off
 
29% off
 
42% off
 
56% off
 
47% off
 
38% off
 
Diner & Theatre Deals
Oliver
from £24.50
 
from £29.00
 
from £32.50
 
from £42.50
 
from £45.00
 
from £27.50
 
London Sightseeing
London Eye
10% off
 
10% off
 
10% off
 
from £8.50
 
from £25.00
 
10% off
 
LondonTown.com has special discounts every week. The amount of discount will vary depending on the dates you are coming and how far in advance you book. All discounts are subject to availability.
Recently viewed Favourites
Recently viewed