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This 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.
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| Visiting Strawberry Hill House |
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Opening Times
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| 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. |
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Ticket Prices
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| £5.50 (Adults), £5 (Concs) |
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Travel
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Railway Stations
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| Strawberry Hill Railway Station
(4 minutes)
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| Fulwell Railway Station
(16 minutes)
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Car Parking
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| Teddington Road
(16 minutes)
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Alternative
Historic Buildings Near Strawberry Hill House |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Ham House & Garden |
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Ham Street,
Ham,
TW10
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21 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Marble Hill House |
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Richmond Road,
TW1
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29 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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Local
Hotels Near Strawberry Hill House |
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| London Hotels |
| Bingham |
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- 63 Petersham Road,
Richmond Upon Thames,
TW10
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1.81 miles distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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Local
Event Near Strawberry Hill House |
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| London Event |
| Ham House Christmas Fair |
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Ham House,
Ham,
TW10
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21 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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Local
Shopping Near Strawberry Hill House |
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| London Shopping |
| Neal's Yard Bakery |
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Swan Island,
Strawberry Vale,
TW1
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4 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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| London Shopping |
| Stems Florist |
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155
Heath Road,
Twickenham,
TW1
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13 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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Local
Restaurants Near Strawberry Hill House |
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| London Restaurants |
| Capers Deli |
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48
King Street,
TW1
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14 minutes distance from Strawberry Hill House
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| 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...
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