Kenwood House
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Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 7JR
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Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
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FREE (Adult), FREE (Child) | FREE, donations appreciated. Tours £3 (Adults), £2 (Concs), £1.50 (Children under 16)
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A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough form the famous Iveagh Bequest, handed down to the state by the owner of Kenwood House, brewing magnate Edward Cecil Guinness. Remodelled between 1764 and 1779 by Robert Adam , Kenwood features a lavish library and elegant array of rooms which provide a fitting backdrop for this notable artistic collection. Spectacular views and woodland walks provide a fitting backdrop for the house itself. Now run by English Heritage, Kenwood House is "London's most smiling mansion" according to the journalist and historic house aficionado Simon Jenkins. Hugely popular summer concerts take place in the grounds most years.
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Burgh House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
New End Square, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Set in the heart of Hampstead Village, Burgh House is a Queen Anne, Grade I listed, building with a terraced garden and licensed basement buttery serving ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
New End Square, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Set in the heart of Hampstead Village, Burgh House is a Queen Anne, Grade I listed, building with a terraced garden and licensed basement buttery serving ... More
2 Willow Road
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 Willow Road, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Managed by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect Erno ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 Willow Road, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Managed by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect Erno ... More
Fenton House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Grove, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Set in the winding streets of Hampstead Village, the National Trust-owned, late 17th-century Fenton House contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, needlework pictures and Georgian furniture. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Grove, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Set in the winding streets of Hampstead Village, the National Trust-owned, late 17th-century Fenton House contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, needlework pictures and Georgian furniture. ... More
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Hampstead Heath
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
NW3 | 4 minutes from Kenwood House
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
NW3 | 4 minutes from Kenwood House
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More
Highgate Cemetery
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 17 minutes from Kenwood House
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 17 minutes from Kenwood House
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ... More
Hampstead Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
New End Square, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Housed on the first floor of Burgh House, Hampstead Museum charts the history of the north London borough from prehistoric times to today. Redesigned in 2006, ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
New End Square, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Housed on the first floor of Burgh House, Hampstead Museum charts the history of the north London borough from prehistoric times to today. Redesigned in 2006, ... More
Upstairs At The Gatehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ... More
London Jewish Cultural Centre, Ivy House
London > Entertainment >
94-96 North End Road, NW11 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
The London Jewish Cultural Centre is London's leading provider of Jewish education and culture. Located at Ivy House, the centre's home was previously the home of ... More
London > Entertainment >
94-96 North End Road, NW11 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
The London Jewish Cultural Centre is London's leading provider of Jewish education and culture. Located at Ivy House, the centre's home was previously the home of ... More
Jacksons Lane Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Housed in a Grade II listed gothic church conversion, this multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
Housed in a Grade II listed gothic church conversion, this multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including ... More
Christmas Trees: Pines and Needles, Highgate
London > Shopping > Specialists
The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, N6 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, N6 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
Mystical Fairies
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
12 Flask Walk, NW3 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
For little fairy fanatics, this shop is the ideal place to pick up the perfect winged friend. The place is simply awash with fairies. ... More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
12 Flask Walk, NW3 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
For little fairy fanatics, this shop is the ideal place to pick up the perfect winged friend. The place is simply awash with fairies. ... More
Judy Green's Garden Store
London > Shopping > House and Garden
11 Flask Walk, NW3 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
This pretty garden store at the pedestrianised end of Flask Walk in Hamsptead has everything the city garden needs - colourful pots, a selection of tools ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
11 Flask Walk, NW3 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
This pretty garden store at the pedestrianised end of Flask Walk in Hamsptead has everything the city garden needs - colourful pots, a selection of tools ... More
Café Rouge - Highgate
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
6-7 South Grove, Highgate, N6 | 13 minutes from Kenwood House
With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
6-7 South Grove, Highgate, N6 | 13 minutes from Kenwood House
With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining ... More
Zizzi - Highgate Village
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
1 Hampstead Lane, Highgate, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
Italian Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
1 Hampstead Lane, Highgate, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
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Ostuni Restaurant - Highgate
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
1 Hampstead Lane, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
Concentrating on the cuisine and wines of Puglia, "the scorched heel of Italy" (Evening Standard), Ostuni in Queens Park and in Highgate Village ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
1 Hampstead Lane, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
Concentrating on the cuisine and wines of Puglia, "the scorched heel of Italy" (Evening Standard), Ostuni in Queens Park and in Highgate Village ... More
Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 2 miles from Kenwood House
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 2 miles from Kenwood House
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ... More
Out of the Bloom
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.6 miles from Kenwood House
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.6 miles from Kenwood House
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ... More
Jenius Social
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 2.7 miles from Kenwood House
Islington cafe-cum-deli Jenius Social isn't just a place to enjoy fine food and carefully sourced balsamic vinegar, artisan chocolates and cured meats. It's also a ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 2.7 miles from Kenwood House
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Hampstead Heath
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, NW3 | 4 minutes from Kenwood House
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Highgate Road, NW3 | 4 minutes from Kenwood House
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ... More
Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds
London > Leisure > Activities
Hampstead Heath, NW5 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hampstead Heath, NW5 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead ... More
Lower Fairground Site
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
East Heath Road, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
The Lower Fairground Site on East Heath Road next to Hampstead Heath houses the marquee for the Hampstead Affordable Art Fair, held here in June. The ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
East Heath Road, NW3 | 19 minutes from Kenwood House
The Lower Fairground Site on East Heath Road next to Hampstead Heath houses the marquee for the Hampstead Affordable Art Fair, held here in June. The ... More
The Spaniards Inn
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Spaniards Road, Hamstead Heath, , NW3 | 6 minutes from Kenwood House
Ideal for alcoholic refreshment after a weekend tramp on Hampstead Heath, this notorious pub dates back to 1585 and is doused in history. The roguish highwayman ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Spaniards Road, Hamstead Heath, , NW3 | 6 minutes from Kenwood House
Ideal for alcoholic refreshment after a weekend tramp on Hampstead Heath, this notorious pub dates back to 1585 and is doused in history. The roguish highwayman ... More
The Flask Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, N6 | 14 minutes from Kenwood House
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ... More
The Red Lion & Sun
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 North Road, N6 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
As a pub for locals, this small award winning pub in Highgate was voted the best pub in the country at the 2018 John ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 North Road, N6 | 15 minutes from Kenwood House
As a pub for locals, this small award winning pub in Highgate was voted the best pub in the country at the 2018 John ... More
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The Lock Tavern
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ... More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
The Lock Tavern would be a great place to drop in and escape the tiresome, tie-dye-clad vendors of Camden's famous street market. Unfortunately that wouldn't do ... More
Near & Far Camden
London > Nightlife > Bars
48 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
The third Near & Far from the group behind The Magic Roundabout and The Good Mixer is the biggest. This Camden ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
48 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
The third Near & Far from the group behind The Magic Roundabout and The Good Mixer is the biggest. This Camden ... More
The Boogaloo
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 21 minutes from Kenwood House
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ... More
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Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
Can accommodate up to 1800 people.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Kenwood House
Can accommodate up to 1800 people.... More
Kings Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 3.2 miles from Kenwood House
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 3.2 miles from Kenwood House
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ... More
British Library Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
96 Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 3.4 miles from Kenwood House
As the national library of the United Kingdom the British Library is renowned for its world class collection of books but its Conference Centre is something ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
96 Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 3.4 miles from Kenwood House
As the national library of the United Kingdom the British Library is renowned for its world class collection of books but its Conference Centre is something ... More
Alternate names and popular misspellings for Kenwood House
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