Overview

Set on the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The House, its breathtaking interiors and stunning art collection are free for everyone to enjoy. Discover the vast array of masterpieces hanging in this grand setting, including Rembrandt's self portrait, and be awed by the breathtaking beauty of architect Robert Adam's library.

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628 reviews

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Very good30%
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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Kenwood House Hampstead Lane, London NW3 7JR, England

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Jenika I

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 3 days ago

Lovely house, free to visit

The house is free to visit, it's lovely and with stunning artworks all around. Each room has 3-4 little books you can read describing all the paintings and features of the rooms(please note those are not complimentary, once you finish read you have to put...More

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Eliza T

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Fantastic art collection in stunning historic home.

After navigating the busy downtown museums for a few days, visiting this gorgeous historic home in the middle of Hampstead Heath was (literally) a breath of fresh air. The home is beautifully restored and the library is truly breathtaking. This would be reason enough to...More

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Richard R

5114

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic library & art collection

The Adams library is one of the best in the country particularly the ceiling. The art collection is special as well, with the Guitar player by Vermeer and some superb costume portraits by Larkin on the first floor. We particularly liked Two girls dressing a...More

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buffalojim67

Lawrence, Kansas

1314184

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Interesting history

While you are walking around the Hampstead Heath area, stop by Kenwood House and appreciate the neoclassical villa that was built in the late 1700s. It is to the north of the heath proper and an interesting stop.

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MFB1968

Barrow Upon Soar, United Kingdom

9134

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wonderful art collection

Kenwood House is free to visit, but you can opt to pay for a guided tour. There is plenty of information to hand about the artwork in each room, and we opted to make our own way through the house. Both the house itself, the...More

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Tracy B

Longfield, United Kingdom

2819

Reviewed 14 March 2018 via mobile

A lovely day out

We walked here for a coffee! But pleasantly surprised we could visit the house for free. Well worth the visit and the curator’s were so friendly and helpful.

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Maire S

Cannock, United Kingdom

5111

Reviewed 1 March 2018

Still worth a visit on a cold Winter's day

I watched the film Belle and wanted to visit Kenwood House the next time I visited my daughter in London. We spent an enjoyable afternoon just before Christmas 2017. I was lovely to find it is free and we also joined a free tour run...More

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Grannypiglet

Birmingham

15447

Reviewed 25 February 2018

Fabulous place to visit

We visited Kenwood House as thought English Heritage and as we are members but it is free to get in. Beautiful house and straight away I think it was Sandra gave us a concise explanation of the house through the centuries. It is like walking...More

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Gothgirlie

Vienna

10722

Reviewed 20 February 2018

first time visit - definitely not the last!

Finally got around to go to Kenwood House - it was amazing! The house is very nice in an awesome surrounding! The staff was super friendly, helpful and well informed about the history of the house and it's inhabitants. There is also a little book...More

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Jackie R

London, United Kingdom

8847

Reviewed 9 February 2018

Another Visit

We have visited Kenwood House many, many times over a long period of time, and, today was not a disappointment. It is always good to revisit and wander around the house, plus, a bonus of having such interesting volunteers in the house to chat to....More

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Ann F

Hi, Ann. What would you like to know about this attraction? Can we bring our own food and drink and chairs to Kenwood House

10 April 2018|

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Yes-for sure, lots of places you could set up for a nice picnic.

MacTraveller21

Kenwood House cannot store two small cabin bags. Any other visitors found a way around this? Anywhere in the vicinity that will store bags?

13 March 2018|

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I don't think there's anywhere to store your bags around here. If there are 2 of you I would suggest that one of you sits in the cafe next door with the bags whilst the other visits the house. A visit should not take more... More

carolebin

Going there this afternoon (Monday 12th September) can I park easily at the House

12 September 2016|

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Sorry for late answer but we went by train and bus as it seemed an easy journey.

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