Kenwood House – House on the Heath

Kenwood House London

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Kenwood House – House on the Heath

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Peter from London

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A mere 15 minute Tube ride from the energy of central London, Hampstead Heath sits as a tranquil oasis in north London. Not only does the heath boast ofย swimming ponds, dense woods and plenty of paths for joggers and dog-walkers to enjoy, it also holds a stately home open for the entire public – free of charge!

Kenwood House recently went through an extensive renovation project. Previously it felt a bit worn and a tad unloved, but now the house is back to its glorious grandeur. Visitors can admire the majestic rooms and sumptuous decor with plenty of English Heritage staff to provide answers to your questions. If you’re not careful, you may miss out on some of the outstanding works of art, including a Rembrandt self-portrait and Vermeer’s ‘The Guitar Player‘.

My favourite room of Kenwood House is the library. It’s everything what I imagine my ideal library to be – full of leather bound books, stunning paintings and plenty of light. I also enjoy the expansive lawns behind the house – perfect for a lazy picnic with friends.

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Peter from London

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American. No matter what exotic locale I am visiting, after a few days I long to...

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Address

Hampstead Ln, , London

Telephone number

+442083481286

Opening Times

10:00 - 17:00 daily

Price

Free

Website

Last Changed Date: 2016-05-19 11:45:13 +0200 (Thu, 19 May 2016)