Chiswick House and Gardens is an 18th-century Palladian villa and landscaped garden on Burlington Lane in West London. Walk the paths past lawns, mature trees, water features, statues and classical-style garden buildings, or visit the kitchen garden, where fruits, vegetables and flowers grow. The house has Italian-inspired interiors, and an audio guide explains its rooms. With open space for picnics and a playground for children, the grounds suit a relaxed outing as well as a closer look at the architecture.
The house and its interiors
Chiswick House is an 18th-century Palladian villa with classical, Italian-inspired interiors. An audio guide describes the rooms as you move through the house. Look around carefully as you go, since details can be easy to miss. Photography is not permitted in some rooms.
Paths, lawns and the kitchen garden
The grounds combine formal garden structures with winding paths, open lawns and areas of woodland. Water features, statues and mature trees give the walk plenty to look at, while the kitchen garden brings together fruit, vegetables and flowers. A circuit through the park can take about 45 minutes; allow longer if you want to stop at the house or spend time on the lawns.
FAQ
How long does it take to walk around Chiswick House and Gardens?
A loop through the grounds takes about 45 minutes. Allow extra time if you plan to visit the house or pause along the way.
Can you take photos inside Chiswick House?
Photography is not allowed in some rooms of the house.
Is Chiswick House and Gardens wheelchair accessible?
The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking.
