Kenwood House

Kenwood House will be closed until Autumn 2013 for major works, including urgent repairs to the roof and the exterior of the neo-classical house and a major re-presentation of the Robert Adam interiors.

The beautiful grounds around Kenwood and its cafe will remain open for visitors. So come and enjoy a tasty lunch in the Brew House followed by a walk on Hampstead Heath.

A small exhibition providing further information about the work being carried out on the house will be located in Mansion Cottage.

If you are interested in supporting the project, please contact the Development Department on 020 7973 3797 or email foundation@english-heritage.org.uk

Caring for Kenwood Garden Party

On Saturday 16 June, between 11am - 4pm, visitors are invited to find out more about the Caring for Kenwood project by joining us for the Caring for Kenwood Garden Party.

Activities will be focussed in three areas: inside the house, the flower lawn and the dairy.

As the house will be empty of contents at this point, but not yet scaffolded, we will be able to offer a tours of the house, giving visitors an exclusive opportunity to see behind the scenes, and informing them about the plans for each room as they go.

The main area for the garden party will be on the flower lawn, where there will be stands providing information about the project, games and education activities, and a company of cooks hosted tea lawn area where actors will dressed as Lord and Lady Mansfield will tell tales of Kenwood over tea.

At the Dairy, eighteenth century dairy maids will recreate the historic butter-making techniques, and tell visitors about the history of the farm at Kenwood. Free entry, no booking necessary.