Gardens at Kenwood House

South Front of Kenwood House from the south west

The 112 acres of Kenwood House is on the crest of one of the most popular open spaces in the capital, Hampstead Heath. In contrast to the natural Heath, the park around Kenwood House is very much a designed landscape in an English style. In the 18th Century Humphry Repton created a series of meandering paths around the estate which would show off all its aspects to their best advantage, creating a series of pleasurable 'surprises' as guests strolled about. This landscape and many of the views can still be enjoyed by visitors today.

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For opening times, prices, directions and other useful details, see our Visitor Information pages.

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Don't miss

The dairy, set on a knoll, provides visitors with views as in Repton's day.

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Seasonal highlights

Find out what the gardens at Kenwood House have to offer throughout the year, from spring bulbs to autumn colour.

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The woodland

The woodland provides a wonderful backdrop to Kenwood, with good spring and autumn highlights.

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Read about our gardens

Winner of The Garden Media Guild Book Awards 2010, 'The Gardens of English Heritage' describes the magnificent parks and gardens owned by English Heritage.

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Buy the Guidebook

The Kenwood House guidebook is one of a suite of authoritative and beautifully illustrated guides that help to bring our properties to life with their photographs, plans and reconstruction drawings.

Kenwood House guidebook