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External website linkFriends of Kenwood
Friends of Kenwood, was formed in 1979 to promote and enhance the objects of the Iveagh Bequest, both in the house and the grounds.
External website linkBrew House Cafe - Company of Cooks
Link to Company of Cooks website

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Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-31 Mar11.30am-4pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 JanClosed
The Park stays open later, please see site notices 
House and grounds free; donations welcome (£3). Pre-booked group tours available 

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:
Other:
House and grounds free, donations welcome

How do I get there?

Address:
Hampstead - NW3 7JR
Road Access:
Hampstead Lane, NW3
Train Access:
Gospel Oak or Hampstead Heath
Bus Access:
Tfl 210 railway Finsbury Park - Golders Green
Tube Access:
Archway and Golders Green, then 210 bus.
Map Location:
Telephone:
020 8348 1286, Local Tourist Information: Filming at this siteincludes Notting Hill;Mansfield Park; Scenes of a SexualNature;Venus; Clapham Junction; Carmen's Kiss; Do Elephants Pray?

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
ParkingSuitable for people with disabilitiesEducationGuidebooksDogs allowed on leadsShopPicnic areaEventsGardensParkRestaurantTea RoomMale ToiletsFemale Toilets
Parking:
Parking is possible in the West Lodge Car Park (pay and display). Disabled Blue Badge holders may park in any bay free of charge. There is a mobility vehicle for those with difficulty walking from the Car Park to the House and Restaurant. Disabled passengers may also be dropped off in front of the main House by car via East Lodge. Free car parking is available on Hampstead Lane.

What facilities are available for groups?

Coach Parking Facilities:
No on-site coach parking, park on Hampstead Lane. Coaches are advised to drop off at East Lodge then find appropriate parking.
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
1-2 hours
Guided Tours:

Kenwood Highlights
Discover a world-famous art collection in the superb setting of an elegant 18th century villa in fashionable Hampstead. The collection of paintings left to the nation in 1927 by Edward Cecil Guinness features masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Dyck and many others.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 - 25

Advance booking required: 2 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 83481286 ext 4236

House and Estate Tours
Call our team to arrange for a truly personalised tour of Kenwood. We can cater to a vast array of interests and themes.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 - 25

Advance booking required: 2 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 83481286 ext 4236

Lord Iveagh – a personal collection
Why did Lord Iveagh’s collection grow in the way it did?  Here we explore the dominant themes behind the collection of the Guinness magnate; look at what he did for the area and the nation; and pick out some key explanatory paintings.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 – 25

Advance booking required: 2 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 83481286 ext 4236

Repton at Kenwood
Tour exploring the Grade I listed estate and looking at the work done by the great landscape architect Humphrey Repton now being recreated by English Heritage.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 – 25

Advance booking required: 2 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 8348 286 ext 4236

The Constable Tour
A lecture on the life on Constable and aspects of his work, followed by a short tour of relevant works in our collection and a walk across the Heath to Hampstead to visit where he lived, worked and is buried.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Minimum-maximum pax: 20-30

Advance booking required: 4 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 83481286 ext 4236

Tour by Curator
Join Kenwood’s curator, charged with the care of our fine art collection, for an in-depth hour-long tour of the house. 

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 – 25

Advance booking required: 2 weeks

Call for prices and to book: 020 83481286 ext 4236

 


 

Further Info

If you are an education group leader please click here to find out how to book your free educational visit.
Dogs on leads only in restricted areas; The Brew House Cafe is open all year and serves delicious home-made food throughout the day, do not miss its exceptional breakfasts (Time Out Good Food Guide 2001); Call 020 8348 2528 for functions
To help you plan your journey to this property please click here
Disabled access (ground floor only; toilets). Dogs on leads (restricted areas only). Garden shop and house shop. Parking (charge. Disabled bays. Mobility service available on request). Restaurant (The Brew House Café open all year; serves home-made light refreshments)