English Heritage

Welcome to Kenwood

The grounds of Kenwood Estate are now open for free. Although things might be a little different when you visit, you’ll still be able to enjoy exploring the places where history really happened. And you’ll still be given a warm and safe welcome by our friendly – if socially distant – staff and volunteers.

Please click here for more information about the safety measures you can expect when visiting as well as our FAQs. 

• Grounds - The grounds are open as usual for you to enjoy while social distancing.
• House - The ground floor of the House is open 11am – 3pm with a new one- way route in place to ensure social distancing. Visitors will need to enter via the Orangery at the South Side of the House. The upper floor will remain closed.
• Pictures of Innocence - During September, visitors to the House can also enjoy our trail exploring ideas about innocence, family and morality in the Georgian age. Find out more.
• Cafe - The Steward's Room Cafe will be open from 8am Mon- Sun for takeaway light refreshments including sandwiches, soup, hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice-creams. The Brew House cafe will be open 9am-5pm Mon - Sun for takeaway light refreshments also. The terrace has re-opened with seating available for visitors.
• Shop - The garden shop and a temporary shop in The Orangery is open for you to browse and purchase a range of chutneys, wine, accessories, plants and garden items. There will be a one way system in place and we encourage contactless payments where possible.
• Bookshop - The second hand bookshop is open with a one-way system in place.
• Toilets - The Service Wing toilets are open as usual. There will be additional hand sanitising stations at site.
• Face coverings - Face coverings must be worn in Kenwood's indoor shop, café, tea room and all other indoor spaces. We won’t be able to give you a face covering, so please come prepared so you don’t miss out.
• Access - please note our mobility vehice is currently unavailable.