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Kenwood House We are a 17th century stately home on Hampstead Heath in London, cared for by English Heritage We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.
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Ghosts, crafts and spooky little corners… Halloween has arrived at Kenwood! 👻🎃 Make a day of it this weekend with an aut...
29/10/2026

Ghosts, crafts and spooky little corners… Halloween has arrived at Kenwood! 👻🎃

Make a day of it this weekend with an autumn stroll, a little history and a touch of Halloween magic.
We’d love to welcome you! 🍂🏛️

🎨 Behind the scenes: Painting conservation . Ever wondered what happens when a historic painting undergoes conservation?...
26/10/2026

🎨 Behind the scenes: Painting conservation .

Ever wondered what happens when a historic painting undergoes conservation? 👀

Here, we’re taking a closer look at Elizabeth Howard, 1st Countess of Newcastle, a painting with a history spanning around 400 years.
On the right, you can see the painting’s old, yellowed varnish and darkened areas of previous retouching. On the left, the painting has been cleaned, revealing a clearer view of the original surface — as well as old areas of damage accumulated over centuries.
But the work doesn’t stop at cleaning! The painting will be re-varnished to restore its rich, saturated and glossy appearance, while the historic damages will be carefully retouched to help disguise them.

Thanks to the expertise and careful work of our conservation team, we can continue to care for historic paintings while preserving their character and history for generations to come. 🎨

⚠️ Important visitor update ⚠️Due to forecast high winds, Kenwood House and its grounds will be closed tomorrow, Sunday ...
24/10/2026

⚠️ Important visitor update ⚠️

Due to forecast high winds, Kenwood House and its grounds will be closed tomorrow, Sunday 25 October, for everyone's safety.

We're sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon.

We will be open as usual tomorrow (Saturday) but may need to close later in the afternoon as wind speeds pick up again.
23/10/2026

We will be open as usual tomorrow (Saturday) but may need to close later in the afternoon as wind speeds pick up again.

Site Closure - Friday 23 October Due to forecast gale force winds Kenwood will be closed this Friday. This includes the ...
21/10/2026

Site Closure - Friday 23 October

Due to forecast gale force winds Kenwood will be closed this Friday. This includes the House, Estate, Shops and Cafes

A little seasonal reminder:From 26 October, our House opening hours will change to 10am-4pm, while the estate will remai...
20/10/2026

A little seasonal reminder:

From 26 October, our House opening hours will change to 10am-4pm, while the estate will remain open until 4 pm.

Come and enjoy the changing colours, explore the historic House and make the most of an autumn day at Kenwood.

Save the new times for your next visit! ✨🏛️

📚 A good read can go a long way… even up the stairs!For almost 20 years, the carpet on Kenwood House’s Deal Stairs has w...
19/10/2026

📚 A good read can go a long way… even up the stairs!

For almost 20 years, the carpet on Kenwood House’s Deal Stairs has welcomed countless footsteps — around two million pairs of feet, in fact! 🏛️

Now, thanks to years of support from our Secondhand Bookshop customers, earnings from book sales have helped fund a new carpet to give these historic stairs a new lease of life. ✨

Every book bought has played a part in caring for Kenwood House. Thank you for helping us preserve its story for generations to come. ❤️

Address

Kenwood House Hampstead Lane
London
NW37JR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+442083481286

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