Welcome to Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Strawberry Hill House & Garden, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century, has been open to visitors for over 250 years. This extraordinary building is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture and home to an increasingly important collection of paintings and objects.

Opening Times

House & Shop: Saturday – Wednesday, 11am – 4pm. Last entry 3pm.
Garden & Café: Saturday – Wednesday, 9am – 4pm.  Garden free entry.

We are open as usual on Saturday, Sunday and Monday this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

 

Van Huysum Exhibit

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Two masterpieces described by renowned art historian Andrew Graham Dixon as “the two most brilliant and perfectly preserved paintings by the painter” on public display for the first time in ten years. Exhibition runs from 18th May to 8th September.

Double Exhibition

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Explore the intricate art of woodcut printing with this double exhibition. See the complete set of Albrecht Dürer’s 'Great Passion' alongside 'There Goes the Sun', an exhibition of 5 modern woodcuts by Christiane Baumgartner. Ends 10 April 2024

WHAT'S ON

Guided House Tour

31 March 2024 at 10am. Tours take place on the second and last Sunday of each month.

Guided Tour of the Garden

6 April 2024 at 11:15am-12pm

Guided House Tour

14 April 2024 at 10am. Tours take place on the second and last Sunday of each month.

Guided House Tour

28 April 2024 at 10am. Tours take place on the second and last Sunday of each month.

Guided Tour of the Garden

4 May 2024 at 11:15am-12pm

Guided House Tour

12 May 2024 at 10am. Tours take place on the last Sunday of each month.

News & Blogs

BLOG: Walpole was particularly fond of a commission he made for his garden–a cavernous half-clamshell that originally sat in the corner of the garden facing the River Thames. In a surviving letter, Walpole mentions that his three nieces, the Ladies Waldegrave, could all sit comfortably together on the shell. Today, a faithful replica of the Shell Seat can be found in Strawberry Hill’s garden. Nitasha Giran, Collections Assistant at Strawberry Hill House, shares the story behind this piece.

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NEWS: Discover the intricate world of woodcut printmaking in our double exhibition – ‘The Devil is in the Detail’ presents Albrecht Dürer’s ‘Great Passion,’ rarely seen in its entirety, while ‘There Goes the Sun’ showcases Christiane Baumgartner’s modern woodcuts. Opens 15 October 2023 – 10 April 2024. Tickets included in general admission.

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FILM: To celebrate our exhibition ‘The Devil is in the Detail: Dürer’s Great Passion and Early Woodcuts from the Schroder Collection’, Elena Greggio has made this beautiful film on the art of woodcut making.

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Get Involved

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Strawberry Hill House offers a range of opportunities to get involved in activities taking place in all areas of the House and Garden.

Venue Hire

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Within easy reach of central London, Strawberry Hill House is a stunning space for hosting a variety of events.

Support Us

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We need your support to keep the house open for generations to come. Become a member or donate to our fundraising initiatives today.

House & Garden

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Strawberry Hill House is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic Revival architecture.