Kenwood | English Heritage
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Kenwood | English Heritage
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Kenwood
House open daily 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
See full prices and opening times
Address
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 7JR
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
On the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, which includes Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait with Two Circles', are free for everyone to enjoy. With children's activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs, there are treats in store for every visitor.
Don’t miss:
See the world-renowned collection of paintings by artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner and Constable.
Roam 112 acres of glorious parkland designed by Humphry Repton.
Discover characters from Kenwood’s past, including Dido Belle.
Enjoy family activities in the Housekeeper’s Room.
Want to get involved?
Find out how about volunteering at Kenwood
.
You don’t need to book your ticket in advance and entry is free, but you will get guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit.
A new way to explore Kenwood
Gain a deeper appreciation for Kenwood with our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Use this free, downloadable guide to find out more about our internationally important collection of art, with audio tours from English Heritage Curators, Conservators, and Volunteers, as well as the artist of a newly commissioned portrait of Dido Belle, a former Kenwood resident.
Discover more about the history of the house, the beautiful gardens, and the lives of the people who have called Kenwood home. Each room has a story to tell, and now, using the interactive map on the guide, you can unlock those tales.
Download now
Things to do and see
Stunning Artwork
Gorgeous Gardens
Food Glorious Food
Amazing Architecture
Who lived in a house like this?
Mac's Kenwood Trail
Shopping
Secondhand Bookshop
What's On
Fri 29 and Sat 30 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Tue 26 and Wed 27 May 2026
1 - 2pm
Thu 28 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Sun 31 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Wed 5 Aug 2026
7 - 9pm
Sun 23 Aug 2026
7 - 9.45pm
Guidebook: Kenwood
Price:
£5.50
Buy Now
Hire Kenwood
Set in the rolling hills of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood provides the perfect setting for elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events and parties. Throughout May, from Thursday to Saturday, you can book stunning marquees in our grounds for private events. Alternatively, the Music Room is available to hire for corporate functions.
Find out more
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Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
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4.71 miles from Kenwood
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4.97 miles from Kenwood
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4.65 miles from Kenwood
Jewel Tower
5.23 miles from Kenwood
Winchester Palace
5.51 miles from Kenwood
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Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Wellington Arch
4.71 miles from Kenwood
The Cenotaph
4.97 miles from Kenwood
Similar Places
Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Jewel Tower
5.23 miles from Kenwood
Winchester Palace
5.51 miles from Kenwood
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Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).
FREE HANDBOOK TO PLAN INSPIRING DAYS OUT, WORTH £12.95
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Places To Visit
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PLACES TO VISIT
Stonehenge
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Dover Castle
Overseas visitors pass
Group visits
Find a place to visit
What's On
Visit • What's On
WHAT'S ON
Family events
Members' events
Events near you
May Half Term
Family Days out
Visit • Family Days out
FAMILY DAYS OUT
Top 10 family days out
Family property guides
Rainy days out
Inspire Me
Visit • Inspire Me
INSPIRE ME
1066 and the Norman Conquest
Podcast
Travel guides
Dog friendly places
Historic Gardens
Blue Plaques
Visit • Blue Plaques
BLUE PLAQUES
About the scheme
Find a blue plaque
Propose a blue plaque
Support the scheme
Weddings & Venue Hire
Visit • Weddings & Venue Hire
WEDDINGS & VENUE HIRE
Wedding venues
Corporate venues
Filming locations
Holiday Cottages
Visit • Holiday Cottages
HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Find a holiday cottage
Cottages by the sea
Late availability
About us
Menu • About us
About Us
About us • About Us
ABOUT US
Our people
Our policies and reports
Annual reports
Contact Us
About us • Contact Us
CONTACT US
General enquiries
Visit FAQs
Group visits
Information for Suppliers
Careers with us
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Search jobs
Our benefits
Modern slavery statement
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Donate now
Guardians
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Find a volunteer opportunity
Meet our volunteers
Why volunteer?
Volunteer focus magazine
Partnership and sponsorship
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PARTNERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP
Corporate partnerships
Marketing partnerships
Licensing
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1066 and the Norman Conquest
School visits
Teaching resources
Histories
Learn • Histories
HISTORIES
History of Stonehenge
History of Hadrian's Wall
Women in history
LGBTQ history
Find more...
Conservation
Learn • Conservation
CONSERVATION
Caring for our collections
Collections advice & guidance
Gardens & landscapes
Paintings conservation
Clothes moth research
Story of England
Learn • Story of England
STORY OF ENGLAND
Prehistory
Romans
Tudors
Victorians
Find more...
Shop
Join
Members' Area
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LOGIN TO MEMBERS' AREA
Please login or register for the Members' area. The new Members' area allows you view details of your membership and your payments as well as requesting amendments.
Kenwood
House open daily 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
See full prices and opening times
Address
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 7JR
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
Book your free ticket to Kenwood
On the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, which includes Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait with Two Circles', are free for everyone to enjoy. With children's activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs, there are treats in store for every visitor.
Don’t miss:
See the world-renowned collection of paintings by artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner and Constable.
Roam 112 acres of glorious parkland designed by Humphry Repton.
Discover characters from Kenwood’s past, including Dido Belle.
Enjoy family activities in the Housekeeper’s Room.
Want to get involved?
Find out how about volunteering at Kenwood
.
You don’t need to book your ticket in advance and entry is free, but you will get guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit.
A new way to explore Kenwood
Gain a deeper appreciation for Kenwood with our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Use this free, downloadable guide to find out more about our internationally important collection of art, with audio tours from English Heritage Curators, Conservators, and Volunteers, as well as the artist of a newly commissioned portrait of Dido Belle, a former Kenwood resident.
Discover more about the history of the house, the beautiful gardens, and the lives of the people who have called Kenwood home. Each room has a story to tell, and now, using the interactive map on the guide, you can unlock those tales.
Download now
Things to do and see
Stunning Artwork
Gorgeous Gardens
Food Glorious Food
Amazing Architecture
Who lived in a house like this?
Mac's Kenwood Trail
Shopping
Secondhand Bookshop
What's On
Fri 29 and Sat 30 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Tue 26 and Wed 27 May 2026
1 - 2pm
Thu 28 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Sun 31 May 2026
11am - 12 noon
Wed 5 Aug 2026
7 - 9pm
Sun 23 Aug 2026
7 - 9.45pm
Guidebook: Kenwood
Price:
£5.50
Buy Now
Hire Kenwood
Set in the rolling hills of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood provides the perfect setting for elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events and parties. Throughout May, from Thursday to Saturday, you can book stunning marquees in our grounds for private events. Alternatively, the Music Room is available to hire for corporate functions.
Find out more
Nearby Places
Similar Places
Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Wellington Arch
4.71 miles from Kenwood
The Cenotaph
4.97 miles from Kenwood
Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Jewel Tower
5.23 miles from Kenwood
Winchester Palace
5.51 miles from Kenwood
Nearby
Places
Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Wellington Arch
4.71 miles from Kenwood
The Cenotaph
4.97 miles from Kenwood
Similar Places
Apsley House
4.65 miles from Kenwood
Jewel Tower
5.23 miles from Kenwood
Winchester Palace
5.51 miles from Kenwood
UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 400 HISTORIC PLACES
Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts and defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.
FREE ENTRY FOR UP TO SIX CHILDREN
Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).
FREE HANDBOOK TO PLAN INSPIRING DAYS OUT, WORTH £12.95
Complimentary full colour handbook worth £12.95. Plus our award winning Members’ Magazine delivered three times a year.
FREE OR REDUCED ENTRY TO OUR EXCITING EVENTS
https://www.facebook.com/englishheritage
https://instagram.com/englishheritage
https://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishHeritageFilm
https://twitter.com/englishheritage