Turners House
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Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm | Guided tours at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Discover the great outsider's inner world.
Book a Ticket
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Discover the great outsider's inner world.
Book a Ticket
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Step Inside Turner's House
A quiet retreat for England's
great landscape painter.
The House
In 1813, England's great landscape painter J.M.W. Turner built a small villa, Sandycombe Lodge, on a large plot near the Thames at Twickenham.
Learn More
Events & Exhibitions
Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member and community events.
See What's On
The History
Sandycombe Lodge was built by 1813 to the designs of J.M.W. Turner; to provide a quiet retreat for him and his elderly father.
Discover More
Discover what's on
Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member events, and community gatherings.
See what's on
Exhibitions
Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
23 April 2026 - 25 October 2026
This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Lectures
Friday Late Evenings
24 April 2026 - 23 October 2026
Monthly themed evening openings with a glass of prosecco and flickering candlelight, an out of hours tour and a specialist subject talk.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Lectures
Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
14 May 2026 - 13 August 2026
This lecture series will give the opportunity to dive deeper into the story of Turner’s bequest, his legacy today, and the relation with Margate.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
Studio Sessions; Exploring Turner
27 April 2026
Focussed workshop based on a Turner painting with an illustrated talk and guided art workshop inspired by the piece.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
En Plein Air; Sketching in Turner’s Garden
29 April 2026
Join us in Turner’s garden to be inspired by Turner’s largest masterpiece – the house he designed himself with the influence of his good friend, John Soane.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
Sip and Paint; Contemporary Colourblock designs
21 May 2026
Join us for an evening discovering strong bold palettes and contemporary colourblocking. Design and create your own masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paints and bold statement colours.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Support Turner's House
Support
Turner's House
Make a donation
We rely entirely on admissions, grants and donations to support running costs, education and exhibitions.
Donate Now
Memberships
J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals being patrons of the arts.
Get a membership
Volunteer with us
The Friends continue to support the aims of Sandycombe Lodge to continue being a small museum and learning centre.
Volunteer
Leave a Legacy
Thinking of leaving money to a good cause? Leaving a legacy in your Will is a great way to support this charity.
Learn More
Celebrate Turner's 250th birthday at the place he found inspiration
There's no better time to visit Turner's House than in the year of his 250th birthday. Discover the quiet, domestic space that Turner used as his retreat from the London art world.
Learn More
"Turner's House is a hidden gem and a must-visit for art and history lovers! The house is beautifully preserved, giving an intimate glimpse into the life and work of J.M.W. Turner."
– Turner's House Visitor
Who was J.M.W Turner?
In 1807 J.M.W. Turner, then a young but already well-known and commercially successful painter, bought two plots of land on the edges of two large estates between Twickenham and Richmond Bridge.
Book a ticket
A window into the great artist's mind.
Turner used this peaceful spot, with no other buildings nearby, to retreat from the pressures of the London art world, to walk and sketch along the Thames, to fish with one or two close companions, and occasionally to entertain larger groups of friends.
Book a ticket
Get Involved at Turner's House
Be part of the incredible team that brings J.M.W. Turner's house and garden to life, and engage with art and local history.
Become a volunteer
How to find us
Turner's House is located at Sandycombe Lodge,
40 Sandycoombe Road,
St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR.
We are easily accessible by train, bus or on foot.
Plan your visit
Subscribe to our newsletter
Be first to hear about new exhibitions, events and talks.
Skip to the content
Visit Us
The House
What’s On
Get Involved
Support Us
Contact us
Plan Your Visit
Book Tickets
Private Hire
Visit Us
Plan Your Visit
Group Visits & Private Tours
Private Hire
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Private Hire
Book Tickets
The House
About Us
What To Expect
History
Turner’s House Trust
About Us
History
Book Tickets
What’s On
Events
Past Events
News
Events
News
Book Tickets
Get Involved
Volunteer roles
Young People 16-25
Volunteer roles
Young People 16-25
Book Tickets
Support Us
Donate
Membership
Leave A Legacy
Thanks To Our Supporters & Partners
Donate
Membership
Book Tickets
Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm | Guided tours at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Discover the great outsider's inner world.
Book a Ticket
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Discover the great outsider's inner world.
Book a Ticket
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 12 pm–4 pm | Guided tours: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm | Focus talks: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm and 3 pm
Step Inside Turner's House
A quiet retreat for England's
great landscape painter.
The House
In 1813, England's great landscape painter J.M.W. Turner built a small villa, Sandycombe Lodge, on a large plot near the Thames at Twickenham.
Learn More
Events & Exhibitions
Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member and community events.
See What's On
The History
Sandycombe Lodge was built by 1813 to the designs of J.M.W. Turner; to provide a quiet retreat for him and his elderly father.
Discover More
Discover what's on
Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member events, and community gatherings.
See what's on
Exhibitions
Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
23 April 2026 - 25 October 2026
This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Lectures
Friday Late Evenings
24 April 2026 - 23 October 2026
Monthly themed evening openings with a glass of prosecco and flickering candlelight, an out of hours tour and a specialist subject talk.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Lectures
Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
14 May 2026 - 13 August 2026
This lecture series will give the opportunity to dive deeper into the story of Turner’s bequest, his legacy today, and the relation with Margate.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
Studio Sessions; Exploring Turner
27 April 2026
Focussed workshop based on a Turner painting with an illustrated talk and guided art workshop inspired by the piece.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
En Plein Air; Sketching in Turner’s Garden
29 April 2026
Join us in Turner’s garden to be inspired by Turner’s largest masterpiece – the house he designed himself with the influence of his good friend, John Soane.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Classes & Workshops
Sip and Paint; Contemporary Colourblock designs
21 May 2026
Join us for an evening discovering strong bold palettes and contemporary colourblocking. Design and create your own masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paints and bold statement colours.
Book a ticket
Learn more
Support Turner's House
Support
Turner's House
Make a donation
We rely entirely on admissions, grants and donations to support running costs, education and exhibitions.
Donate Now
Memberships
J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals being patrons of the arts.
Get a membership
Volunteer with us
The Friends continue to support the aims of Sandycombe Lodge to continue being a small museum and learning centre.
Volunteer
Leave a Legacy
Thinking of leaving money to a good cause? Leaving a legacy in your Will is a great way to support this charity.
Learn More
Celebrate Turner's 250th birthday at the place he found inspiration
There's no better time to visit Turner's House than in the year of his 250th birthday. Discover the quiet, domestic space that Turner used as his retreat from the London art world.
Learn More
"Turner's House is a hidden gem and a must-visit for art and history lovers! The house is beautifully preserved, giving an intimate glimpse into the life and work of J.M.W. Turner."
– Turner's House Visitor
Who was J.M.W Turner?
In 1807 J.M.W. Turner, then a young but already well-known and commercially successful painter, bought two plots of land on the edges of two large estates between Twickenham and Richmond Bridge.
Book a ticket
A window into the great artist's mind.
Turner used this peaceful spot, with no other buildings nearby, to retreat from the pressures of the London art world, to walk and sketch along the Thames, to fish with one or two close companions, and occasionally to entertain larger groups of friends.
Book a ticket
Get Involved at Turner's House
Be part of the incredible team that brings J.M.W. Turner's house and garden to life, and engage with art and local history.
Become a volunteer
How to find us
Turner's House is located at Sandycombe Lodge,
40 Sandycoombe Road,
St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR.
We are easily accessible by train, bus or on foot.
Plan your visit
Subscribe to our newsletter
Be first to hear about new exhibitions, events and talks.