Chiswick House ADDRESS: BURLINGTON LANE CHISWICK LONDON W4 2RP phone: 020 8995 0508 nearest train station: Chiswick Railway Station 0.5 miles (0.8 km) Turnham Green 0.8 miles (1.3 km)

Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington, Richard Boyle (1694-1753) in 1725 as a place for entertaining and for keeping his books and works of art. Today the house stands today as a great example of 18th century construction and design. The house comprises a Palladian Villa style like look with a luxurious interior and an extensive classical landscaped gardens. The house was inspired by the Earls trips to Italy and especially by the Villa Capra "La Rotonda" near Vicenza. The work to the inside of the Villa was carried out mostly by William Kent.
The interior includes paintings and prints that provide an insight to the life of Burlington family. Paintings include works by old masters. Inside you will also find splendid examples of Palladian furnishings.
Restoration work of the house, sculptures and monuments is an ongoing process carried out by the friends of Chiswick House trust.
Chiswick House has a rich history. Former prime minister George Canning (1827) and and foreign secretary Charles James Fox (1806) died in the very same room while Past presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson visited the house.

There are charges for this attraction.

Open:
1 Apr-31 October 10am-5pm Wednesday till Sunday (closes 2 pm on Saturday)
Bank Holidays 10am-5pm
1 Nov-31 Mar Pre booked appointments only.

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