Chiswick House is a beautiful example of Classical architecture in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. Built by Richard Boyle, 3rd earl of Burlington, 1727-9, the villa was famous in its heyday during the 18th and 19th centuries for some of the most sumptuous entertainments ever held in Britain. The rich decoration and many paintings are well worth the entrance fee.

Image above: Chiswick House; photograph Jennifer Griffiths

Chiswick House and the Kitchen Garden are open 1 April to 30 October 2022, every Thursday to Sunday from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. (Monday to Wednesday are for pre-booked private groups and tours only). Chiswick House offers Chiswick Calendar Club Card holders a 10% discount off the ticket price to enter the house and 10% off everything in the shop on any day. For the promo code when booking online go here: Chiswick House offer.

Image above: Chiswick House Gardens; photograph Jennifer Griffiths

The Gardens are considered the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement and the inspiration for great gardens such as Blenheim Palace and Central Park in New York. In recent years they have won numerous prizes in the London In Bloom awards, including Heritage Park of the Year and People’s Choice for parks.

Access to the 65 acres of Gardens is free and they are open every day from 07.00am – dusk. There are pedestrian entrances on all sides of the park, on Staveley Rd, Park Rd, Burlington Lane and the A4. Access by car from the A4.

The public events hosted at Chiswick House, such as Gifford’s Circus and Pub in the Park are all listed on The Chiswick Calendar as individual events, put on by different event organisers renting the space. Tickets available through the Chiswick House & Gardens website.