Kenwood House

This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.

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Hampstead Ln London Greater London NW3 7JR United Kingdom

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Habiba Hamid

Kenwood House hosts the most beautiful live out door opera for free every year in the summer. Every age group brings picnics and sits amidst the beauty of the Heath and woods, late into the evening

Mona

Absolutely love Kenwood House! The building inside is beautifully restored and kept, full of art including an original Rembrandt . The grounds are wonderful to walk through, especially in the summer.

Amy Carothers

Bring a picnic and relax in the sunshine after touring the house. It’s free to enter and the acclaimed art work and grand architecture make it worth the visit.

Ivan D'Alberti

Such a nice place with a interesting history. The park it is huge and full green the house complete of pictures from the past make me feel going back at that time.. A place where a tourist must see

Gregorygrisha

Come here now on a good weather day to have a picnic and play ball games and tan ! It's like a hidden place getaway for central Londoners.

L0ma

Beautiful house..lovely paintings and architecture ..the garden is amazing and perfect for picnic ..free entry.

Kornelija Maceviciute

Historical place worth visiting when you’re in the heath ! They have a great painting collection.

HISTORY UK

Kenwood House was given to the nation by Lord Iveagh in 1927, along with the art collection that includes a Rembrandt self-portrait and Constable’s oil sketch of Hampstead Heath .

Sienna P-C

The recent restoration has left the house in incredibly beautiful condition, and it's free to visit!

kate moross

Skippy the Whippy - don't get ice cream from the vans parked outside. Go to the cafe inside and get the amazing scoops there. I recommend Hokey Pokey flavour.

D-J Gordon

Lovely to sit outside on a sunny day.

Anna Szypkowska

You feel like you move back in time! Great place!

Ана Лековић

Great museum , but it's very weird they just close rooms when they don't have enough volunteers (but they got two on entrance just to greet you ????????‍♀️).

Chrissy Man Nguyen

If you go for lunch the try the chocolate fudge cake . Extremely yummy.

Simon Kerslake

Check out the cream teas at the cafe !

Amy Robertson

Free house tour with an extensive collection of 17th century paintings

Alex

Ordering and purchasing system is rubbish but food is worth it. Homity pie and rhubarb crumble was a good Sunday combo.

Caitlin Hill

Go earlier in the day before the rooms start to close up

Melle Elle

Lots of beautiful paintings ????

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Catherine Chapman

The house is beautiful, paintwork needs attention, seriously falling into disrepair! I hope they sort it soon. Shame to see it disintegrate so.

Zoe Amar

One of my favourite places in hampstead. £1.30 for a bag of crisps is a bit of a rip off though!

B

Good collection of paintings

Cognizant K

Closed for refurb until autumn, but cafe and gardens still open!

Howard Ross

Searcy's have taken over the catering . Disorganised and not enough staff . Limited choices

clive kornitzer

Good for a bit of E M Foster

Marc Eden

Main coffee shop restaurant closed for 2 weeks

Pavel

Great place for a lunch

Steven Diffey

Great for a coffee and cake break

Marina Leal

cenário pra vários filmes , lindo!

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Café
The Brew House

Lovely cafe in Kenwood House. Great ambience, excellent coffee and cake. Check out the Old Kitchen room too, beautifully maintained. - Valentina Covey

8.3
History Museum
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a very interesting museum with loads of interactive fun and games ???? - Eddi Co

8.0
History Museum
Fenton House

The garden is such a beauty! Perfect for a sunny day out stroll. Many musical instruments displayed inside, alongside with many delicate china/porcelain collection. - Nicole Lai

8.7
History Museum
Cutty Sark

Really well done, interesting and great for kids or adults. Being able to go under the boat was a particularly spectacular and unexpected experience. - Tory Schorsch

9.6
Park
Hampstead Heath

Nice quick walk up the hill. Great place to bring the fam or a date. Especially on a sunny day. - Brad T

8.7
Pub
The Spaniards Inn

Fantastic outdoor seating area. Amazing fish and chip. - Taylor Moll

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Scenic Lookout
Parliament Hill

Lovely views of the city from here. Can get very crowded on warm days. There's more to the Heath than Parliament hill. Take the time to explore. - Tim O'Donovan