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Chiswick House (English Heritage)
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Chiswick House
Burlington Lane
London
W4 2RP
England
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Chiswick House
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Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
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Facilities
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Access to house: Via gravel courtyard. One step at entrance - ramp available. Ground floor all level; first floor reached via spiral staircase or portico steps. Weather permitting, stair climber is available to first floor. Seats provided in video room, Dome Saloon and Lower Tribune. One wheelchair available in house.
Access to grounds: Level access on tarmac or gravel paths except for Terrace Walk owing to gradient. Benches provided.
Parking: Disabled visitors may park outside the house by arrangement
Visually Impaired Visitors: Audio tour included in admission price. Visitors to cellars should be accompanied; steep steps and low ceilings. Barrels may be touched.
Hearing Impaired Visitors: Audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price.
Visitors With Learning Difficulties: Basic language audio tour included in admission price
Facilities Toilets: Adapted WC available.
Exhibition: Access via ramp.
Shop: Access via ramp
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 8995 0508
General information (Fax)
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020 8742 3104
Website
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www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Open
April-September: Wed-Sun 1000-1800, Closed Sat 1400
October: Wed-Sun 1000-1700
November-March: Prebooked tours and hospitality only
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Admission charges
Adults £3.50, Concs. £3.00, Children £2.00, Under 5's free.
English Heritage members free.
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Description
A pioneering example of neoclassical architecture inspired by ancient Rome Arguably one of the most glorious examples of eighteenth-century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington, 1694-1753. A promoter of the Palladian style, first pioneered in England by Inigo Jones, Lord Burlington sought to create the kind of house and garden found in the suburbs of ancient Rome. To do this, he employed William Kent to design sumptuous interiors to contrast with the pure white exterior.
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Collections description
Enjoy the house’s lavish rooms before stepping outside into the classical gardens – a perfect complement to the house itself. An exhibition and video tell the story of the house, grounds and Lord Burlington, including details of his ‘grand tours’ of Europe. He developed a lifelong enthusiasm for the work of sixteenth-century Venetian architect, Andrea Palladio.
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Articles
Restoration To Begin On Historic Gardens At Chiswick House
English Heritage Acquires Rare Painting For Chiswick House
News In Brief - Week Ending June 24 2007
New Museum Of Liverpool Faces £11.4 Million Funding Challenge
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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General Education
Education facilities available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Refreshments
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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