Chiswick House and Gardens, London
The Chiswick House is a famous example of the 18th century Palladian style of British architecture, with an octagonal dome and colonnaded portico.
The Chiswick House is a famous example of the 18th century Palladian style of British architecture, with an octagonal dome and colonnaded portico. Conceptualised by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753), the design of the villa was inspired by his trip to Italy, while William Kent was employed to create the grand interiors. The original classical gardens are now part of the Chiswick Park.
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Chiswick House and Gardens and Nearby Sights on Map
The National Archives
The National Archives is the UK government's official archive documenting 1000 years of its functioning
Kew Green
Kew Green is a large lawn, with St
Kew Bridge
The Kew Bridge over Thames is a stone bridge linking Brentford/Chiswick with Kew
Ravenscourt Park
Ravenscourt Park is a 13 hectare public park in Hammersmith with a lake, tea house, tennis courts, a football pitch, bowling green and some truly ancient trees, particularly cedars
Kew Bridge Steam Museum
This museum of London's water supply is well worth a visit for anyone with an interest in the industrial revolution
The Musical Museum
The Musical Museum houses a vast collection of automatic musical instruments, from barrel organs to player pianos and more
Kew Gardens (London)
This historic and beautiful garden features elements that illustrate significant periods of the art of gardens from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as a plant collection second to none in the world
Gunnersbury Park Museum
The Gunnersbury Park Museum is a local history museum for Ealing and Hounslow, housed in the former home of the Rothschild family
Brentford Dock
The Brentford Dock has a picturesque marina, with a variety of narrowboats, Dutch barges and pleasure craft and waterside views
Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace was the former retreat of the Bishops of London till 1973, and has a 19th century Tudor Revival chapel