Two masterpieces described by renowned art historian Andrew Graham Dixon as “the two most brilliant and perfectly preserved paintings by the painter” on public display for the first time in ten years. Exhibition runs from 18th May to 8th September.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century, has been open to visitors for over 250 years. This extraordinary building is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture and home to an increasingly important collection of paintings and objects.
Opening Times
House & Shop: Saturday – Wednesday, 11am – 4pm. Last entry 3pm.
Garden & Café: Saturday – Wednesday, 9am – 4pm. Garden free entry.
Bank Holidays and weekends can be busy, please book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Two masterpieces described by renowned art historian Andrew Graham Dixon as “the two most brilliant and perfectly preserved paintings by the painter” on public display for the first time in ten years. Exhibition runs from 18th May to 8th September.
A relaxing summer evening can be enjoyed by all when Summer Sounds returns to Strawberry Hill House. In the shade of the 18th-century villa, roll out the picnic blanket, for days to remember of musical and theatrical fun.
The ancient bronze bust of Caligula, rediscovered after a century, will be displayed at Strawberry Hill House from 29 June on long-term loan.
Our flower festival is back for a 6th successive year and this time we’re celebrating Nature Unbound at Strawberry Hill House. Tickets are on sale now for 13 – 15 September.
NEWS: Thanks to a Collections Access Grant from the Decorative Arts Society, Strawberry Hill House is set to explore the lesser-known legacies of Lady Frances Waldegrave and the Stern family. Building upon ongoing efforts to establish a comprehensive collections database, this project will allow us to extend cataloguing and research initiatives to encompass their significant contributions to the house’s storied past. FIND OUT MORE
NEWS: Bronze bust of the emperor Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Caligula) will be on display from 29 June 24 at Strawberry Hill House on long-term loan from the Schroder Collection. After being lost for over a century, the ancient bronze bust of Roman emperor Caligula, gifted to Horace Walpole by Horace Mann in 1767, has been rediscovered in the Schroder family collection. Initially thought to be a Renaissance piece, recent analysis confirms its ancient origins, reuniting it with its storied past at Strawberry Hill. FIND OUT MORE
BLOG: Crafted by renowned makers Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, this blog tells the story of Horace Walpole’s coconut cups, which have returned to the house for the first time since 1842. It highlights the resurgence of coconut cups as symbols of luxury during the Georgian period and acknowledges the efforts of all involved in their return to Strawberry Hill House.
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Strawberry Hill House offers a range of opportunities to get involved in activities taking place in all areas of the House and Garden.
Within easy reach of central London, Strawberry Hill House is a stunning space for hosting a variety of events.
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Strawberry Hill House is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic Revival architecture.
