Introduction
Leighton House Museum is the former home of Victorian artist Frederic Lord Leighton (1830-1896), a grand house with a large secluded garden.
With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the garden of Leighton House was restored in 1997 based on a plan of 1896 that showed formal beds immediately in front of the house and a large lawn with perimeter herbaceous borders. A trellis covered part of the path on the west of the garden and two mounds were originally planted with substantial trees.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open daily except Tuesdays (Wed-Mon) 10am-5.30pm.
Directions
Tube: High Street Kensington (District, Circle); Kensington Olympia (District). Bus: 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 328
Owners
Leighton House Museum
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Holland Park
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Education
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust