Orleans House Gallery, London

Name: Orleans House Gallery
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8831 6000

#1894 among attractions in London

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Orleans House was a Palladian villa built by the architect John James in 1710 near the Thames at Twickenham, England, for the politician and diplomat James Johnston. It was subsequently named after the Duc d'Orléans who stayed there in the early 19th century. By the early 20th century it was derelict and in 1926 it was mostly demolished. However, parts of the property, including a baroque octagonal room designed by architect James Gibbs, were preserved. The octagon room and its service wing are listed Grade I by Historic England and, together, with a converted stable block, are now the Orleans House Gallery, a gallery of art relating to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas of London. ()

Completed: 1737 (287 years ago)Demolished: 1926Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 51°26'50"N, 0°19'8"W

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Richmond upon Thames (Twickenham)London United Kingdom

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+44 20 8831 6000

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Orleans House Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marble Hill House, Petersham Meadows, Richmond Bridge, Twickenham Bridge.

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~1460 ftSE
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~1220 ftW
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York House, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orleans House Gallery open?

Orleans House Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orleans House Gallery?

Nearby attractions include The Naked Ladies, London (6 min walk), Pope's Urn, Feltham (7 min walk), St Mary's Church, London (7 min walk), Ham House, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Orleans House Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orleans House Gallery:

Bus

Orleans Park School • Lines: 33, 490, N22, N33, R68, R70 (7 min walk)
Lebanon Court • Lines: 33, 490, N22, N33, R68, R70 (7 min walk)

Train

Twickenham (13 min walk)
St Margarets (14 min walk)

Metro

Richmond • Lines: District (35 min walk)