Fenton House, London

Name: Fenton House
Address: Hampstead Grove, London, NW3 6SP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7435 3471

#1016 among attractions in London

Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

Fenton House is a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead in North London which belongs to the National Trust, bequeathed to them in 1952 by Lady Binning, its last owner and resident. It is a detached house with a walled garden, which is large by London standards, and features a sunken garden, an orchard and a kitchen garden. ()

Completed: 1693 (331 years ago)Floors: 4Coordinates: 51°33'32"N, 0°10'47"W

Address

Hampstead GroveCamden (Hampstead Town)London NW3 6SP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7435 3471

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Day trips

Fenton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampstead Heath, Hampstead Heath Woods, O2 Centre, Parliament Hill.

0.5 miE
Hilltop park with woodland and city views
Hampstead Heath, London
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Hampstead Heath is a sprawling oasis offering a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known for its rolling meadows, woodlands, and tranquil ponds, this protected site covers an impressive 320 hectares.
0.7 miNE
Park
Hampstead Heath Woods, London
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling metropolis of London, Hampstead Heath Woods offers a serene escape from the city's relentless pace. This ancient woodland, part of the larger Hampstead Heath, is a treasured green space that provides visitors with a taste of the...
0.8 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
O2 Centre, London
20 min walk • The O2 Centre is an indoor shopping and entertainment centre on Finchley Road, London, near Finchley Road tube station. It is located in between Hampstead, West Hampstead and Swiss Cottage. It also has a large car park. Now owned by Landsec, previously X Leisure, and opened in 1998.
0.9 miE
Park, View point, Playground
Parliament Hill, London
22 min walk • Parliament Hill is an area of open parkland in the south-east corner of Hampstead Heath in north-west London. The hill, which is 98 metres high, is notable for its views of the capital's skyline.
1.1 miS
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Swiss Cottage Market, London
27 min walk • Swiss Cottage Market is an outdoor street market in Camden, North London. Licences to trade are issued by Camden London Borough Council.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Freud Museum, London
19 min walk • The Freud Museum in London is a museum dedicated to Sigmund Freud, located in the house where Freud lived with his family during the last year of his life.
1 miE
Park
Hampstead Heath Ponds, London
26 min walk • Hampstead Heath Ponds are a series of some thirty bodies of water on or adjacent to Hampstead Heath, a vast open area of woodland and grassland in north London.
~1070 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Burgh House, London
6 min walk • Burgh House is a historic house located on New End Square in Hampstead, London, that includes the Hampstead Museum. The house is also listed as Burgh House & Hampstead Museum.
0.8 miN
Nightlife
Spaniards Inn, London
21 min walk • The Spaniards Inn is a historic pub on Spaniards Road between Hampstead and Highgate in London, England. It lies on the edge of Hampstead Heath near Kenwood House. It is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the 16th century.
~1370 ftS
Church
Hampstead Parish Church, London
7 min walk • St John-at-Hampstead is a Church of England parish church dedicated to St John the Evangelist in Church Row, Hampstead, London.
0.5 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
2 Willow Road, London
12 min walk • 2 Willow Road is part of a terrace of three houses in Hampstead, London designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939. It has been managed by the National Trust since 1995 and is open to the public. It was one of the first Modernist buildings acquired by the Trust, giving rise to some controversy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fenton House open?

Fenton House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fenton House?

Nearby attractions include New End Theatre, London (3 min walk), Burgh House, London (6 min walk), Pentameters Theatre, London (6 min walk), Hampstead Parish Church, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Fenton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fenton House:

Metro

Hampstead • Lines: Northern (5 min walk)
Finchley Road • Lines: Jubilee, Metropolitan (21 min walk)

Bus

Hampstead Station • Lines: 268, 46, 603, N5 (5 min walk)
Hampstead Station / Hampstead High Street • Lines: 268, 46, N5 (7 min walk)

Train

Finchley Road & Frognal (17 min walk)
Hampstead Heath (17 min walk)