Kenwood House, London

Name: Kenwood House
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 2083 481 286

#1881 among attractions in London

Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

Kenwood House is a former stately home in Hampstead, London, on the northern boundary of Hampstead Heath. The house was originally constructed in the 17th century and served as a residence for the Earls of Mansfield during the 18th and 19th centuries. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1616 (408 years ago)Coordinates: 51°33'57"N, 0°10'3"W

Address

Camden (Highgate)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 2083 481 286

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Highgate Cemetery, Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill Lido, Hampstead Heath Woods.

0.9 miE
Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery, London
24 min walk • Highgate Cemetery, nestled in the verdant surroundings of North London, holds a special place in the city's heritage as a quintessential Victorian burial ground. Established in 1839, this atmospheric locale has become one of the capital's most intriguing sites...
~1970 ftS
Hilltop park with woodland and city views
Hampstead Heath, London
10 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.
0.9 miSE
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Parliament Hill Lido, London
25 min walk • Parliament Hill Lido, Parliament Hill Fields, Gordon House Road, Hampstead Heath, north London, is next to Gospel Oak railway station. The lido, also known as Hampstead Heath Lido, is a public unheated open air swimming pool, open for 12 months a year. It first opened in 1938.
~860 ftSE
Park
Hampstead Heath Woods, London
5 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...
1 miE
Monuments and statues
Tomb of Karl Marx, London
27 min walk • The Tomb of Karl Marx stands in the Eastern cemetery of Highgate Cemetery, North London, England. It commemorates the burial sites of Marx, of his wife, Jenny von Westphalen, and other members of his family.
0.5 miSE
Park, View point, Playground
Parliament Hill, London
14 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.
0.5 miE
Park
Hampstead Heath Ponds, London
13 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.
1 miE
Park
Waterlow Park, London
26 min walk • Waterlow Park is a 26-acre park in the south east of Highgate Village, in north London. It was given to the public by Sir Sydney Waterlow, as "a garden for the gardenless" in 1889.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Burgh House, London
16 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.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife
Spaniards Inn, London
11 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.
0.9 miSW
Church
Hampstead Parish Church, London
24 min walk • St John-at-Hampstead is a Church of England parish church dedicated to St John the Evangelist in Church Row, Hampstead, London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenwood House?

Nearby attractions include Lexden Park, London (5 min walk), Hampstead Heath Woods, London (5 min walk), Hampstead Heath, London (10 min walk), Hampstead Heath Ponds, London (13 min walk).

How to get to Kenwood House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenwood House:

Bus

Hail & Ride Winnington Road • Lines: H3 (14 min walk)
Stormont Road • Lines: 603 (14 min walk)

Train

Hampstead Heath (19 min walk)
Gospel Oak (26 min walk)

Metro

Hampstead • Lines: Northern (20 min walk)
Belsize Park • Lines: Northern (28 min walk)