Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, London
Facts and practical information
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare is a small garden folly erected in 1756 on the north bank of the River Thames at Hampton in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Grade I listed, it was built by the actor David Garrick to honour the playwright William Shakespeare, whose plays Garrick performed to great acclaim throughout his career. During his lifetime Garrick used it to house his extensive collection of Shakespearean relics and for entertaining his family and guests. It passed through a succession of owners until coming into public ownership in the 1930s, but it had fallen into serious disrepair by the end of the 20th century. After a campaign supported by distinguished actors and donations from the National Lottery's "good causes" fund, it was restored in the late 1990s and reopened to the public as a museum and memorial to the life and career of Garrick. It is reputedly the world's only shrine to Shakespeare. ()
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park, Diana Fountain, Hampton Pool.
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How to get to Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare by public transport?
Bus
- Garrick Villa • Lines: 111, 216, R68 (2 min walk)
- Hampton Church • Lines: R68 (4 min walk)
Train
- Hampton (16 min walk)
- Hampton Court (26 min walk)