Marble Hill House

About Marble Hill House

Enter the fashionable Georgian world in this charming Thames-side villa. An elegant 18th century villa bordering the Thames. Marble Hill was built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of George II. Here she entertained courtiers and literary men, including Pope, Swift and Gay. Intimate interiors vividly recreate their lifestyle.

Take time to explore some of the surrounding 66 acres of beautiful parkland, or walk along the Thames Path, across the bridge from picturesque Richmond village.

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Opening Times Open April - November. Saturday 10:00 - 14:00, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00 - 17:00. Closed 21 Dec-29 Feb.

Marble Hill House Address

Address:
Richmond Road
Twickenham
TW1 2NL
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8892 5115
Fax: +44 (0)20 8607 9976

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Prices for Marble Hill House

Adult: £4.40 (USD7.33)  per ticket
Concession: £3.70 (USD6.16)  per ticket
Child: £2.20 (USD3.66)  per ticket

Free to English Heritage members.

 

Location Information for Marble Hill House

Address:
Richmond Road
Twickenham
TW1 2NL
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8892 5115
Fax: +44 (0)20 8607 9976
By Road: Car: Cross Richmond Bridge and follow signs. Train/Tube: St Margaret's, Twickenham or Richmond Stations. Bus: H22, R70, R68, 490 or 33 from Richmond (journey 10 mins)

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Reviewed by: Visit London
For an intriguing insight into 18th century court-life, saunter along the riverbank to Marble Hill House. This beautiful Palladium villa was built in the 1720s for Henrietta Howard, one-time mistress of King George II. Today it is full of Georgian furnishings and paintings. The house is managed by English Heritage.
 

Events at Marble Hill House

  • English Heritage: Marble Hill House - Collection

    Special event

    2 Nov 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

    Marble Hill is a Palladian villa set in 66 acres of riverside parkland along the River Thames. The villa was built by King George II for his mistress, Henrietta Howard. The House has in its possession a collection of early Georgian paintings, including portraits of Mrs Howard and her circle. The display includes a hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, designed using historical references and motifs.

     
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