The Marble Hill

The Marble Hill

Visit London to see the waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, which was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Every year millions of tourist visit London and enjoy the London tourist attractions.  Set between Richmond and Hampton Court it is surrounded by 66 acres of parkland and is a stunning example of Andrea Palladio's work, his weakness for classical Roman architecture is evident in the elegant columns and symmetric proportions. Built between 1724 and 1729 Howard fashioned the house into a soothing, cerebral retreat from the hustle and bustle of 18th century London life. Attracting literary wits and scholars, the house soon acquired a reputation for sophistication and new-thinking. The well-preserved interior now boasts notable collections of Georgian furniture and architectural paintings by Panini, while the grounds provide a soothing backdrop for summer concerts. London tour gives many options to its visitors to see the London and famous London attractions.

A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond  in West London. Marble Hill was built for the remarkable Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales, and friend and confidante of some of the cleverest men in England. The house and gardens were intended as an Arcadian retreat from crowded 18th-century London. Its grand interiors have been exquisitely restored and recreated and include a fine collection of early Georgian paintings. There can be few places in England which better recall the atmosphere of fashionable Georgian life.
Visit London and its famous attractions in an open top bus tours and enjoy the hop on and hop off during your tour.

Best for
Riverside tranquility, palladian elegance and 18th century history.
 
VISITORS INFORMATION:

Opening Times:
Apr to Nov: Sat 10am-2pm
Sun & Bank Holidays 10am-5pm
Closed Dec to Feb

Pricing:

 
Travel:
Railway Stations
   St Margarets Railway Station (4 minutes)
   Twickenham Railway Station (13 minutes)
Underground Stations
   Richmond Tube (25 minutes)
Car Parks
   York House (10 minutes)
   Arragon Road Multi-Storey (11 minutes)
  
Access:
Level floors throughout the ground floor. Introductory film with subtitles available on ground floor. Second floor: limited access via a staircase although large print text is available for rooms/collections on the upper floors.
Parking: Disabled visitors may be set down outside the entrance by prior arangement.
Hearing Impaired Visitors: Subtitled 10 minute video providing background  the house. Abums on the ground floor where visitors can sit and read.
Learning: Toilets: Accessible WC on ground floor. Shop: Level access.