Berkshire
Gardens Trust
Reg.Charity No.1201501

We are very pleased to invite you to join us in a privately arranged visit to Chiswick House and gardens where we will be guided by Ricky Pound who managed Chiswick House between 1997 and 2014.  This is an exclusive opportunity to discover Chiswick House and Gardens’ long, exciting, and varied history and the possibility to stay for the whole day to experience the house and gardens in Spring.

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Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is a registered charity which manages the Grade I-listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument – Chiswick House. In addition, they manage the 65-acre Grade I award-winning gardens and 21 listed garden buildings and statues on behalf of English Heritage and London Borough of Hounslow

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The Grade I-listed conservatory was designed by the architect Samuel Ware in 1813 and substantially re-modelled in about 1930. The conservatory houses the largest collection of heritage camellias under glass in the world.  The walled garden dates back to 1682 and was converted into a community kitchen garden by a group of local volunteers in 2005.

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Our private visit will include:

• A tour of the house from 11.30am to 1.00pm

• Café:  the Café will be open for a one hour break where we can buy food and drinks

• 2.00pm guided tour of the Garden, finishing at 3.30pm. 

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The award-winning café was designed by the architect firm Caruso St John. Its contemporary space looks out on the magnificent gardens and neo-Palladian villa. In 2011, the café received three Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awards including London Building of the Year.

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Booking: Tickets are £22 for BGT members and £25 for non-members.  

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There is a maximum number of 25 people for this event. Early booking is highly recommended. 

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Accessibility:

There is plenty of car parking on site but you might like to car share (we can help arrange this).  Access is off the Great Chertsey Road (A316), Chiswick.  You can also travel by rail to Turnham Green tube station on the District Line which is only 20 minutes’ walk. Details of car parking and public transport will be sent out to those attending nearer the time.   

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Access to House:  There is no lift access to the first floor but otherwise arrangements can be made for those with physical disabilities. 

Access to Gardens:  The majority of paths within the Gardens are level or gently undulating and have a smooth gravel surface.

 

Please let us know at the time of booking if you will need help.

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Please let Kim know at BerksGTmembership@gmail.com if you think you may have access difficulties or dietry restrictions.