Museums & Galleries · London
Leighton House Museum
📍 W14 8NA
Photo: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See the golden-domed Arab Hall
- Explore the former home and studio of Frederic Lord Leighton
- Visit the new Magic and Mess exhibition on artist studios
- Enjoy the De Morgan Café with garden views
- Join free guided walks of the Holland Park Circle
Leighton House was the home and studio of Victorian painter Frederic, Lord Leighton, and remains largely unchanged, with highlights including the golden-domed Arab Hall and the Silk Room. You can explore exhibitions such as Magic and Mess, which looks at the artist's studio, relax in the De Morgan Café overlooking the garden, or join free walking tours of the Holland Park Circle of artists. It's open daily except Tuesdays, from 10am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. The museum sits in Kensington and Chelsea, close to Kensington Olympia station 0.3 miles away, with 731 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a London visit.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am to 5:30pm, last entry 4:30pm, closed Tuesdays
- Booking
- Joint tickets available for both houses
- Best for
- Visitors interested in Victorian art and artists' homes
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Holland Inn Hotel
✓ Central London location close to Earls Court and Olympia exhibition centres
🏖️ 1.76 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
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Seraphine Kensington Olympia
✓ Within walking distance of The Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park
🏖️ 1.28 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
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- Kensington Olympia 0.3 miles
- Shepherds Bush 0.8 miles
- West Brompton 0.9 miles
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