Leighton House and Sambourne House

Tucked away in Holland Park, a leafy neighbourhood in West London, stand Leighton House and Sambourne House. Combining living and studio space, the houses remain largely unchanged today. They are the extraordinary legacies left by two ‘celebrities’ of the late Victorian era – Frederic Lord Leighton (1830-1896) and Edward Linley Sambourne (1844 -1910).

Leighton and Sambourne lived as neighbours for over 20 years and had many acquaintances in common. They were widely known to their contemporaries; Leighton as the most prominent artist of his day, a celebrated painter and president of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sambourne as Chief Cartoonist at the infamous satirical magazine Punch. Their similar tastes were reflected in the furnishing of their homes, both filled with sculpture, blue and white ceramics and glassware. But if we delve beyond the physical artefacts, what do we know about these men, their lives and careers, and why do their former homes capture our imagination today?

Events 

For current events and activities at Leighton House and Sambourne House visit the What's on page.

Venue Information

Leighton House: 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ

Sambourne House: 18 Stafford Terrace, London W8 7BH

Nearest tube stations: Kensington (Olympia), High Street Kensington

Buses: 9, 23, 27, 28, 49, 328, C1 

Opening Times

Leighton House: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10am - 5.30pm last entry 16:30

Sambourne House: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am- 5.30pm last entry 16:30

Ticket Prices

Adult: single ticket £11.00, double ticket for Leighton and Sambourne £20.00

Concession*: single ticket £9.00, double ticket for Leighton and Sambourne £16.00

Child (6-18 yrs): single ticket £5.00, double ticket for Leighton and Sambourne £8.00

Children under 6 years, accompanying carers, The Friends, Accredited Press, Members of Art Fund, Members of Museum Association, ICOM members: Free (Valid proof required on arrival)

*Full-time student, visitors aged 65+, visitors with disabilities, job seekers, Blue Badge holders. Valid proof required on arrivalVisit the website for more information 

Pay What You Want

We want everyone to have the chance to explore our museums, which is why we're introducing a new 'Pay What You Want' scheme. See inside the historic interiors of Leighton House on the first Monday of each month between 10am to 1pm and only pay what you want – that means you can pay above the standard ticket price, the same or nothing at all! Tickets are available at the door only (advance online booking on PWYW days is not available). Please note the offer is not applicable for group bookings and it excludes Bank Holidays.