Golden dome in the Arab Hall, Leighton House

Golden dome in the Arab Hall, Leighton House

Staircase Hall, Leighton House. RBKC, Image courtesy of Dirk Lindner

The staircase hall, Leighton House

The Drawing Room, Sambourne House

The Drawing Room, Sambourne House

Silk Room, Leighton House. RBKC, Image courtesy of Dirk Lindner

The Silk Room, Leighton House

Stained glass window, Sambourne House

Stained glass window, Sambourne House

Welcome to Leighton House and Sambourne House

View into the Narcissus Hall in Leighton House

Arab Hall and Narcissus Hall, Leighton House.

Explore Victorian Artists at Home

Leighton House

Step into a painter's world

Sambourne House

Illustrating Victorian life

Celebrate with us!

What's On Highlights

Explore full programme

Imagination Unbound: An Evening of Persian Poetry

One thousand years of Persian poetry celebrating Love, Hope and Spiritual Solace.

22 June 2023 £15; includes access to Leighton House.

Tatreez: Introduction to Palestinian Embroidery

Workshop

Learn about Palestinian embroidery and create your own embroidered piece to take home.

10 June 2023 £40 (includes all materials) 25% discount for Under 30's members

Family Fun: Animal Myths & Legends Adventures

Workshop

Get up close and hands on with real live animals at Leighton House!

8 July 2023 £5 children; free for accompanying adults

Make Beaut and Mend, with Aya Haider

Workshop

A free session to transform and embellish sentimental textiles

19 June 2023 Free

Maqam Lego Experience with Maya Youssef

Online

An online experience to discover Maqam, the alphabet of Arabic music.

12 June 2023 / Multiple dates Free

Exhibitions

Evelyn De Morgan: The Gold Drawings

A luminous exhibition celebrating the artist's gold drawing unique practice.

Shahrzad Ghaffari: Journey to Oneness

From 22 April, discover her most personal artworks and central ideas behind Oneness.

Nour Hage: Kheit

From 28 April, see these stunning textile pieces inspired by the historic collection.

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Advance tickets now available

Getting here

Welcome to Leighton House and Sambourne House

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

Plan your visit

Leighton House and Sambourne House museums shown in the map

What's New

Study for Flaming June returns home

The most iconic Victorian masterpiece back on display at Leighton House.

New summer events at Leighton House

Book now for our exciting programme of talks, concerts, arts workshops and family fun

Go for Gold at the De Morgan Café

Try our new golden salted caramel cheesecake and golden shimmer coffees!

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We look to inspire creativity, expand horizons and support you develop new skills and knowledge.

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