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

What's On Highlights

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Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2022-23 at Leighton House

Music

Don't miss an exciting programme of chamber music, song and choral works.

22 February 2022 / Multiple dates From £20 per person; discounts for children and students available

Discoveries: A new series of piano recitals

Music

Five talented musicians performing amongst striking works of art in Leighton's grand studio.

7 March 2023 / Multiple dates £25; includes access to Leighton House

Glory to Sound with Nabihah Iqbal

Music

A new series to experience the power of music and its significance in our lives

21 February 2023 / Multiple dates from £12; includes access to Leighton House

In Conversation with Pattie Boyd

Lecture

A sparkling evening with a fashion icon, model and muse.

24 February 2023 £15

Exhibitions

A Life of Drawing: Highlights from the Leighton House collection

LAST CHANCE TO SEE - Closes Sunday 19 February

Artists and Neighbours: The Holland Park Circle

A new exhibition featuring recently acquired artworks and examining the story of the Holland Park Circle

New exhibition programme announced

Leighton House presents original and rarely-seen works by three female artists

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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

Valentine's Day Give Away

A LOVEly collaboration with K+K Hotel George Kensington

We are hiring!

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Free to visit

Did you know that parts of the new wing at Leighton House are free to visit?

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