A Cultural Christmas with Leighton House and Sambourne House
A festive round up of everything on offer with our museums.
Discover an array of Christmas shopping and gifting options with our festive round up of everything on offer with our museums - from gift membership and tickets, to gingerbread lattes in the De Morgan Café.
If you plan to visit us over the festive period, please note our Seasonal opening times.
Art experience gifts
Gift Tickets
The perfect stocking filler - gift the experience of a visit to our museums and invite your loved one to discover our Victorian artists homes with our gift ticket options.
Gift Membership
Give the gift of a year filled with art with The Friends membership, offering free entry to both our museums, discounts in our shops and De Morgan Café, exhibition private views, exclusive member events and more!
This November The Friends enjoyed a magical evening at Leighton House at the annual Golden Hours dinner – welcoming Ian Hislop as guest speaker, with a champagne reception in the Arab Hall and candle-lit dinner in Leighton’s Studio. For 2024 The Friends have already scheduled visits to Apsley House, the Colour Revolution exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum and Sargent and Fashion exhibition at Tate Britain.
Gift Membership cards can be collected from Leighton House until Friday 15 December or, for a last-minute present, you can choose an e-voucher sent by email to the recipient.
Events at the museum
From art history courses and online exhibition talks, to drawing workshops and a choral masterclass, treat yourself (or a loved one) to a cultural experience to look forward to with our new series of winter events at Leighton House.
Also, why not join our Festive Family Fun workshops on Saturday 16 December? An opportunity for the whole family to create crafty decorations for the festive season ahead.
Shopping for art lovers
Visit our shops
With exclusive items only available in our on-site shops at Leighton House and Sambourne House, it's well worth a visit in person to see what's new at our museum shops. Both shops are free to enter (though we highly recommend a visit to our artist’s houses while you’re here).
Special shop discount with Opportunity Kensington Token card
Make the most of the holiday season with our new discount offer for all Opportunity Kensington Token card holders. A local loyalty scheme designed exclusively for those who work, live or do business in Kensington, Token allows you to make the most of discounted retail, cultural and dining experiences on your doorstep.
Enjoy 10% off in the Shop at Leighton House (not applicable online). Valid from 15 November until 30 December 2023.
Our online shop
Bringing the best from our museums to you, our curated online shop collection offers everything from guidebooks about our artist's houses to exotic bird silk scarves and tile inspired greeting cards.
Final online order dates for Christmas deliveries:
UK: Order by midnight on Monday 11 December
EU & Overseas: Please see our Delivery Information
De Morgan Café
Time your Christmas shopping on Kensington Highstreet with a well-earned break at the De Morgan Café at Leighton House. With festive sandwiches and gingerbread lattes on offer from the beginning of December!
Book your Christmas party
Still searching for the perfect venue for your Christmas party? Don’t worry, you can still book at Leighton House!
Check out our Private Dining and Drinks Reception packages for a special evening with peers, surrounded by inspiring art and stunning deco.