About Leighton House

Leighton biography

Who was Frederic Leighton? Find out more about this enigmatic figure.

History of the house

When was the house started and who was Leighton's architect? Find out more about the different phases of construction and the building of the famous Arab Hall.

Closer to home

From September 2008 to April 2010, Leighton House closed for extensive refurbishment and restoration. The award winning project has returned the house closer to Leighton’s vision than at any time over the last hundred years. Find out more about how this was achieved.