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Kenwood House (English Heritage)

Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 7JR, England

Set in splendid grounds beside Hampstead Heath, this outstanding neoclassical house holds one of the most important collections of paintings ever given to the nation. Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough all hang against a backdrop of sumptuous rooms.The house also contains paintings from the Suffolk Collection, with magnificent full-length portraits by William Larkin and Royal Stuart images by Van Dyck and Lely.

Take time to enjoy the tranquillity of Kenwood. As well as visiting the house, relax in the extensive lakeside gardens or explore the meandering pathways and woodland, featuring sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

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Tel : 020 8348 1286
Fax : 020 7973 3891
URL : www.english-heritage.org.uk/s
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24 Mar-31 Oct: 11am-5pm, Mon-Sun 1 Nov-31Mar: 11am-4pm, Mon- Sun

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24-26 Dec and 1 Jan

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