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Introduction

Chiswick House Friends is a charitable trust that was established in 1984 to support the restoration, preservation and enhancement of Chiswick House and its gardens for the benefit of all.

On this website you can learn more about Chiswick House and Gardens, and the activities that take place there. We provide you with news about the plans for development of the grounds, and you can find out about the Friends, our events and the projects we are supporting.

We are very keen to encourage as many people as possible from the local community to join us, to help support our projects that help to improve the House and Grounds. The Friends provides a way to voice the views of the local community who love and use the park. It is also a good way to keep informed of the progress of the Heritage Lottery Fund grant which will go towards the cost of restoring, repairing and revitalising this unique park, and providing sustainable resources for its care in the future.   

Here you can find out how to get to the House, access links to other related organisations and download our recent newsletters. We'll keep you informed about the ways you can have your say about the house and gardens and, last but not least, find details about how to join us!

Membership

By joining the Friends you are contributing to the long term future of Chiswick House and Gardens, and can also add your voice to the influence we have for the future of the site. Find out more >

Volunteers

Would you be interested in supporting the Friends' activities? We always need volunteers to help with a variety of events; it is a great way to meet people in the community and would suit anyone with a few hours to spare. Find out more>

Other volunteer groups include:

Kitchen Garden Association
CHOW (Dog Walkers) Find out more>
Goosefoot (Gardeners) Find out more>
English Heritage - The House Find out more>

Chiswick House Friends Say no to Heathrow Expansion

In 2008 the Friends mounted a campaign against the expansion of Heathrow. The trustees felt that the new runway 3 flight-path, the end of alternation and the increase in flights from 473,000 a year to over 700,000, would pose a serious threat to the peace and atmosphere of the House and gardens. Find out more >

Sports Activities in the Grounds

There are many activities in the Grounds throughout the year.
For further details of tennis, hockey,cricket and more click here.

Events

There are numerous events in the house and gardens. The Friends are responsible for some of these. We put great emphasis on activities that involve the community in ways that are appropriate to the setting and to the wishes of our members.

(photo © Lora Sansun)

This year's Summer Opera, "The Barber of Seville", a comic caper by Rossini was another wonderful evening held last Thursday, 25th June 2009. Find out more>

Oscar winning costumes come to Chiswick House.
Throughout April Chiswick House exhibited BAFTA and Oscar award winning costumes, worn by stars in the popular film ‘The Duchess’. Read More>

Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire - An Evening of Costumes and Music was held in the House on Sunday 19th April. Read More>

Copyright Pathe. The Duchess was released on DVD and Blu-ray on 16th March from Pathe Distribution Ltd

Latest News

Access to Chiswick House and Gardens.
Click here for the latest information.

"London’s Country Houses", by Caroline Knight
Chiswick House is an important surviving example of this type of house, and is still surrounded by acres of gardens. Read More>

Chiswick House celebrates 500 years since the birth of Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). Read More>
To download a Palladio Anniversary Trail click here.

Oak Tree Processionary Moths in the Park - Danger to Humans and dogs. Click here for more information.