House Opening Times 2010

The House is open to the public four days a week during the open season. Click to the Chiswick House and Garden Trust website for up-to-date information on opening times, entry costs, and accessability. Chiswick House and Garden Trust Website.

Entry is free to Chiswick House Friends members – Join the Friends for as little as £7.50. To download the application form click here>

Garden Opening Times

The gardens are open daily from 7.00am to dusk (seasonal changes apply). Entry is free.

Tours of the House

Special guided tours take place within the house every Sunday during the opening season at 2.00 pm. The tours are free with paid admission to the villa.

Pre booked tours are also available from at other times for11 or more people by appointment only.

Please contact Chiswick House on +44 (0) 20 8995 0508 for details.

For latest information visit: www.chgt.org.uk or English Heritage Website

Parking

Limited parking is available in the car park at the westbound A4 entrance.

Disabled visitors may park outside the house by arrangement. Please contact +44 (0) 20 8995 0508.

Facilities Details

Toilets Adapted WC available
Exhibition Access via ramp
Shop Access via ramp

Access to the House

Access to the House is via a gravel courtyard. There is one step at the entrance with a ramp available. The Ground floor is level.

The first floor is reached via a spiral staircase or portico steps. Weather permitting, a stair climber is available to the first floor. Seats are provided in the Video Room, Dome Saloon and Lower Tribune.

There is one wheelchair available in house.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED VISITORS

An audio tour is included in the admission price. Visitors to the cellars should be accompanied, as there are steep steps and low ceilings. Barrels may be touched.

HEARING IMPAIRED VISITORS

There is an audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price.

Access to the Grounds

There is level access on tarmac or gravel paths except for the Terrace Walk owing to a gradient. Benches are provided.

Café Opening

The stunning new south-facing cafe seats up to 80 people and serve a wide range of refreshments during the day as well as catering for private functions in the evening.