historic house · art gallery · gardens
Kenwood
A great rainy-day historic-house in London
Today: light rain · 13°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Photo credits
Photo: Kenwood House Front.jpg by TheFrog001 · CC0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: Kenwood House, Hampstead, London NW3 - geograph.org.uk - 4125935.jpg by Christine Matthews · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath , south front - geograph.org.uk - 5673431.jpg by Jim Osley · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Kenwood combines a historic house and art collection with landscaped grounds on the edge of Hampstead Heath. English Heritage offers children’s activities alongside the paintings and architecture, with outdoor space to explore during a family visit.
What parents should know
Kenwood combines a historic house and art collection with landscaped grounds on the edge of Hampstead Heath.
Planning
Plan your visit
The Pasture Ground south of the house is closed for events until 26 September 2026. The house remains open; check the operator’s current grounds and event notices.
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