About us

For everyone, every day.

Chiswick House & Gardens is a thriving 350-year-old haven in West London, open to everyone every day. Teeming with nature, stories and activities, these spectacular Grade I listed gardens are completely free to roam, thanks to our generous supporters. Everyone and their dog can stroll, play, learn, relax and meet here in spaces cared for by the Chiswick House & Gardens Trust. 

We’re proud to have a special place in design history as the first ever English landscape garden and rose garden. Memories have been made here since the mid-1700s, rooted deeply amongst the trees, architecture, lake and historic walls. 

Internationally recognised and locally loved, the Gardens are home to lots of wonderful wildlife and trees that clean and cool the air. At the centre of our 65 acres, we run an open, working Kitchen Garden where everyone is invited to wander, taste what’s growing, or enjoy activities that we run with and for our local community.  

Within these grounds is Chiswick House, a grand example of 18th-century architecture, first built as a space for parties and revelry. The House follows in this legacy to this date – in addition to being a historic attraction welcoming thousands of curious visitors each year, it offers spectacular venues for hire for weddings, parties, filming and events. 

The Trust’s mission is to keep Chiswick House & Gardens flourishing today and for the next 350 years. We’re 75% visitor and supporter funded, so we wouldn’t exist without the community around us. 

A space that makes a difference 

Chiswick House & Gardens is a space for everyone. We have a busy community and schools programme, centred around the beautiful Kitchen Garden, that helps people come together to explore nature, create art, and learn together. Every year, our partnerships with local groups and schools deepen as we work together, from our multi-year Black Chiswick through History project to our annual engagements with local community groups. 

We are committed to doing heritage differently, turning historic spaces into useful, relevant spaces for all to enjoy.  

In 2025, we opened our Artists’ Studios in formerly underused areas of the site, welcoming 19 local artists to set up their studios within redeveloped Victorian-era structures. We’re now getting ready to open our new Learning Hub and Learning Yard to create more space for community, learning and celebration.