As a charity, we need to raise over £1 million every year – 75% of our annual costs. Our vibrant events programme generates crucial revenue, making a vital contribution towards these core costs and ensuring that we can keep the gates open from dawn to dusk, all year-round.
As always, we have an exciting year of events ahead, many of which are available for our community to attend, which means that there will be occasional closures of the House and parts of the gardens. Whatever the event, we never close the whole gardens and there will always be large areas open for everyone to enjoy. Please take a look at this page to plan your visit.
Kitchen Garden
The Kitchen Garden will remain open to the public during all our planned events. Entry is free.
Open until 27 October.
Thursday–Sunday
10.30am–3.30pm.
Occasionally is it necessary for us to alter our opening times in order to complete essential works. Please note that we will be performing essential tree maintenance work on Wednesday 1 May and Wednesday 15 May 2024 and that as a result, we will open our gates slightly later than usual at 0830. We thank you for your understanding as we continue to work to keep the gardens beautiful and safe for visitors.
Chiswick House Closures
Chiswick House is currently closed for the winter season. The house will reopen on 24 May 2024.
| House Closed | Early closure (last entry to House at 1pm) | Car Park Closed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 25 May | ||
| June | 24-30 June | 7 June | 28-30 June |
| July | 1-3 July, 9-16 July | 20 July | 13-14 July |
| August | 3, 16, 30 August | September | 6, 13, 14, 21 September |
For key events, we need to close some areas of the Gardens. You can find the details in the maps below.
During these closures, the majority of the Gardens remains open, including the cafe, toilets & playground. Signage will be in place to help you find your way around.
June:
- Monday 24 June to Wednesday 3 July: The House and Surrounding Lawns will be closed as we host Pub in the Park.
July:
- Wednesday 3 July: The Picnic Area will be closed as we host Hamlet by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men.
- Tuesday 9 to Tuesday 16 July: The House and Surrounding Lawns will be closed as we host Happy Place Festival.
- Wednesday 31 July: The Picnic Area will be closed as we host The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck by Quantum Theatre.
August:
- Wednesday 21 August: The Picnic Area will be closed as we host The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle by Illyria Theatre.