Spring preparations in the Kitchen Garden Every season in the Kitchen Garden is distinct, and while the late winter weather can be a little cold and... read more → 19th February 2018 Andrew Deaville Gardens, News, What's On
The 6th Duke of Devonshire and the decoration of Chiswick House North East Bedroom. The 6th Duke’s decorative schemes were still visible in the early 1930s when they... read more → 13th December 2017 Esme Whitaker History, House, News, Restoration
To judge and be judged What a inspirational month September has been! I was lucky enough to attend a fascinating conference at Painshill Park to... read more → 6th October 2017 Geraldine King Gardens, News
We’re all going on a summer holiday I have just returned from my summer holiday. This is not a holiday as you may all think of it... read more → 28th August 2017 Geraldine King Gardens, News
All hands on deck As captain of the gardens team, I am steering the ship towards gold… Our summer season is well underway... read more → 13th July 2017 Geraldine King Gardens, Involvement, News
Let me tell you a secret… Chiswick has a real Secret Garden. You can glimpse it through the blue wrought iron gates behind the conservatory. It’s... read more → 10th May 2017 Geraldine King Education, Gardens, Involvement, News, Visit, What's On
The Lady of the House – an insight into Dorothy Boyle As soon as I began working at Chiswick House I became intrigued by Lady Burlington, whose portrait, by the Scottish... read more → 28th April 2017 Esme Whitaker News
Chiswick House, the Pond and Temple For years I have regularly conducted guided tours of Chiswick House (1729), focussing on architectural design and on key items... read more → 18th April 2017 Laurence Rich Education, Gardens, History, House
Welcome to our new website Welcome to our new interactive website! Over the past few months, the team has had fun designing these pages. We’ve... read more → 17th April 2017 Clare O'Brien House, Visit
Spring has sprung… The Estate looks very spring like at the moment. Daffodils and Magnolias are on their final flourish, rhododendrons and azaleas... read more → 13th April 2017 Geraldine King Gardens