London’s undiscovered gem
Chiswick House Conservatory
Beautiful things to see and do.
An area rich in cultural, artistic, and creative history. Come for a few hours or for a weekend. You will find historic venues, some of the greenest spaces in London, regular street markets, the Thames at its best, independent shops, and some of London’s finest cafés, pubs and restaurants.
“I didn’t know anything about Chiswick. I was shocked by what a beautiful, interesting, place it is. Chiswick House, the river, the architecture, all the cafés, and the laid back atmosphere. I’ve recommended it to several friends since then.”
Coming soon!
9-14 September. Ever since 2009, Chiswick Book Festival has been bringing together top authors and their readers for a week of history, biography, creative writing, fiction, thrillers, food, wine, politics and children’s books. Authors this year include Nick Clegg, Felicity Cloake, Fergal Keane and Jacqueline Wilson.
Click HERE to see the event website and purchase tickets.
Click on the images below to find out more, or see Chiswick at a Glance HERE.
Historic venues
Chiswick House and Gardens, Hogarth’s House, Emery Walker’s House. Chiswick is rich in cultural heritage.
Independent shops
Chiswick has many independent shops. Interiors, food and drink, clothing, plants and gardens, bookshops, children’s toys, arts and crafts.
Markets
Six markets every month and one of Britain’s best car boot sales.
For children
Large playgrounds, paddling pools, woodland and childrens cinema.
Cafés and Delis
Chiswick has a vast array of individual cafés to suit every taste and style.
Green spaces
From formal gardens to woodland and play areas for children, Chiswick is one of London’s greenest areas.
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to Tex Mex, Chiswick has restaurants for every taste and budget.
Pubs and bars
Some of London’s finest pubs can be found in Chiswick, including several on the river.
Chiswick walks
Walks along the river and in the gardens of Chiswick House.
Residential areas of interest
From Bedford Park, Britain’s first garden city, to the medieval, riverside, Strand on the Green.
Free and low cost things to do
A lot of the best of Chiswick needn’t cost anything to enjoy, or is very modestly priced.
Music, blue plaques, the Boat Race, a boutique cinema, a number of live performance venues, and brewery and distillery tours.
Chiswick also has an extensive programme of annual events throughout the year, such as the nationally acclaimed:
- Bedford Park Festival
- Artists At Home
- Chiswick Book Festival
- Chiswick House Dog Show
The Chiswick Calendar is the best source of information about local events. Click on their logo to visit their What’s On page.
(Click on the images to see more, and on the event name to visit their website.)