Historic venues

Click on the images below to find out more about some of Chiswick’s historic venues.

Chiswick House and Gardens

Lord Burlington’s country home designed by William Kent. The gardens are free to enter and comprise woodland, formal gardens, a lake, a Grade1-listed conservatory, and a 17 Century kitchen garden that has more limited opening hours. A must-see venue.

Emery Walker’s House

Emery Walker was a typographer and leading light in the Arts and Crafts movement, and a close associate of William Morris. His house is at 7 Hammersmith Terrace.

Hogarth’s House

William Hogarth was a celebrated painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist. His house is on the southern side of the A4. The house and garden are both open to the public, and are free to enter.

Voysey House

On Barley Mow Passage, Voysey House was built in 1902 as part of an expansion of the Sanderson wallpaper factory. It is the only commercial building designed by celebrated architect CFA Voysey and is Grade II* listed.

The William Morris Society Museum

The museum is based in the Coach House of Kelmscott House at 26 Upper Mall.

Chiswick’s churches

Chiswick has numerous churches of architectural and historic interest, such as the Russian Orthodox Church (pictured) and St. Nicholas, where the tomb of William Hogarth can be found. A listing of churches in Chiswick can be found at the link from the picture. Check the opening hours as many are often closed.