Address: Burlington Ln, Chiswick, London, W4 2RP, United Kingdom
Phone: +442031413350
Rating: 4.6
based on 179 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"It’s only about a 15 min walk from Chiswick train station and is right by multiple bus stops."
"Parking is limited but easy to access by bus, bike or walking."
"Well laid out with plenty of areas that are suitable for pushing a wheelchair or a buggy."
"Free parking was available just outside the main entrance."
"Parking is available off the A4 westbound side."
"It was easy to get to and the grounds and the access for disabled people was well equipped."
"And we made it all round with Pete's wheelchair."
Cons:
"However, it was a very far and expensive place for me to get to from Tottenham!"
"Only downside of the evening was the very long walk from the car park on an uneven pebbled track."
"Walking in your fine attire to the conservatory is a bit of a walk and depending on the route you take, you may have to cut through grass areas so be aware."
"Users of wheelchairs and prams/buggys will find certain areas of the gardens a bit challenging."
"The lanterns were spectacular and truly works of art, but the grounds could have been a little well lit as there were occasions where paths had turned to bogs and trying to push a buggy round was far from fun."
"An honest review. Transport to venue is difficult."
"Parking is very limited though."
Atmosphere & Environment
Pros:
"Beautiful sprawling green grounds in the heart of Chiswick."
"The park is well maintained and the coffee shop was a lovely sunny place to relax with coffee and a cake."
"Beautiful garden, spacious, different little garden or places to enjoy the view and nature."
"It's such a beautiful place, even though it is well attended to, it still has the spirit of nature running through it's green veins."
"Lovely large green spaces, colourful flowers, different kind of trees, classic bridge, Temple, a couple of statues, Cricket ground and a lovely Cafe."
"Green oasis in West London. Mixture of formal gardens and wooded areas."
"The surroundings are beautiful and very well kept by the great team of gardeners and volunteers who work there."
Cons:
"The noise from the air planes landing at Heathrow is a shame."
"Very limited planting species, and the house is quite empty and soulless."
"The rest of the year the gardens are very popular, but seem to be over run with dogs and screaming children, which tends to detract from the peaceful atmosphere the gardens were intended to have."
"Local gem and very unique place, absolutely overrun with dogs off leads and excrement."
"Nice grounds to walk through, lawns have become rather hard and patchy since the overuse due to covid."
"A few nice details and some popular gardens for pet-walkers, but the greenhouse and house itself leave a lot to be desired."
"OK, to spend an hour or two, but IMO not somewhere to make a 'special' visit."
Events & Activities
Pros:
"Great venue for open cinema, proms, food festivals."
"Visited by dark for the Magic Lanterns festival and would highly recommend a visit!"
"Visited for the Magic Lantern festival which was beautiful, unusual and very worth it!"
"We went for a lanterns event which they run every year. We were given a time slot but upon arrival were still met with a huge queue for no reason."
"What a lovely experience it was. The gardens were holding the showing of the Chinese lanterns and lights it was really lovely."
"The laser light show was around the lake in the park."
"It was an amazing experience looking at the art that was presented with the lighting work."
Cons:
"Went to the 'after dark' event. Waste of money."
"Unbelievably awful for the price... a total rip off and really shouldn’t be allowed."
"The Light Festival was a serious let down."
"If visiting Winter Lantern display... pretty lights but con tricks to buy expensive tickets."
"Went for the lantern garden show pre-Christmas. The communication and customer service beforehand was terrible."
"Chiswick House's advertising for the After Dark event should be treated as false."
"Did not serve any non-alcoholic hot drinks (only mulled wine and cider) very few lights."
Facilities & Services
Pros:
"The cafe food isn't as good as the old one. It has no atmosphere."
"Cafe is pricey but lovely food-especially the sourdough pizza."
"The cafe has a variety of food, a bit pricey but worth it to try. The staff were friendly and helpful."
"Food was 3.5/5."
"The cafe is also great and serves good food and coffee."
"The cafe tops off this experience with decent cafe food menu, and drinks at a reasonable price."
"Can grab coffees and food at the café inside."
Cons:
"No photos allowed inside the house which is a shame."
"Just sad to see Orangery/Camellia house dilapidation externally."
"The house was closed when I visited (open Thursday–Sunday, 11am–4pm)."
"There's a decent café however they don't have a baby changing facility in their toilets."
"Website says it is open but when you visit the House if closed for private party."
"Back packs have to be worn side way inside the house also quite annoying."
"No food stalls on the way round as there were in previous years, and the advertised 'street food' looked to be a few tents in the car park at the end, with no customers."