Leighton House

I absolutely loved visiting Leighton House. I visited when it had Flaming June on show, which was stunning. The house itself is a work of art! I love the atmosphere of the main room where models were (and still are) painted. I look forward to visiting again when it has re-opened.

Gorgeously eclectic home of a great painter. Artistically designed with stunning blue tile walls leading to the "Arab Hall" which is literally fantastic! The house is beautiful and so is the art, and it's interesting to imagine how Leighton lived. If you like architecture and design, this house is a rare treat.

Such a beautiful place where every corner of this house/museum will amaze you. Well worth visiting

This is s hidden gem. The decor is eclectic and fantastic in places. Quite a lot of Leighton paintings as you would expect. Well worth a visit. Sadly no photography though. The interior pics I've put up here are from the guide

The place worth visiting for people who cherish aestetism in their lives. The owner loved every piece of his house and devoted his life into it. Fantastic mixer of Arabic infuence as well as continental ones. There is also a posibility of Having paiting classes.

Much smaller then I expected. Best part is the title work in entrance hall but there is a lot of other art work to see, unfortunately you're not allowed to take pictures now. Nothing much in the garden.

Lots of signs saying no photography but I decided to be a rebel and snap away anyway (without a flash) because it's just so beautiful inside and, frankly, the 9 entry felt a little much for what is a relatively small space with no opportunity to savour the interiors after leaving. The woman on the front desk was rather perfunctory and sounded like a disgruntled peacock but once we got out of earshot it became a wonderfully peaceful and deeply satisfying experience.

Somewhere to sit would have been nice and a little more information on the works of art on display would have been great. The gardens in Autumn are a little neglected but you come here for the house which is truly spectacular.

LOCATION : Leighton House Museum located in No 12, Holland park road, near to Design Museum and Holland park. You can enter the Holland park road from Kensington High Street road via Melbury Road or directly from Addison Road. Leighton House Museum is open daily from 10am to 5.30pm; last entry at 5pm (Museum and garden) The Museum is CLOSED on Tuesdays.

Entrance tickers are 9 and 7 for Senior Citizen and full time student. Leighton House Museum is the former home of the Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). The only purpose-built studio-house open to the public in the United Kingdom, it is one of the most remarkable buildings of the nineteenth century, containing a fascinating collection of paintings and sculpture by Leighton and his contemporaries. Advance booking is not available - Tickets on the door only Ticket price includes admission to Leighton House Museum and the garden. #Leighton_House_Museum

Undiscovered London gem! The colors. The Islamic tiles. The designs. It is like being in Morocco. What a home & studio this artist created! Throughly enjoyed walking around gawping. Only wish they allowed pics.

You could be forgiven for thinking there is nothing to fire your senses when you stand outside of Leighton House & it's red brick facade. However, step inside and the painstaking recreation of the interior as Lord Leighton would have known it is worth the entrance fee. Beautiful gold leaf ceilings, arabic tiles, a fountain set into the floor & carved screens all await you on the ground floor. Upstairs you enter Leighton's studio where the walls are adorned with a collection of his paintings and sketches.

There are frequent exhibitions of work by Leighton & his contemporaries to keep you coming back & certainly, if you have a love of Victorian art, it is worth a journey. The staff are friendly & helpful, the toilet facilities are clean & the small shop provides a selection of books, jewellery, cards & decorative items. Located adjacent to Holland Park, which is also worth a visit to admire the formal & not so formal gardens & a surprise of a walkway with beautifully painted murals depicting a Victorian garden party at Holland House.