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Fenton House and Garden and its collection

Fenton House and Garden
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Fenton House is a 17th-century merchant's house. The house was bought by Lady Binning in 1936. She filled it with her decorative collections of porcelain, Georgian furniture and 17th-century needlework. In addition to this, the museum houses the Benton Fletcher collection of early keyboard instruments, some of which are often played for visitors during operational hours and collections of paintings that include the collection of Peter Barkworth and loans of Sir William Nicholson paintings.

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#42 History & Anthropology in London #16 Nature & Natural History in London #42 Historic houses in London #5 Music museums in London #32 Person & artist museums in London #24 Music museums in England #161 Person & artist museums in England #129 Music museums in Europe #31 Music museums in United Kingdom #194 Person & artist museums in United Kingdom

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Fenton House and Garden
Windmill Hill Hampstead
NW3 6SP London

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Opening hours

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Admission

Adults£11.00
Children£5.50
Family£27.50
Family (1 adult)£16.50
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Windmill Hill Hampstead, London

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    Fenton House and Garden, located in Hampstead, London, is a 17th-century merchant's house that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The house itself is well-preserved and contains an impressive collection of porcelain, Georgian furniture, and early keyboard instruments. Many visitors appreciate the opportunity to see and sometimes even hear these rare instruments being played.

    The garden is often highlighted as a standout feature, with its well-maintained lawns, beautiful flowers, and a 300-year-old apple orchard. It provides a peaceful retreat from the bustle of London, and many find it particularly enjoyable during spring and summer when the flowers are in bloom.

    The house offers good views over London from its upper floors, which many visitors find surprising and enjoyable. The volunteer guides are generally knowledgeable and enhance the experience with interesting historical facts and stories about the house and its former inhabitants.

    However, some visitors note that the house can feel a bit cramped, especially when busy, due to its relatively small size. Additionally, accessibility might be an issue for some, as the house has several floors connected by narrow staircases.

    While the museum provides an interesting look into a specific period of London's history, some visitors mention that the experience can be somewhat limited compared to larger museums in the city. The lack of a café on-site is occasionally mentioned as a drawback, although there are options nearby in Hampstead.

    Overall, Fenton House and Garden offers a pleasant and educational experience for those interested in historic houses, gardens, and musical instruments, but may not appeal to everyone due to its specialized nature.

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