Strawberry Hill House & Garden

We got there much later than our appointed time, and quite near closing. Despite that, a volunteer docent graciously agreed to show us around the house. I very much appreciate their accommodation to us.
As for the house, it is very good for what it is: an example of an 18-19c home of a wealthy collector. You will find some very creative architecture and decor. If you are a student of Gothic literature, the house is a must-see.

Came here for Mothers day, the place is a definite one off, not seen anything like it.. a visit inside is a must! The tour was v good, lots of information even pointed out how some of the art had been copied and the frames had been 3D printed to look exactly the same! If you like anything gothicy or arty this place is for you.. The stain glass windows were all just stunning. The cafe was OK, wish they had more options on the menu it was a bit pricey for what it was. Grounds were OK, wish there had been more flowers, it could be so pretty. Nice visit for 1-2 hrs

It’s Castle house that fascinates with good looks, decor, objects and intriguing history. Hidden gem in the Strawberry hill absolutely must see place . On week days is not very touristically overcrowded compared to the weekend but for us the best time to visit is rainy days because is quiet. Visiting on rainy days gives you the advantage to speak to the amazing team of golden age volunteers with enormous knowledge about the history true the century and they are happily answer any questions.
Also the charming small cafe on rainy days always has available tables to sit and enjoy the beautiful views of the gardens .
The gardens are smaller now compared to the original but there are well kept and have few wooden benches to sit and few view points. Family friendly but there are not toddlers playgrounds .In the area between the big old trees there is a three throne and “once upon a time “ sing is great starter for children storytelling history education 📜❣️
Easy to find only 10 min walk from the train station . Free parking on the site .
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Enjoy and have fun on your visit and don’t forget to capture the happy moments 😄

Photos and reviews drew me to visit this house and it is well worth seeing with your own eyes. I haven't seen another place like it! Once in, you're left to your own devices to work your way through the house. Each room has a steward to talk you through key points or features. I think we may have caught them on a bad day as we were left on our own quite a bit. However, everyone we did meet was friendly and it was nice to sit in the gardens with a coffee after the visit.

I visited Strawberry Hill on a school trip, and it was a really educational experience! The house itself is so interesting to look at and walk through, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The commute there from London was a bit rough, but it was a cool experience to see.

A famous house that started the neo gothic revival (or at least the Georgian version of it). Compared to a National Trust country houses it is small and sparsely furnished, but it is still well worth a visit and a very interesting house. The room guides tended to be slightly over enthusiastic in wanting to tell you about every single thing in the room, so some rooms could take a while to get through, but the were all very nice and keen. The small cafe is worth a visit. Remember that the car park is quite small, so get there early to give time to find an alternative or wait for a space. We were lucky and drove straight in to the last vacant space. The house is very close to the Thames so it is worth the short walk to a nearby riverside park

Strawberry Hill was the summer house of Horace Walpole. The house is a good example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture. Horace was inspired by multiple buildings including Reims Cathedral. Horace was an avid collector but one of his successors sold most of it. Don’t miss the original William Hogarth portrait of Horace Walpole as a child who has recently been acquired by the house. There are an excellent team of people explaining a lot of facts about the house and Horace around the rooms.

What a unique treasure this place is! The library and gallery are the breath-taking highlights but every room holds some interest.

The visit felt more like a proper tour, as each room is introduced by a knowledgeable and friendly steward. In fact, all the staff are lovely and clearly care deeply about the place and returning it to its full glory.

Bonus: the cafe and gardens are very relaxing (the cafe’s red velvet cake is just heaven).