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Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery

12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ, England
020 7602 3316
Ranked #18 of 821 attractions in London
5.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Rome, Italy
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

In comparison with my prior visit seven years ago, the restoration work is first-class. Plan an extra twenty minutes to watch the video about the repainting, gilding, silk weaving, wallpaper printing, ceramic repair, etc. If you are interested in historic preservation. The green silk wall covering is custom dyed to match peacock feathers. Makes you appreciate the efforts of an... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Interesting little house & gallery with free entry if you return within the year! More

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Worcestershire, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Very interesting house and gardens relatively recently refurbished. More

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York, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Why have I not been here before? Wonderful place, fabulous art and a great morning out. Easy to get to by Underground. Well interpreted for the visitor. A MUST for lovers of nineteenth-century art. More

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London - UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I have visited Leighton House on a couple of occassions but on my last visit I was lucky enough to catch a free guided tour. This really brought the house alive for me and my companion. If you are interested in art and the influences of islamic art - then this is the place for you with its eclectic collection... More

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san francisco
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

See the artifacts of the country couture music furniture etc worth the short trip from the center More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Great little place in Kensington - tourist free, there was a really cool art installation whilst I visited. The Arab room was idyllic. More

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Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

My wife and I prefer Naiontal Gallery but this one was also the MUST visit place in London (if you like to spend time on art). More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

What I found inside was truly unexpected! I've been back to Leighton House a few times now. It's one of those places you have to see for yourself, but to make my best effort in describing it: The interior of this house has Islamic influence and one of the first things you will come across when you enter the house... More

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beds
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Flaming June is one of my favourite paintings and I do have a penchant for a bit of pre-raphaelite but when I arrived at Leighton House I was initially disappointed by the building itself. The back of house and garden are far more attractive. However, once inside the house I was enthralled, Recently restored to its full splendour there is... More

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