Leighton House Reopens

From the 3rd April, 2010 open daily 10am-5:30pm, Friday until 10pm, closed Tuesdays

Holland Park Avenue, London

On the 3rd of April the historic Leighton House in London’s Holland Park area reopened its doors to visitors after a £1.6 million refurbishment. Leighton House was designed by George Aitchison and was once the home of leading Victorian artist Lord Leighton (1830-1896).

It was hailed as one of the most remarkable buildings of the 19th century, and now, thanks to the extensive research of the refurbishment project, the house has been restored to its original splendor, offering visitors the chance to see the building in the same state as it was left in when Lord Leighton died.  One of the highlights of Leighton House is undoubtedly the Arab Hall, which houses Lord Leighton’s priceless collection of over 1,000 Syrian tiles as well as a collection of important works by himself and his contemporaries.

For more information please visit www.www.rbkc.gov.uk