National Gallery
A free collection on Trafalgar Square. Choose a handful of paintings and give them the time a whole museum sometimes steals.
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A Palladian villa sits within landscaped gardens that make Chiswick a destination for architecture, walking and a quieter stretch of west London.
The grounds are free and open daily from 07:00 to dusk. House admission has a seasonal calendar and private-hire closures; the current public season ends on 27 September 2026. The kitchen garden has its own Thursday-to-Sunday hours. Check which parts are open before planning an indoor visit.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
Burlington Lane, London W4 2RP
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Burlington Lane, London W4 2RP
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)A free collection on Trafalgar Square. Choose a handful of paintings and give them the time a whole museum sometimes steals.
Design, objects and small details worth a second look. The permanent collection is free; ticketed exhibitions have their own admission.
Contemporary art in a building that asks to be looked at too. Make a current exhibition the centre of a South Bank afternoon.
A place to browse, buy ingredients or build lunch one decision at a time. Entry is free; the food is a separate budget.