Leighton House

Leighton House is located on the edge of Holland Park in Kensington and is one of the most remarkable buildings of the 19th century. The house was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). Built to designs by George Aitchison, it was extended over a period of 30 years to create a private palace of art.

Following a £1.6m refurbishment project which involved extensive repairs to the original fabric of the house, Leighton House now offers a museum with fully restored decoration, interiors and original features. The Arab Hall with its priceless collection of Islamic tiles evoking a compelling vision of the Orient, the richly decorated interiors with gilded ceilings and walls lined with peacock blue tiles and Leighton’s grand painting studio with its great north window, dome and apse.

KCMS continues the tradition of music at Leighton House and is pleased to present its 2011–12 season of concerts in this fabulous setting.

12 Holland Park Road,
Kensington, London W14 8LZ
020 7602 3316
www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/museums.aspx
Nearest underground station is High Street Kensington
Buses to Odeon Cinema/Commonwealth Institute 9, 10, 27, 33, 49 & 328

Left Picture © Leighton House Museum, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Centre Picture © Leighton House Museum, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Photographer: Frederique Cifuentes
Right Picture © Leighton House Museum, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Photographer: Justin Barton