Chiswick House and Gardens News

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Take Root at Chiswick House Gardens

Fri, 6 Jan 12 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House Gardens presented with a black poplar tree by Sir David Attenborough to commemorate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee in 2012

New Staff at Chiswick House & Gardens

Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 GMT

Three new members of staff have been recruited to the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust

Camellia Festival 2012

Tue, 29 Nov 11 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House Camellia Festival returns in the setting of the newly restored and planted italian garden

2011 Dog Show Bigger and Better

Wed, 12 Oct 11 00:00:00 GMT

An audience of 2,500 visitors and their canine companions basked in the sunshine as this year's show got off to a flying start.

Chiswick Launches New Audio Tour

Thu, 15 Sep 11 00:00:00 GMT

Visitors can now explore Chiswick Gardens through the eyes of creative writers including Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy

1000 locals turn out for Good Health, Good Harvest

Wed, 14 Sep 11 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House Walled Garden threw open its gates and welcomed over 1000 local people to a harvest celebration on Sunday 11th September.

Gardening for Everyone

Fri, 29 Jul 11 00:00:00 GMT

Come along and garden on our monthly weekend drop-ins

Savour Chiswick Festival

Tue, 12 Jul 11 00:00:00 GMT

Guests learned how to make Goats Cheese, Potato and Onion Bread with Rosemary as part of this year's Savour Chiswick Festival

Chiswick House Café Rated London's Top New Building

Tue, 14 Jun 11 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has judged Chiswick House Café to be the best new building in London

Chiswick House Gardens Receive Gold Safer Parks Award

Mon, 6 Jun 11 00:00:00 GMT

Boris Johnson presented Chiswick House Gardens with a top Gold Safer Parks Award in recognition of its hard work in combatting crime and creating a beautiful and welcoming environment

Volunteer Manager Recruited for Trust Team

Fri, 13 May 11 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Pettman to the post of Volunteer Manager

A Cracking Time

Wed, 4 May 11 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who came along to Chiswick House & Gardens on Easter Monday

Gardening for Everyone

Sun, 27 Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT

All members of the family are welcome to come along and garden on our monthly weekend drop-ins

Gardening Against the Odds Celebrated in Camellia House

Thu, 17 Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT

Set against a backdrop of Chiswick's beautiful Camellias the first Gardening Against the Odds awards presentation took place on 8 March

Chiswick Café Wins Civic Trust Award

Wed, 16 Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT

The Café has been recognised with a prestigious 2011 Civic Trust Award for its outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment

Mayor of Hounslow Visits Camellia Festival

Wed, 2 Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT

Cllr Colin Ellar visited the Chiswick House Camellia Festival to admire the fabulous blooms which are attracting visitors from all over the world

Visitors Flock To See Camellias

Mon, 21 Feb 11 00:00:00 GMT

Britain's first ever Camellia Festival drew hundreds of people to Chiswick House Gardens over the weekend

Camellias For Sale

Wed, 9 Feb 11 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust are teaming up with Trehane, the UK's leading camellia specialist, to offer a special selection of camellia varieties to Festival visitors

Wassailing Went With a Swing

Mon, 24 Jan 11 00:00:00 GMT

Organised by the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust along with Abundance London, over 350 people attended to celebrate our 200 newly planted fruit trees

New Café Nominated for Civic Trust Award

Mon, 24 Jan 11 00:00:00 GMT

The Caruso St John designed Café at Chiswick House announced as a finalist for the Civic Trust Awards which recognise the very best in architecture and the built environment

Temporary Closure on 19 December

Tue, 21 Dec 10 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust took the decision to temporarily close the Gardens from 7am to 2pm on Sunday 19th December, due to the risks to public safety caused by the icy weather conditions

Chiswick Announces New Camellia Festival

Wed, 8 Dec 10 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is launching a new festival to celebrate the world famous Chiswick camellia collection, believed to be the oldest large collection of its kind in the West

New Education Officer Joins Trust Team

Fri, 26 Nov 10 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Sorcha Ní Fóghlúda as Education and Outreach Officer

Book a Festive Lunch at the Café

Thu, 11 Nov 10 00:00:00 GMT

The menu for the festive season will be available from 29 November to 24 December

Family Pumpkin Party Proves a Winner

Wed, 10 Nov 10 00:00:00 GMT

Around 300 people joined in the fun of Chiswick's homespun Family Pumpkin Party on the 30th October

Sparkling Christmas Parties at Chiswick

Wed, 20 Oct 10 00:00:00 GMT

This Christmas the newly restored Chiswick House and Gardens throws its doors open for the festive period for the first time ever!

Furniture Returns Home to Chiswick

Mon, 18 Oct 10 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to a 100% grant from The Art Fund, English Heritage has acquired a selection of historic furniture and furnishings at 'The Attic Sale' auction at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire

Chiswick House Gardens Shortlisted for Prestigious Landscape Award

Fri, 8 Oct 10 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House Gardens has been shortlisted for a prestigious Landscape Institute award in recognition of the recent historic garden restoration

Record Day at Chiswick House Dog Show 2010

Wed, 6 Oct 10 00:00:00 GMT

News, winners and images from the 2010 Dog Show held at Chiswick House Gardens

Chiswick Past Inspires Winning Stories

Wed, 22 Sep 10 00:00:00 GMT

Visitors to Chiswick House and Gardens will soon be able to experience it through the eyes of a giraffe, a suffragette and a mental asylum inmate thanks to the winning entries of a nationwide writing competition

Garden Volunteers Welcome

Sun, 5 Sep 10 00:00:00 GMT

ChiswickLifeTV catches up with Community Gardener Karen Roberts at the Chiswick House Kitchen Gardens

Private Dinner Offer

Wed, 18 Aug 10 00:00:00 GMT

Four dates available in September for a private dinner in the glorious Domed Saloon of Chiswick House.

Calling all Budding Playwrights!

Mon, 2 Aug 10 00:00:00 GMT

English Heritage and Chiswick House and Gardens Trust are looking for talented writers to create a short sketch based on a historical view of Chiswick gardens.

New Community Gardener Appointed

Tue, 13 Jul 10 00:00:00 GMT

Karen Roberts has been appointed to offer the local community an opportunity to learn more about growing their own food

Official Launch Party for Restored Gardens

Fri, 9 Jul 10 00:00:00 GMT

CHGT and English Heritage hosted a garden party to thank those involved in the restoration of the gardens and to celebrate their opening.

CHGT Volunteers Receive Awards

Wed, 7 Jul 10 00:00:00 GMT

Five volunteers were recognised in a special civic ceremony at The Paul Robeson Theatre to celebrate Volunteers Week in June 2010.

Do You Remember?

Tue, 6 Jul 10 00:00:00 GMT

A fascinating project to capture people's memories of Chiswick House and Gardens

Festival Information for Local Residents

Thu, 24 Jun 10 00:00:00 GMT

Details about the minimal disruption planned as part of this year's House Festival on 8 July.

Chiswick House Gardens Restoration Unveiled

Mon, 14 Jun 10 00:00:00 GMT

The £12 million restoration of Chiswick House Gardens in London is unveiled.

Big Lottery Local Food Award Revives Kitchen Garden Activities

Wed, 24 Mar 10 00:00:00 GMT

CHGT is delighted to announce that the Big Lottery Fund's Local Food Scheme has agreed, at the request of Chiswick House Kitchen Garden, to transfer a £96,000 award from the Kitchen Garden to the Trust.

Camellias at Chiswick

Tue, 9 Mar 10 00:00:00 GMT

One of the world's rarest camellias is currently in bloom in its newly restored home.

Advance Notice of Closure - Burlington Lane Gate

Sun, 23 Aug 09 00:00:00 GMT

The entrance on Burlington Lane will be closed for six weeks from 1 September 2009 while path restoration work is carried out.

New Education and Outreach Officer Appointed

Tue, 18 Aug 09 00:00:00 GMT

August 2009 - New Education and Outreach Officer starts work to develop activities for children and families at Chiswick House and Gardens.

Gardens Re-opening Timetable

Tue, 14 Jul 09 00:00:00 GMT

A detailed schedule of opening dates for various parts of the garden.

Access to Chiswick House and Gardens

Thu, 19 Mar 09 00:00:00 GMT

Chiswick House opens again to the public on 1st April. Due to the extensive restoration works many areas of the gardens remain closed.

Article about Chiswick House in Country Life Magazine

Tue, 3 Feb 09 00:00:00 GMT

An article by English Heritage historian, Richard Hewlings, has appeared in Country Life.

Police Urge Public to Respect Closures

Fri, 23 Jan 09 00:00:00 GMT

Police have urged people who use the park not to dismantle temporary fencing.

Access in and around Chiswick House and Gardens

Fri, 16 Jan 09 00:00:00 GMT

Some areas of the gardens are currently closed to allow restoration work to take place.

House Festival Raises 75,000 pounds for Restoration Project

Fri, 19 Sep 08 00:00:00 GMT

Hot bands, hot weather and fantastic food make House Festival a huge success.

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust opposes Heathrow expansion

Wed, 7 May 08 00:00:00 GMT

A letter to Ruth Kelly opposing the Heathrow expansion from Rupert Hambro