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Visit Marble Hill, a historic house and gardens by the Thames, restored by the National Lottery. Learn about Henrietta Howard, the remarkable owner, and enjoy events, sports and family activities.
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Marble Hill is the last complete survivor of the elegant...
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The Marble Hill Revived Project has conserved and restored...
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Marble Hill Revived. Marble Hill is a space of enormous...
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Marble Hill House is a Neo-Palladian villa, now Grade I listed, in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was built between 1724 and 1729 as the home of Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, who lived there until her death.
Visit Marble Hill House, a historic Georgian villa in Twickenham, London. Book online for free tickets or walk up on the day, and enjoy the house, gardens and events from March to November 2024.
Marble Hill was built in the 1720s for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II, as a retreat from court life. Learn about its history, architecture, collection, and the view from Richmond Hill.
Marble Hill, so named after a “shot”(an old term for a parcel of land) on the estate, was built on land acquired for Henrietta Howard (1688-1767), later Countess of Suffolk and one time mistress of George II. Building started in 1724 and was completed in about 1729.
Saved from destruction and development by an Act of Parliament in 1902, Marble Hill is the last complete survivor of the elegant villas and gardens that once bordered the Thames. Inside the house, you can discover a taste of Georgian life with freshly conserved interiors and new displays that tell the story of Henrietta Howard, Marble Hill’s ...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Marble Hill House is a Palladian villa built in 1724 for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II. It has a lovely garden, a gift shop, a cafe and a ferry service across the river.