This is an odd little place that weaves together with varying degrees of success English and Middle-Eastern architecture. The story of Leighton's life is interesting in terms of place and time and you really get a feeling for his personality and lifestyle just by viewing how he used his home. The entrance fee is modest and well worth it. The... More

Tucked away in residential Kensington, the House of Lord Frederick Leighton provides a fascinating insight into the aesthetic tastes of this leading 19th century British art identity. Leighton, a serious orientalist and collector of Arab and Islamic artefacts had part of his residence fitted out to resemble a secular Islamic dwelling. The elegant 'Arab Hall' has a dome and latticed... More

We visited the Leighton House because a) it was close by where we were staying and b) I love all that Victoriana/PreRaphaelite Brotherhood stuff. And the house did NOT disappoint. One of several artists' mansions in that area, Fred Leighton's handsome house is on a quiet, pretty street a block off Hammersmith road. The admission fee is (currently) 5 pounds... More

What a great little museum ,real character and flair we spent three hours here looking round. Don't miss the DVD showing upstairs, it's a real eye opener. Great value for money a must for followers the creative William Morris group. Be prepared to be astonished by the Arab hall it's a wonderful creation. Shame the directions to this gem are... More

The house is the thing -- and its is wonderful to see the interior spaces of this home and to better understand Leighton's interest and love of the Near East. But, in my opinion, it is not enough to simply preserve the space, you have to pull together the elements to tell the story of Leighton's era, which the curators... More

Home and studio of painter Lord Leighton with his paintings and collections from his worldwide travels

This very beautiful and interesting place t visit. Not only in a lovely up market area but such a very individual unusual home. Leighton was a really prolific painter and some of his wonderful paintings are on display.

This was Lord Leighton`s house and studio. Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) was an eminent British artist who received national and international awards and honours, acquainted with the Royal Family and with well known artists, writers and politicians during the Victorian era. The building was damaged during the last war and was unsympathetically restored. It has now been successfully restored to its... More

Leighton House has been lovingly restored, perhaps not with the original furniture but the essence of how the house once was is captured. The internal fountain with beautiful tiles is so calm and peaceful... especially when noting that some of the lovely tiles were brought by Lord Leighton from Damascus, Syria.