 | We're Reopening!We have been a little quiet over the last couple of weeks and with good reason!
We are delighted to be opening our doors and welcoming visitors to Burgh House once again. As always, there is no charge for entry, but we have a few new measures in place to help keep staff and visitors safe.
From Wednesday 16 September we will have a free, timed entry system in place. Tickets can be booked in advance here
Visitors will be asked to wear face coverings whilst in the building and to give details for NHS Track & Trace (find out more below).
We can't wait to welcome you all back to the house, we hope to see some of you very soon!
Image: Annie Bradney |
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When?The shop, Music Room and Library will be open to visitors from
Wednesday 9 September - Friday 11 September 10am - 4pm
From Wednesday 16 September our exhibition will be open to the public and visitors will be able to book tickets Wednesday-Friday & Sundays, 10am - 4pm.
The open areas of the house are fully accessible, please let us know on booking if you require step-free access. |
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What can we see?The beautiful 1920s music room, our cosy library, shop and contemporary exhibitions in the Peggy Jay Gallery
From Wednesday 16 September our latest exhibition A Nest of Gentle Artists: Randolph Schwabe and his Hampstead Contemporaries will be open to the public (find out more below)
Please note the museum and Christopher Wade exhibition space will be closed until 2021. |
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Do we need to book?For the first week we will not be asking visitors to book tickets, from Wednesday 16 September you can book free tickets for timed entry to the house and exhibition.
Entry is on the hour, 45 minutes long and bookable to keep within a safe capacity. We are limiting numbers to six visitors at a time unless of course you are a larger family group or bubble.
This allows us to maintain social distancing within the house and for cleaning between visitor groups. |
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The Peggy Jay GalleryOur Peggy Jay Gallery exhibitions start on Wednesday 16 September with Beautiful Life. The Peggy Jay Gallery is accessible via the cafe and the back door during our opening hours (please note the gallery is closed to the public on Saturdays).
Keep an eye out for our newsletter with details of upcoming exhibitions! |
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 | How are you keeping COVID-19 safe?We will be asking visitors to: - Stay home if you have any Coronavirus symptoms (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) or if you have been in contact with anyone who has symptoms
- Book tickets online so we can record details for the NHS Track and Trace scheme (please note we will destroy your details after 21 days)
- Wear a mask or face covering when visiting the house in line with government guidelines
- Use hand sanitiser upon entry
- Maintain social distancing (+1 metre) between you and other visitors outside of your family or bubble.
We will be: - Monitoring and reducing visitor numbers to encourage social distancing
- Introducing a one-way route through the ground floor of the house
- Conducting enhanced cleaning between visitor groups:
- Thorough cleaning at the beginning and end of the day
- Regular cleaning between visitor groups
- Frequent cleaning of the visitor toilets (located in the modern Peggy Jay Gallery at the end of your visit)
We are proud to be part of Visit England’s We’re Good to Go quality assurance scheme. We have demonstrated our commitment to visitor and staff safety, social distancing and good hygiene standards.
Images above: Annie Bradney, Michael Maurer, Michael Maurer, YTZ Weddings
Main Image: Oliver Holder |
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 | A Nest of Gentle Artists: Randolph Schwabe and his Hampstead ContemporariesWednesday 16 September 2020 - Sunday 7 March 2021 This exhibition highlights Randolph Schwabe’s (1885-1948) distinguished contribution to the practice and spirit of twentieth century British art through his skill as a painter, draughtsman and illustrator as well as his career as art educator, having succeeded Henry Tonks as Professor and Principal of the Slade School of Fine Art in 1930. It draws on his richly detailed diaries which he commenced immediately prior to his Slade appointment and continued until his untimely death in post in 1948 to offer insights into the artistic and literary circles of which he was a part.
Schwabe lived at 20 Church Row, Hampstead from 1928 and his wide circle of friends included some of the most important artists and writers living and working in Hampstead at that time. While conservative rather than revolutionary in his work and ideals, Schwabe was nonetheless well respected by fellow artists and was much in demand to serve on juries and national committees where his critical advice was sought including the War Artists’ Advisory Committee during the Second World War. Known as a scholarly artist Schwabe was a sympathetic and kindly teacher who influenced a generation of students. By bringing together for the first time a selection of important works by Schwabe, his students and his contemporaries, including Paul Nash, Daphne and George Charlton, Donald Towner, William Clause and Ethel Walker this exhibition at Burgh House aims to encourage an appreciation and understanding of his life particularly in Hampstead and the impact it had upon his work and those around him.
With special thanks to guest curator Gill Clarke, author of The Diaries of Randolph Schwabe (available from the Burgh House shop)
Image: Randolph Schwabe (1885-1948), Burford Close, watercolour, 1931 |
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| This exhibition has been made possible with the kind support of Osbornes Law |
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The Burgh House Cafe The cafe is serving a fabulous selection of homemade cakes, freshly made onsite everyday.
Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, a glass of wine or a cold beer in our beautiful cafe garden and help support a local business.
(Please note we cannot take bookings for the cafe.)
Opening hours:
Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-5:30pm |
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 | World Alzheimer's MonthWorld Alzheimer’s Month takes place in September every year and we would like to join the Alzheimer’s Society to break down the stigma about people living with dementia. There are many ways to support and improve communication with each other but the Alzheimer's Society have put together a useful list of ‘7 things not to say to somebody with dementia’For our part we would like to support our visitors living with dementia and their carers by inviting you to take a look at our online photographic collection. Reminiscing can help with communication, be an enjoyable way to spend time together and promote wellbeing. It will not only help those living with dementia but also their families. Image: John Gay (1909-1999), Donkey Rides in Vale of Health, photograph, 1967 |
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Whether you're looking for a simple wedding ceremony, an intimate afternoon tea or a relaxed bowl food reception, our wood-panelled rooms are the perfect backdrop for any event.
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From our friendly, experienced events team, fantastic caterers and our trusted local suppliers, we would be delighted to show you the house and what we can do for you.
Contact Victor for more information or give us a call on 020 7431 0144 |
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