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Leighton House

The former Victorian home of an artist Frederic (Lord) Leighton. While regarded as one of the finest examples of Victorian residential architecture, it's not the usual Neo-Gothic venue. The entrance rooms, especially the so-called Arabic Hall, look like an eclectic cross-breed between the Alhambra and Topkapı Palace. This may sound quite terrible, but surprisingly it works. While the rest of the building is less vividly decorated it's still designed rather well and displays some works by Lord Leighton himself and his fellow Pre-Raphaelites, but also a handful of works by Delacroix and Corot as well as a collection of some colourful pottery. Regular small exhibitions are held in the house's extension.

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Address: 12 Holland Park Rd, W14 8LZ
Getting there: Rail & Overground:, irregular service. Combines well with a visit to Holland Park.
Hours: Sat Sun 10AM-5PM
Price: Adult £9, concession £7, child (under 18) free
Website: rbkc.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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