NEWS: Opening this November, a dazzling new exhibition at Strawberry Hill House traces the extraordinary journey of Henry VIII’s lost dagger—from Ottoman workshops to the Victorian stage. Henry VIII’s Lost Dagger brings together two rare 16th-century examples, shedding light on a vanished treasure once owned by Horace Walpole. From Gothic fantasies to gaslit theatres, the exhibition will unravel how a single object vanished into legend—and what it means to bring it back.

NEWS: We pay tribute to Derek Purnell, whose extraordinary career in the arts and cultural heritage left a profound impact on institutions nationwide. As Director of Strawberry Hill House, he brought vision, kindness, and strategic flair—restoring this Gothic treasure to national prominence. Derek’s legacy lives on in every corner of the house he helped to champion, and in the hearts of all who had the privilege to work with him.

NEWS: We’re delighted to reveal that Strawberry Hill House features as a key filming location in Season 2 of The Sandman, now streaming on Netflix. Scenes set in the mystical realm of Faerie were filmed inside our most enchanting rooms, including the Tribune, Long Gallery, and Round Room. Visit this summer to explore the very spaces transformed into the Queen of Faerie’s court — and experience the magic of Strawberry Hill for yourself.