Easter at Strawberry Hill House & Garden
This Easter, escape the hustle and immerse yourself in the magical setting of Horace Walpole’s “little gothic castle” at Strawberry Hill House, nestled in beautiful gardens in Twickenham. The house will be open from Saturday to Wednesday, 11am to 4pm, with the gardens and café welcoming visitors daily from 9am to 4pm. We will also be open throughout the Easter Weekend (Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April).
This will be the last weekend to see our latest lost treasure, the exquisite Lavinia Fontana Miniature, on display at Strawberry Hill House until the 23 April. Don’t miss this last opportunity to see this treasure up close and read the story of its return to Strawberry Hill, marking another triumph in the ongoing quest to reunite Walpole’s dispersed treasures with their original home.
Throughout the Easter Holiday, young adventurers can take part in our Easter Adventure Trail, searching for Horace’s ‘Lost Treasures’ hidden around the grounds. Pick up a trail map for just £2 from the Garden Café, follow the clues, and return to the café for an Easter chocolatey prize at the end of the trail.
Inside the house, the Children’s Easter House Trail invites visitors to spot birds, flowers and insects in the intricate stained-glass windows. Children under 6 receive free entry, and those aged 6–16 can enjoy discounted admission.
The gardens offer even more family fun with hopscotch, den-building, a woodland trail, and a special photo frame for your very own #portraitselfie.
Entry to the Lavinia Fontana Exhibit & the Children’s Easter House Trail is included in general admission.
At the end of your visit you can enjoy a light lunch or pre-booked afternoon tea in The Garden Café.
