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Syon House
In or near Thames Ditton.
Syon House — house with park in Isleworth, west London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Syon Lane · 1.0 km
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Syon House, the nearest railway station is Syon Lane, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TW8 8JF. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance.
About
Syon House is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Designed by Robert Adam. Built in the Elizabethan architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. Address: TW8 8JF. Wikidata describes it as: "house with park in Isleworth, west London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4767°, -0.3125°.
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Summary from the official site
Syon House is the historic residence of the Duke of Northumberland, built in the 16th century on the site of a former abbey. Visitors can explore its grand architecture and richly decorated rooms, including the Great Hall, Ante Room, and State Dining Room, each showcasing a blend of historical significance and artistic design.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Syon Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Syon House is the west London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. A Grade I listed building, it lies within the 200-acre (80 hectare) Syon Park, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The family's traditional central London residence had been Northumberland House in Trafalgar Square, since demolished. The eclectic interior of Syon House was designed by the architect Robert Adam in the 1760s.
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Background
History
of the house, All Saints’ Church, Isleworth and both banks of the River Thames at high water between 1700 and 1750 looking towards the south, before the construction of Richmond Bridge]] Syon House derives its name from Syon Abbey, a medieval monastery of the Bridgettine Order, founded in 1415 on a nearby site by Henry V. The abbey moved to the site now occupied by Syon House in 1431. It was one of the wealthiest nunneries in the country. Local folklore claims that the monks of Sheen had a secret tunnel running to the nunnery at Syon. In 1539, the abbey was closed by royal agents during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the monastic community was expelled. Upon the dissolution of the…
Architecture
, c. 1769]] interior by Adam]] Syon House's exterior was erected in 1547 while under the ownership of the 1st Duke of Somerset. Syon's current interior was designed by Robert Adam in 1762 under the commission of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. The well known "Adam style" is said to have begun with Syon House. It was commissioned to be built in the Neo-classical style, which was fulfilled, but Adam's eclectic style doesn't end there. Syon is filled with multiple styles and inspirations including a huge influence of Roman antiquity, highly visible Romantic, Picturesque, Baroque and Mannerist styles and a dash of Gothic. There is also evidence in his decorative motifs of his…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4767, -0.3125
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW8 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentford and Isleworth
- Established
- 1547
- Nearest railway station
- Syon Lane — 1 km
- Official site
- www.syonpark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2121329 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Syon House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Syon House West Aspect.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Syon House?
- Syon House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW8 8JF), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Syon House?
- Syon House — house with park in Isleworth, west London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Syon House?
- The nearest railway station is Syon Lane, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW8 8JF.
- When was Syon House built?
- Built or established in 1547. Designed by Robert Adam.
- Who owns Syon House?
- Syon House is owned by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset.
- Is Syon House a listed building?
- Syon House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Syon House a protected site?
- Yes — Syon House is part of the Syon Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Syon House?
- The nearest railway station is Syon Lane, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW8 8JF.