Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays close to Kensington High St, and the Commonwealth Institute Admission Free Royal Academician, Lord Leighton of Stretton had the house built to his own designs in 1866, with the participation of numerous friends. Many of the lavish rooms show the fascination at the time for Eastern art and architecture. Influences include Moorish Spain, Egypt and Palestine. Enjoy this wonderful setting for Chamber music recitals in the same study in which Sir Frederick entertained the Prince of Wales and his many other friends to musical soir es, exhibitions of decorative arts, and the house itself with its superb orientalist design - the most sumptuous private house in London. Several have gone on to become household names internationally.
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The present Treasurer will have to step down shortly and they are actively looking for a replacement. Members 5 Non Members 10 from the Secretary and at the door Complimentary Wine and Soft Drinks are served during the interval. The Orangeryand the Ice House are both in Holland Park, W8. Admission is free From April, a series of exciting exhibitions of works by living painters, printmakers, craftspeople and sculptors. Holland Park Theatre Holland Park Theatre Situated in Holland Park, W8.