State Rooms History Events and Weddings Plan a Visit What’s On Staircase Hall Here the work of Vardy meets that of James ‘Athenian’ Stuart. The lower part of the well is Vardy’s while Stuart was responsible for the upper part which was intended to give the impression of a Greek temple interior with the festive garlands threaded between the Ionic pilasters. The stone cantilevered stairs have an unusual balustrade of cut sheet metal, painted in trompe l’oeil to represent festoon drapery. Stuart very successfully incorporated Vardy’s Venetian window, a Palladian motif, into his staircase scheme. The contrast between the plain lower part and the elaborate treatment of the upper storey is a clear indication that the most splendid architectural effects at Spencer House are reserved for the first floor. When to visit Opening hours Open every Sunday (except during August) from 10.30am – 4.30pm (last tour). Access is by guided tour, which lasts approximately 1 hour. FULL VISITOR INFORMATION Quick Links Home House and Collection Events and Weddings Plan a visit What’s On Site Map Recommended Links Accessibility Legal Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies Disclaimer Copyright and Credits Contact Spencer House 27 St James’s Place London SW1A 1NR Guided Tours Tel: 020 7514 1958 Email: tours@spencerhouse.co.uk Events Tel: 020 7514 1964 Email: events@spencerhouse.co.uk Collection Enquiries (including filming and image requests) Tel: 020 7647 6216 Email: collections@rothschildfoundation.org.uk Before contacting us please see our Privacy Policy How To Find Us Click map for full view © COPYRIGHT 2021. SPENCER HOUSE LIMITED.

State Rooms History Events and Weddings Plan a Visit What’s On In 1769, Arthur Young wrote: “...The carving and gilding is all unrivalled; the taste in which every article throughout the whole house is executed, is beyond conception just and elegant...” Site Plan Home History Building Spencer House Past Guests 21st Century Events & Weddings Welcome Ante Room Library Dining Room Palm Room Terrace Staircase Music Room Lady Spencer’s Room Great Room Services Contact Events Visitor Information State Rooms Entrance Hall Morning Room Ante Room Library Dining Room Palm Room Staircase Hall Music Room Lady Spencer’s Room Great Room Painted Room The Restored Garden Contact Tours Restoration Terms and Conditions Privacy Copyright and Credits Recommended Links Quick Links Home House and Collection Events and Weddings Plan a visit What’s On Site Map Recommended Links Accessibility Legal Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies Disclaimer Copyright and Credits Contact Spencer House 27 St James’s Place London SW1A 1NR Guided Tours Tel: 020 7514 1958 Email: tours@spencerhouse.co.uk Events Tel: 020 7514 1964 Email: events@spencerhouse.co.uk Collection Enquiries (including filming and image requests) Tel: 020 7647 6216 Email: collections@rothschildfoundation.org.uk Before contacting us please see our Privacy Policy How To Find Us Click map for full view © COPYRIGHT 2021. SPENCER HOUSE LIMITED.