2 Willow Road

National Trust Photographic Library / Dennis Gilbert

2 Willow Road
Hampstead
London
Greater London
NW3 1TH

Tel: +44 (0)2074 356 166
+44 (0)1494 755 570 (infoline)
Fax: 44 (0)2074 356 166
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=271


This house is one of Britain's most important examples of Modernist architecture; the former home of Ernö Goldfinger and designed and built by him in 1939. It is also filled with furniture designed by Goldfinger.

The art collection includes a number of significant 20th-century works by Bridget Riley, Max Ernst and Henry Moore among others. This property is owned by The National Trust.

What's new in 2006: 10th anniversary events and exhibitions. 'Life at 2 Willow Road' tours at 12.00pm each Saturday. British Sign Language interpreted tour at 7.00pm on 23rd June - contact property to book. No additional charge.





General Information:

  • WC not always available
  • Braille guide and plans, large print guide
  • Sympathetic hearing scheme, subtitled film and some signed tours
  • Disabled visitors: limited wheelchair access, audio-visual/video
  • No parking at house, limited on-street parking
    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    4th to 25th March and 4th to 25th November:
    Saturday 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

    1st April to 28th October:
    Thursday to Saturday 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Tours 12.00pm, 1.00pm and 2.00pm Tour lasts approx 1 hour. Places limited, but no booking required.

    Non-guided visits 3.00pm - 5.00pm Introductory film shown at intervals throughout the afternoon.

    Also late opening on first Thursday of each month April to October.

    Evening tours at 5.00pm and 6.00pm free-flow 7.00pm - 9.00pm (Please note: NOT OPEN 12.00pm - 5.00pm on those days)

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £4.70; Child £2.35; Family £11.75.

    Joint ticket with Fenton House £6.70.

    Free to National Trust Members.

    Directions
    In Hampstead, close to the heath. Underground Hampstead or Belsize Park (½ mile).Station Hampstead Heath ¼ mile.
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    2 Willow Road Postcode for SatNav: NW3 1TH

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