Opening Times
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Open on Bank Holiday Monday
Last entry 4.45pm
Art, Gardens & Riverside Wildlife!
Orleans House Gallery sits beside Marble Hill in Twickenham, overlooking the River Thames. Its collection of over 4,500 artworks celebrates 300 years of local history. Explore peaceful woodland, spot wildlife, enjoy family trails or picnic on the lawns. With a café, exhibitions, events, accessible grounds and dog friendly walks, it offers a relaxing cultural escape.
My top tip: Pop over and see Marble Hill next door!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday, Open on Bank Holiday Monday’s, The Café is open seven days a week
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm, Last entry is at 4.45pm
Admission Prices: Free to visit – donations welcome
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Visitor Information for Orleans House Gallery
Orleans House Gallery is located next door to Marble Hill in Twickenham on the bank of the River Thames.
The Gallery has a collection of over 4,500 works covering the last 300 years in Richmond and was rescued by Nellie Ionides after the original main house was bought and demolished.
Today the gallery is home to the Richmond Arts Service which runs programmes ‘make life in the borough better, more creative and more playful’.
While you are in the area the woodlands and garden offer a smashing respite from city life with lots of wildlife including bats, birds and fungi and plants to spot.
You can pick up a family trail pack at reception as a bit of fun for the kids.
And if the weather is fine then why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens and woodlands?
Dogs are allowed off lead in the majority of the grounds.
The Stables Café is open for refreshments including coffee, cakes light lunches, cakes and vegan and vegetarian options.
And it’s open seven days a week!
You will find events happening on many days from exhibitions, kids fun, live performances, talks, learning and walks!
And there are a number of rooms available for wedding, events and corporate days including the stunning Octagon Room, Coach House and Training Room.
Accessibility at Orleans House Gallery
The gardens do have some uneven paths but the grounds & galleries are generally accessible. Full accessibility guide.
Dogs at Orleans House Gallery
Dogs off leads are welcome in the grounds & on lead in the Café. Gallery spaces are assistance dogs only.
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Visitors Reviews of Orleans House Gallery
Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens and features are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Orleans House Gallery:
Zap D enjoyed the beautiful grounds, temporary exhibitions, Octagon Room and local art collection.
VinnieLondon praised the peaceful woodland setting, restored building, welcoming staff and wheelchair access.
Amanda S liked the lovely grounds, interesting café layout and local student artwork.
Theodora P enjoyed the beautiful octagonal room, lovely grounds, helpful staff and free admission.
Ian C enjoyed the riverside walk and recommended combining the visit with Marble Hill and Ham House.
Map of local gardens near to Orleans House Gallery for you to visit
While you are visiting the Orleans House Gallery take some time to discover other gardens nearby!
Local gardens and attractions near to Orleans House Gallery
Marbe Hill – 0.1 mile from Orleans House Gallery: A beautiful Palladian villa surrounded by spacious riverside parkland, perfect for a historic house and garden visit.
York House Gardens – 1 mile from Orleans House Gallery: Historic riverside gardens featuring a restored Japanese garden, sunken lawn and distinctive sea-nymph statues.
Radnor Gardens – 1.3 miles from Orleans House Gallery: A peaceful riverside public garden with open lawns, mature trees and pleasant Thames-side walking routes.
Ham House – 1.5 miles from Orleans House Gallery: Explore formal 17th-century gardens, clipped hedges and historic planting beside the River Thames.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden – 2 miles from Orleans House Gallery: Five acre restored 18th-century garden with lawns, winding paths, borders, groves and a Gothic house.
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