Reviews of Sambourne House. (Museum) in London (London).

Sambourne House

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18 Stafford Terrace, London W8 7BH, United Kingdom

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Y. X.

It’s very much worth a visit. Make sure you check the opening hours before your visit. They have also got the sister museum Leighton House Museum - I personally found Leighton even more impressive

D. C.

Amazing opportunity to visit a victorian housr totally furnished and enter into a family of artists and fine arts lovers, their life and story. Amazingly preserved as it was

R. K.

A real time capsule, well-maintained and remarkably friendly volunteer staff to answer any questions. Highly recommended for anyone curious about late Victorian life and architecture.

P. S.

We got a friendly welcome from the volunteers on reception. Stafford Place is a beautifully preserved Victorian house set in a quiet Kensington Street. We entered by uneven steps down to the basement. It does not have disabled access or appear to have a toilet. The house is unchanged, set on several floors up narrow stairs. It is a gem for lover's of social history and Victorian upper middle class life. The video on arrival is helpful. There are also information boards to read in each room. Only the 'housekeeper' volunteer was helpful with verbal information, in fact one of them never looked up from her tablet and we felt like intruders! I highly recommend Stafford Place but do check opening times. It closes completely from June to September. There is an admission charge. It is well worth it, loads of beautiful and interesting things to see.

E. B.

Wrong Location on Goggle Maps! You ll have to go two parallel streets more north to get to the actual London Terrace street. Great visit - they have an educational introduction video into the artists history and the house. Everything very well preserved and offers some lovely insights into victorian way of live, art anf design. We recommend combining this visit with the nearby Leighton House!

D. K.

A very interesting place to visit. Arguably it was a bit stressful for me because it reminded me so much of my grandma's old mansion (we weren't on the best of terms), but my friends loved it. A real piece of history preserved in excellent condition. Staff is very helpful, they have lots of interesting tidbits of information to share. It's a good idea to have only a small backpack or no pack at all when you visit since the corridors are tight and everything is full of antiquities - it's just easier to maneuver without a backpack. Taking photos is allowed, but flash is not (understandibly). Also be sure to take a long walk around the block as Kensington is one of the most beautiful parts of London.

M. J.

A simple museum dedicated to Linley Sambourne. The entrance is down a very tight staircase, via the basement. It was the family home of the artist, so you walk upstairs and around the rooms. The visit starts with a short, informative, video. There are staff available who can help you and I think that tours are available. I would recommend going on a sunny day as the lighting levels are kept very low. You can take photos, but no flash. I would have appreciated more information in the rooms. An interesting point is the free lockable, points where you can leave your coat in safety.

K. H.

A beautiful late Victorian family house offering a choice of experience. Guided tours by knowledgeable staff, costumed theatrical tours by knowledgeable actors or the opportunity to wander alone. Highly recommended for fans of William Morris, Victoriana and Punch cartoons.

S. C.

Very well preserved Victorian house! Amazing to walk in the house as if it was still occupied. We couldn't have the guided tour but the walk in visit worth it as you can also ask question to the friendly and helpful staff.

M. H.

The house is beautifully decorated in the style of the Victorian aesthetic movement, and incredibly well preserved. The hour-long costumed tour is entertaining with "Mrs Sambourne" staying firmly in character throughout. This one of London's little hidden gems, well worth a visit.

M. W.

This was the home of 19th-early 20th century Edward Linley Sambourne, the cartoonist for Punch and other publications. The house is almost completely intact as he left it creating a fascinating and lovely time capsule. The family was well off, but not super wealthy, so it gives a real picture of 19th century upper middle class life. He was a collector, so there's a lot to see. Highly recommend for history lovers who enjoy house museums. They allow photography inside.

S. B.

Fabulous, immaculately preserved, Victorian house with extremely knowledgeable guides (the guided tour at £8 is worth booking). Photography is not allowed but there is a good little guide book available (also £8).

C. G.

Very interesting and a wonderful time capsule. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and only a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Kensington High Street. A gem.

P. W.

Incredibly well preserved late Victorian London Town House. Very friendly and helpful staff. You won't be disappointed. (There are stairs and no lift mind. )

S. S.

Nothing special, just a house with some history, many more like this (despite them saying this is the only one) exist all over England. We went on the day when the entry is free, if I would have to pay I would put 1 star.

Mr. Freddy Mercury lived at 12 Stafford Terrace? I'd go just to touch the outside of his home. The most talented and hottest man to ever live. I LOVE YOU FREDDY!

C. L.

The costume tour was magical, it was almost like time travelling to a bygone era, probably one of my best night out in London!

D. F.

Great Victorian house, it shows how the middle classes in the UK lived in that period. Lots of interesting things to see and learn.

C. R.

What a spellbinding evening costume tour with Mary Ann Sambourne, born 1851. One of the best nights out in London.

K. M.

Great secret place. Well worth a visit

S. J.

Not much explanation of what you are looking at and very gloomy, worth a visit at £7 but not worth a special trip. Very close to the Lord Leighton house, double up?

R. B. H.

The home of cartoonist for Punch, located in Stafford Terrace, at High Street Kensingtion. Near to Holland Park and Design Museum.

A. J. C. L.

Great atmosphere. Lovely food. Friendly staff.

A. F.

Very informative tour of lovely Victorian home with all its original furnishings

E. C.

Beautiful atmosphere. This place is magical and unusual - definitely worth visiting !

C. T.

Exceptional 19th Century, Victorian, house in original condition. This place is a time warp. Worth a visit!

A. W.

An Artists 19th century living , beautiful and informative little museum, well worth a visit.

D. S.

Beautiful building didn't go in.

S. O.

Amazing place. Full of things to see. Very informative helpful curators

K. L.

Lovely house which gives insight in life of high society Londoners

J. K.

Hidden little gem with welcoming and friendly staff. Well worth stopping by.

S. T.

Great to see a Victorian house as a Victorian lived in it.

A. R.

Interesting house. Tucked away down a quiet street.

R. Y.

An indulgence in Victorian home decoration!

A. L.

Hidden gem with helpful and informative guides.

P. W.

Great house. A walk back in time

G. H.

Brilliant place to visit

A. S.

Interesting place

R. A.

Stuffed full

T. R. G. G.

(Translated) It is a stylish house with lots of antique furniture, wallpaper, stained glass and curtains with William Morris design. It was in a corner of an ordinary luxury residential area, so I was able to feel life and enjoy it. (Original) アンティークの家具が沢山集められており、壁紙、ステンドグラス、カーテンにはウィリアム　モリス　デザインの物が使われていてお洒落なお家です。普通の高級住宅街の一角にあるので、生活が感じられて楽しかったです。

X. L.

(Translated) Very interesting place, preserved in its own juice and which allows to understand how the Victorian bourgeoisie lived. It is also the house where one of the collaborators of the famous satirical newspaper Punch lived. The owners of this house are the same as those of Leighton House, a superb Moorish-style house and workshop of the painter of the same name. (Original) Lieu très intéressant, conservé dans son jus et qui permet de comprendre comment vivait la bourgeoisie victorienne. C'est également la maison où habitait un des collaborateurs du célèbre journal satirique Punch. Les propriétaires de cette maison sont les mêmes que ceux de Leighton House, superbe maison de style mauresque et atelier du peintre du même nom.