Burgh House & Hampstead Museum
- Local history enthusiasts
- Art lovers
- Families with children
What Visitors Say
I visited Bugh House today and felt very welcomed by the staff (Manuela and Isaac)—not to mention the wonderful salad prepared by Chef Laila. I recommend it wholeheartedly; it is undoubtedly the best place.
Good wedding venue. Lovely courtyard and historical architecture. Classical music is oozing from the walls and the garden was extremely well polished. We came here a while ago in winter and the big walls insulated the heat really well. I would definetly visit again
Delightful art gallery and museum in beautiful Hampstead. Grade 1 listed Queen Anne and Georgian House built in 1704 and later extended. Still has many original features. The art gallery is smallish though well curated and worth visiting. I saw Hampstead Women Artist Kate Greenaway and others plus interesting exhibition of emigre artists who settled in Hampstead. 15 minute walk from Hampstead station.
This review is about the cafe. The cafe is very pretty, the garden is lovely to sit outside and the interior is very nice, with comfortable seating. The staff here are friendly, and the food was nice. However, they didn’t have ice, decaf coffee or canned orange juice, it felt like everything we asked for they didn’t have in stock. My black Americano was fairly watery and not the most enjoyable. Prices are high, I appreciate the area reflects the prices but other coffee shops in the area are not to this prices.
I’ve photographed more than one wedding at Burgh House, and I’m sharing this review because I genuinely believe couples should consider this venue for their wedding, or even just for a coffee in the garden to feel the atmosphere for themselves. Burgh House is one of those rare London spaces that stays with you. The Music Room is my favourite part of the house. The garden view, the grand piano, and the room's natural calm create a meaningful setting for a ceremony. It’s a space that doesn’t need anything added; it already has everything a heartfelt celebration needs. What really sets Burgh House apart is its community spirit. It’s not “just” a wedding venue, it’s a part of Hampstead’s cultural life. The art gallery gives the house a creative soul, and the café is a massive advantage for couples who want to enjoy a wedding meal in the Music Room, thanks to the catering facilities. It keeps everything relaxed, personal, and welcoming. I first came here with my family for a concert, and hearing the grand piano in that room was unforgettable. The whole building carries its history in a very natural, unpretentious way, and the surrounding Hampstead streets bring that authentic village charm that is so hard to find in London. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting Sophie Farrell, the wedding and events manager, at a wedding fair where we both exhibited. She’s warm, organised, and genuinely cares about the people she works with and that makes a real difference. If you’re looking for a wedding venue with heritage, honesty, beauty, and a strong sense of community, Burgh House is absolutely worth a visit. It’s a place where celebrations feel grounded, joyful, and truly special. My heart its full every time I work here!!!!
Highlights
Panelled Rooms & Period Feel
You read history inside a house built for itTimber floors and sash windows frame temporary shows and Hampstead stories—intimate scale, strong curation.
Ground & first floors
Hampstead Museum Galleries
Local history with good objects, not triviaFrom heath walks to literary neighbours, the displays connect streets outside to lives inside.
First floor, rear
Exhibitions & Events
Illustration, photography and chamber music in domestic scaleShows have featured names like Helen Oxenbury; evenings can mean recitals where the room becomes an instrument.
Throughout the house; check daily board
Café & Garden
A gentle reset after the galleriesGood scones, a quiet garden and wedding-venue charm without the fuss.
Lower ground and rear terrace
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
The house was saved for public use by local residents in the late 20th century and is run by an independent charity—very Hampstead in spirit.
Its compact rooms are regularly used for recitals and talks, keeping the building close to its original life as a social house rather than a silent gallery.
You can see an art exhibition, a slice of Hampstead history and a wedding set-up in the span of one weekend—few London museums double as beloved community venues this gracefully.
