Twickenham's Strawberry Hill House will open its doors seven days a week for the summer holidays, welcoming families and visitors to the historic house.

From Wednesday, 17 July to Saturday, 7 September, the Gothic Revival villa, built in the 18th century by author, collector and politician Horace Walpole, will offer daily access to its house and gardens.

Walpole's fantasy home, known as a masterpiece of Gothic design, was created as a private retreat and showpiece, inspiring his famous novel The Castle of Otranto.

Once open only to a privileged few, with strict rules against children and evening visits, Strawberry Hill House is now reversing history by embracing families and community engagement.

The Gallery from Strawberry Hill House (credit: Matt Chung).

Visitors can enjoy:

• Two family-friendly Faery Trails through the house and gardens
• Picnic experiences under the trees (available to pre-order)
• Afternoon tea from the on-site Roots & Berries Café

In addition, Strawberry Hill will open after hours for a special open-air summer concert on Sunday, 24 August.

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, known for their nostalgic 1920s and '30s tunes, will perform in the historic gardens.

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Gates open at 6pm, with the performance running from 7 to 9pm for visitors to enjoy.

For tickets, timings, and more details, visit: www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

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