Syon House
Robert Adam's masterpiece.
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building we regret that we are unable to offer access for wheelchair users or motorised scooters into Syon House
Getting Around
Syon House has stepped access (8 stone steps in total) to the Great Hall, a few stairs on the principal floor and a large staircase up to the bedrooms.
The Visitor Centre, Great Conservatory and Grounds include a variety of surfaces, including cobblestones, flagstones, grass, gravel, wood. It can be uneven and steep in places with a few steps.
We do not have any wheelchairs available to hire/borrow.
Assistance Dogs
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs, including those in training are welcome at Syon. All dogs must be kept on a short lead during their visit.
If available, please bring your dog’s Assistance Dogs (UK) identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) with you.
Access Information
Disabled parking is available in the main car park.
There is an accessible toilet in the block in front of Syon House. Additional accessible toilets are located in Hillier Garden Centre next to the Courtyard Restaurant.
For disabled visitors who require the assistance of a carer, the accompanying carer can enter the House, Great Conservatory and Grounds free of charge. Carers will be asked to provide proof of carer status upon arrival.
The London home of the Duke of Northumberland, whose family were granted the former monastic site at the end of the 16th-century.
The Tudor mansion was remodelled by Robert Adam for the 1st Duke in 1760’s and the interiors are an architectural tour de force – the great hall may be Adam’s finest classical work.
Syon has 30-acre gardens within a 200-acre park transformed by ‘Capability’ Brown and a stunning domed conservatory designed by Charles Fowler in the 1820s.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Syon House Opening Times
Season: Mid-March to end of October (2026 onwards)
Regular Opening Hours
Mondays and Tuesdays — Guided Tours
Guided tours run throughout the season with the first tour at 10.30am and the last tour at 2.00pm. Tours last up to 90 minutes. The house is closed Wednesday through Saturday.
Sundays and Bank Holidays — Self-Guided Entry
Open from 10.30am to 3.30pm, with last entry at 2.30pm.
Gardens and Great Conservatory
The gardens and Great Conservatory are open on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm, with last entry at 2.30pm.
Group Bookings
Guided tours are available for groups during the season. Tours can be tailored to suit your needs, ranging from a 30-minute 'Syon Sprint' to a full 90-minute general tour, or anything in between. Groups of over 25 people will be divided into two groups, with tours beginning fifteen minutes apart.
Historic Houses members visit for free and do not need to pre-book a place. Please just show your membership card at the gate on entry.
House, Gardens and Great Conservatory
Adult £14, Concession £12.50, Child £7, Family £35
Gardens and Great Conservatory
Adult £9, Concession £7.50, Child £5.50, Family £23.50
Booking in advance is essential for groups wishing to visit Syon House.
The house is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.
A special opening of Syon house can sometimes be arranged when the house is closed to the general public.
Special prices are available for groups of more than 25 and include a free guided tour.
Please contact [email protected] for more information
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building we regret that we are unable to offer access for wheelchair users or motorised scooters into Syon House
Getting Around
Syon House has stepped access (8 stone steps in total) to the Great Hall, a few stairs on the principal floor and a large staircase up to the bedrooms.
The Visitor Centre, Great Conservatory and Grounds include a variety of surfaces, including cobblestones, flagstones, grass, gravel, wood. It can be uneven and steep in places with a few steps.
We do not have any wheelchairs available to hire/borrow.
Assistance Dogs
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs, including those in training are welcome at Syon. All dogs must be kept on a short lead during their visit.
If available, please bring your dog’s Assistance Dogs (UK) identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) with you.
Access Information
Disabled parking is available in the main car park.
There is an accessible toilet in the block in front of Syon House. Additional accessible toilets are located in Hillier Garden Centre next to the Courtyard Restaurant.
For disabled visitors who require the assistance of a carer, the accompanying carer can enter the House, Great Conservatory and Grounds free of charge. Carers will be asked to provide proof of carer status upon arrival.
Getting here
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
Between Brentford & Twickenham, off A4, A310.
By Rail:
From Waterloo to Kew Bridge then bus or London Overground to Gunnersbury then bus. Syon House is a walk of about 1 mile from Brentford or Syon Lane Stations.
By Underground:
District Line to Gunnersbury, 237 or 267 bus to Brentlea Gate bus stop. Pedestrian entrance 50 yards.
Central Line to Ealing Broadway, E2 bus to Brentford Holiday Inn or E8 bus to Brentlea Gate bus stop. Pedestrian entrance 150 yards.
Piccadilly Line to Boston Manor, E8 bus to Brentlea Gate bus stop. Pedestrian entrance 50 yards.
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