Burgh House is a Queen Anne Grade I listed building, erected in 1703 for a Quaker family, the Sewells. Located in the heart of old Hampstead, it was subsequently home to many professional men and their families (also at one time as an officers mess for the Hampstead Militia) until just before the war. After falling into disrepair, and a successful campaign by the local community to save it from the developers, it was reopened as a Community Arts Centre in 1979. It hosts many functions, including Concerts, Recitals, Lectures, public and private meetings, and is home to many local societies including the Hampstead Music Club. One of the rooms is an Art Gallery with regular Exhibitions. It is also the home of the Hampstead Museum of Local History with changing displays, featuring Constable and including items from the Allingham collection, and an Isokon chair. A shop sells books, maps, souvenirs and everything about Hampstead.

It is an attractive venue for Weddings (licensed for Civil marriages), parties, receptions, anniversaries, baby namings, memorial events, book launches, and corporate events. The House is approached through a delightful prize winning terraced garden, originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll and maintained in her style. The House incorporates a panelled Music Room, original "barley sugar" staircase balusters, panelled rooms and original window shutters.

Once Upon A Table run the basement Licensed Buttery and provide morning coffee, lunches, afternoon teas, snacks and cooked meals. They also cater for wedding receptions and parties, and serve wine, canapes etc after weddings if required. Buffet style meals for up to 90 persons, or full sit-down meals for up to 50 can be accommodated in our Music Room. On a fine day, visitors are welcome to take their refreshment on the terrace in our delightful garden with views over Hampstead Wells.

The House is run by the Burgh House Trust, and all income generated from the various activities and hirings goes towards maintenance and running costs. The Trust is totally self financing, surviving without grants/aid from any other source.

Admission to the House, Museum and exhibitions is free, but donations are always welcome. The House is open throughout the year Wednesdays to Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm, but on Saturdays due to the number of weddings and receptions, visitors are requested to telephone first for an appointment. The House is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, the Christmas/New Year fortnight, and Good Friday and Easter Mondays. All other Bank Holiday Mondays, the House is open from 2pm to 5pm.

The Buttery is open on all days the House is open, from 11 am to 5.30 pm, except on Bank Holiday Mondays, from 1pm to 5.30pm.

Enquiries and bookings for

Room Hire, or about events

to: General Manager, Burgh House Trust,
Burgh House, New End Square, Hampstead,
London NW3 1LT.
Tel: (020) 7431 0144; Fax: (020) 7435 8817
burghhouse@talk21.com

Buttery Reservations and enquiries:

Once Upon A Table

Burgh House Buttery, Burgh House,
New End Square, Hampstead,
London NW3 1LT.
Tel: (020) 7431 2516; Fax. (020) 7482 0869
info@unceuponatable.co.uk