Kenwood House

Kenwood House (also known as the Iveagh Bequest) is a former stately home in Hampstead Heath in London. It is run by English Heritage.

Gardens

There are fine landscaped gardens around the house, originally designed by Humphry Repton, contrasting to the more wild Hampstead Heath that surrounds the area. There is also a new garden by Arabella Lennox-Boyd.

Related Topics:
Humphry Repton - Arabella Lennox-Boyd

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One third of the area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the ancient woodlands. These are home to many birds and insects and the largest Pipistrelle bat roost in London.

Related Topics:
Site of Special Scientific Interest - Pipistrelle bat - London

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There is a Barbara Hepworth, a Henry Moore and a Reg Butler sculpture in the gardens near the house.

Related Topics:
Barbara Hepworth - Henry Moore - Reg Butler

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Concerts by the lake are held in the summer.

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