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In 1813, England's great landscape painter J.M.W. Turner built a small villa, Sandycombe Lodge, on a large plot near the Thames at Twickenham.
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Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member and community events.
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Sandycombe Lodge was built by 1813 to the designs of J.M.W. Turner; to provide a quiet retreat for him and his elderly father.
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Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member events, and community gatherings.
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This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.
Join us in Turner’s Garden to paint the outside view of Turner’s greatest artwork, Sandycombe Lodge, and create your own masterpiece. The garden is in full Spring swing, and your ticket will include refreshments, materials and private out of hours access to Turner’s House. All levels welcome.
This lecture series will give the opportunity to dive deeper into the story of Turner’s bequest, his legacy today, and the relation with Margate. All lectures will be online and recorded. The recording will be shared with ticket holders for a limited time period. 14th May– Contest and controversy: the distribution of Turner’s bequest to the … Online Lectures – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
Monthly themed evening openings with a glass of prosecco and flickering candlelight, an out of hours tour and a specialist subject talk. The doors will open at 6pm, giving guests time to explore the house and get comfortable before the talk begins at 6.30pm. 24th April – Turner’s House 2026 Exhibition 29th May – Turner … Friday Late Evenings
Join us for an incredible 2 day workshop with Tim Wright, the artist who taught Mr. Turner how to paint!
Join us for a relaxed and sociable evening learning watercolour techniques, colour mixing and tips to create your own floral art in the intimate setting of Turner’s House in Twickenham.
We rely entirely on admissions, grants and donations to support running costs, education and exhibitions.
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J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals being patrons of the arts.
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The Friends continue to support the aims of Sandycombe Lodge to continue being a small museum and learning centre.
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Thinking of leaving money to a good cause? Leaving a legacy in your Will is a great way to support this charity.
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There's no better time to visit Turner's House than in the year of his 250th birthday. Discover the quiet, domestic space that Turner used as his retreat from the London art world.
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"Turner's House is a hidden gem and a must-visit for art and history lovers! The house is beautifully preserved, giving an intimate glimpse into the life and work of J.M.W. Turner."
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In 1807 J.M.W. Turner, then a young but already well-known and commercially successful painter, bought two plots of land on the edges of two large estates between Twickenham and Richmond Bridge.
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Turner used this peaceful spot, with no other buildings nearby, to retreat from the pressures of the London art world, to walk and sketch along the Thames, to fish with one or two close companions, and occasionally to entertain larger groups of friends.
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Be part of the incredible team that brings J.M.W. Turner's house and garden to life, and engage with art and local history.
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Turner's House is located at Sandycombe Lodge,
40 Sandycoombe Road,
St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR.
We are easily accessible by train, bus or on foot.
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