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Lauderdale House

Name: Lauderdale House
Address: Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London, N65HG, GB
Telephone: +442083488716

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Lauderdale House is situated in Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill, North London.

Built in 1582 and set in the beautiful Waterlow Park, Lauderdale House now runs primarily as an arts and education centre, welcoming over 65,000 visitors each year. Our varied programme includes performances, exhibitions, classes and events as well as weddings, parties and receptions, which together bring this historic building to life. There is also a lively restaurant offering delicious modern B

ritish cuisine, tea, coffee, cakes and snacks throughout the week (excluding Mondays). To find out more, or to make a donation to our capital and building project, Lauderdale Transformed then please visit lauderdalehouse.org.uk.

25/05/2026

Lauderdale House's annual photographic competition is back! 📸

Our annual photography competition invites everyone, whatever your photographic ability, to enter up to 6 prints for a chance to be selected for our August exhibition.

As always, you're work can be submitted in one of two categories:
Open - prints of any subject matter
Themed - this year's theme is 'Cherished Memories'. You are invited to interpret this theme as widely as you wish.

The overall winner of the competition will be awarded with their own free solo exhibition at Lauderdale House!

Entries will be accepted from Monday 6 July - Sunday 12 July.

We can't wait to see your work. Please visit this link for all of the submission information and rules: https://buff.ly/v7pE71N

Photo credit: 2025 entries
Image 1: 'Happy Days' by Colin Page
Image 2: ‘Rainy Day of Blackpool Pier’ by Debbie Smyth
Image 3: 'Vermeer came by' by George Blair
Image 4: 'Fondazione Prada, Milano' by Neville Morgan ARPS

24/05/2026

It's a sunny bank holiday weekend here at Lauderdale House ☀️

As summer fast approaches, we love to share the joy of the season with visitors of the House and park. Come for a look around the gallery, grab a coffee or catch one of our many outdoor programmes coming up, ranging from Shakespeare plays to DJ sets!

Take a look at our website to find out all you can enjoy this summer at the House: https://buff.ly/H9HBwi7

22/05/2026

Open-Air Summer Season – On Sale Now

Summer evenings on the Tea Lawn are back! Join us for another season of open-air performances, bring a picnic, grab a drink and enjoy unforgettable evenings on our beautiful Tea Lawn.

This year’s line-up includes:

25 June – Jazz on the Tea Lawn with the John Crawford Latin Quintet
15 & 16 July – East London Shakespeare Festival's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
30 July – SeaChange
6 August – John Etheridge & Vimala Rowe
13 August – Jay Phelps
20 August – She'koyokh

From jazz and global sounds to vibrant DJ sets, there’s something for everyone across this year’s programme.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Tea Lawn this summer.

For more information and to book, go to our website here: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/open-air-summer-season

21/05/2026

"A quartet as smooth and well-tuned as a Jaguar V-12 engine, and as reliable"

We're excited to host the Georgia Mancio Quartet next Thursday 28 May. An award-winning jazz vocalist, Georgia is known for creating performances of warmth, intimacy and remarkable musical connection.

In this special performance, Georgia will be joined by leading jazz musicians Robin Aspland, Andrew Cleyndert and Dave Ohm.

Join us for an evening of intimate and beautifully expressive jazz. Book your tickets now: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/georgia-mancio-quartet

Thursday 28 May, 8pm

20/05/2026

Lauderdale House is full of different pieces of history, including one which greets you in the front of our Entrance Hall.

Above the entrance's marble fireplace you'll find the restored plaster bas-relief. This was most likely commissioned by Lauderdale House resident James Yates around 1850.

The artwork represents a scene from the first book of Homer's Iliad: the quarrel between Achilles and King Agamemnon, resulting in Achilles parting with his girlfriend Briseis.

Come visit us during our gallery opening hours to see more of the gorgeous features within Lauderdale House.

Our most up-to-date hours are on our website: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/

Photo Credit: Eyes Closed Head First (Image 1)

19/05/2026

As the weather gets warmer, we're looking forward to welcoming all of the couples celebrating their summer weddings with us!

Planning a summer wedding in London? Our experienced events team are here to help bring your vision to life, whether you’re dreaming of an intimate ceremony, a drinks reception or a full day celebration.

Our only remaining Saturday for Summer 2026 is now August 8. We still have more availability on Fridays and Sundays, but dates are filling quickly — so get in touch soon if you’re hoping to tie the knot next summer 💍

More information here: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/hire-house/weddings

Photo Credit: Claire Wakefield Photography

18/05/2026

Experience beautiful Highgate and connect with new people at Holly Lodge Community Centre's first Community Walk this Thursday 21 May at 11am 🌷

Community Walks are a way for local residents to meet others and make new friends, all while getting some fresh air and taking in the picturesque neighbourhood. We're excited to be working with Holly Lodge on the creation of this programme, with funding by Camden Council.

There are two walk routes, both starting and ending at Holly Lodge Community Centre (N6 6HL). The shorter walk is suitable for all abilities and wheelchair friendly, and the longer walk will venture farther into Waterlow Park. Both routes end at the community centre with tea and coffee available.

For more information, visit the Community Walks webpage here: https://hollylodgecc.co.uk/community-walks/

We hope to see you there!

Holly Lodge Community Centre

15/05/2026

It's just under a month to go before the Highgate Festival 2026 ☀️

This June, we are excited to be involved in many activities happening as part of Highgate's annual summer festival. At Lauderdale House, you'll find art exhibitions, music concerts and even yoga - here's what's on for Highgate Festival at the House:

All month: Choose Love Exhibition (Upper Gallery) and Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition (Courtyard)
Saturday 13 June: Visit the Lauderdale House booth at Fair in the Square
Tuesday 16 June: Concert with Highgate Freylekh: an evening of Klezmer with Rhapsodic Roots
Saturday 20 June: Nervous System Yoga & Crystal Alignment on the Tea Lawn
Sunday 21 June: Sundial Sundays: Camden Music Jazz Group concert

We can't wait to celebrate the Highgate community together soon! Go to the link in our bio for more information 🔗

14/05/2026

Join us for an evening of beautifully expressive jazz with the Georgia Mancio Quartet on Thursday 28 May 🎵

A double Parliamentary Jazz Award winner, Georgia Mancio is recognised as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists, known for her deeply expressive voice and emotionally rich performances. For this special performance, Georgia is joined by an exceptional trio of leading British jazz musicians: Robin Aspland, Andrew Cleyndert and Dave Ohm.

Thursday 28 May, 8pm
Book now: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/georgia-mancio-quartet

13/05/2026

Have you ever spotted Lauderdale's original front door? Join us on 17 May for our next free Sunday Fun-Day workshop where families can create room signs inspired by the symbols and shapes found on our old front door.

Sunday 17 May
11am - 3pm (drop in, last entry 2.15pm)
Conservatory (ground floor)

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

12/05/2026

Join us next Friday for our monthly Life Drawing workshop with tutor Clare Grossman ✏️

Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, these welcoming sessions combine creative and technical exercises designed to help you build confidence, develop your own style, and create a wide range of original work.

Each workshop begins with inspiration from a philosopher, artist or writer before moving into guided drawing exercises.

Sessions start at 10.30am and 2.30pm, or book the full day at a discounted rate.

Spaces are filling fast — book now via the link in our bio 🔗

Address

Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill
London
N65HG

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+442083488716

Website

http://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/

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