Hogarth's House Reopens To The Public
Work is progressing on the Mulberry Garden project
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Hogarth’s House which was closed to the public on 5 March, is once again
open to visitors. (June 6th 2019)
It had been closed due to works on the Mulberry Garden project.
The Trust says that now that the York stone paving between the gate and the front door has been completed it is open to visitors once again.The contractors had been bringing in services for the new Learning Studio from the road, then installing new York stone paving in front of the House, so it was not possible to reach the front door safely.
There is likely to be another short period of closure when a date has been fixed for bringing in power and water supplies.
The £2.3 million Heritage Lottery Funded Mulberry Garden project, includes the construction of a new learning studio adjoining the Grade 1 listed House, the conservation and repair of the historic garden wall and the creation of an ‘exhibition garden’, whose design and planting present the story of the site.
The aim is to provide an appropriate setting for the historic building, to expand the range of events, activities, learning and volunteering opportunities for a wider audience, and to help manage the greatly increased numbers of visitors on site, while improving their experience. The works will also ensure the future sustainability of the site with new facilities that are fit for purpose, flexible and used to their full potential for everything from learning to events and functions.
The project partnership (the Trust and the Hogarth’s House Trust/Hounslow Council working together) has apologised for any inconvenience this necessary closure may cause to anyone planning on visiting Hogarth’s House.
If you have any queries, contact Hogarth’s House: HogarthsHouse@Hounslow.gov.uk.
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June 6, 2019
