Syon Park is located on the grounds of Syon House, the traditional home of the Duke of Northumberland and his family for generations. The location was originally the site of Syon Abbey and came into Royal possession after the suppression of the abbey by Henry VIII.

The Percy family acquired Syon House in 1594 and have lived there ever since.

In 1766 the interior was re-designed by Robert Adam and the grounds were landscaped by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.

There are about 200 acres of parkland of which 40 acres are given over to gardens and an ornamental lake at the park. One of the key features of the park is the impressive glass and metal conservatory (pictured) which was the largest of its kind when it was completed in 1830; it was used to display the current Duke's extensive collection of rare and exotic plants and flowers.

The gardens are extensive, with over 200 varieties of trees, many of which were planted by Henry Percy, 11th Duke of Northumberland. Flora's Lawn is a garden with a statue on a 55 foot high column towering overhead and a variety of thistles, Euphorbias, and Prince of Wales plants. This garden dates back to around 1758 when the 1st Duke of Northumberland converted this area from its former use as an orchard.

Another curious feature at the park is the old ice house. This structure was in use during the 1700s when ice from the estate's lake was stored there for chilling down bottles of drink and making desserts for the duke's table.

Another interesting destination on the grounds of the park is the Tropical Forest, an indoor exhibit of rainforest life. People of all ages will be delighted by the displays of tropical insects, birds, fish, amphibians, and animals at the Tropical Forest.

Syon Park is a beautiful example of a private stately home opened for public enjoyment, and is sure to make for an enjoyable day out.

Telephone: 020 8560 0881

Opening Times

Mar to Oct 10.30am-5pm (or dusk if earlier) Daily

Ticket Prices

£4.50 (Adults), £3.50 (Concessions), £2.50 (Children), £10 (Family)

Photo courtesy: Maxwell Hamilton

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