Syon Gardens and Great Conservatory

The London home of the Dukes of Northumberland since the 16th Century, Syon House was erected in 1547 on the site of a Birgittine abbey and has witnessed many historic events over the centuries, including the exploding body of Henry VIII, the Gunpowder Plot, and a visit from Pocahontas.  Sited less than ten miles from London on the river Thames, it remains a beacon of tranquillity and one of Britain’s best preserved and historically important stately homes. With Robert Adam interiors, and Capability Brown designed pleasure gardens, Syon is truly a hidden gem in west London.