Brentford - Syon House and Conservatory

Syon House was originally a monastery which was founded in the 15th C by Henry V. In the 16th C the estate was converted into a nobleman's house which gradually became one of the architectural jewels on the periphery of London, especially from the point of view of its interior architecture. The interior of Syon House was redesigned in the 18th C by the famous architect Robert Adam. A lasting impression will be made on the visitor by imposing columns and statues, valuable paintings and fine silken wall coverings.

Syon House is surrounded by a magnificent park extending over 22 ha/54 acres, which serves throughout the year as a "horticultural exhibition". The gardens contain the magnificent Great Conservatory, designed and built by Charles Fowler between 1920 and 1930.