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In 1813, England's great landscape painter J.M.W. Turner built a small villa, Sandycombe Lodge, on a large plot near the Thames at Twickenham.
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Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member and community events.
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Sandycombe Lodge was built by 1813 to the designs of J.M.W. Turner; to provide a quiet retreat for him and his elderly father.
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Turner's House hosts exhibitions on Turner's art and legacy, with talks, creative workshops, family activities, member events, and community gatherings.
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This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner’s painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.
Join us for an incredible 2 day workshop with Tim Wright, the artist who taught Mr. Turner how to paint!
Join us for a relaxed and sociable evening learning watercolour techniques, colour mixing and tips to create your own floral art in the intimate setting of Turner’s House in Twickenham.
Join us for an evening discovering strong bold palettes and contemporary colourblocking. Design and create your own masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paints and bold statement colours.
We rely entirely on admissions, grants and donations to support running costs, education and exhibitions.
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J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals being patrons of the arts.
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The Friends continue to support the aims of Sandycombe Lodge to continue being a small museum and learning centre.
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Thinking of leaving money to a good cause? Leaving a legacy in your Will is a great way to support this charity.
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There's no better time to visit Turner's House than in the year of his 250th birthday. Discover the quiet, domestic space that Turner used as his retreat from the London art world.
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"Turner's House is a hidden gem and a must-visit for art and history lovers! The house is beautifully preserved, giving an intimate glimpse into the life and work of J.M.W. Turner."
– Turner's House Visitor
In 1807 J.M.W. Turner, then a young but already well-known and commercially successful painter, bought two plots of land on the edges of two large estates between Twickenham and Richmond Bridge.
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Turner used this peaceful spot, with no other buildings nearby, to retreat from the pressures of the London art world, to walk and sketch along the Thames, to fish with one or two close companions, and occasionally to entertain larger groups of friends.
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Be part of the incredible team that brings J.M.W. Turner's house and garden to life, and engage with art and local history.
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Turner's House is located at Sandycombe Lodge,
40 Sandycoombe Road,
St Margarets, Twickenham TW1 2LR.
We are easily accessible by train, bus or on foot.
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