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Discover the beauty of poetry and place in the home of Romantic poet John Keats

Keats House is the beautiful Regency villa where Romantic poet John Keats found inspiration, friendship and love.

Visit the house to discover his life story, and experience what inspired him to write some of his most-loved works. Our 'Hidden Histories of Keats House' exhibition and special displays are included in admission, as are volunteer led tours, which take place most Thursday, Friday and Sunday afternoons.

To introduce you to Keats's life and work, you may like to view our film before your visit (10 minutes), and listen to one of his poems, 'Ode to a Nightingale', written in 1819 in the garden at Keats House.

Visiting Keats House

There is no need to pre-book your admission ticket. Tickets can be purchased when you visit the house. Payment is by card only.

Our volunteer-led tours of the ground floor take place most Thursday, Friday and Sunday afternoons, beginning about 2.15pm. Tours last about 30 minutes. There is no extra charge for the tour. Because the rooms are small, we may limit the number of people on the tour. 

Please let us know in advance if you are bringing a group. Payment is by card on arrival. We may ask groups larger than 20 to split up.

Our current exhibitions and special displays are included in the admission price.

Photography for personal use (without flash) is allowed.

You can visit our small shop without purchasing a ticket. Please let our staff know that you are only visiting the shop. Purchases are by card only.

Please do not bring food or drink into the house. There are many places to buy and eat food nearby.

A visit to the garden is free. Please help us keep the garden tidy by taking your litter away with you.

To find out about our events programme, please visit our Eventbrite site.

If you enjoy this place that inspired Keats, please consider making a donation to support us

Access

There is wheelchair access to most rooms on the ground floor of Keats House. One room is accessible via a ramp from outside on request. Stairs to the basement and upper floor restrict access for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. We have a low-level interactive touchscreen on the ground floor with information about other rooms in the house. 

Large print guides for the permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions are available.

An induction loop is available at the Welcome Desk (you will need to switch your hearing aid to the 'T' position) and in the events rooms.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas.

There is one accessible toilet with a baby changing facility in the garden, adjacent to the house.

How to get to Keats House

The nearest stations are Hampstead Heath (Overground), and Hampstead and Belsize Park on the Northern Line. Buses 1, 24, 46 and C11 all stop nearby. Visit the tfl website to plan your route.

There is a car park nearby on East Heath Road. 

View a map of the area on Google Maps.

Follow us on social media

You can follow Keats House on social media and share your experiences using #HiddenHistories

If you have any further questions, please contact us by email or telephone 020 7332 3868.

Thank you for supporting Keats House Charity (registered charity number 1053381).

The Keats House team