Sumptuous 16th century house, gardens and conservatory. The interior of the house is by Robert Adams. Guy Fawkes of gunpowder plot fame is reputed to have hidden here. In 1547 enroute to Windsor from Westminster and whilst it's vanguard rested here overnight, Henry 8th's cadaver exploded out of it's coffin. In the morning dogs were discovered chowing down on his exploded remains. One of London's hidden gems. The gardens, woodland, lawns and lake were designed by Capability Brown are worth visiting alone. It is reported to have at least 28 different species of oak. And the mulberries were planted when it was a Bridgetine monastery and therefore older than everything else! And the conservatory is amazing. The estate's emblem is the Percy lion with a tail sticking straight out. An amazing house to see on the exterior from a bus over a wall behind a field of cows. Not an everyday sight in London. Nearest Overground Stations are Brentford and Syon Lane. Also within it's grounds is the oldest garden centre in the UK, a pond & fish emporium, Snakes and Ladders Children's adventure play centre and a hotel. Sadly the Butterfly House has been moved elsewhere in the UK. It is still one of the best days out in London for all the family. And quite often the grounds are host to special events. Their country shows are amazing. Or just take a walk through it from Brentford to Isleworth with the kids and dogs is nice and costs nowt.