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Discover Hidden Gems in London: Strawberry Hill House & Pope's Grotto

Strawberry Hill House & Pope's GrottoπŸ‘ 🚴 **How to Get There:** Take a train from Vauxhall or Waterloo Station to Strawberry Hill. You can use an Oyster card or buy a ticket at the station. Both attractions are close together, so you can visit them in one trip! πŸš‚ βŒ›οΈ **Opening Hours:** - Strawberry Hill House is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s open from 11 AM to 3 PM. - Pope's Grotto is only open on Saturdays and Sundays, with variable hours. You need to book in advance via the official website. πŸ’° **Prices:** - Strawberry Hill House: Β£14.50 (regular), Β£7.25 (students), free for Art Fund members. The garden is free to enter. Guided tours are available on the second and last Sunday of each month at 10 AM for a fee. - Pope's Grotto: Β£10. πŸ’ **Service:** Both sites have the friendliest volunteers I've ever met! They greet you at the entrance with maps and offer fascinating insights into the history and architecture. Feel free to ask them any questions! 🌟 🏰 **Strawberry Hill House:** A stunning pure white castle, one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the UK. Built as a summer villa by Horace Walpole, son of the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. Horace valued scent over visual appeal, so you can enjoy fragrant plants in the garden all year round. The beautiful shell chair on page 2 is a replica – the original is larger and could seat three duchesses (with their enormous skirts 😌). πŸ“ **Why Strawberry Hill?** Strawberry Hill is like a wife cake without a wife. The original owner named it Chopped Straw House, but Horace, being a romantic, thought it didn't match his beautiful castle. He randomly chose the sweet name "Strawberry Hill," even though no strawberries were ever grown in the surrounding fields. πŸ•³οΈ **Pope's Grotto:** The original owner, Alexander Pope, was a Catholic and wasn't allowed to live in the city. He bought a house in the suburbs, but his garden was separated from his home by a road. To enjoy his garden more privately, he dug this underground passage from his basement to the garden. Spend some time searching for the various crystals and sculptures inside! πŸ•³οΈ #HiddenGemsInLondon #LondonDayTrip #SummerTravel #LondonLife #UK

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Discover Hidden Gems in London: Strawberry Hill House & Pope's Grotto

Strawberry Hill House & Pope's GrottoπŸ‘ 🚴 How to Get There: Take a train from Vauxhall or Waterloo Station to Strawberry Hill. You can use an Oyster card or buy a ticket at the station. Both attractions are close together, so you can visit them in one trip! πŸš‚ βŒ›οΈ Opening Hours: - Strawberry Hill House is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s open from 11 AM to 3 PM. - Pope's Grotto is only open on Saturdays and Sundays, with variable hours. You need to book in advance via the official website. πŸ’° Prices: - Strawberry Hill House: Β£14.50 (regular), Β£7.25 (students), free for Art Fund members. The garden is free to enter. Guided tours are available on the second and last Sunday of each month at 10 AM for a fee. - Pope's Grotto: Β£10. πŸ’ Service: Both sites have the friendliest volunteers I've ever met! They greet you at the entrance with maps and offer fascinating insights into the history and architecture. Feel free to ask them any questions! 🌟 🏰 Strawberry Hill House: A stunning pure white castle, one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the UK. Built as a summer villa by Horace Walpole, son of the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. Horace valued scent over visual appeal, so you can enjoy fragrant plants in the garden all year round. The beautiful shell chair on page 2 is a replica – the original is larger and could seat three duchesses (with their enormous skirts 😌). πŸ“ Why Strawberry Hill? Strawberry Hill is like a wife cake without a wife. The original owner named it Chopped Straw House, but Horace, being a romantic, thought it didn't match his beautiful castle. He randomly chose the sweet name "Strawberry Hill," even though no strawberries were ever grown in the surrounding fields. πŸ•³οΈ Pope's Grotto: The original owner, Alexander Pope, was a Catholic and wasn't allowed to live in the city. He bought a house in the suburbs, but his garden was separated from his home by a road. To enjoy his garden more privately, he dug this underground passage from his basement to the garden. Spend some time searching for the various crystals and sculptures inside! πŸ•³οΈ #HiddenGemsInLondon #LondonDayTrip #SummerTravel #LondonLife #UK

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