Discover a surprising mix of historic elegance and creative opportunities in this vibrant Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London.

Built in 1582, we were saved from demolition in the 1800s by William Morris; rescued in 1978 by local people following a devastating fire in 1963; and, in 2016, achieved a major £2.3million refurbishment guaranteeing a dynamic future.

Packed full of activities and revealing historic features dating back almost 450 years, Lauderdale is a ‘house of many colours’ where no one day is like another. We offer different things to a wide range of different people, always seeking to reflect the original charitable gift of the house and park as a centre for arts and heritage for all and a ‘garden for the gardenless’.

Whatever the main reason for your visit, we hope we can stir your curiosity so you are keen to find out more about what’s on in the House, our history and the difference we make through our community and outreach programme.