Lauderdale House

Lauderdale House Lauderdale House is situated in Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill, North London.

Built in 1582 and set in the beautiful Waterlow Park, Lauderdale House now runs primarily as an arts and education centre, welcoming over 65,000 visitors each year. Our varied programme includes performances, exhibitions, classes and events as well as weddings, parties and receptions, which together bring this historic building to life. There is also a lively restaurant offering delicious modern B

ritish cuisine, tea, coffee, cakes and snacks throughout the week (excluding Mondays). To find out more, or to make a donation to our capital and building project, Lauderdale Transformed then please visit lauderdalehouse.org.uk.

Join The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project as they kick off our latest season of Jazz in the House in less than a week!🎸From Ro...
03/10/2025

Join The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project as they kick off our latest season of Jazz in the House in less than a week!🎸

From Ronnie Scott's to taking over our Lower Gallery, Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier will present an unforgettable night of guitar mastery along with Andy Hamill on basses and Paul Cavaciuti on drums.

📅 Thursday 9 October, 8pm
📍 Lauderdale House, N6 5HG
🎟️ £15.50

🔗Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4oVpcas

Programmed by Blow The Fuse

[Image description: photo of Pete Oxley and Nick Meier both playing guitars on the stage at Ronnie Scott's]

Applications are now open for Lauderdale’s Young Research & Interpretation Collective (LYRIC)!🏺Join our 8-week programme...
01/10/2025

Applications are now open for Lauderdale’s Young Research & Interpretation Collective (LYRIC)!🏺

Join our 8-week programme at Lauderdale House to learn about research and archive methods as you explore a local history topic of your choice. With talks from guests speakers to a hands-on trip to HLSI to producing your own podcast and exhibition piece, this will be a great learning opportunity and addition to your personal statement 📜

⏰Application Deadline: Wednesday 8 October
📝For more info and the application form please visit: https://bit.ly/LH-LYRIC

Thank you to Camden Council for funding this programme.

[Image descriptions: Photo one is of our last LYRIC cohort. Photo two is of a guest speaker. Photo three and four are students handling handling primary resources at HLSI. Photo five is LYRIC student making their exhibition piece. Photo six is a group photo of the cohort at the private view of the exhibition.]

A new month means a new exhibition! Our very own Thursday Watercolour & Acrylic Group, taught by Wilson So, will be show...
30/09/2025

A new month means a new exhibition! Our very own Thursday Watercolour & Acrylic Group, taught by Wilson So, will be showcasing their exciting mix of works in our Upper Gallery! 🎨

Come and feast your eyes on their fantastic collection on display until Monday 27 October. For the most up-to-date gallery opening times, please visit: https://bit.ly/LH_Opening_Hours

[Image descriptions: Photo one is a sleeping cat by Sandra. Photo two is an autumnal pond landscape by Ann. Photo three is a portait of a lady with a yellow background by Suzie. Photo four is of water lillies by Eleanor. Photo five has boats in the water in front of sea side houses by Tim. Photo six is a house amongst green hills by Paul. Photo seven is a snowy mountain scape with people look out at the view by Dan. Photo seven is of oranges in front of a bowl on a table by Diana. Photo eight is a winter pond landscape by Lindy. Photo nine is of a flying seagull by Brenda.]

📸 Taking over our Lower Gallery next will be the 11th Anniversary exhibition by the award-winning photography collective...
29/09/2025

📸 Taking over our Lower Gallery next will be the 11th Anniversary exhibition by the award-winning photography collective, THIRTEEN!

From Morris dancers to architecture to sun prints of plants, you'll find it all in this exhibition. Come see the distinctive styles of each photographer as portrayed in this carefully curated display.

🎉 Meet the members of THIRTEEN at the private view on Wednesday 1 October, 7.30pm-9.30pm. It's free to attend and everyone is welcome.

For more information on this exhibition and everything else happening at Lauderdale House, please visit our website.

[Image description: photo one is of a warped reflection of a building in a window by Gordana Johnson. Photo two is a portrait of a person in a brown hat by Tony Hale. Photo three is of a collection of vases and vessels by Mary Davis. Photo four contains petals and leaves by Avril Harris. Photo five is a black and white photo of clouds above a hill by Duncan Unsworth.]

Reminiscing on times gone by and this gorgeous, colourful setup 🎈For more information on how to hire the house for parti...
26/09/2025

Reminiscing on times gone by and this gorgeous, colourful setup 🎈

For more information on how to hire the house for parties and celebrations, visit our website lauderdale.org.uk or email us at [email protected]

Let yourself be transported to Paris with Susan Black sings Piaf accompanied by pianist Aled Thomas! The Piaf Story, cre...
25/09/2025

Let yourself be transported to Paris with Susan Black sings Piaf accompanied by pianist Aled Thomas!

The Piaf Story, created by acclaimed singer Susan Black, is an acoustic storytelling performance of the remarkable life, career and songs of Edith Piaf 🎙️

📆Sunday 12 October at 3pm
🎟️£20

🔗Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3JOV7JE

[Image description: Photo one is a colour stylised photo of Susan during a performance of The Piaf Story. Photo two is a black and white photo of Susan. Photo three is a black and white photo of Aled playing the keys.]

Our Education team had a blast participating in the Open City Festival last week. We had a great turn out for our Sunday...
24/09/2025

Our Education team had a blast participating in the Open City Festival last week. We had a great turn out for our Sunday Fun-Day workshop - the children learnt about and sketched local landmarks, working together to create a cool new cityscape. We love their interpretation of some of London's most iconic buildings! It was also so great to see families having lots of fun discovering our beautiful building with our Open House treasure hunt.

Our next Sunday Fun-Day is on 19 October from 11am to 3pm - prepare yourself for some creepy crafts and spooky stories from Lauderdale’s past!

[Image Description: Photo one shows a young boy standing proudly next to his local landmark creation. Photo two shows a young girl gluing colourful paper to put on her landmark and photo three shows her attaching her finished creation to our city.]

The wait is almost over! The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project is tantalisingly close to opening our Jazz in the House season!🎸...
23/09/2025

The wait is almost over! The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project is tantalisingly close to opening our Jazz in the House season!

🎸Come for an epic evening of guitar mastery by Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier who will be joined by Andy Hamill on basses and Paul Cavaciuti on drums.

📅 Thursday 9 October, 8pm
📍 Lauderdale House, N6 5HG
🎟️ £15.50

🔗Grab your tickets whilst you still can! http://bit.ly/4oVpcas

Programmed by Blow The Fuse

[Image description: photo of Pete Oxley on the left and Nick Meier on the right, both playing guitars.]

Our Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence Insieme return this October with a new Free Lunchtime Concert!Starring Mona Koda...
20/09/2025

Our Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence Insieme return this October with a new Free Lunchtime Concert!

Starring Mona Kodama on violin, Juan Drown on viola, Thomas Gregory on violincello, David Pollard on piano and tenor Brian Parsons, come and enjoy a showcase of works from Gabriel Fauré.

📅 Thursday 2 October, 1.15pm, Long Gallery at Lauderdale House
🎟️ Tickets are FREE but we kindly request that you reserve a seat here: https://bit.ly/lunchtime-insieme

[Image description: Photo one is of Mona with her violin. Photo two shows Brian and David together. Photo three is Juan playing the viola.]

Autumn has arrived which means only one thing... it's nearly time for our annual Halloween Spooky Walks! Get ready to se...
19/09/2025

Autumn has arrived which means only one thing... it's nearly time for our annual Halloween Spooky Walks! Get ready to see Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park crawling with singing monsters, mischief and mayhem 🎃 We present to you the most glitzy, ghoulish adventure to date... Hallo-vision!

👻 Friday, 31 October
☠️ £12.50
🧛 Walks at 5pm, 5.15, 5.30, 5.45, 6pm, 6.15, 6.30 & 6.45
🧟‍♀️ Lasts approximately 45 minutes

🍬 Book your tickets before they're snapped up!
bit.ly/LH-HSP25

[Image description: photo one is a group of four children pulling their best scary faces in their Halloween outfits. Photo two is of two ghoulish looking people under a skull banner. Photo three is a mother in her witches hat with their two children pulling scary faces. Photo four is of two creepy clowns posing with balloons.]

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what the Lauderdale House staff have been up to recently - enjoying pizza in Waterlow...
18/09/2025

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what the Lauderdale House staff have been up to recently - enjoying pizza in Waterlow Park, celebrating our volunteers at our annual party, and of course working together!

Want to join in the fun? ! We currently have two vacancies we are looking to fill - applications close next week!

- Gallery & Programme Assistant (Part-time, 15 hours per week, 12 month contract)
This opportunity is part of the John Lyon's Arts Sector Internship programme, designed to encourage more young people with learning disabilities into employment in the arts. You should only apply for this role if you consider yourself to have a learning disability, are aged 18-29 and live in the following London Boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster.

- Marketing & Audience Development Officer (Full-time, 35 hours per week, permanent)
The Marketing & Audience Development Officer will support the marketing and communication for the House, including but not limited to venue hire, ticket sales and class enrolments, as well as play a key role in supporting new relationships with our local communities, in particular by raising awareness and attendance of our free outreach programmes. We are looking for a current marketing professional who is ready to take the next step in their marketing career, stepping into a broad-ranging role within a busy arts and heritage environment.

You can see the full job descriptions on our website (link in bio), but please don't hesitate to give us a ring on 020 8348 8716 if you have any specific questions about the jobs.

[Image Description: Photo 1 shows our Operations & Events Assistant Etta holding her pizza at our Open-Air concert. Photo 2 shows our Director Katherine with our lovely volunteer Marta. Photo 3 shows our Operations Manager Isabelle smiling and working with our Marketing Manager Natasha.]

We're proud to be a part of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival with two spectacular performances: 🎺 Mingus & Monk: Wor...
17/09/2025

We're proud to be a part of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival with two spectacular performances:

🎺 Mingus & Monk: Words & Music
📅 Thursday 20 November, 8pm
⭐Malcolm Earle Smith on vocals and trombone, Tony Kofi Music on alto-sax, Hans Koller on piano, Calum Gourlay on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums

🎙️Emily Saunders
📅 Friday 21 November, 8pm
⭐Emily Saunders on vocals & keys, Paul Michael on bass, Andy Wile on keys and Sam Blue on drums

Alongside our EFG London Jazz Festival performances, we have four more wonderful concerts as part of our autumn Jazz in the House season - for more information please visit: bit.ly/JITH-2025

[Image descriptions: Image one is Malcolm Earle Smith with a trombone and Tony Kofi playing a saxophone. Image two is a collage of three images of Emily Saunders singing during a performance. Image three is the logo of EFG London Jazz Festival 2025.]

Address

Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill
London
N65HG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+442083488716

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