Rising like a dazzling white fairytale castle on the banks of the River Thames, Strawberry Hill House in Southwest London is Britain’s first and finest example of Gothic Revival architecture.

Designed and built by Horace Walpole between 1749 and 1776, the house reflects the writer and politician’s vision of a 'little Gothic castle' and spearheaded a whole architectural movement.

Considered the birthplace of the Gothic novel, click or scroll to explore one of the most extraordinary historical buildings in England...