Handel & Hendrix in London

Handel & Hendrix in London is made up of two residences: Handel’s house at 25 Brook Street and Hendrix’s flat at the top floor of 23 Brook Street. Handel House has been open to the public since November 2001 and Hendrix’s flat was the administrative office for staff.

After substantial fundraising and support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Hendrix’s bedroom has been restored to how it was in 1968-69 along with additional exhibition and interactive space for visitors.

The mission is to promote knowledge, awareness and enjoyment of Handel and his music to as wide a public audience as possible. Additionally, strive to inspire, educate and inform through the interpretation of the Georgian house at 25 Brook Street, where Handel lived and composed for 36 years, through live music performances, educational and outreach activities and collecting, exhibiting and interpreting objects related to Handel’s life and works.

In addition, the aim is to promote the continuing and diverse musical and cultural heritage of 23 Brook Street through its association with Jimi Hendrix who lived here in the late 20th century.

Please note last entry to the museum is at 5pm.

ACCESSIBILITY

The building has full access and facilities for disabled visitors. Please telephone before arrival so your needs can be best accommodated.

Entry is free for carers of registered disabled and blind and partially-sighted visitors. Guide dogs welcome.

Disabled Parking and Access

There is disabled parking on Brooks Mews and level access is offered to the building to wheelchair users. Please note that lift access is round the back entrance of Handel & Hendrix in London in pedestrian walkway Lancashire Court.

Historic rooms

For your own safety, you are advised to wear sensible shoes when visiting as the house contains original 18th century floors which can be uneven. Stilettos damage the original flooring and leather soled-shoes are particularly unsuitable. Please note that certain rooms have low lighting.

Please note that last entry to the museum is at 5pm every day.

HOW TO REACH

Handel & Hendrix in London is located at 25 Brook Street, Mayfair, just off Bond Street between Grosvenor Square and Hanover Square. It is between shops Sonia Rykiel and Aspinal of London.

London Underground
Bond Street (Jubilee and Central lines) – walk down South Molton Street which leads to Brook Street. On the other side of the road to the left is the front entrance of Handel & Hendrix in London which is marked with two blue plaques and a red flag above shop level (there are also two red doors at Nos. 23 and 25). Cross the road at the lights and the entrance is at No. 25.
Oxford Circus (Victoria, Central and Bakerloo lines) – Regent Street, Hanover Street then Brook Street.

Bus
Numerous buses serve Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street, stopping within a few minutes’ walk of Handel & Hendrix in London.

Rail
Closest mainline railway stations are Victoria and Marylebone. Take the tube to Oxford Circus.

By Car, Coach or Motorcycle
Handel & Hendrix in London is in the Congestion Charge Zone, which is in operation from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Go to Transport for London website for further information. The charge does not apply at weekends or Bank Holidays.

Parking
Pay by phone only bays are available on many streets surrounding Handel House including Brook Street; for more information visit the City of Westminster website.
Pay and Display bays are available in Hanover Square and Brooks Mews and accept only cash or cards.
Car parks are available all around the West End, such as in Cavendish Square.
Motorcycle parking is available on Brooks Mews or Hanover Square.
For information about coach parking in the area please refer to the City of Westminster website.

ADMISSION

A general admission ticket allows access to both historic residences at Handel & Hendrix in London. Please see below admission charges:

£10 adult
£5 child (16 and under)
Entry is free for all children on Saturdays.

For National Art Pass holders admission is free for the whole house. Please note that Art Pass holders do not need to book in advance but please check our opening times to avoid disappointment.

Free entry for Handel House Friends (Cantata level).

Entry is free for carers of registered disabled and blind and partially-sighted visitors. Guide dogs welcome.

Last entry is at 5pm each day.