Welcome to Spencer House

From its conception, Spencer House was recognised as one of the most ambitious aristocratic town houses ever built in London and is, today, the city's only great eighteenth-century private palace to survive intact.

Spencer House was built in 1756-66 for John, first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97). Situated in the heart of St James's, Spencer House is a short distance from St James's Palace, Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster, and has a splendid terrace and garden with magnificent views of The Green Park.

Spencer House

Spencer House History

Spencer House was built in 1756-66 for John, first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97).

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Spencer House Banquet Room

Events & Weddings – Venue Hire

Spencer House, one of the most beautiful and stunning settings in London, is available for your exclusive use.

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Spencer House Restored Garden

The Restored Garden

The restored, historic Garden at Spencer House will be open to the public on Sunday 29th May 2011 from 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

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What's New

As part of the exhibition programme of modern and contemporary sculpture in conjunction with Christie's, Spencer House is delighted to announce that the third piece to be shown is Eva Rothschild's Meta. It will be on exhibition from 2nd February to 20th March 2012.

More on the contemporary sculpture programme