2 Willow Road
LondonInnovative and influential Modernist home from 1939
Hampstead, London, NW3 1TH
Important notice
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 19 February 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed Whole property
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £32.50 1 adult, up to 3 children £19.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Guided tour
Uneven surfaces and steep entrance. The house retains its original 20th-century plan. It has narrow doorways, corridors and small rooms across three levels with very limited turning space. No parking or toilets on site.
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Designated parking
Parking on our small forecourt can be arranged for disabled visitors but please note it is tight and the nearby public carpark may be preferrable. Please email us ahead to arrange: 2willowroad@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Drop-off point
There is space on the street directly outside the house to drop-off.
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Photograph album
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
Level access to exterior, the film viewing room and small hallway only. Spiral staircase to the first and second floors above.
- Virtual tour
25-minute film is available to view on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible.
- On foot
- Signposted walks from Hampstead Heath Overground station ¼ mile, or from Hampstead Underground ½ mile.
- By train
- Hampstead Heath ¼ mile
- By bus
- Frequent local services (020 7222 1234)
- Cycling
We don't have places to lock bikes on site but there are public bike racks 60m away.
Plan your route to 2 Willow Road using the CycleStreets planner, via the link below. (This uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.)
You can see London's cycle routes here: https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/cycle. We are very near Hampstead Heath, which has shared cycle paths, details can be found here: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/Green-Spaces/hampstead-heath-map.pdf
Cycle hire in London can be done via several apps, with many electric bikes now available. Please park your electric bike considerately.
- Underground
- Hampstead (Northern Line) ½ mile
Planning your visit
Booking your visit to 2 Willow Road
Discover everything you need to know about booking your visit to the modernist masterpiece that is 2 Willow Road, including when to visit and how to book your tickets.
Highlights
House
The 1939 modernist home of architect Ernő Goldfinger and family. Original interiors, innovative designs, intriguing personal possessions and impressive 20th-century art.
Things to see and do
Explore 2 Willow Road
Visit the house designed and lived in by renowned architect Ernő Goldfinger to see his Modernist philosophy in the interior design, bespoke furniture and influential modern art.
See Ithell Colquhoun paintings at 2 Willow Road
See the temporary exhibition of two Ithell Colquhoun paintings and explore the artist's connections to 2 Willow Road.
Top trails
Hampstead circular walk
Follow this 2.5-mile circular walk around Hampstead, taking in architecture of Fenton House and 2 Willow Road, and capture the feeling of a countryside walk, just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Upcoming events
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About 2 Willow Road
This inspiring Modernist home was designed by architect Ernö Goldfinger in 1939 for himself and his family.
With surprising design details that were ground-breaking at the time and still feel fresh today, the house also contains the Goldfingers' impressive collection of modern art, intriguing personal possessions and innovative furniture.
Important information
2 Willow Road is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, March to October, for pre-booked visits. Entry is by hour-long guided tour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Alternatively, you can explore independently from 3pm, 3.20pm or 3.40pm until the house closes at 4.30pm. Places are limited and all visits must be booked in advance.
History
Hampstead’s creative community of the 1930s and 40s: 2 Willow Road
Willow Road architect Ernő Goldfinger and his wife Ursula were at the heart of Hampstead’s burgeoning artistic, political and charitable movements.
The construction of 2 Willow Road
Architect Ernő Goldfinger’s plans for a Modernist building in Hampstead, the resistance he faced from residents and the surprising conclusion to the story.
Who was Ernő Goldfinger?
A potted history of the Modernist architect, from his early influences to the creative networks he built after arriving in Britain and his part in the rise of tower block housing.
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