Spencer House
London, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Spencer family (managed under long lease)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
27 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NR
Telephone 020 7514 1958
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Spencer House is an 18th-century townhouse built for the Spencer family, open to the public on selected days. Reviewers describe it as a guided-tour-only visit through a restored and notably opulent interior, running to somewhere between one and two hours depending on the tour. Guides come in for consistent praise as storytellers, though some visitors note that only a selection of rooms is shown and group sizes vary by date.
Worth the trip
The restored state rooms, seen on a guided tour that reviewers describe as a genuine history lesson rather than a walk-through.
Before you go
Reviewers report that tours run on limited days - several say Sundays only - and can last up to two hours, so book ahead and plan the rest of the day around it.
Reviewers describe access as guided tour only and, in this sample, on Sundays, so booking ahead matters. Tour length is given variously as around one hour to two hours, and the guides are consistently praised as knowledgeable and good storytellers. The restored interiors draw admiration, though one reviewer notes only a few rooms are shown and that some furnishings are replicas, describing the effect as elegant rather than opulent. Several mention the central location, tucked away behind the Ritz, and that the house is now used for functions.
18th-century townhouse built for the Spencer family, open to the public on selected days.
“A very grand house behind the Ritz, not often open. You must book on a tour for access. Beautifully restored. Now used for functions.”- Michael Spring (Jez), visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “One hour guided tour only available on Sunday to see the beautifully restored opulent interior of the many Earl’s of Spencer London residence.” - Denise St Clair
Common questions about Spencer House
Where is Spencer House?
Spencer House is in London, England, at 27 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NR.
Do you need a ticket to visit Spencer House?
Yes - Spencer House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Spencer family (managed under long lease). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Spencer House?
The restored state rooms, seen on a guided tour that reviewers describe as a genuine history lesson rather than a walk-through.
Is Spencer House a ruin or still intact?
Spencer House is largely intact - 18th-century townhouse built for the Spencer family, open to the public on selected days.
