The Romantic poet John Keats lived in this Regency-style house in Hampstead from December 1818 to September 1820. During this time he wrote Ode to a Nightingale under a plum tree in the garden and became engaged to Fanny Brawne.
What to see at Keats House
Keats House has been restored to depict the era when Keats lived here and the museum has exhibits that show Keats’ life and work. The museum’s exhibits include manuscripts and artefacts such as Fanny Brawne’s engagement ring and a copy of Keats’ death mask.
Visiting Keats House
The house is located on a residential street in leafy Hampstead. It is a 10-minute walk to Hampstead tube station and just a three-minute walk to Hampstead Heath railway station for Overground trains that connect with the underground at West Hampstead and Highbury & Islington.
Only the ground floor of the house is accessible to wheelchair users.
Free admission is available to National Art Pass members and also to visitors with a valid London Pass. National Trust members are eligible for a 50% discount off the admission price.
It is a small museum and 1–2 hours should be sufficient time to see everything of interest.
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