Groups

Handel House welcomes groups during our normal opening hours, including weekends. Handel House is a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, a very special intimate space, and we can accommodate groups of up to 20 per visit. Larger groups can be accommodated if split into smaller groups with staggered tours.

Group visits consist of a guided tour of Handel House with one of our specialist volunteer guides, and can include a visit to nearby St. George's Church, where Handel played the organ. Groups arriving by coach can be met by the guide at Hanover Square. Visits can be adapted to a particular theme to suit the interests of the group e.g. 18th century London, Handel's music, Georgian Interiors.

We offer exclusive and private live music recitals as part of the group visit. Music brings Handel House to life, and leaves the visitor with a lasting memory. Each recital lasts around 30 minutes, with the performers introducing each item, and takes place in our intimate Rehearsal & Performance Room where Handel himself entertained his guests.

Groups can choose from the following recital options:

  1. Solo harpsichord
  2. Harpsichord and one singer (soprano or counter-tenor)
  3. Harpsichord and two singers (soprano or counter-tenor)

The recommended time for a group visit to Handel House, including some free-time to browse at leisure, is 2 hours (with music) or 90 minutes (without).

Costs and group sizes

Guided group visit only - £8 per person
Minimum number - 8 persons
For large group sizes of more than 30 people, please call the Museum to discuss your visit. Groups larger than 20 will be split into smaller groups with staggered tours.

Guided group visit plus private recital with solo harpsichord - £10 per person
Minimum group size - 12
Maximum group size - 28

Guided group visit plus private recital with harpsichord and one singer - £12.50 per person
Minimum group size - 15
Maximum group size - 28

Guided group visit plus private recital with harpsichord and two singers - £15 per person
Minimum group size - 20
Maximum group size - 28

Please note:

  • Tours are not available after 5pm on Thursdays.
  • Payment must be made in advance of your group visit.

Refreshments

Handel House Museum has no café facilities on-site; however we offer basic refreshments to group visits:

  • Tea and biscuits for an additional cost of £2.50 each

Refreshments must be booked for the whole group and arranged at the time of booking the visit.

For more information, and to book, please call Elizabeth on 020 7399 1953.

 
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