The most important transformations of the house were executed by Robert Adams in 1764, commissioned by William Murray, the future Earl of Mansfield.

 It has been the residence of the Earls of Mansfield in the 18th and 19th century.

In 1925 the house was acquired by Lord Iveagh, a member from the Guinness family, but left it to the nation upon his death two years later, together with the magnificent art collection.

In contrast to the natural heathland, the park around Kenwood is a designed landscape, created by Humphry Repton. 

Kenwood House is also a venue for corporate and private events, such as meeting, receptions, weddings...

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