2009

The House is open from 12.30 - 4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 8th April until 4th October.

The Cloisters Tea Room is open from 11am - 4.30pm when the house is open, serving coffee, delicious home made light lunches and teas.

The Gardens, Grounds and Woodland Walk are open Sunday - Friday from 11am - 5pm from 1st April until 30th October.

Dogs permitted on leads.

ADMISSION

House & Gardens

• Adults £7.00
• Child (7-16) £3
• Family £17.00

Gardens Only

• Adults £4.00
• Child (7-16) £1.50

The House and Gardens are closed on Saturdays

Groups of 20 or more are welcome Sunday - Friday by prior arrangement. Evening tours can also be booked and special menus arranged.

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays we can offer private tours of the House and Gardens by one of our experienced guides, and private use of the Cloisters Tea Room.

On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays we can offer guided tours or free flow access to the House and self service refreshments.

Coach parties - We are a good venue enroute to/from Scotland. Easy access and parking for coaches 5 minutes from M6 Junction 41. Free refreshments for coach driver.

Group Rates

House & Gardens - £6.50 min 20 people.
Gardens only - £3.50 min 20 people

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The House

Unfortunately there is no access to the first floor except via the stairs.

The Gardens

The Terraces, Walled Garden and part of the Woodland Walk are accessible to wheel chairs, although the gravel paths can make pushing hard work.

The Cloisters Tearoom

The Tearoom is accessible down a short ramp through a side door.

Toilet

There is a disabled toilet within the toilet block.

Bringing History to Life

Groups from Junior Schools are invited to come for a 'Victorian Experience' - a dramatic tour through the House and Gardens guided by a Victorian Housekeeper.

We like to encourage the children to dress up in Victorian costumes - girls in long dresses, aprons and hats, and boys in waistcoats, caps and boots.

The two hour event, starting at 9.30am or 1.00pm costs £3.00 per pupil with a minimum opening charge of £50. Large groups will be divided into smaller groups. It is possible to extend the visit with a Woodland Walk, Croquet or a Treasure Hunt.