Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age
Home of Lord Armstrong – one of Britain's great Victorians
First house in the world lit by hydroelectricity
Largest sandstone rock garden in Europe
A magical place of towering trees, massive rocks and tumbling water
Tricky rhododendron labyrinth and adventure playground
What's new this year
Newly restored Iron Bridge open for first time in 30 years
Visitors may find the uneven ground, steep and slippery footpaths and distances between various parts of the property difficult. Stout footwear advisable. Pedestrians and vehicles share the same route in places, so please be vigilant. Estate will temporarily close when car parks are full. We do not have facilities to take credit/debit card payments at the admission point
Opening arrangements
House
28 Feb–8 Mar 09
11–5
Sa
Su
14 Mar–3 Apr 09
1--5*
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
4 Apr–19 Apr 09
11–5
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
21 Apr–22 May 09
1--5*
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
23 May–31 May 09
11–5
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
2 Jun–24 Jul 09
1--5*
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
25 Jul–6 Sep 09
11–5
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
8 Sep–23 Oct 09
1--5*
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
24 Oct–1 Nov 09
11–5
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
Garden/estate**
14 Feb–22 Feb 09
11–4
Sa
Su
Gardens/estate/shop/restaurant
28 Feb–8 Mar 09
10:30–5
Sa
Su
14 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–5
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
4 Nov–20 Dec 09
11–4
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
House (ground floor only): Open 14, 15, 17, 21 and 22 February 12–4. *House open 11–5 on Saturday/Sunday. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. On Bank Holiday weekends, the property is often very crowded. Last admission to house 1 hour before closing. House may have to open late or close early if light or temperature levels are too low. Occasionally entry to house from 11–1 may be by guided tour only, on a first-come, first-served basis (places limited). ** Last admission 1 hour before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £13.20 (£12), child £6.60 (£6), family £33 (£30). Groups (£10). Gardens & estate: £8.50 (£7.70), child £3.50 (£3.15), family £20.50 (£18.55). Groups (£6.45). Winter (Nov/Dec): £4.20 (£3.80), child £1.90 (£1.70), family £9.50 (£8.60). Groups (£3.45). Payment by cash only at the admission point (to maintain speed of entry). Credit/debit cards can be used for purchases in the restaurant and shop
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Guidebook
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