Most rooms have no electric light; visitors wishing to make a close study of pictures and textiles should avoid dull days. The Small Chinese Room and Tapestry Room are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays only on request
Shopping
NT shop. Second-hand bookshop. Garden plant sales. Christmas shopping
Dogs
On leads in country park
Cycling
Bridleway crosses estate giving cyclists shared access. Cycle hire
Parking
Free parking, 200 yards from main entrance. Accessible drop-off point. Parking for three coaches
Education
Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre. Hands-on activities
Families & children
Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's quiz. Garden Tracker Packs. Garden Art Packs. Family and children's events all year
Refreshments
Restaurant (licensed) serving traditional home-made food. Available for conferences, banqueting and private functions. Children's menu. Tea-room serving drinks and ice-cream