Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate
Stunning 17th-century gatehouse and long gallery
The ultimate 19th-century 'Upstairs/Downstairs' experience
Fabulous collection of spring-flowering magnolias and bluebell woods
Adventure playground, with wobbly bridge, scramble nets and animal sculptures
Successful dormouse monitoring programme
Film location for The Three Musketeers (1993) and Twelfth Night (1996)
50 rooms are open to visitors, who should allow at least 2 hours to tour the house. Secure locker system for large bags. Church (adjacent to house): service every Sun 9:45
Opening arrangements
House
15 Mar–30 Sep 08
11–5:30
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1 Oct–2 Nov 08
11–5
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Garden
All year
10–6
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Plant centre
1 Mar–14 Mar 08
11–4
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15 Mar–30 Sep 08
11–5:30
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1 Oct–2 Nov 08
11–5
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Shop and refreshments
2 Feb–3 Feb 08
11–4
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9 Feb–14 Mar 08
11–4
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15 Mar–30 Sep 08
11–5:30
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1 Oct–2 Nov 08
11–5
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3 Nov–24 Dec 08
11–4
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27 Dec–31 Dec 08
11–4
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3 Jan–31 Jan 08
11–4
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KEY: Dark blue=open
Open BH Mon & Mons in Aug. Refreshments: open 10:30 15 March–2 Nov. Shop and restaurant are inside the tariff area. Last admission 30mins before closing
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £9.90 (£9), child £4.95 (£4.50), family £24.75 (£22.50), family (1 adult) £14.85 (£13.50). Groups (£8.40), child (£4.20). Garden & grounds only: £5.60 (£5), child £2.80 (£2.50). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport
