Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens
As part of the Objects in Focus series, this year we're shining the light on a selection of hardstones Ralph Dutton collected. Completing the display is a very special loan from the V&A.
This elegant country manor and tranquil garden sit so harmoniously within the landscape that one cannot exist without the other.
The house was lovingly rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960. Enjoy the beautifully proportioned rooms which house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art, each window offering undisturbed views to the tranquil countryside beyond.
Beautifully manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses, to breathtaking views across the South Downs.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £17.25 | £15.50 |
| Child | £8.75 | £7.75 |
| Family | £43.25 | £38.75 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £12.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.25 | £11.00 |
| Child | £6.25 | £5.50 |
| Family | £30.75 | £27.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Children under 5 years are admitted free of charge.
The standard family group is for 2 adults and up to 3 children.
In the café, hot food service ends at 2.30pm. Last orders for other concessions are 30 minutes before closing. Conservation In Action, which was due to run until 31 August, will instead end on 18 August. On Tuesday 30 July, there'll be no access to Ralph Dutton's bedroom whilst our curator re-arranges the china cabinet. The rest of the upstairs will be open as usual.
