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From Here to There: a tour for children

Pack your bags and get ready for Speechly's tour of the historic house.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Children are invited to take a journey through the historic house, accompanied by Speechly the Pineapple. Grab a Pineapple Passport from the entrance of the house, spot the suitcase stacks, and collect stamps for your passport. Speechly likes playing hide and seek. Can you spot him in some of the rooms? Enjoy a moment of calm during your journey at the Book Nook in the Great Gallery and explore the themes of travel and journey.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The trail takes place inside the house. There are eight trail points, five are downstairs and three are upstairs. Lift to accessible route available. Please speak to a member of our team if you need further information.

Meeting point

Grab a Pineapple Passport from the entrance of the house.

Suitability for children

Ideal for ages 4-11 but can be enjoyed by all ages.

Other

Entry is included in the House, Park & Garden tickets. Free for National Trust members.

Upcoming events

Pooch Passport 

If you're planning a visit with your dog(s), why not pick up a Pooch Passport on your next walk?

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on
17 Sep 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 09:00 to 16:00+ 164 other dates or times

Collage demonstration workshops 

Dive into the pioneering technique of Mary Delany's 'paper mosaicks' with a collage demonstration workshop run by Cut Loose Creatives.

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on
17 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

Pineapple Post with Speechly the Pineapple 

Speechly the Pineapple is back posting letters around the estate.

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on
17 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 45 other dates or times

The Botanical World of Mary Delany 

Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaiks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.

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on
17 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 45 other dates or times