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Cornwall in Conflict

Explore Antony's connections to war and conflict with our object-in-focus house trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up an information booklet and discover the stories behind some of the artefacts and militaria found throughout the house.

From the English Civil War to the Second World War, the Carews of Antony have been involved in local and international conflicts. Learn more about these clashes, read their war stories, and discover the treasure trove of militaria that the Antony collection holds.

The house is open between 12.30pm and 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays (from June-August), and all Bank Holidays until 30th October 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: As Antony is a lived-in family home, we cannot always guarantee that the upstairs of the house will open, and some of the artefacts highlighted on the trail may not be visible on these days.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children

Meeting point

Front porch of the house.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters enter through a separate entrance to the house. Please ask the volunteer on the porch for a copy of the information booklet.

Upcoming events

Event

May Half Term at Antony 

Join us for family fun at Antony this May Half Term. Join us for summer games in the garden, a tree trail highlighting the collection of trees in the garden, and a family-friendly house trail.

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on
25 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:45
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Guided Garden Tour at Antony 

Discover the wonders of the garden at Antony with this guided garden tour led by one of our gardeners.

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on
25 May to 30 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Brilliant Bees interactive presentation 

Learn more about the importance of bees with this interactive family-friendly presentation.

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on
27 May 2025
at
12:30 to 13:00
Event

Block printing - the basics 

Join us this May half-term for a delightful introduction to the art of block printing!

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on
28 May 2025
at
14:00 to 16:00