Heritage Open Days: Cellar Tours at Arlington Court
Step below stairs at Arlington Court and explore the hidden cellars beneath the main house. On this guided tour, discover rarely seen spaces and uncover the architectural clues that reveal how these rooms may once have been used.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Ever wondered where the original kitchens were, where servants once worked, or what lies beneath the main house at Arlington Court? Now is your chance to find out.
Join one of our guided cellar tours and step below stairs to explore a fascinating part of the house that has never before been open to the public. These spaces, dating back nearly 200 years, were once the working heart of the estate.
Today, the cellars are used for storage, but their walls still reveal clues about how they may once have been used. While few written records survive and the exact purpose of some rooms remains uncertain, our guides will share what we can uncover from the architecture, layout and physical evidence that remains.
This tour focuses on the design and structure of the cellars, offering a rare chance to explore hidden spaces and piece together the story of how this part of the house might have functioned in the past.
Tours are free, but normal admission applies. Please enquire at reception upon arrival if you wish to join a tour — they are first-come, first-served, so space cannot be guaranteed.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The cellar tour is not wheelchair accessible. It has narrow hallways, low beams, uneven floors, and low lighting, and is unsuitable for those with mobility or vision impairments. As a working cellar, below ground level, the air may be damp, dusty, or heavy.
- Meeting point
Meeting outside the Vine Education Room - found by the back of the main house, following the path to the right of the main toilets.
- Suitability for children
accompanied children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sensible shoes, as some flooring may be uneven.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Arlington Court
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Story Telling on the lawn
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Outdoor theatre: Twelfth Night
Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by The Pantaloons of 'Twelfth Night'.