Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket
As seen on the television show Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a 100 year old silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother is now on display to visitors for the first time.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Following expert conservation to preserve the fragile silk lining, the silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother Clarissa and kept as a special heirloom by Agatha, is on display for the very first time.
Pictured in a photograph of Clarissa from the 1920s that hangs in the Winter Dining Room, it's a rare chance to get up close and discover the meanings behind the motifs of a very special item in the collection at Greenway.
The silk jacket will be on display upstairs in the Dressing Room of Agatha's bedroom, until 1 November 2026. If visiting Greenway be car, you will need to book a parking space in advance through the website.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
There are stairs to the first floor.
- Meeting point
The silk jacket is on display upstairs in the bedroom.
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