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Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House

This October, discover the treasures hidden within our collections during Open Cabinets Month.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Throughout the month, a selection of historic cabinets will be opened, revealing the fascinating objects, precious trinkets, and decorative curiosities stored inside.

Showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and intriguing inside and out, these cabinets offer a rare opportunity to explore objects that have seldom been seen by the public, or have not been displayed for many years.

Visitors can discover the stories behind these remarkable collections and gain a unique insight into how treasured possessions were stored and displayed in the past.

Join a guided house tour on weekdays or explore at your own pace with a self-guided visit at weekends to uncover these hidden gems and experience a side of the collection rarely on view. Included with admission. Available from 1-31 October (house closed Tuesdays).

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Upcoming events

60 Remarkable Rooms of the National Trust Talk 

Join us for a special opportunity to explore some of Castle Ward’s most remarkable interiors and meet the authors of '60 Remarkable Rooms of the National Trust'.

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on
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at 11:30 to 15:30

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on
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at 18:45 to 23:00

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on
24 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times

Autumn Guided Walk 

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on
5 Nov to 3 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time