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Behind the Attic Door: Guided Tours

Step behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury with guided tours every Monday.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Have you ever wondered what stood behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury? Now's your chance to find out with guided tours taking place on Mondays.

Led by guides, venture into spaces not usually open to the public and learn about the lives of servants at Sudbury Hall.

Each tour is approximately 45 to 50 minutes.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £5.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Aimed at children over 9 and adults.

Meeting point

For the tours, please check in at Visitor Services first and meet at the Side Hall.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear as there is uneven floor and steps throughout the tour.

Accessibility

There is no step-free access on the attic tours, and there are approximately 78 steep stairs to take.

Other

General admission to the property applies. A maximum of 10 in each tour group. Attic Tours must be booked in advance.

Contact info

The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Upcoming events

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Summer of Play at The Children's Country House 

Get ready for a summer bursting with fun at The Children’s Country House at Sudbury!

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on
25 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 38 other dates or times
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Butterfly Collage Workshop at The Children's Country House 

Get inspired by the symmetrical patterns on the wings of a butterfly and create your own collage.

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on
29 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Summer of Play: Drop-in and Discover 

Thursdays during Summer of Play are reserved for Drop-in and Discover sessions with the Learning Team, from 10:30 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 3:30.

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on
31 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Build a Kite Workshop at The Children's Country House 

Build and decorate a paper kite, then take it out in the meadow to fly!

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on
5 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times