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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

Ticket typeTicket category
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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Regency High Tea at Sudbury 

Celebrate Austen 250 in true Regency style with a high tea at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, from 7 June to 6 July.

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on
5 Jul to 7 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Regency Crafts and Activities 

Step into the world of Jane Austen with regency dancing, dressing up in the Museum, and rotating free crafts, including paper fans and secret coded messages!

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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A Pemberley Fashion Show: Behind the Seams of Pride and Prejudice 

Join us to celebrate 30 years of the iconic BBC 1995 series of Pride & Prejudice from Saturday 7 June to Sunday 6 July 2025 at The Children's Country House at Sudbury.

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Behind the Scenes Tour - Pride and Prejudice Exhibition 

On 5 & 6 July, join our very own Collections Officer, Catherine, for behind-the-scenes tours exploring Sudbury’s role in the iconic 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

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on
5 Jul to 6 Jul 2025
at
12:30 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times