Chippendale Tour: Faraway Shores?
Step into the imagined East of 18th-century Europe on on an in-depth Chippendale tour.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Take a closer look inside Nostell’s State Apartments on this in-depth tour, uncovering how 18th-century Europeans expressed their fascination with China through interior design and collecting.
Discover how Chinese objects were imported, imitated, or reinterpreted to suit European tastes, and how designers like Thomas Chippendale crafted immersive interiors in the popular ‘Chinese style’.
Visitors wanted to be transported to distant lands - without leaving the comfort of Yorkshire. But how authentic were these imagined spaces? And what do they reveal about Europe’s relationship with China at the time?
The tour will last for 30 minutes and there will be opportunity to ask questions.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Tour entry. (standard admission also applies) | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Please meet at the front door of the house.
- Accessibility
A lift is available to access the first floor of the house. Please note that it is quite narrow, and some mobility scooters may not fit. Manual wheelchairs are available to reserve in advance. For full details, please refer to our Access Statement.
Upcoming events
Nostell Parkrun
A free weekly 5km run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
Nostell Spring Nature Retreat with The Conscious Self
Take time out to relax and connect with nature at our spring nature retreat, set in beautiful ancient woodland amongst the bluebells.
Half-term tweets: Feathered Friends Trail
Set out on a birdwatching adventure this half-term at Nostell.