House tour: The Library Unbound
Would you find out some of the secrets of Nostell's book collection?
- Booking essential
Go behind the scenes in Nostell's library, take a peek inside some of the teams' favourite books, and discover how we care for 9000 volumes in our collection. Led by a member of our Collections team alongside one of our Book Survey Volunteers, this tour will not only explore the history of country house libraries and how Nostell's library came to be what it is today, it will also delve into the topic of conservation. For lovers of historic books, this tour is not to be missed.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Tour entry | £4.00 |
| Child Under 5 entry | £0.00 |
| Child Child entry | £2.00 |
| Concession Registered carer entry | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Families are welcome
- Meeting point
Collect your tickets from the ticket office before heading to the front door of the house.
- Accessibility
This tour is suitable for wheelchair users and prams.
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.
October Half Term: Creepy Crawlies
Join us for a week of family fun as we uncover the fascinating (and sometimes spooky!) world of bugs, beasts and little creatures that live in and around the house and gardens.
Family Bat Walks at Nostell
Join us after hours for a walk in the gardens and see the Nostell bats come out to play.
Orchard talk with Nostell's Senior Gardener
Join us for a stroll and a talk from our Senior Gardener in the orchard.