Gardens and Grandeur

The Art of Dining – Life in the Big House

• Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
• Fitness: Easy (short outdoor walk)
• Guided: Yes - character-led
• Family: Adults & older children
• Accessibility: Limited - not suitable for those with reduced mobility

A scripted, character-led guided experience, set in 1775 and led by a Senior Estate Steward who never quite left service.

Part I – The House (approx. 20 minutes) Explore the Large Drawing Room, open to the public for the first time. Through storytelling and historic detail, discover life above and below stairs and the rituals, order, and theatre of dining in a great country house.

Part II – The Gardens (approx. 40 minutes) Continue outdoors with a guided walk through selected garden areas, focusing on estate life, social history, and how the gardens sustained the house and its table.

Please note: This is not a horticultural tour. For plant-focused experiences, please see our Seasonal Guided Garden Tours.

Additional Information:

Timed entry - advance booking is essential Maximum group size: 25 guests Free parking on site Tours start on time: Arrive 10 minutes before ticket time