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All places shown are listed in this printed guide. Places in green have a limited offer, and are listed at the end of each section.

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Beatrix Potter Gallery and HawksheadMain Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NS

The Beatrix Potter Gallery is housed in a quirky 17th-century building which was once the office of Beatrix’s solicitor husband. If you’ve ever been charmed by Beatrix’s endearing characters, you can take a closer look at her miniature masterpieces inside and find out more about her life beyond the books. A new exhibition of her original artwork, illustrations and letters explores the enduring popularity of Beatrix’s tales. The quaint Hawkshead village makes the perfect base for exploring the countryside that inspired Beatrix and many other famous poets, writers and artists. Note: nearest toilets 300 yards in main village car park (not National Trust).

What’s new in 2019? A new exhibition of Beatrix’s original artwork, letters and drawings explores her little white books and how their popularity has withstood the test of time.

Contact: 015394 36355 (gallery). 015394 36471 (shop) or [email protected]

Coaches: nearest parking 300 yards from entrance, in Lake District National Park (LDNP) pay-and-display car park.

Visit: average duration is 30 minutes. Introductory talk. Shop.

Catering: choice of cafés and pubs in Hawkshead village (none National Trust).

Group admission: £6 (groups 8+). Further discount offered to groups also booked to visit Hill Top

Beatrix Potter Gallery/Hawkshead M T W T F S SGallery16 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–4 M T W T F S SHawkshead shop16 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–22 Dec 10:30–4 M T W T F S SAt busy periods, timed entry system in operation. Medieval Hawkshead Courthouse: open 30 March to 27 October (access by key from National Trust shop in Hawkshead).

Access: s105 s81 s129 Gallery s63 s233

170 Please book all group visits, tours and catering directly with places

Dunham MasseyAltrincham, Greater Manchester WA14 4SJ

A green haven surrounded by a wall of red brick, Dunham Massey park is at the heart of a 1,200-hectare (3,000-acre) estate. The ancient deer park is home to birds and insects and has the largest collection of veteran trees in the North West. Wild fallow deer can be seen among the tree-lined avenues. In the house, selected rooms reveal stories about the family and workers, while others show what it takes to look after a diverse collection and archive. The gardens include one of the UK’s largest winter gardens, a rose garden, water features and swathes of planting which are colourful all year. The stables and 400-year-old mill are also open as part of this working estate. Note: everyone requires a house and garden ticket, including members (available from reception on the day). No groups on Bank Holiday weekends and occasionally other peak times.

Garden best: all year.

Contact: 0161 942 3989 (Infoline). 0161 941 1025 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 50 yards from entrance, 200 yards from house and clock tower. Shuttle buggy transfer available most days. Please use approach from A56 – low bridge on B5160 to west of property.

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Guided walks in the deer park (additional charge) are available on request when making your booking. Shop.

Catering: café, self-service, 80 covers, with additional open-air seating for 100. Stables Restaurant, self-service, 200 covers. Enquire at time of booking about group catering offer and table reservation.

Group admission: £13.85. Garden only £9.50

Dunham Massey M T W T F S SGarden, café, restaurant, shop and stables1 Jan–8 Feb 10:30–4* M T W T F S S9 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–5* M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec** 10:30–4* M T W T F S SHouse and mill†23 Mar–3 Nov 11–5†† M T W . . S SPark1 Jan–8 Feb 8–6 M T W T F S S9 Feb–3 Nov 8–8 M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec 8–6 M T W T F S S*Garden: closes dusk if earlier. Café, restaurant and shop: open 10. Restaurant: closes one hour earlier. **Garden, café, restaurant, shop and stables: closed 20 November and 25 December. Stables: open 11. †House: 9 February to 22 March, partly open for special guided tours (book on the day). ††House: closes dusk, if earlier; last entry one hour before closing. Mill: open 12 to 4.

Access: s70 s133 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s141 s129 House s63 s66 s59 Garden and park s64 s108 s8 s59


Gawthorpe HallBurnley Road, Padiham, near Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8UA

This Elizabethan house, in the heart of urban Lancashire, has extravagant 19th-century interiors by Sir Charles Barry (of Houses of Parliament and ‘the real Downton Abbey’ fame). The Hall displays textiles from the Gawthorpe Textile Collection, including needlework, lace and embroidery. Outside, you can enjoy the garden and woodland walks. Note: financed and run in partnership with Lancashire County Council. Opening times and prices for the Hall are controlled by LCC and subject to change – please check availability and prices.

Garden best in: May–June.

Contact: 01282 771004 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 100 yards. Narrow access road.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£.

Catering: café, self-service with limited seating, 40 covers.

Group admission: please contact for details

Gawthorpe Hall M T W T F S SHall27 Mar–3 Nov 12–5* . . W T F S STea-room27 Mar–3 Nov 11–5** . . W T F S SGroundsOpen all year 8–7 M T W T F S SHall and tea-room: open Bank Holidays. *Hall: last entry 4:30. **Tea-room: last orders 4:30. Opening times subject to change.

Access: s133 s140 s67 s22 s68 s138 Building s63 Grounds s63 s66 s64 s108


Hill TopNear Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF

Beatrix Potter’s beloved farmhouse Hill Top was her sanctuary as well as a source of inspiration for her much-loved children’s tales. Stroll through the quaint village of Near Sawrey and through the colourful garden and you may recognise scenes and landmarks from Beatrix’s illustrations along the way. Filled with her personal possessions, from traditional Lakeland furniture to trophies for her prize-winning Herdwick sheep, the house is just as she left it when it came into the Trust’s care in 1944. Today, we’re continuing Beatrix’s work to look after the Lake District in a changing world. Note: house entry by timed ticket – during busy periods there may be a wait.

Garden best in: May–August.

Contact: 015394 36269. 015394 36801 (shop) or [email protected]

Coaches: no coach drop off available. Drop-off point on site for minibuses only (maximum 22 seats). Parking (not National Trust), 2½ miles, call for details. Minibus transfers can be arranged independently from various locations (charges apply).

Visit: average duration is 45 minutes. Out-of-hours tours£. Shop.

Catering: no catering on site. Nearby hotels can cater for groups; to arrange contact Tower Bank Arms on 015394 36334, or Sawrey House Hotel on 015394 36387.

Group admission: £11.80 (no group discount). Discount available 4 to 28 March and 28 September to 17 October (inclusive), £10.90

Hill Top M T W T F S SHouse, shop and garden*16 Feb–23 May** 10–4:30 M T W T . S S25 May–1 Sep 10–5 M T W T F S S2 Sep–3 Nov** 10–4:30 M T W T . S SShop and garden9 Nov–22 Dec 10:30–3:30 . . . . . S S*House: entry by timed ticket (places limited), free entry to garden and shop. **Shop and garden: also open Fridays; house opens some Fridays during school holidays (check before visit).

Access: s70 s81 s22 s129 House s63 s64 s233 Shop s63 Garden s63


Little Moreton HallCongleton, Cheshire CW12 4SD

While modern life rushes by on the busy road outside, Little Moreton Hall, surrounded by its moat, survives as a Tudor fantasy, transporting you back to another time. Built to impress by craftsmen’s hands more than 500 years ago, the Hall has a unique quirky charm and homely feel. With its crooked walls and uneven floors, it seems so resilient yet still so fragile. Outside there’s a manicured knot garden and borders with herbs and vegetables used in Tudor times. This remarkable survivor inspires you to reflect on the ups and downs of a simpler way of life. Note: major rewiring project may cause delay, call to check opening time.

Garden best in: June–August.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 100 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Guided tour. Out-of-hours tours£. Groups are welcome to join free public tours of ground floor only, at regular intervals throughout the day. Please request exclusive guided tour at time of booking. Shop.

Catering: Mrs Dale’s Tea-room and the Little Tea-room are both located within the Hall. Outdoor seating is also available. Unfortunately, we’re unable to make reservations due to the small size of both tea-rooms.

Group admission: £10.70

Little Moreton Hall M T W T F S SHall, garden, tea-room and shop30 Mar–3 Nov* 11–5** . . W T F S S29 Nov–15 Dec 11–4** . . . . F S SShop9 Nov–24 Nov 12–4 . . . . . S SOpen Bank Holiday Mondays. *3 to 28 April, 22 May to 2 June, 24 July to 1 September and 23 October to 3 November: open daily. **Upper floors may close early if light levels are poor.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s81 s141 s129 s68 s138 Hall s63 s66 s64 s59 Reception s64 s59

Grounds s63 s66 s64 s108

Special interest toursCheck website or call for details of all tours or talks

Exclusive guided tourTake a light-hearted look at Tudor life and times as you’re led around one of Britain’s most famous, and arguably the finest, timber-framed, moated manor house, which dates back over 500 years. This tour is only available out of hours before Hall opens, maximum group size 35.

Tour cost from £70 per groupDuration 1 hour


LymeDisley, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2NR

If you had to conjure up the ultimate grand English country house, you might picture something like Lyme. The glorious mansion, which sits in 570 hectares (1,400 acres) of deer park, with far-reaching views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain, was the much-loved home of the Legh family for more than 600 years. Its lavish interiors reflect the life of a great estate, from its earliest beginnings to its Regency heyday, when Thomas Legh brought Lyme back to its full glory. You may recognise Lyme as ‘Pemberley’ from the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth. Lyme’s ever-changing gardens, with the Reflection Lake, Orangery and Rose Garden, are ideal places to stroll and relax. Note: facility improvements taking place, please check before visit. Partly financed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Sorry, no groups at weekends or Bank Holidays.

Garden best in: April–May, July–September.

What’s new in 2019? Discover more about the Lyme Missal, considered the most important printed book in the National Trust’s collection, with a programme of talks and tours.


Coaches: parking for 3 coaches, 200 yards from house. Drop-off point, 100 yards. Shuttle service available. Free parking for groups booked to visit house and garden.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Ask about our informative, free spotlight talks; these are held throughout the day in various locations, on a variety of subjects. Shop.

Catering: tea-room (licensed) in house, table service, 60 covers. Café in Timber Yard, self-service, 70 covers. Call to discuss catering.


Lyme M T W T F S SHouse16 Feb–30 Mar 11–4 M T . . F S S31 Mar–3 Nov* 11–5 M T . . F S S22 Nov–23 Dec** 11–3 M . . . F S SGarden, shop and tea-rooms1 Jan–15 Feb 11–3† M T W T F S S16 Feb–3 Nov 11–5† M T W T F S S4 Nov–21 Nov 11–3† M T W T F S S22 Nov–31 Dec 10–3† M T W T F S SEstate1 Jan–30 Mar 8–6†† M T W T F S S31 Mar–26 Oct 8–8†† M T W T F S S27 Oct–31 Dec 8–6†† M T W T F S STimber Yard shop and café¹1 Jan–30 Mar 10–4 M T W T F S S31 Mar–26 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S27 Oct–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SHouse: last entry one hour before closing. *Open Thursdays June to August. **Parts of house open for Christmas events; also open 24 December. †Garden: opens 10:30; also open 24 December. ††Gates locked at closing. ¹Building works planned to start early autumn. Everything closed 25 December.

Access: s70 s133 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s141 s129 s68 s138 House s63 s59 Garden s63 s66 s64 s108 s59


Quarry BankStyal, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4LA

In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, the tranquillity of the river valley at Quarry Bank gave way to the clatter and bustle of an industrial community at work. The people here, from the mill-owning Greg family in Quarry Bank House to the workers living in Styal village and the Apprentice House, were at the cutting edge during a time of great change. You can see the heritage machinery in action in the mill and discover what working life was like for the men, women and children toiling 10 hours a day. Uncover the very different lives led by the mill owners by walking through their gardens and estate and exploring their elegant family home. Note: sorry, no groups on Bank Holidays.

Garden best in: April–September.


Coaches: coach parking 200 yards, steep hill to mill yard. Shuttle transfer available from car park.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Guided tour. Allow full day to see whole site. Visits to mill, Quarry Bank House and garden are self-led. Visits to Apprentice House are limited, by booked guided tour. Tailored tours can be arranged for special interests. Shop.

Catering: mill café, 96 covers and garden café, 36 covers, both licensed and busy at all times; groups 20+ can book catering for lunch in suites above mill café. Garden café uses biodegradable crockery.

Group admission: £19

Quarry Bank M T W T F S S1 Jan–6 Jan 10:30–4 . T W T F S S12 Jan–8 Feb 10:30–4 . . W T F S S9 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–5 M T W T F S S6 Nov–22 Dec 10:30–4 . . W T F S S26 Dec–31 Dec 10:30–4 M T . T F S SEstateOpen all year* 8–6 M T W T F S SGarden: closes dusk if earlier. Everything closed 7 to 11 January for maintenance. *Closed 25 December. Open daily 1 to 5 January 2020.

Access: s70 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s129 s68 s138 Mill s63 s66 s64 s110 s233 s59 Quarry Bank House/Apprentice House s64 s233 s59 Gardens and estate s64 s108 s8 s59


The working millExplore the experiences of the mill workers as tour guides offer unique insights into jobs they carried out in the mill. Live demonstrations of working mill machinery and steam engines show the developments in technology during the Industrial Revolution.

Tour cost from £25 per groupDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

Styal village: a community built by Quarry Bank’s workersTake a tour of Styal village, where purpose-built cottages were erected by the Greg family to house their workers. Our tour guides provide an insight into how the residents of the past lived together in this tight-knit community. The village remains a thriving neighbourhood today.



Rufford Old Hall200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SG

This black-and-white Tudor building, with its contrasting mellow red-brick Jacobean wing, hunkers in the low-lying mosslands of south-west Lancashire. More than 500 years old, this family home has many stories to tell about the intriguing Heskeths who used to lived here, and a Great Hall that might make your jaw drop! Children can get closer to nature with bug hunting and wild art kits, and you can unwind in the Victorian-style garden and grounds with colourful seasonal displays, from carpets of bluebells in spring to golden leaves in autumn.

Garden best in: March–July.


Coaches: parking for 1 coach, next to visitor reception. Coaches will be directed by a member of staff.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour. Out-of-hours tours£. Shop.

Catering: tea-room (licensed), table service, 40 covers.


Rufford Old Hall M T W T F S S16 Feb–7 Apr 11–4 M T W . . S S8 Apr–21 Apr 11–5 M T W T F S S22 Apr–26 May 11–5 M T W . . S S27 May–2 Jun 11–5 M T W T F S S3 Jun–28 Jul 11–5 M T W . . S S29 Jul–1 Sep 11–5* M T W T F S S2 Sep–20 Oct 11–5 M T W . . S S21 Oct–30 Oct 11–5 M T W T F S S2 Nov–1 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S5 Dec–15 Dec 11–4 . . . T F S S*Shop and tea-room: open 10:30. Car park: closes 30 minutes after closing. Tudor Great Hall occasionally closed until 1 for weddings, check website before visit.

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Tour with the gardenerJoin the gardener for an exclusive tour of our charming gardens and a light-hearted look at the garden’s history, its design and plants, and hear about our resident bee colony.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour


SizerghSizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8DZ

This imposing house, still home to the Strickland family who built it, stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. With 750 years of history, it has many tales to tell. Inside, there’s impressive wood panelling, while the Inlaid Chamber is one of the best examples of Elizabethan craftsmanship, with its elaborate woodwork and plasterwork. The house is surrounded by gardens and a 647-hectare (1,600-acre) estate. With wetland, limestone pastures, orchards and semi-natural woodland, it’s home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the rare hawfinch. There’s also a unique limestone rock garden, where the colours change with the seasons – its timeless atmosphere makes this the perfect place to relax. Note: some opening restrictions apply.

Garden best in: April–October.


Coaches: limited parking, booking essential.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), self-service, 80 covers with outdoor area on the terrace. Sorry, it’s not possible to book.


Sizergh M T W T F S SHouse*16 Mar–27 Oct 12–3:30 . T W T F S SGarden, café and shop1 Jan–6 Jan** 10–4 . T W T F S S19 Jan–15 Mar** 10–4 M T W T F S S16 Mar–27 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec** 10–4 M T W T F S SEstateOpen all year 9–6† M T W T F S S*House: guided tours (excluding Saturdays): at 11 and 11:20 (places limited, £1 per person). **Garden: areas subject to closure. †Estate: 1 January to 15 March and 28 October to 31 December, closes 4:30. Car park: open as estate. Closed 25 December.

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Speke HallSpeke, Liverpool L24 1XD

Almost 500 years ago, the Norris family replaced a medieval manor house on the banks of the River Mersey with the very latest in Tudor architecture. The iconic black-and-white Hall has seen centuries of turbulent history but was sympathetically restored in Victorian times as a cosy home. Surrounded by tranquil gardens and semi-ancient woodland, it’s a slice of the past in the urban surroundings of Liverpool. Drive through the gates and leave the 21st century behind as you enter a peaceful world where you can be as restful or as active as you choose. The grounds are full of things to discover, from spring carpets of daffodils and bluebells to a Victorian-themed maze and natural woodland play trails.

Garden best in: April–August.

Contact: 0151 427 7231 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking available, 75 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Entry to Hall for groups from 12:30. Groups are self-led and need to divide into smaller groups of 10 to prevent overcrowding. Shop.

Catering: Home Farm Restaurant, self-service, 70 covers, with additional outside seating, 500 yards from house. Stable Tea-room near house, 25 covers, open at weekends and school holidays; groups can reserve exclusively for afternoon tea.

Group admission: £10. Grounds only £7.50

Speke Hall M T W T F S SHouse16 Feb–21 Jul 11–5* . . W T F S S23 Jul–1 Sep 11–5* . T W T F S S4 Sep–3 Nov 11–5* . . W T F S S29 Nov–15 Dec 11–4* . . . . F S SGardens, catering and retailOpen all year† 10:30–5** M T W T F S S*House: entry before 12:30 by guided tour only (tickets available from reception on day); 16 February to 10 March, entry by guided tour. **Shop: opens 11. †12 March, 19 November and 24 to 26 December: everything closed. Access and closing times vary in winter (check at reception on arrival).

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Steam Yacht GondolaConiston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AN

This steam yacht was rebuilt by the National Trust from the original 1859 Gondola: today’s passengers can experience the nostalgia of a steam-driven cruise on Coniston Water as enjoyed by the Victorians. Based on the design of a Venetian ‘Burchiello’ boat, Steam Yacht Gondola cuts silently through the water, with the carved figurehead of Sid the golden sea serpent at the bow of her streamlined hull. You can explore the boat, watch the steam engine in action at close quarters, and listen to the crew’s commentary on Gondola’s long history on the lake and her association with Swallows and Amazons. Note: cruises depart from Coniston Pier (subject to weather conditions). Sorry no toilet on scheduled sailings.

Contact: 015394 32733 or [email protected] Booking Office, The Hollens, Grasmere, Cumbria LA22 9QZ

Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 100 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Introductory talk. Guided tour. Full Lake cruise takes 1 hour 45 minutes. Head of Lake round trip takes 45 minutes. Please allow 3 hours if visiting Brantwood House (not National Trust). Shop.

Catering: a buffet lunch or tea can be provided if Gondola is privately hired.

Group admission: Full Lake cruise £17. Head of Lake cruise £10

Steam Yacht Gondola M T W T F S SHead of Lake Cruise1 Apr–31 Oct 11–11:45 M T W T F . .1 Apr–31 Oct 12–12:45 M T W T F . .1 Apr–31 Oct 1–1:45 M T W T F S S30 Mar–27 Oct 2:30–3:15 . . . . . S S30 Mar–27 Oct 3:30–4:15 . . . . . S SFull Lake Cruise1 Apr–31 Oct 2:30–4:15 M T W T F . .Walkers/Full Lake Cruise30 Mar–27 Oct 11–12:45 . . . . . S SAll sailings depart Coniston Pier. You can ‘hop off/hop on’ at other piers: Monk Coniston and Parkamoor, plus Lake Bank and Brantwood (not National Trust). Cruises subject to weather conditions.

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A Victorian day out on ConistonIndulge in a luxurious cruise on Coniston Water aboard this carefully rebuilt steam-powered yacht with its sumptuously upholstered saloons. Enjoy the glorious views as wealthy Victorians once did. Disembark at Brantwood House (not National Trust), home of famous Victorian artist and writer John Ruskin before returning on Gondola.

Tour cost from £18 per personDuration 3 hours

Grand Victorian Circular TourAn epic tour on Windermere and Coniston Water recreating a Victorian day out once promoted by the Furness Railway. This escorted tour also visits Claife Viewing Station for a picnic lunch and you travel with our partners by steam train, passenger launch and minibus, before a cruise on Gondola.

Tour cost from £75 per personDuration 6 hours 30 minutes


Tatton ParkKnutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN

Tatton Park is a grand country estate set in 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of historic deer park. The Egerton family acquired an impressive collection of fine art, books and furnishings that can be seen in the Neo-classical mansion, which also houses the servants’ quarters. There is a medieval Old Hall and 20 hectares (50 acres) of award-winning gardens, including a 100-year-old Japanese Garden. The farm recently received a £1.3 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to open buildings and tell the story of Tatton’s food production over the centuries, with new guided tours, demonstrations and rare breed animals. Note: financed and managed by Cheshire East Council.

Garden best in: April–October.

Contact: 01625 374400 or [email protected]. tattonpark.org.uk

Coaches: free spaces for booked coaches in main car park, 250 yards from the stableyard and shops. Groups will be met Tuesday to Sunday (high season only). Use Sat Nav WA16 6SG. Unbooked coach/minibus, charge applies.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. General guided tours available for the mansion, garden and farm; house tours take place in mornings only (closed Mondays). Groups 25+ will require an extra guide (additional charge). Special Christmas mansion group rates available. Shop.

Catering: Stables Restaurant (licensed), self-service, 200 covers, includes private Harness Room; Gardener’s Cottage Tea-room (licensed), waitress service, 80 covers (neither National Trust).

Group admission: £10 Totally Tatton Ticket (mansion, gardens and farm). £5.50 single attraction

Tatton Park M T W T F S SParkland1 Jan–29 Mar 10–5 . T W T F S S30 Mar–27 Oct 10–7 M T W T F S S29 Oct–31 Dec 10–5 . T W T F S SMansion*30 Mar–27 Sep 1–5 . . W T F S S2 Oct–3 Nov 12–4 . . W T F S SFarm**5 Jan–24 Mar 11–4 . . . . . S S30 Mar–27 Oct 12–5 . T W T F S S28 Oct–3 Nov 11–4 M T W T F S S9 Nov–29 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S SGardens1 Jan–29 Mar 10–4 . T W T F S S30 Mar–3 Nov 10–6† M T W T F S S5 Nov–31 Dec 10–4 . T W T F S SShops and restaurants1 Jan–29 Mar 12–4†† . T W T F S S30 Mar–27 Oct 11–5†† M T W T F S S29 Oct–31 Dec 12–4†† . T W T F S S*Mansion: also open Bank Holiday Mondays and for Christmas event. **Farm: also open 1 January, 18 to 22 February and Bank Holiday Mondays; closed during July RHS Flower Show. †Gardens: close 4, 28 October to 3 November. ††Restaurants: open 10. Old Hall special opening arrangements and charge. Parkland, mansion, farm and garden last entry one hour before closing. Everything closed 25 December.

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Gardens tour NewYou’ll be guided through different areas of the award-winning 20-hectare (50-acre) garden, including the Walled Kitchen Garden, famed Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, Lady Egerton’s Rose Garden and the Arboretum, which contains a substantial collection of pine trees.


Hidden treasuresIn the house, take a closer look at Tatton’s ‘objets d’art’ and some secret hiding places in its furniture. Eclectic and fascinating items include Lord Egerton’s ethnographic store full of weird and wonderful collections, first-edition novels, illustrated books on travel and animals, silver gilt and fine china.


Japanese Garden tourThis gem of a tea-style garden is rated as the ‘finest example of a Japanese Garden in Europe’. Let our specialist gardeners tell you about the team of Japanese workmen who landscaped the area, where a Shinto shrine and objects from Japan sit amongst striking Japanese maples.


Upstairs, downstairsTravel back in time and join one of our entertaining Edwardian servants for a dramatic tour of the mansion’s opulent state rooms and servants’ quarters, looking at life ‘below stairs’ as they went about their daily tasks.



Wordsworth House and GardenMain Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX

Step back to the 1770s at the childhood home and garden that inspired William to become a poet. Hands-on rooms give a feel for middle-class Georgian life – there’s even a rope bed to try. Costumed servants cook in the kitchen, gossip and tell tales on selected days in term-time and throughout school holidays. Guided and audio tours reveal the happiness and heartache experienced by the Wordsworth household, while in the cellar, their ‘ghosts’ share personal stories. Two new exhibitions, ‘This Land is Our Land’ and ‘Under Northern Skies’, explore our love of landscape and the fragility of the natural environment.

Garden best in: June–August.

Contact: 01900 820884 (Infoline). 01900 824805 or [email protected]

Coaches: coaches park across river at Wakefield Road car park, 300 yards. House accessed via footbridge from car park.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Introductory talk. Tours are organised to take place between 9 and 11:30 or after 5; tours start when closed to public. Talks and harpsichord recitals (additional charge) can be arranged, during or outside opening times. Shop.

Catering: groups can book catering at the Trout Hotel (not National Trust) next door and receive a 10% discount. Many independent cafés in the town.


Wordsworth House and Garden M T W T F S S9 Mar–27 Oct 11–5* M T W T . S S*Last entry to house one hour before closing (timed tickets may operate on busy days). Open selected Fridays in holidays (please telephone for information).

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Georgians and Cumbrian ghostsGhostly tales, haunting harpsichord music and a chance to chat with the ‘maid of all work’ make this entertaining evening tour a memorable one. Gain an insight into the life of the Wordsworth family, meet the servants in the atmospheric Georgian kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine.

Tour cost from £11 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

The daily life of the WordsworthsBe greeted by the Wordsworths’ servants for a special insight into the life of young William in the 1770s. Our costumed staff will talk about life in the Georgian era and you can sample a recipe in the working kitchen – soak up the atmosphere and ask questions at your leisure.

Tour cost from £11 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

Wordsworth’s childhood gardenTiptoe back in time through Wordsworth’s magical childhood garden, the source of inspiration for some of his most emotive and cherished poems. On this delightful guided tour, learn about the research undertaken to establish how the garden was then and what it takes to keep it that way.

Tour cost from £11 per personDuration 1 hour


These properties have a limited offer for groups, but are well worth exploring for fascinating short visits that can be worked into your tour itinerary.

Aira Force and Ullswaternear Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria

Aira Force is a showcase for the power and beauty of nature; a place to escape the ordinary. Rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders over the falls in one 65-foot drop. Yet Aira Force is more than an impressive waterfall. Weave your way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing ancient woodlands, towering Himalayan firs and landscaped glades and you can enjoy views across Ullswater and spot rare red squirrels. Why not start your day in Glenridding, arriving by boat and taking in the Ullswater Valley sights along the way, then stroll back along the lakeshore? Note: boat rides on Ullswater operated by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ (not National Trust). Coaches: booking essential, restrictions and charges. One mile to falls – steep walk, steps. The Glade is wheelchair accessible, ½ mile.


Nether Alderley MillCongleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TW

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill. You can take a guided tour inside to spot centuries-old graffiti and discover more about the life of a miller. Watch as the waterwheels turn, powering the huge millstones that grind the flour. Note: view by guided tour only. Uneven floor, steep stairs and low ceilings throughout. Limited parking. Sorry, no toilets, catering. Coach drop-off point only; nearest coach parking and National Trust facilities at Alderley Edge, 2 miles.


Sticklebarn and The Langdalesnear Ambleside, Cumbria

The barn-turned-pub, Sticklebarn, sits at the heart of the Langdales: with fresh food, real ale and roaring fires, this is the perfect place to relax after a day on the fells. The great Lakes guidebook author, Alfred Wainwright, said ‘no mountain profile arrests and excites the attention more than that of the Langdale Pikes’. With miles of walking, they’re a natural playground. The route around Blea Tarn is easily accessible, with views of Little and Great Langdale. Nearby High Close Estate and Arboretum offers 4.5 hectares (11 acres) of tranquillity with over 100 years of history and trees from around the globe. Note: groups (10+) must book catering. Coaches must book (015394 37623).

Contact: 015394 37356 (Sticklebarn) or [email protected]

Wray CastleLow Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0JA

Standing on the west shore of Windermere, this dramatic Gothic Revival castle was built in the 1840s by a retired couple from Liverpool. With wide views of the Lake District hills, it’s easy to imagine why they chose this striking spot. Since then, the castle has had many uses, and it came to the Trust without its original contents, providing rooms for family adventures and interactive spaces to explore its story. We’re continually learning about Wray’s past, and this year we’re looking at the impact the castle had on the surrounding area since it was built. You can join a daily talk or tour to discover the latest findings, then explore the castle, grounds, parkland and lakeshore at your leisure. Note: no coach parking. Recommend large groups take boat from Ambleside. Steep, uneven 500-yard walk from jetty.


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