The House will be closed until Saturday 20th March 2010 and then open daily, excluding Fridays but including Good Friday, from Saturday 20th March until Sunday 31st October 2010, from 11am to 5pm.

The House is open for viewing with guides and stewards in each of the rooms to answer any questions which you or your guests may have. You are welcome to spend as long as you wish in the State Rooms.

The Gardens of Surprise including the Contemporary Sculpture Garden are open daily, including Fridays, from 20th March to 31st October 2010 from 11am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm.

Admission to the Gift Shop and the Restaurant is free. Both are open during the winter period, from Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.

The Park is open all year. Admission is free except on event days. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads.

Guided tours are available for individual visits once a day at 3.30pm depending on availability, and last approximately one hour. Please enquire about tours on arrival. There are chairs in most rooms for those who wish to rest. If you wish to bring a group please visit our group page where more booking details can be found.