Haddon Hall - Visting Haddon Hall

VISITING

2010 Opening times:

12 noon to 5pm (last admission 4pm)
April: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays only (3rd-26th April)
Easter: Thursday 1st to Tuesday 6th April (incl.)
May to September: Open daily (CLOSED WEEK END SAT SUN 3/4 JULY)
October: Saturday, Sunday and Mondays only (2nd - 31st October)
Christmas: 4th-12th December daily 10.30am to 4pm (last admission 3:30pm)

ADMISSION:

Adults	£8.95
Concessions	£7.95
Children	£4.95
Family (2 adults, 3 children)	£22.50
Regular Visitor	£17.00
Car Parking	£1.50 per car
Coach parking	Free

GROUPS - Minimum 15 Persons:

Adults £7.95
Concessions £6.95
Guided tours £11.00 per person
(minimum charge £110.00). Booking essential, please phone 01629 812855.

SCHOOLS

Children £4.25 (one adult free with every 10 children)
Extra adults £7.95
Costume room £20.00 per room (max 20 persons) suitable for those 7-11 years.
Free copy of resource pack on confirmation of first booking.

SPECIAL NOTE

We welcome all visitors, but please note that access for visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users is very restricted. Please telephone in advance for further information.
No dogs permitted other than assistance dogs.

Please click here to see instructions of how to find us and to view map.

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SCHOOLS
We welcome school visits to this perfect Tudor house, ideal for Keystage 2 studies. Guided Tour: Haddon Hall is brought to life by our guides. Children are soon enthralled with the history of the house and the colourful characters connected with it. Tours are adapted to suit different ages, abilities and interests. Parties are divided into groups of about 20 and will be taken on a tour of the house and chapel which lasts for about 1 hour. Arranging your visit: Please complete the on-line booking enquiry form The Education Department will then contact you to advise whether your preferred date is available or if not, suitable alternatives. Resource Pack: Free copy of resource pack on confirmation of your first booking. Your visit: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. You will be met by your guide at the ticket office.	Costume Room: A costume room can be booked where the guide will give a talk illustrated with costumes. Your tour will last approximately half an hour longer. The room will seat about 20 children, and is only suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11. We regret that we are unable to re-admit your party into the house, courtyard or garden once your tour has finished. Teachers Familiarisation visit: We strongly recommend that teachers visit Haddon Hall prior to the schools visit. We will send you a voucher with your letter of confirmation, that admits up to two teachers to the Hall free of charge. School Group Rate: Children £4.25 (one adult free with every 10 children) Extra adults £7.95 Costume room £20.00 per room (max 20 persons) suitable for 7-11 years. How to pay for your visit: No deposit is required. We will invoice your school after your visit. Picnic: On the grass areas outside the Gardener's Cottage and the Restaurant. Unfortunately due to the nature of the site, there is no sheltered area where children can eat. If it rains, your coach is probably the best place to picnic!

GROUPS

We welcome group visits at Haddon Hall. Wander through the Hall and gardens or arrange a guided tour for an interesting insight into the history of this fascinating and beautiful house.

Arranging your visit:
Adults: £7.95
Concessions: £6.95

Discount for block payments on arrival (Group discount applies for 15 plus persons) . Please arrange a visit by completing either the on-line booking enquiry form. We will then send you confirmation of your visit.

Parking is available free of charge for coaches (Cars: £1.50 per car). The car park is situated on the other side of the A6 and the distance to the Hall is about 400yards. Please take care crossing the busy road. A courtesy minibus can be arranged for the less able.

Guided Tours: Guided tours by arrangement £11.00 per person (min charge £110.00) by telephoning the Booking Phone Line on 01629 812855.

Guide books: These are available by post from our on-line shop at £5 plus £2 postage (UK) or call our credit card hotline 01629 812855

SPECIAL NOTE: We welcome all visitors, but please note that access for visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users is very restricted. Please telephone in advance for further information. No dogs permitted other than assistance dogs.

GIFT SHOP
We sell a range of lovely gifts and souvenirs in our Gatehouse gift shop. Gifts include items by local artists and craftspeople made exclusively for Haddon Hall as well as books that relate to the history of the Hall and the interests of our visitors. We stock Traditional Tapestries’ beautiful cushions, bags, table runners, wall plaques and tapestries. Our gifts reflect the seasons, with items to enhance the house and garden in the summer months and Christmas gifts and decorations in December.	The Tudor theme runs through our range of books and music CDs and we also stock DVDs of films that have been made at Haddon Hall where available. Our souvenirs range from china thimbles and mugs through to tea towels local honey, chocolate bars and postcards. We also have good quality inexpensive children’s gifts suitable for school groups and young families. Our beautifully illustrated 70 page Guide Book is available by post at £5 + £2 postage (UK). To order please call our credit card hotline 01629 812855.

RESTAURANT

Our licensed Restaurant is situated in the 17th Century stable block, with views over the River Wye. It is open to non-visitors to the Hall with no admission charge for those wishing to visit the Restaurant only (except during Christmas opening). A warm welcome is offered to all, including walkers.

Our chef prepares food daily and where possible uses locally sourced produce.

The Restaurant is open from 11.15am every day that Haddon Hall is open. Arrive early to experience fresh baked scones straight from the oven. Throughout the day a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and sandwiches is served. Not forgetting a mouth-watering selection of homemade cakes including a gluten free range.

The Restaurant is available for private functions, outside normal opening times.

For further information, please contact Sue Cooke 07738 185886

Christmas at Haddon is always popular. To help ease congestion in our main Restaurant, we will be operating our Courtyard Pavilion for lighter refreshments.

Christmas 2010 – 4th to 12th December inclusive
10.30am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

The Courtyard Pavilion will be situated within the top courtyard, an area not normally open to visitors. It will be fully heated and will provide ample seating for your group.
BOTH RESTAURANTS OPEN ALL DAY 10AM – 4PM

SPECIAL EVENTS 2010

Tudor Cookery Weekend – Saturday & Sunday 17th & 18th April
The Tudor Group - famous for their numerous TV appearances will bring our 14th century kitchens alive preparing an authentic Tudor feast to be served in our Banqueting Hall. Also featuring in the group is Ruth Goodman, food historian, who currently has a leading role in the BBC program A Victorian Farm. This is a rare opportunity to see Tudor cookery at first hand!

Guided Tours – 12 April, 5 May, 16 June, 18 October A chance to be shown round the house by our experienced guides. Normal admission rates apply.

Full Garden Access – 19 April, 10 May, 7 & 8 June, 12 & 13 July, 9 & 10 August, 6 September, 4 October A chance to explore the terraces of the garden not normally open to the public. (Subject to weather)

Peter Bull: Medieval Music – 16 May Performances at regular intervals throughout the day of medieval music played on the instruments of the time.

In My Lord and Lady's Chamber - Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th June
The Tudor Group will be providing a rare and fascinating insight into the toilette/dressing arrangements of a 'Lords and Lady of the Manor' during the 16th century. Highlighted will be the duties of the personal servants of the period and will include such things as make-up, hygiene, underwear and laundry. Featured in the group will be Ruth Goodman who currently has a leading role in the BBC program A Victorian Farm.

Renaissance Voices – 11 July This local choir entertain at regular intervals throughout the day.

The Country Wife – 8 , 9, 10 July 7pm A courtyard performance of this popular William Wycherley comedy. Tickets £20 in advance only. Phone ticket hotline 01629 810910. The performance will continue in all but the worst of weather. Please bring low back seating.

Peter Bull: Elizabethan Music – 15 August Peter Bull’s second visit of the season takes us into the music of the Elizabethan period.

Science, Folklore & Magic – 18 & 19 September The Tudor Group return with this new event. Come along and experience perfumes, pills and potions, myths and magic, tales and traditions.

Cookery Workshops with Ruth Goodman – 12 & 13 October Ruth Goodman of A Victorian Farm and Tales from the Green Valley will teach you to cook a selection of dishes from the Tudor period. A different menu will be prepared each day. Tickets in advance only. Numbers strictly limited. £100 per day. £175 for both days. Phone ticket hotline 01629 810910.

In The Company of Ghosts – 28 & 29 October A seated performance in the Banqueting Hall. Tickets £20 in advance only. Phone ticket hotline 01629 810910. Not suitable for children or those of a nervous disposition.

Halloween Hunt – 31 October Complete the Halloween Hunt and collect your goody bag. Donations to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice

Christmas 2010 - 4th to 12th December
10.30am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.30pm) Haddon Hall opens its doors in the run up to Christmas. Beautiful decorations using natural materials sourced from the Estate. Christmas trees on sale in the Car Park.