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Didlington Manor
Innovative new house in private historic parkland - vast lakes; Gothic folly; boathouses; temple. Previous owners include Lord Berners (hawking; Derby winners); Lord & Lady Amherst (launched Howard Carter's career). Favourite sporting estate of Edward VII. Desert Rats' HQ WWII. Location for film/TV: Tutankhamen, Kingdom.
Tour 4 hours, £30 including a walk, talk and three-course lunch.
Accommodation.
| Tour Dates 2010 | |
|---|---|
| February | Fri 26, 11.00 am (snowdrop walk, inc. 3-course lunch) |
| March | Thu 25, 11.00 am (daffodil walk, inc. 3-course lunch) |
| April | Wed 21, 11.00 am (inc. 3-course lunch) |
| June | Tue 15, 11.00 am (inc. 3-course lunch) |
| July | Thu 15, 11.00 am (inc. 3-course lunch) |
| September | Thu 23, 11.00 am (celebration of harvest inc 3-course lunch) |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
Other nearby properties:
19. Euston Hall
40. Shropham Hall