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Island Hall
Godmanchester was, in Roman times, a major settlement at an important crossroads and became one of England's earliest boroughs when it was awarded its charter in 1212. Island Hall is in the centre of the town on the banks of the river Great Ouse. An important mid 18th century mansion of great charm, owned and restored by an award-winning interior designer, this family home has lovely Georgian rooms with fine period detail and interesting possessions relating to the owners' ancestors since their first occupation of the house in 1800. Beyond is Portholme, reputedly the largest water meadow in Britain and an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are approximately one and a half acres of formal garden with a large river frontage and a two-acre ornamental island in the river, from which the Hall takes its name, linked to the mainland by a Chinese bridge.
Tour 3 hours, £17.50 including full afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes.
Location: Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
| Tour Dates 2013 | |
|---|---|
| February | Sat 23, 2.30 pm |
| April | Sat 27, 2.30 pm |
| May | Tue 14, 2.30 pm |
| June | Tue 18, 2.30 pm |
| June | Tue 25, 2.30 pm |
| July | Wed 3, 2.30 pm |
| July | Tue 23, 2.30 pm |
| August | Thu 8, 2.30 pm |
| August | Thu 22, 2.30 pm |
| September | Thu 5, 2.30 pm |
| September | Thu 12, 2.30 pm |
| November | Thu 24, 3.00 pm (candlelit tour) |
| November | Sat 23, 3.00 pm (candlelit tour) |
| December | Tue 10, 3.00 pm (candlelit tour) |
| December | Thu 12, 3.00 pm (Christmas tour by candlelight) |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948 or book on-line at;