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Wolterton Hall
Built in 1720s by Thomas Ripley for politician Horatio Walpole, brother of Britain’s first prime minister, Sir Robert. Park enclosed and house altered early C19 and abandoned entirely between 1858 and 1905. Present Lord Walpole inherited 1989 and started programme of restoration of house and family archives. The rooms have kept many original 18th century features.
Optional light lunch at the Greedy Goose tearoom: £10 per person
Tour one and a half hours, £12 including tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. Optional light lunch £10.
www.manningtongardens.co.uk
| Tour Dates 2012 | |
|---|---|
| March | Fri 30, 2.15 pm |
| June | Tue 19, 11.30 am |
| September | Tue 4, 11.30 am |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
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