About this Event
During the tour the Viscountess Grimston (Rosie) will walk you through the 7 year building and renovations at Gorhambury. Discover how the architectural and social history of the house has informed its 21st century incarnation. During the tour there will be opportunities to see some of the Gorhambury Art Collection which is displayed in the house. Rosie has given tours and talks on Gorhambury in house and at local historical & art societies for the last 12 years. She was one of three Conforth Lecturers at Christie’s London in 2023.
The tour begins at 10:30am and ends around 12 noon. Starting with tea, coffee and biscuits around the main dining table, where the Viscountess will talk about the project, house and collection. Followed by a tour around the mansion. There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout.
Each house tour has 15 people per tour as a maximum.
Please note: There are a fair number of stone steps and uneven floors throughout the house.
Arriving by car: Access from M1 (Junction 8) and M25 (Junction 21a). Please enter AL3 6AE into your GPS for the entrance at the Roman Theatre off Bluehouse Hill. Once at the gate enter AL3 6AH for the house, where there is ample parking.
Event venue & nearby stays
Gorhambury House, Gorhambury, St Albans, United Kingdom
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