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Please note: this event is in the past

tour of the house
Overview
Guided Tours 
Creative Family Workshops

Explore Lauderdale House as part of the Open House London Festival. We will be throwing open our doors to explore Lauderdale's history and discover the House's secrets. There will be plenty of activities throughout the day including:

Guided Tours 

11.30am, 12.30pm - Book in advance 

Meet one of our board members or volunteers for a fascinating tour of the House and its history:

  • Discover the secret trompe l’oeil behind the stair case panels.

  • Hear about Lord Lauderdale’s collection of books which nearly brought the House down.

  • Understand the history of the ‘moving front door’.

  • Find out what really went on at the archaeological parties in the 1800’s.

  • And why the workmen in in 1582 bricked in chickens, candlesticks and shoes behind the fireplace.

Creative Family Workshops

These relaxed, drop-in workshops are designed for children aged 4 - 10 and include tactile and sensory activities, as well as crafts related to specific periods in Lauderdale House’s history.