Please note opening dates for the house and gardens are provisional pending Government plans for exiting the current lockdown.
Now that we are closed for the season, the house team are starting the winter cleaning and conservation programme. Work has begun in the attics cleaning and re-organising stored items, and this week Angie and Sara gave what we call the “Maids Room” a complete overhaul. This room is part of the tour for school … Find out more
We were pleased to welcome the Trust’s clock expert, Duncan Greig, back to the house to continue servicing the clocks. During Duncan’s last visit he dismantled the James McCabe Bracket clock in the Dining Room to allow Eveliina Peltola, the Trust’s furniture restorer, to repair the case of the clock, including stabilising loose veneers and … Find out more
Garden Opening from Tuesday 30th June We are delighted to be able to offer pre-booked tickets for the garden from Tuesday 30th June. The garden will open Tuesday to Sunday from 1pm to 6pm (last booked entry 5pm). Please complete the on-line form on our website with your preferred date and time, you will then be sent … Find out more
Friday 5th June 2020 It has been heart-warming to welcome our Garden Season Ticket holders back this week and at last be able to share the beautiful gardens again – albeit on reduced opening hours. We thank them for their feedback, which has helped us improve our procedures for opening safely. From Tuesday 9th June, opening … Find out more
Following the Government’s announcement on Monday 25th May, I am pleased to confirm that we are planning to re-open the gardens to the public the week commencing 29th June – exact date and times to be finalised. This is on the understanding that there are no further changes to Government guidelines in the meantime. Prior to this … Find out more
Following the recent announcement of the Government’s road map for exiting lockdown, we start to see light at the end of the tunnel and tentatively make plans for re-opening the gardens later in the summer. We cannot confirm exact dates yet, as work needs to be carried out to ensure our visitors can safely follow … Find out more
Regretfully, due to the current coronavirus crisis and following Government advice, the House will not open for the rest of the season this year. The house tearoom will close until the end of May at the earliest and the gardens will close from 5pm Wednesday 18th March 2020 until further notice. Please refer to our … Find out more
Our 2020 diary has arrived and already we are taking bookings for next season. Our groups receive a warm welcome Monday through to Thursday within the historical house and majestic gardens. The house holds joys and secrets with its contrasts in style and décor reflecting 500 years of history of this much loved home. Guides … Find out more
Our knowledgeable guides are looking forward to welcoming our groups and visitors back to the house for the coming season. Groups receive a warm welcome Monday through to Thursday within the historical house and majestic gardens. The house holds joys and secrets with its contrasts in style and décor reflecting 500 years of history of … Find out more
The house has now closed for the season, it has been a real pleasure to welcome so many groups and visitors to Godinton this year. Our 2019 diary is already getting busy in some of the key months, we look forward to welcoming guests next year.
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