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Lanhydrock
Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate.
Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AB
Important notice
The house and garden at Lanhydrock are now closed for the winter. The countryside, Park Cafe, Plant Centre, cycle trails, and cycle centre are all open on their winter hours. Please see opening times below for more information.
Opening times for 15 November 2024
Asset Opening time House Closed Car Park Open all day Respryn car park Dawn - Dusk Garden Closed Park Café 09:30 - 16:00 Plant centre 10:30 - 16:00 Estate Dawn - Dusk Cycle trails Dawn - Dusk Courtyard refreshments Closed Cycle hire Closed Shop Closed Bookshop Closed Last entry to the house and garden is half an hour before closing time.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £22.00 £20.00 Child £11.00 £10.00 Family £55.00 £50.00 1 adult 2 children £33.00 £30.00 Group Adult £19.00 Group Child £9.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house, garden and shop
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed in the parkland and wider countryside, courtyard area and cafés
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop in the courtyard
Plant shop
Café
The Park Café at the hub and Stables tea-rooms in the courtyard
Shop
Car park
Pay and display prices apply for non-members; see below
Toilet
Several steps, ramps and slopes. Accessible toilet opposite the Park Café and in the Stables courtyard. Access buggy service is in operation. Manual wheelchairs and personal motorised vehicles available. Please note: Bags larger than 25cm x 7cm x 18cm are not allowed inside the mansion. If a bag is larger than this, it must be placed inside one of the free to use lockers inside the bag drop. Small paper carry bags are available inside bag drop for visitors to carry any essential belongings.
Accessible route and/or map
Narrow corridors
Accessible toilet
Photograph album
Designated parking
Accessible parking in main car park (left hand spaces are nearest the house)
Powered mobility vehicle available
Induction loop
Ramped access/slopes
Large print (guide or menu)
Seating available
Level access to food outlet
Steps/uneven terrain
Level access to shop
Transfer available
Access buggy runs between reception and gatehouse daily
Level access/terrain
Wheelchairs available
Lift
By road
Main entrance via Double Lodges main car park, has a vehicle width restriction of 2.5m. Coach, caravan and campervan parking now open. Signed from A30 and A38 as well as A390 near Lostwithiel
Parking: 600 yards
Sat Nav: Enter postcode PL30 4AB for main car park.
On foot
1¾ miles from Bodmin Parkway via original carriage-drive to house, signposted in station car park. 2 ½ miles from Bodmin town centre to the Park Café.
By train
Bodmin Parkway 1¾ miles by cycle or foot; 3 miles by road
Planning your visit
Article
Visiting the estate at Lanhydrock
There are lots of things to look out for while exploring the outdoors, from a wide variety of wildlife species to the hidden history of the Lanhydrock estate. Here, we round up some of the things you can expect to see.
Activity
Outdoor activities at Lanhydrock
Find out how to take part in outdoor activities across the Lanhydrock estate, from cycling and running to horse riding and fishing.
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Visiting Lanhydrock with your dog
Find out where you can take your dogs at Lanhydrock. Lanhydrock is a three pawprint rated place.
Project
Project
C:UP Lanhydrock Long Gallery ceiling conservation project
The Long Gallery ceiling at Lanhydrock is a masterpiece of Jacobean plasterwork. One of the few parts of the house that survived the great fire at Lanhydrock in 1881, the ceiling underwent a major conservation project to clean and restore it, which has now finished. Work is now underway to take down the scaffolding in the Long Gallery and move collection items back ready for the house to re-open on 1 March 2025.
Article
Group visits to Lanhydrock
Everything you need to know about organising a group visit to the Lanhydrock estate, from how to book tickets to the benefits you might receive.
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Accessibility at Lanhydrock
Accessibility information to help you plan your visit to Lanhydrock.
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Highlights
House
A Victorian family home in a Jacobean mansion. Home to the Agar-Robartes family.
Formal garden
Full of colour all year round and famed for magnolias. Formal garden includes the Parterre and herbaceous borders.
Parkland
Almost 1,000 acres of parkland, woodland and heath, as well as two miles of the River Fowey.
Cycle trails
Explore adventurous woodland cycle trails, from gentle family-friendly routes to exhilarating mountain bike descents. Cycle hire available.
Eating
The Park Café offers homemade dishes all year round, or enjoy refreshments at the Courtyard Cafe.
Shopping
Find local food and gifts, plus a second-hand bookshop and plant centre.
Things to see and do
Article
Visiting the estate at Lanhydrock
There are lots of things to look out for while exploring the outdoors, from a wide variety of wildlife species to the hidden history of the Lanhydrock estate. Here, we round up some of the things you can expect to see.
Article
Family-friendly things to do at Lanhydrock
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Lanhydrock, from visiting the reimagined Victorian nursery to exploring the estate by bicycle.
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Things to do in Lanhydrock house
Lanhydrock is a Victorian country house packed with layers of history and family stories. Discover a major conservation project on the Mansion route as the Long Gallery ceiling is restored, explore the lives of the Agar-Robartes children on the Family route, and meet the costumed servants below stairs who cared for the house and family.
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Visiting the garden at Lanhydrock
The garden at Lanhydrock is a must for people who love plants, stunning views and a place to relax. Read more about what to expect when you visit.
Events at Lanhydrock
Find out what's coming up at Lanhydrock.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Lanhydrock
Find out where to stop for food and drink on the Lanhydrock estate, along with the best places to shop for souvenirs and gifts.
Outdoor activities
Activity
Outdoor activities at Lanhydrock
Find out how to take part in outdoor activities across the Lanhydrock estate, from cycling and running to horse riding and fishing.
Top trails
Trail
Lanhydrock Deer Wall walk
This long walk is the best way to take in the wider Lanhydrock Estate. See the marks generations have left on the estate, from the medieval deer wall to the more recent tin streaming remains and quarry.
Trail
Lanhydrock Respryn Ramble
Look out for kingfishers, otters and traces of Cornwall's tin mining past, on this beautiful circular walk along the River Fowey and on through Lanhydrock's ancient woodland.
Trail
Lanhydrock Parkland walk
Get to know Lanhydrock's varied parkland on this moderate circular walk, as you explore its paths through woodland, riverside and open pasture – plus the striking Beech Avenue.
Trail
Lanhydrock Great Wood and Beech Avenue walk
Lanhydrock is home to a wide variety of veteran and ancient trees, perfect homes for wildlife – and your companions on this gentle circular walk.
Places to stay
Cutmadoc
A 1920's, villa-style cottage on the edge of the Lanhydrock estate, with footpaths and cycle paths all around.
Mohun
A cosy cottage just metres from a winding Cornish tidal creek surrounded by woods.
Pont Creek Cottage
This charming dog-friendly cottage is just metres from a winding Cornish tidal creek and surrounded by woods.
Pont Pill Farm House
A converted farmhouse, this character-packed cottage sits on the wooded banks near the head of a winding tidal creek.
Highertown Farm Campsite
A relaxed campsite near the South West Coast Path and quiet beach at Lansallos Cove.
Upcoming events
Event
Community Christmas Carols at Lanhydrock
Enjoy some seasonal tunes from Lostwithiel U3A Strummers at Lanhydrock.
Event
Festive dog walk at Lanhydrock
Bring your furry friend along and join a member of Lanhydrock's ranger team for a festive walk around the parkland.
Event
Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Lanhydrock
Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work at Lanhydrock.
About Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock is the quintessential country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home.
After a devastating fire in 1881 the Jacobean house was refurbished in high-Victorian style, with the best in country house design and planning and the latest mod-cons.
Discover two sides of Victorian life: from the kitchen which offers a thrilling glimpse into life 'below stairs', to the luxurious family areas, elegant dining room and spacious bedrooms which reveal the comforts of ‘upstairs’ living.
Currently the focus of a major conservation project, these luxurious areas can be seen as never before in 2024 as the Long Gallery ceiling is conserved. Climb up onto the scaffolding and see the ceiling in detail and get up close to the collection as it is moved away from the conservation work for protection and displayed on racking throughout the mansion route.
Make sure you take a stroll around the extensive gardens and enjoy their year-round colour. There are beautiful herbaceous borders, a fabulous formal parterre and colourful higher gardens filled with camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.
The estate is well worth exploring too, with ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths. There are also off-road cycle trails, with special routes for families and novice riders, and you can even hire a bike from us to make the most of this opportunity.
Lanhydrock is a member of the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions
Art and collections
Lanhydrock's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Lanhydrock on the National Trust Collections website.
History
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The history of Lanhydrock
From political scandals to personal tragedies, discover the fascinating history of the Lanhydrock estate and the many people who lived there.
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History of the garden at Lanhydrock
The garden at Lanhydrock has a long and colourful history. Discover the stories behind the creation of this fascinating space.
Our work
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Our work at Lanhydrock in winter
Find out what happens when Lanhydrock house is closed during the winter months for the conservation team to carry out deep-cleaning and remedial conservation work on the many thousand items on display.
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Our conservation work at Lanhydrock
Discover the conservation work we carry out at Lanhydrock, from major restoration work on the Long Gallery ceilnig, archiving centuries of documents to protecting the collections from sunlight damage.
Project
Project
Cornish coastal meadows project
We are working to create 250 hectares of new species rich grassland at National Trust sites across Cornwall. The project, due to be completed by 2026, will help us rise to the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Project
Project
C:UP Lanhydrock Long Gallery ceiling conservation project
The Long Gallery ceiling at Lanhydrock is a masterpiece of Jacobean plasterwork. One of the few parts of the house that survived the great fire at Lanhydrock in 1881, the ceiling underwent a major conservation project to clean and restore it, which has now finished. Work is now underway to take down the scaffolding in the Long Gallery and move collection items back ready for the house to re-open on 1 March 2025.
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Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Lanhydrock.