Discover Antony
Find out when Antony is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at Antony
Find out about things you can do with your family at Antony, from trails to activities. Find out what's on offer and all the details you need to plan your visit to the house and garden.
Antony is now closed for the winter
Antony is now closed for the winter. We look forward to welcoming you back from 1 April 2025.
Planning your family visit
- Free entry for under 5s
- Baby-changing facilities are located in the toilets in the accessible car park
- Buggy-freindly route around the garden
- Den building area in the garden
- There is ramped access via the accessible entrance at the side of the house
- Small buggies are allowed in the house where there is capacity
- Hip carriers are available for loan within the house
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Children's lunchboxes available within the Colonnade Café
Easter Adventures at Antony
Explore how Easter has been celebrated through time this Spring at Antony.
Discover the connections between Easter, archery, dancing, kite flying and egg rolling with activities inspired by Easter celebrations over time and across the world.
The trail takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8-24 April and additionally on Friday 18, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April.
Come along with the whole family and explore the beautiful garden of Antony.
Prices are normal admission plus £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Wet Weather Activites
Don't let the rain stop play, there are plenty of things to see and do with the family in the house.
Why not pick up a clock spotters sheet and get to know Antony's clocks in greater detail.
You can also explore the family clicker trail and challenge your freinds and family to see who can find all of the objects first.
Visit our story telling room, where you will find games, costumes and books inspired by the magic of Antony.
Family-friendly things to do in the house
Storytelling room
Spark young imaginations with games, costumes and books inspired by the magic of Antony.
Dressing up
Our youngest visitors can start their visit by getting dressed up in the storytelling room before they make their way around the rooms. Curtseying and bowing to our house volunteers is encouraged.
What to look out for
There are two children who call Antony their home – Jemima and Lucian Carew Pole. As you walk around the rooms, what can you see that shows they live here? Are there any toys left around the rooms? Who can you see in the photographs?
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