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Behind the Attic Door Tours

Step behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury with guided tours.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Have you ever wondered what stood behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury? Now's your chance to find out with guided tours taking place on Mondays. Led by guides, venture into spaces not usually open to the public and learn about the lives of servants at Sudbury Hall. Each tour is approximately 45 to 50 minutes, and visitors can have the option to add-on a Cream Tea at the end, including a fruit scone, jam, cream and any regular hot drink. Cream Tea will take place 15/20 minutes after each tour.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Attic Tour Only£5.00
Adult Attic Tour and Cream Tea£12.30
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Aimed at children over 12 and adults.

Meeting point

For the tours, please check in at Visitor Services first and meet at the Side Hall. For the cream teas, please meet at the Ice Cream Parlour located in the Stableyard.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear as there is an uneven floor and steps.

Accessibility

There is no step-free access on the attic tours, and there are approximately 78 steep stairs to take.

Other

General admission to the property applies. A maximum of 10 in each tour group. Please complete the attic tour first and then head over to the Parlour for the cream tea. Cream Tea and Attic Tours must be booked in advance.

Contact info

The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Upcoming events

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Pooch Passport 

Pooch Passport has arrived at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 1 September to 28 February 2025.

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on
21 Nov 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 99 other dates or times
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Once upon a Time at The Children's Country House at Sudbury 

Step inside a fairytale as The Children's Country House transforms into a Cinderella story this Christmas.

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on
30 Nov 2024 to 6 Jan 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Festive Afternoon Tea 

Join us for a festive afternoon tea in the Parlour this December.

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on
30 Nov to 8 Dec 2024
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Breakfast with Father Christmas 

Enjoy a full English breakfast in the Fairy Tale Forest Café with Father Christmas.

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on
14 Dec to 22 Dec 2024
at
08:45 to 09:45
+ 3 other dates or times