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Family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Landsdowne, Robert Adam's Diocletian wing of a once larger house includes magnificent orangery, library, chapel, sculpture gallery (with famous Lansdowne Marble) and the laboratory where Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774. There are fine collections of costumes, watercolours and Napoleonic and Indian treasures.
Features: The 'Capability' Brown park is one of his best, with a lake, temple and cascade. There are also a pinetum, arboretum, parterres, spectacular seasonal rhododendron gardens and an outstanding adventure playground.
House & Garden: 28 March–4 November, daily. House 11am-5.30pm, Grounds 11am-6pm during the season, 1hr earlier after the autumn clock change. Rhododendron Walks: Open daily for 6 weeks during the flowering season, usually from mid-April to early June, 11am–6pm. NB. Max. number of visits on a Friends’ membership card will be restricted to 5.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception
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