Ending 10th Nov, 2024 19:00
Country Trust timed charity auction
Sold for £600
Helmingham Hall & Gardens Suffolk: A Private Tour for x8 guests, followed by Afternoon Tea
Donated by: Edward & Sophie Tollemache
A unique opportunity for you and your 7 guests to be given a Private Tour of one of East England’s most stunning, historic houses and spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens, including Afternoon Tea.
The mellow patterned red brick Manor House, which remains a private family home, was completed in 1510. It has been in the Tollemache Family for over 500 years and is surrounded by a 60 feet wide moat and the Hall can only be accessed via 2 working draw bridges.
Helmingham and the old oak trees that stand today have seen much of the history of England pass before them and the many generations of the Tollemache family.
The Hall is surrounded by serene Gardens and ancient 400-acre deer park which is the home to herds of both red and fallow deer.
You will be given a private tour of the award-winning Gardens with a member of the Gardening Team between July – September 2025, when they are at their most spectacular. You will be enchanted by the herbaceous borders, walled kitchen garden, herb, knot, rose and wild gardens.
This unique experience also includes Afternoon Tea for x 8 guests.
Terms & Conditions
- Private Tour of Helmingham Hall and The Gardens is for x 8 guests to be redeemed on mutually convenient date, agreed by the final bidder with Helmingham Hall, between July – September 2025
- Afternoon Tea for x8 guests is included
- The tour of The Gardens will be given by a member of The Gardening Team
- Experience is non-transferable
- Travel & accommodation are not included
- Not to be re-sold or re-auctioned
We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
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