Wales and Marches Group visit to Hellens Manor

Thursday 24 September
10.30am - 3.00pm

Join the Wales and Marches Group for an exclusive guided visit to Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, one of Herefordshire’s remarkable historic houses. The Manor will be opened specially for SPAB members on this day, and the visit includes lunch. 

The visit will begin with tea, coffee and biscuits before attendees divide into two groups for guided tours of the house. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes, with start times staggered by 15 minutes.

Hellens is a historic house with associations spanning centuries of English history. Among its features are heirlooms associated with Anne Boleyn, a bed chamber prepared for Queen Mary Tudor, the panelled Music Room with its English Renaissance frieze, and paintings by Gainsborough, Van Dyck, Peter Lely and Goya. Visitors will also hear the story of former resident Hetty Walwyn.

Following the tours there will be lunch (included). Attendees will then have free access to explore the grounds and sculpture park.

There is ample on-site parking.

Please note that the tour includes cobbled paths, uneven surfaces, steps over thresholds and two staircases, both of which have handrails.

You will need

Please wear comfortable, sturdy footwear, as the tour involves cobbled paths, uneven surfaces and steps.

How to get there

Hellens Manor
Much Marcle
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LY

Accessibility

The tour involves some cobbled paths, uneven surfaces and steps over thresholds. There are also two staircases, both with handrails.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

Photos and filming:We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online. Participants may take photos and short videos for personal use, with permission of the course leader and all other participants in frame. If you want to post on social media, please message SPAB's Comms Team (press@spab.org.uk or @spab1877) for permission. If your material is good, we might ask to share it with our followers.

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Photo credit: Hellens Manor