Entrance to the walled garden

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Group Visits - 2012

Finchcocks can be visited by groups and individuals by appointment at times when the house is closed to the general public.

A private visit would include the opportunity to look around the house, with its magnificent collection of period keyboard instruments, its exhibition of prints, pictures and costumes on the theme of the eighteenth century pleasure gardens, as well as the beautiful garden, which is now fully restored. It would also include a demonstration-recital in the main hall, by Richard Burnett or one of his professional musical team on a selection of instruments – harpsichords, chamber organ, barrel organ and a number of early pianos.

These musical tours are extremely entertaining and amusing, and as appealing to the general public as they are to the specialist visitor.

Dates

Most days from mid March to Christmas, preferably not Monday. Also special Christmas visits in December.

Times

Visits can be morning, afternoon or evening. We are flexible and try to fit in with the programme of the group as far as possible. Click here for our timing suggestions.

Length of Visit

It is recommended that visitors come for about three hours. This would include the demonstration-recital in the main hall, a guided tour of the museum and an opportunity to look round the garden and have time for a meal or some light refreshment. Please allow an additional half hour when booking the Connoisseur Tour which will include a talk on the pleasure gardens personally conducted by owner Katrina Burnett.

Numbers

Minimum 20 for a group visit Maximum 100. Smaller groups can join together, or come on the general Open Days. Individuals can join groups when appropriate. Please note we reserve the right to join groups together as is necessary; small groups which require an exclusive visit will be asked to pay an additional fee.

Catering

The cellar restaurant offers a wide range of catering from light refreshments to formal meals. For our range of menu items and prices, please follow this link.

Lunches for Groups
Groups which require a Set Lunch with the menu of their choice MUST order in advance, confirming the menu and final numbers at least seven working days prior to their visit. There would normally be a choice of two main course dishes. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements are catered for, but please advise well in advance.

NEW FOR 2012
Groups which have booked in for a visit at lunch-time, but do not require a Set Lunch, can now be provided with a simple lunch, which does not require advance reservation. Light refreshments are also available. Also new for 2012: The Cellar restaurant will now be open for lunches on all Open Days from 12.30 -2.30pm and for teas until 5.30pm)

Morning Coffee, Teas etc
Tea, coffee, drinks from the fully licensed bar and a selection of cakes, scones and biscuits can be bought from the Cellar Restaurant without advance reservation. Set Teas need to be ordered in advance. For all other catering, such as evening meals, meals linked to concerts and special functions, separate details are available on request

Charges

To include tour of the house, garden and an informal demonstration-recital on the period keyboard instruments.

 

Booking Arrangements

All group reservations must be confirmed in writing with the return of the Booking Form, giving details of timing, numbers and catering requirements, together with the £5.00 confirmation fee (non-returnable). There are no deposits required for standard weekday visits, on the understanding that we will join groups together as is appropriate.

Deposits, however, are required for groups booking on Saturdays, and also for groups which require exclusive use of Finchcocks. The amount of the deposit will depend on the individual circumstances.

Payment

On the day unless special arrangements have been made; cheques to "Finchcocks". We regret we are unable to accept credit or debit cards

2012 Special Offer

Day: Entrance, music and Simple Cream Tea: £16.00