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Weston Park, Shropshire
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Weston-under-Lizard
Nr Shifnal
TF11 8LE
Shropshire
England
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Weston Park South Front
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01952 852100
E-mail
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enquiries@weston-park.com
Website
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www.weston-park.com
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Open
2008:
March - 22nd-30th
April - Every weekend
May - 3rd, 4th and 5th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th - 31st
June - Every weekend
July - Open every day apart from 26th July
August - Open every day apart from 14th-20th inclusive
The last day of the public open season is 31st August 2008.
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Closed
26th July & 14th-20th August inclusive.
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Admission charges
Park & Gardens:
Adults £5.00
Senior Citizens £4.50
Children (3-14 yrs) £3.00
House, Park & Gardens:
Adults £8.00
Senior Citizens £7.00
Children (3-14 yrs) £5.50
Family Tickets:
House, Park & Gardens £20.00
(2 adults & up to 3 children or 1 adult & up to 4 children)
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Description
The front door of the House at Weston conceals a world of fascinating and internationally significant treasures. From French Gobelin tapestries to Oriental ceramic works of art, furniture my royal makers Morel and Hughes and iconic paintings of old masters such as Van Dyck, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Constable; Weston has one of the greatest English country house collections.
Weston Park hosts a calendar of events in the House, Stables and Park throughout the year including the V Festial, Horse Trials, Park Walks, outdoor performances and fine dining occassions in the House to name but a few. There is also plenty to do for children, with the Woodland Adventure Playground, Miniature Railway, courtyard games and developing Yew Hedge Maze.
The Weston Park Foundation is charged with conserving Weston Park for future generations and is committed to lifelong learning; to that aim our programme of events inlcude, walks, talks, guided tours, and historical lectures to special interest groups.
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Articles
MGM 2007 - Go Behind The Scenes With Our Top 10 Events
News In Brief - Week Ending September 17 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending September 10 2006
News In Brief- Week Ending September 3 2006
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Events
Nature Detective Wildlife Walk
Guided tour
'What the Butler Saw' - Behind the Scenes Tour
Guided tour
Pinocchio - Play in the Park
Performance
Nature Detective Wildlife Walk
Guided tour
'What the Butler Saw' - Behind the Scenes Tour
Guided tour
Midland Game & Country Sports Fair
Ceramics Study Day - In association with Sotheby's
Workshop (Event)
Autumn Colour Watercolour Painting Workshop
Workshop (Event)
Jazz Sunday Roast Lunch
Fungi Walks and Lunch
; Guided tour
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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