FINCHCOCKS

Finchcocks is a Grade 1 early 18th century manor set in a beautiful garden with extensive views of the surrounding parkland and hop-gardens.

The house is named after the family who lived in an earlier house in the 13th century. The present house was built in 1725 by the barrister Edward Bathurst, cousin of Earl Bathurst. It has a front elevation in fine local brick which is attributed to the baroque architect, Thomas Archer. It has change hands frequently over the years: past owners include the picture collector, F. Lycett Green and the Legat Ballet School. It is now the home of Richard Burnett’s celebrated collection of period keyboards dating between 1660 –1875  which includes harpsichords, chamber organs and mechanical instruments as well as a wide range of pianos.

Today Finchcocks is a music centre of international repute, and many events take place there. The garden is now fully restored and a special feature is the Walled Garden.
 
Opening times for 2009

OPEN DAYS: 

* Easter - to the end of September 2009

* Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays 

* Wednesdays and Thursdays in August

* Visit without appointment on these days: house is open from 2-6pm,

   gardens from 12.30pm, musical demonstrations run throughout the afternoon from 2.45pm.

* Garden Opens 12.30pm; House opens 2-6pm

* Informal demonstrations/recitals 2.45-3.45pm & 4.30-5.30pm (different programmes)

* Light refreshments available in cellar restaurant without booking

* Picnics allowed in the garden or cellar restaurant

* Minimum number 20. Smaller groups can join together and individuals can join by reservation depending on the group

* Most days, except Mondays, from Easter to Christmas

* Morning, afternoon and evening visits

* Visits approx 2-4 hours for music, tour of house, garden, meal or refreshments

Addmission Charges (house, garden & music)
Day: Adults £9.00; Students £6.00; Children £4.00

GROUPS

Minimum number 25. Smaller groups can join together and individuals can join by reservation depending on the group

* Most days, except Mondays, from Easter to Christmas

* Morning, afternoon and evening visits

* Visits approx 2-4 hours for music, tour of house, garden, meal or refreshments

Group charges: minimum £225.

Tel:   01580 211702       
Fax: 01580 211007
Email: info@finchcocks.co.uk

www.finchcocks.co.uk