Eastbury Manor House
| Published: 9th June 2007 22:50 |
Later tenants were yeoman farmers of a much lower class, and butchers and graziers attracted by the pasture grazing and the rich London market. The house was gradually neglected and fell into decay until 1918 when it was restored by the National Trust.
Today the building stands in 1.5 acres including a walled garden. It is owned by the National Trust and managed by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
The house is an arts, heritage and community resource and hosts school visits, historical re-enactments, Family Days, evening events and civil marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies. The money from the lottery grant created a new gift shop and tea room, as well as an access lift to all floors and restoration to parts of the historic gardens. A further grant has enabled more restoration work to take place from Spring 2008.
School parties can enjoy the house under the guidance of the Eastbury Manor House educational team. For information regarding education visits on offer, please contact the Projects Co-ordinator at the address shown.
There is a book, A step back in time, available for young visitors. Become a history detective and search for evidence which tells us about Eastbury House in the past.
Eastbury Manor House is also available to hire for business functions and civil marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies.
Every month from January to December, Eastbury Manor House opens its doors to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays for guided tours. In addition a themed Visitor Day is held on the 1st Saturday of the month where the public can expect a busy programme of activities and entertainment for all the family. Visit the Old Buttery Gift Shop, Garden Tea room and the Arts and Crafts Area to add to your experience of the day.
On the 2nd Saturday of the month a Heritage Day is held, giving visitors an opportunity to explore and enjoy our splendid Tudor house and gardens. Guided tours will be held throughout the day and the shop and tea room will be open. In addition, a programme of talks will be organised on a variety of topics including the House, general history and other general interests.
Evening events ranging from themed murder mystery events to quiz nights to evening tours are arranged on a monthly basis. Please call the Events and Marketing Officer if you have any queries, for information on group visits and details of special visits at other times. Tel: 020 8724 1002 (Events).
