The Children’s Country House | Sudbury Hall

03/30/23 • 19 min

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A disco ball, a pirate ship and portraits with speech bubbles are perhaps not what you’d expect to see when visiting a historic property, but at the UK’s first Children’s Country House, anything could happen.
Join Curator James Grasby, as he explores this place filled with surprises at every turn.
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Hosts: James Grasby and Manhoor
Producer: Nikki Ruck
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez
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Find out more about visiting the Children's Country House at Sudbury
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/the-childrens-country-house-at-sudbury

Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
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