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Special group rates are available for groups of 12 or more when all the tickets are purchased as a single transaction by one person. From 3rd November 2009 to 27th March 2010 these are:
| House & Gardens | Gardens Only | |
| Adults and Seniors | £5.50 | Free |
| Students (with I.D.) | £5.50 | Free |
| Children (5-16 years) | £3.75 | Free |
| Primary School Parties | £3.50 | Free |
Admission rates from 28th March to 29th October 2010 are:
| House & Gardens | Gardens Only | |
| Adults and Seniors | £6.70 | £3.95 |
| Students (with I.D.) | £6.70 | £3.95 |
| Children (5-16 years) | £4.95 | £1.95 |
| Primary School Parties | £3.95 | £1.95 |
Accompanied and guided tours are available at no extra cost for groups of 12+ subject to availability. Booking is recommended and booked tours are given priority. At busy times and in high season it is not always possible to provide dedicated guides but in such circumstances guides are available along the visitor rouote to answer questions during free flow tours.
Tours take about 50 minutes.
Party rates apply only when all tickets are bought as a single transaction by the driver, courier or party leader.
Winter opening for coach groups is routinely available by arrangement.
Several special interest tours are available for groups of 12+ by arrangement - click here for more details.