A History Tour of Boconnoc House

Type:Days Out

Boconnoc Estate, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0RG
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Picture of Boconnoc House

About

Historian Catherine Lorigan will lead a history tour of Boconnoc House and grounds detailing the architecture, paintings, and people to tell the story of its past.

Guests will also visit the 800-year-old church and Georgian Bath House.

Following the history tour of Boconnoc House guests will be treated to a delicious Cornish cream tea in the Smoking Room, with homemade scones lovingly baked by our Housekeeper Kay.

Boconnoc House won the HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration in 2012, three prime ministers, a history of duels and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate.

Catherine is the author of the book Boconnoc – The History of a Cornish Estate.

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Opening Times

Season (15 May 2024)
DayTimes
Tuesday14:00 - 17:00
Season (3 July 2024)
DayTimes
Tuesday14:00 - 17:00
Season (10 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Tuesday14:00 - 17:00

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