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A stately home set in impressive grounds and maintained by the National Trust.

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Summer Sessions music and fun for the kids

Over the summer months the popular ‘Summer Sessions’ will be on at Rippon Lea House & Garden. You can take a picnic, relax and be entertained within the lush surrounds of this grand 19th century estate. Children’s art and craft activities conducted by Camp Australia include: face painting, bead decorations, badge making, tug of war, handball target and live music entertainment. Prices for 2010 are:

  • Adult $12, Concession $9
  • Child $6.50 and Family $30

Note on pricing

12noon to 4pm, Sundays until 28th March 2010

Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick -

Story Time at Rippon Lea

Stories & songs for the young ones  under the shady Story Tree. Spend some time exploring the gardens at the conclusion of Story Time. Mum, dad, grandma or grandpa might even like to bring a picnic lunch. Story Time is available for the cost of garden entry for adults ($7) and children over 3 years old ($3). (Note on pricing)
from 11am, Thursdays

Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick -

Lunching & Listening Program

Luncheons in the Ballroom at Rippon Lea. Each luncheon has a speaker of interest. For instance the March 2010 luncheon features Dr Michael Cathcart who is a historian, writer and broadcaster.Bookings and payments essential one week prior to luncheon - Call Lynette Dobson: 9555 8382 or Carol Wigham: 9584 1304.
12pm for a 12.30pm start, 4th Thurday of month

Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick -

Heritage Apple Tree Sale Day

Apples at Rippon LeaRippon Lea is proud to announce that we are offering a selection of our famous heritage apple trees for sale to the public at a special sale day on Sunday March 14th from 10am. Our garden staff have selected a range of varieties from our orchard and grafted them on site. All these varieties are no longer commercially grown and are very difficult to obtain. The breadth of flavour these older cultivars span is quite amazing to those of us accustomed to the half a dozen or so modern apples. All would make a great addition to the home garden. Our garden staff will be on hand to answer queries and provide advice while tasting and cultivation notes will be provided with each tree. A large selection of ornamental plants from our nursery will also be available including many from the National Trust's own historic gardens. Stock is limited so we advise you to come early to avoid disappointment. Come for the Heritage Apple Sale, bring a picnic lunch and stay for Summer Sessions.
From 10am, Sunday March 14th 2010

Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick -

Standard entry prices apply

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Rippon Lea
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
Enquiries: (03) 9523 6095

 

 

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