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The White Hat Guide to Rippon Lea
A stately home set in impressive grounds and maintained by the National Trust. Purchase a Smartvisit Card to obtain free entry to this attraction
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Story Time at Rippon Lea
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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) |
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from 11am, Thursdays |
Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick
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Lunching & Listening Program
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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.
- May 2010 Lunch. A Day in the Life of a Tennis Umpire with Jan
Dimmick.
- June 2010 Lunch. Living in Interesting Times. Sophie Maj. Sophie
recounts her experiences as one of the University of Melbourne’s first
female academics.
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12pm for a 12.30pm start, 4th Thurday of month |
Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick
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Things that go…BUMP!
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Join Ebenezer and Mildred Grimwell, the husband and wife caretaker and housekeeper at Rippon Lea Estate as they creep through the house by candlelight after the daylight and living have left for the day. Hear stories of assorted owners and residents of Rippon Lea both past and present. This tour is not suitable for children under 15 years of age. |
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6.30 to 8pm, Thursdays 17 June to 26 Aug 2010 |
Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick
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Adult $25, Concession/National Trust Members $21 |
Enquiries: (03) 9523 6095 |
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Witches and Wizards and Tails of Lizards at Rippon Lea
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A 45 minute fully interactive stage show put together entirely by qualified teachers including the characters “Witch Way-Did-She-Go” and “Wizard Powers” in full costume. Including song and dance numbers, magic tricks, games, face painting and balloon animals. Appropriate Age – Girls and Boys 4 – 10 years old. Price Per Head $12, Family $42 (2 adults and up to 4 children), National Trust Member Family $38, Children under 2 Free. Monday 20 September – Friday 24 September, 2010; Monday 27 September – Friday 1 October, 2010 11:00 – 12:00pm (approx.) |
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Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd, Elsternwick
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Enquiries & bookings: (03) 9523 9095 |
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Click on the Rippon Lea Estate link to the right of the map. Use the controls to zoom in or out on the map or change to satellite view.
Rippon Lea
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
Enquiries: (03) 9523 6095
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White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
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prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
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2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
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