ROTHAMSTED MANOR THROWS DOORS OPEN FOR ANNUAL HERITAGE OPEN DAYS FESTIVAL
Rothamsted, Harpenden, August 2021 – Rothamsted Manor is once again taking part in the annual Heritage Open Days – England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of venues across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s everyone’s chance to see hidden places all of which are FREE to explore. Rothamsted Manor is a stunningly beautiful Grade I listed manor house, set in acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire’s hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world’s oldest and most important agricultural research work.
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This year the theme of the festival is ‘Edible England’ and the folks at Rothamsted know a thing or two about food production. Guests can look forward to a number of fun food activities, including a ‘Crimes against Crops’ trail where guests are invited to solve a crime wave that is sweeping our farmers’ fields; learn how to make a mould biodome with bread; and taste ‘Claret Cup’ the drink of choice for visitors to the Manor in the 1800’s. One of the highlights of the house is the extensive murals from the 1500’s which are usually hidden under wooden panelling to prevent damage, but will this year be uncovered for all to see. Guests can also look forward to self-guided house and garden tours, and cream teas in the historic library (booking required).
