Elton Hall is nestled in the beautiful countryside on the Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire border, lying eight miles southwest of Peterborough. It stands proud in unspoilt landscaped parkland where a house has stood since the 12th century.

The house has been the home of the Proby family since 1660, although previous generations held land at Elton from the time of Elizabeth I. Elton Hall is enchanting and there is something romantic and magical about the building with its gothic south elevation set at a right angle to the classical, French inspired, entrance wing. Successive generations have embellished both the house and collection, which contains many Old Masters and fine examples of English portraiture by Reynolds, Gainsborough and Romney. Your visit, which also includes the recently Award winning restored gardens, provides the Friends with a fascinating insight into British history and taste.

Alexandra Proby and her family continue to maintain and preserve the house and welcome visitors to the Hall. There is something for everyone to see, from the private chapel used by the family for christenings and special events, books from the library of over 10,000 volumes and portraits including ones of Oliver Cromwell, Charles 1 and Charles II, representing the tumultuous times of the 17th century.

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To guarantee your place(s) on this very privileged visit. Access your membership page https://membermojo.co.uk/mm/signin and sign in using your main member email address (or password if you have set one up). On your membership page ‘visit store’ and follow the instructions to purchase any number of tickets and tea or coffee choice. Then proceed to checkout and pay by card.
Alternatively,

Please pay £25 per person by bank transfer to our Friends Business Account:
Friends of the Higgins Art Gallery NatWest Bank
Sort Code 60-02-13 Account number 51215969
For us to allocate your place(s), it is essential that you add your name as the payment reference,
In either case please email Liz Elliott, eje016@gmail.com to confirm your payment and *specify tea or coffee on arrival therefore reserve your place(s).

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The payment is non-refundable but if you have to cancel, we will do our best to sell your place to another person. If, for any reason, The Friends need to cancel the visit a full refund will be made.
We recommend early payment to guarantee your place(s) and avoid the disappointment of being sold out.

Closing date for application is 18th July.