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On the evening of 14 February, immerse yourselves in a world where romantic beauty and gothic fantasy combine, as you take an atmospheric journey into the past, hearing remarkable stories from across the centuries, complete with intrigue, passion, mystery and drama.

Guided by our resident experts, the Strawberry Hill Gothic Romance Tour will reveal how his own fairytale castle inspired Horace Walpole to write the very first Gothic romance novel, The Castle of Otranto, and take you through the tangled histories of his family as you explore different rooms and parts of this atmospheric house.

 

Tickets

Standard Admission - £25

Members and Patrons - £20

Students - £20

 

Tour Times

6.30pm arrival for a complimentary glass of fizz. The tour begins at 7pm and lasts for approximately an hour.

Guide Prices

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Ticket£25.00 per ticket

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Gothic Romance Tour

Type:Valentine's Event

Strawberry Hill House & Garden, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4ST

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Website

Tel: 020 8744 1241

Further Information

Opening Times

Season (14 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Friday18:30

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