Name: Antony
Rating: 5.0

Antony

Torpoint PL11 2QA, UK

1-99 Years

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Antony Discover the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War. Their history is bound up in this beautiful house, which is still the home of the Carew Pole family today. A house of silver grey stone, Antony is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal.

It's believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country. View the outstanding collection of portraits, including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a famous painting of Charles I during his trial. There are also fine examples of period furniture, textiles and tapestries.

Price starts from £12.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £6.00 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £18.00 for Family(1 Adult and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: 18th-century house, still home to the Carew Pole family. One of the finest Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.
Garden: Magnificent Repton landscape garden, historic collection of daylilies, playful topiary and intriguing sculptures.
Dovecote: Recently restored Grade II* listed dovecote, historically used to supply the kitchen and add ornament to the garden.
Den building: Natural play area with branches and foraged materials ready for den building and a storytelling space.
Family-friendly things to do at Antony: Find out about things you can do with your family at Antony, from trails to activities. Find out what's on offer and all the details you need to plan your visit to the house and garden.
Things to see in the house at Antony: The house at Antony is full of personal treasures and family stories stretching back generations, and is still lived in by the Carew Pole family today. Among the many things to see in the house are a selection of portraits that reflect the way in which the Civil War weaves its way through history and wooden furniture, carefully cleaned during the winter months.
Things to see and do in the garden at Antony: Designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton, the garden at Antony, Cornwall, offers sweeping views looking out to the River Lynher, floral displays and glimpses into the lives of past residents of the house. There's also a formal garden full of surprises such as intriguing sculptures.

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Parking: The main Car Park is located 250 yards from our Welcome Point. Accessible car park located closer to the garden. All car park gates are locked at 5.15pm. There are no electric car charging facilities at Antony. The nearest charging station is available at Milehouse Park & Ride, PL2 3DE (Devon) or Trerulefoot Petrol Station, PL12 5BL (Cornwall)
Food & Drinks: Colonnade Café serves light bites, cakes, hot and cold drinks.
Toilet: Toilets are located at the front of the house and in the accessible car park, where the accessible toilet and baby room can be found. There are no Changing Place facilities at Antony. The nearest facility is located at Derriford Hosptial (PL6 8DH)
Dogs allowed: Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden. Pick up a map from our Welcome team for details of where dogs can and can't go. Please keep paws on stone and gravel paths at all times. Please pick up after your dog.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Garden and House:

Adult (18+): £12.00.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £6.00.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £30.00.
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children): £18.00.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony#place-prices

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Torpoint PL11 2QA, UK

Post Code: PL11 2QA

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

By road: Antony is located 2 miles from Torpoint, 9 miles from Plymouth via Torpoint Ferry (note: this is a toll ferry service which is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall), and 16 miles from Liskeard.
On foot: From the Torpoint Ferry slipway in Torpoint, Antony is approximately 2 miles on foot. From the slipway, from the footpath along the A374 / Antony Road, and continue until you reach the entrance to Antony. Please take care crossing the busy road outside our main entrance.
By train: Devonport Station in Plymouth is the nearest train station to Antony, with services running two-hourly as part of the Tamar Valley Line between Plymouth and Gunnislake. At Devonport Station, walk approximately ½ mile to the Torpoint Ferry (free for pedestrians and cyclists) and then walk approximately 2 miles from the Torpoint slipway to Antony. The nearest bus stop to Devonport Station is located on Ferry Road (following signs to Torpoint Ferry) and board the Go Cornwall Bus 70, alighting at Trevithick Avenue. There is no taxi rank outside of this station, we recommend booking a taxi in advance if you wish to use a taxi from Devonport Station.
By bus: From Plymouth Royal Parade or Cremyll, catch the Go Cornwall Bus 70 service and alight at Trevithick Avenue.
Cycling: Antony is located just outside of Torpoint, Cornwall. Antony is approximately 5¾ miles from Plymouth by bike. The route from Plymouth does include using the Torpoint Ferry where there is no charge for pedal cyclists.
Parking: The main Car Park is located 250 yards from our Welcome Point. Accessible car park located closer to the garden. All car park gates are locked at 5.15pm. There are no electric car charging facilities at Antony. The nearest charging station is available at Milehouse Park & Ride, PL2 3DE (Devon) or Trerulefoot Petrol Station, PL12 5BL (Cornwall)