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    Mount Edgcumbe

    A beautiful country estate on the Rame Peninsula, Cornwall

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    Description

    Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall.

    Whether you are searching for a venue for a family outing or group visit, enthused by the magnificent Grade I Cornish gardens and famous historic house, combining your visit with a cruise of the River Tamar, looking for a civil wedding venue or viewing the national collection of camellias you are invited to come and explore, enjoy, learn its history or even dream awhile.

    Mount Edgcumbe House was first built

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    • Torpoint PL10 1HZ, UK

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    Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall.

    Whether you are searching for a venue for a family outing or group visit, enthused by the magnificent Grade I Cornish gardens and famous historic house, combining your visit with a cruise of the River Tamar, looking for a civil wedding venue or viewing the national collection of camellias you are invited to come and explore, enjoy, learn its history or even dream awhile.

    Mount Edgcumbe House was first built in the 1500s and was restored after World War Two. It is jointly owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council and is one of the regions most popular historic tourist destinations.

    The wider park is open year round, daily from 8am to dusk and is free to the public. The free area of the park includes the National Camellia Collection and the majority of the formal gardens.

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    Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - On driveway next to the house. See photo in gallery.

    Toilet facilities

    Accessible toilets are located at the Orangery Restaurant, Dry Walk , Barrow Centre and Rame car parks as well as in the House.

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    Guide Dogs Permitted - Assistance dogs only, in the house. All other areas dogs permitted but must be under close control.
    Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - On driveway next to the house.
    Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Various accessible toilets situated around the site.

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    Call 1752 822236 or email mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk

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    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    There is reasonable access from the accessible parking near to the house, along a short walk with a slight gradient. The Barrow Centre also has good level access to the main Stables Cafe and there is a lift to the lower area where there is also an accessible toilet. Do note that many of the paths around the wider estate are not suitable for wheelchairs and there are not many benches for those who need to rest.

    Special access is available to the House, please telephone in advance for advice. Accessible toilets are located at the Orangery Restaurant, Dry Walk , Barrow Centre and Rame car parks as well as in the House.

    There is a passenger lift within the house that allows those with walking difficulties to reach the first floor which includes the access to the exhibition rooms

    Vision Impairment Support

    There is reasonable access from the accessible parking near to the house, along a short wide path with a slight gradient. The Barrow Centre also has good level access to the main Stables Cafe and there is a lift to the lower area where there is also an accessible toilet.

    Do note that many of the paths around the wider estate are uneven and may be challenging for those with vision impairment.

    Special access is available to the House, please telephone in advance for advice. Accessible toilets are located at the Orangery Restaurant, Dry Walk , Barrow Centre and Rame car parks as well as in the House.

    There is a passenger lift within the house that allows those with vision impairment to reach the first floor which includes the access to the exhibition rooms.

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