Tradition says the Gunpowder Plot was first contrived here
Notable 17th-century wall paintings on the first floor
New café and shop
Managed by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
What's new this year
Exhibition explores Victorian Eastbury: home or historic ruin?
House open 1st & 2nd Sat of month. Further to the award of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, building work will commence during 2007 to improve access and interpretation of the House: some areas will therefore be inaccessible to visitors. Please check www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk
Opening arrangements
House
All year
10–4
Mo
Tu
Tea-room/shop
As house
10–3:30
KEY: Dark blue=open
Closed BH Mons. Last admission 45mins before closing. Closed 24, 25 & 31 Dec. House open 1st & 2nd Sat of month all year
Admission prices
£2.50, child 65p, family £5, concessions £1.25. Groups £2. Mon & Tues: all adults admitted at concessionary rate