Playtime with Elm & Willow – Adventure Trail

16 Nov 2024 ‐

16 Nov 2024

10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm

Playtime with Elm & Willow – Adventure Trail is $5 with any General Admission Ticket
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Available Daily, 16 November - 28 February

10am - 5pm

Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick

Perfect for early years to 7-year-olds and family groups 

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Join Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds

For the littlest adventurers, join Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, on an enchanting journey through the historic grounds. Follow their trail through the old farm, the pleasure garden, and the serene lake. Along the way, meet their waddling duck friends, see the working windmill, and let your imagination soar as you create stories together.  

Inspired by the cherished characters from the National Trust children’s book of the same name, Elm and Willow are Rippon Lea’s cuddliest residents, and they can’t wait to meet you.   

Perfect for curious minds and creative hearts.  

Remember to bring a phone with QR code reader to follow the trail around the Estate. Map and activity sheet provided on arrival.

Plan your Visit

Rippon Lea Estate

Address:

192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick 3185 VIC

Entry Fees:

Garden Entry:
Adult: $15
Concession: $12
Child (3-15 years): $9
Family (2 adults + 2 children): $40.
National Trust Members FREE.

Mansion & Garden tours are an additional charge.

City of Glen Eira and Port Phillip residents have free access to the gardens at Rippon Lea Estate.
To obtain an entry card, residents must show acceptable forms of ID with proof of residency and complete an application form available in the Gatehouse on entry to the property.

What we offer:
  • Tea Room: Please note that the Tea Rooms are open for takeaway hot and cold drinks, ice cream, and biscuits. Sandwiches and cakes will be on offer when available. Takeaway drinks and food can be enjoyed on the main mansion veranda where tables and chairs will be provided to soak up the beautiful views of the garden.
  • The Gatehouse Gift Shop: There is a lovely selection of gifts and homewares to suit everyone’s taste.
  • The Gatehouse Nursery: Here you will find a wonderful variety of plants for sale.

National Trust Members receive 10% off all purchases on the presentation of their membership card.

For school bookings or group bookings, please contact our Bookings Office on (03) 9656 9889 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

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