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20 Feb 2019 A regular presenter with the ABC’s Gardening Australia program and long-standing member and supporter of the National Trust, Jane will share her unique insights into the gardens at Rippon Lea Estate. Jane will focus the tour on the 19th Century Fernery (the last one standing in the Southern Hemisphere) alongsidemoreBook now
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26 Jan 2019 The Team of Pianists present the annual piano marathon held in the ballroom at Rippon Lea. Over 100 pianists will perform throughout the day each performing a piece of their choice for 3-5 minutes. All funds raised go towards the National Trust. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the beautiful gardensmore
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21 Mar 2019 Please note there are two classes at 11am-12.30pm and 2pm-3.30pm in the Rippon Lea Victorian kitchen around the main table. Sample and learn the history of tea Listen and taste the intricacies of this ancient drink A selection of morning tea and afternoon tea treats will be pared to themoreBuy tickets
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1 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 Visit Heronswood 9am to 5pm daily between 1 – 28 February Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of Australia’s rare publicly opened organic gardens featuring the Diggers Club best selections of heirloom seeds and plants. Stunning herbaceous and evergreen borders, decorative vegetable parterre, mini plot and kitchen garden, sub-tropicalmore
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26 Jan 2019 Spend the afternoon amidst the stunning surrounds of the Domain on a guided tour of the historic La Trobe’s Cottage, home of the first Governor and his family. There will be a range of activities including old-world games for the kids. Don’t forget it will also be Open Day at Government House, somore
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22 Dec 2018 - 29 Jan 2019 Think You Know Me? This summer, get up close and personal with the biggest name in Australian criminal history at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Meet Ned Kelly during an intimate virtual reality experience surrounding one of the most divisive trials and executions in history. Everyone has an opinion whenmore
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24 Feb 2019 Today’s the day at Rippon Lea Estate for our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Fetch your favourite ted for a fun-filled day of marvellous market stalls, wonderful food trucks and roaring entertainment. And don’t forget to enter our famous Teddy Bear Parade. Gates open at 10am sharp. You’re sure of a big surprise! moreBook now
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24 Mar 2019 Our annual Heritage Apple Tree Sale and Tasting Day is back. A wide range of rare and unusual heritage apple tree varieties straight from the Trust’s own prized collection will be available to take home for your very own garden. The Trust along with the Heritage Fruits Society will alsomore
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16 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2019 Our Vintage Clothing Sale is all set for Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2019 at Como House. Once again we have been working hard on an extensive collection of quality vintage and designer clothing, bringing together bold, unique and genuinely iconic pieces spanning the late 1800s through to themore
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5 Feb 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 Next Pirate Day – Sunday 3 February Bring along your scallywags and buccaneers and join us at Polly Woodside for a day of adventures. There are treasure hunts, a variety of activities throughout the day and the children get to scrub the decks, ring the bell, participate in pirate games and artsmore
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9 Dec 2018 - 17 Nov 2019 Labassa is an outstanding Victorian era mansion with opulent architectural features. The mansion was redeveloped in the French Second Empire style by German born architect, John A. B. Koch, who remodelled the house into a thirty-five room mansion. The interior features gilt embossed wallpapers, ornate stained glass and amoreBook now
