VISITING ISLAND HALL
We are a small family owned and run home. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service and in providing an experience, which is not your typical 'country house experience'. Yours will be the only group visiting the house at the time and all tours are given by a member of the family.
Island Hall makes every visitor feel instantly welcome. It has been enjoyed by many hundreds of parties and tour groups with both general and specialist interests in the last 40 years since its careful restoration. The house has been photographed and featured in numerous prestigious magazines.
The tour includes the history of the family and historical events, which shaped the house, as well as offers visitors a chance to see the classical detail and panelling in the main rooms, handsome pedimented door cases, carved overmantels and marble chimneypieces, and the elegant oak staircase.
We do not have a cafeteria or restaurant, so each meal is specifically catered for and served within the house itself – this is reflected in our pricing: Group Information & Tariff
You can also join us for:
- Coffee / Tea &Biscuits
- A Light Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Evening Visits
- Candlelit Tours
- Christmas Candlelit Tours
We welcome visitors in two ways:
- PRIVATE GROUPS:
Group Visits follow a set format with a house & gardens guided tour and set refreshment options, charged at a 20 guest minimum entrance & 20 guest minimum price for refreshments.
The duration of your visit will be between 2 ½ hrs – 3hrs.
Any deviation from the set Group format is classed as a Private Party.
- ON PRE-SCHEDULED DATES:
Individuals or parties of less than 20 visitors, who do not wish to pay the minimum group charge, are recommended to book through the Historic Houses Invitation to View scheme on one of our pre-scheduled dates, where you can join other like-minded individuals.
You can either book a private tour for your group or join one of our pre-scheduled dates via Invitation to View scheme.
Book Your Group Visit in 2026/27
Being a small family owned and run home, we deliver a service which is not your typical 'country house experience'. For all our groups we offer exclusive hire for the duration of your visit.
Both large and small groups may book directly through Island Hall, but a minimum charge for 20 guests will apply.
Please contact us to discuss your specific visit requirements.
Booking For Individuals 2026
Individuals or parties of less than 20 guests, who do not wish to pay the minimum group charge, are recommended to book through the Historic Houses Invitation to View scheme on one of our pre-scheduled dates, where you can join the tour as part of the group of like-minded individuals.
ISLAND HALL
Seasonal Candlelit Tours
These are scheduled tours for small groups of > 20 visitors, couples or individuals taking place on selected dates in November.
By booking via the Historic Houses' 'Invitation to View' scheme, you can join other like-minded people to view the house by atmospheric candlelight, guided by a member of the family.
Included in your general admission* is homemade tea with finger sandwiches and a slice of festive Ginger cake.
Tuesday | 17 November | 3.00pm
Wednesday | 18 November | 3.00pm
*General Admission: £38.50 per guest
On selected dates in December you can experience the seasonal magic of Island Hall by candlelight!
Join like-minded individuals for a very special tour and delicious afternoon tea within a sumptuous Festive setting.
Included in your general admission* is homemade tea with finger sandwiches and a slice of festive Ginger cake.
Tuesday | 8 December | 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday | 9 December | 3.00pm - 5.30pm
*General Admission: £42.00 per guest
or
DISABLED ACCESS
Essentially wheelchair access is possible, but not optimal.
The garden and ground floor of the house are accessible. Step free access is available via our courtyard and side entrance. A portable ramp suitable for wheelchairs can then provide access from the rear of the property to the ground floor.
Our toilet facilities located on the ground floor have plenty of space and a grab rail.
Once in the garden, though there is gravel as well as grass, the areas of garden which can be accessed and enjoyed will depend on the type of wheelchair.