Extraordinary Victorian house, gardens and estate – the wonder of its age
'The palace of a modern magician', inventor Lord Armstrong
Victorian England's most technologically-advanced mansion
Possibly the largest rock garden in Europe and a tricky rhododendron maze
One of the red squirrel's last strongholds
Fantastic woodland estate and adventure playground
What's new this year
House open again after rewiring. Rock Garden: North East and Main Cascades – scheduled to run afternoons, subject to water availability. Fully restored Italian Terrace. Hop-on, hop-off courtesy minibus between main facilities and selected attractions
