Mount Edgcumbe House
Mount Edgcumbe is a stately home located in the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, enjoying a magnificent setting in South East Cornwall and overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar. Mount Edgcumbe House was originally built c1550 by Sir Richard Edgcumbe and its collections encapsulate the story of this fascinating English aristocratic family.
The Mount Edgcumbe painting collection reflects the individual tastes and idiosyncrasies of the Edgcumbe family as well as demonstrating traditional collecting patterns. Notable works include paintings by the Dutch painter Gerard van Edema, Willem van de Velde II and two paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Admission & prices
COUNTRY PARK
The country park is open from 8am until dusk all year round
Admission to the park is free but car parks are pay and display.
Mt EDGCUMBE HOUSE
NOTE: Covid 19 precautions.
Face coverings are recommended when in the House
Hand sanitizers are at the entrances to the House
Contactless pay if possible
Opening times in 2022
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am until 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).
NOTE: House closed Monday, Friday and Saturday
Entry to House and Earls Garden:
Adults: £9
Concessions: £7
Children £5
Families:
£17 (1 adult and up to 3 children)
£22 (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Group rates available
Free entry for Friends of Mount Edgcumbe.
Additional information for disabled visitors:
There is disabled car park on the drive way to the House – follow the signs from the main park entrance. Special access is available to the House, please telephone in advance for advice. Accessible toilets are located at the Orangery Restaurant, Dry Walk , Barrow Centre and Rame car parks as well as in the House.
There is a passenger lift within the house that allows those with walking difficulties to reach the first floor exhibitions.
Find us
On foot: Park in Stonehouse, Plymouth and take the Cremyll ferry to the gates of Mt Edgcumbe Country Park.
By Car: Follow signs to the village of Millbrook and then take the road to Cremyll which passes several entrances to Mt Edgcumbe Country Park.
Museum news
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REOPENING
REOPENING PLEASE NOTE: THE HOUSE WILL OPEN Sunday 3rd April 2022 AND WILL CLOSE Thursday 29th September 2022 The park is open every day from 8am to dusk and the house is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sund......
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Plymouth in the blitz World War 2 exhibition
Mount Edgcumbe is pleased to announce the opening of their new exhibition giving an insight into images of WW2 in Plymouth......
Information
The Stables cafe and the Orangery are now open daily from 10.30 to 4.30, serving all day breakfast, home cooked meals and soups, freshly cut sandwiches, cream teas, cakes and fair trade coffee.
Please note the House and Earl’s Garden are NOT open to the public on a Monday,Friday or Saturday. When planning your visit, please ring the House to confirm opening hours as occasionally it may be closed on normal opening days for special events..
Guided tours for pre-booked groups: Available throughout the year (Tuesday – Thursday) the House and Earl’s Garden can be privately booked for groups to be led through the House to hear the amazing stories linked to the unique and astonishing Mount Edgcumbe collection.
Minimum price applies (£150)
£10 per head over 15 people (maximum group size 55 persons)
During the winter months the Barrow Centre shops, galleries and cafe remain open to the public. Please check for individual opening times.
The Country Park is open to the public free of charge every day of the year from 8am-8pm in the summer and 8am-6pm in winter. Dogs are welcome but must be under control at all times. Bicycles are also welcome.
Mount Edgcumbe House
Cremyll
Torpoint
Cornwall
England
Torpoint
PL10 1HZ
T: 01752 822236
E: mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk
Upcoming events
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Green Man Weekend
28 May 2022 to 29 May 2022
Mount Edgcumbe
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Classic Car Show and Summer Fayre
07 August 2022
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park
Mount Edgcumbe House
Cremyll
Torpoint
Cornwall
England
Torpoint, CORNWALL PL10 1HZ
