Another Bucks National Trust house re-opens
Hughenden Manor hasn't been open for five months.
Last updated 29th Sep 2020
Another National Trust house reopens in Buckinghamshire today, with covid-secure measures in place.
Hughenden Manor hasn't been open in five months, but parts of the house will be part of a new, one-way route for guests.
One-way systems and limited numbers inside the building will ensure that social distancing is possible, while enhanced cleaning and hand sanitising stations will be made available.
Visits are limited to ensure social distancing and entry to the Manor is on a first-come basis. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in the indoors areas.
Guests stepping back through Waddesdon Manor's doors
The latest round of properties to reopen have been specifically selected to operate within current government guidelines.
Since the pilot scheme in July, hundreds of people have visited National Trust houses nationwide with more than 5 million visiting its parks and gardens, which were reopened from June 3 in England and Northern Ireland and from July 6 in Wales.
John Orna-Ornstein, the National Trust's Director of Culture and Engagement says:
"We have received some fantastic feedback since we started to reopen our places in July and are incredibly grateful for the patience and understanding that visitors and members have demonstrated as we start to welcome people back to our houses.
"This latest reopening is part of a process to open all of our properties safely and we will announce more in the coming weeks and months.
"Being able to share these beautiful places and their histories is what the National Trust is here for and we are truly excited to be able to open these houses and welcome people back."
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Laura Burrows, General Manager for Hughenden, said:
"We are delighted to welcome visitors back to Hughenden. Recent weeks have seen visitors enjoying the garden, parkland and woodland but now we're pleased to open the doors to the Manor to share the treasures of Hughenden and the secrets of Hillside once again.
"Although the visit will be different than normal with a one-way visitor route, we hope visitors can enjoy experiencing the historic interiors and intriguing stories once again."
To avoid disappointment the National Trust recommends booking in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays through the booking system.
However on weekdays where space is available, pre-booking may not always be necessary.