Russell-Cotes

‘For many years I had it in mind that some day I would build a house after my own heart as an offering of love and affection to my wife’

Our Guided Tours introduce you to the wonderful story of Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes and how they came to create the vision of East Cliff Hall. Expect a tale that takes in romance, world travel, the growth of Bournemouth, and the most beautiful art of the era, with a cast of characters that include the great and the good of Victorian and Edwardian society.

Our Drop-In Guided Tours do not need to be pre-booked and are included in the price of admission. They last approximately one hour.

October dates: 

Thursday 1 October, 11.00am

Wednesday 7 October, 11.00am

Thursday 8 October, 11.00am

Saturday 10 October, 11.30am

Thursday 15 October, 11.00am

Saturday 17 October, 11.30am

Wednesday 21 October, 11.00am

Thursday 22 October, 11.00am

Wednesday 28 October, 11.00am

Thursday 29 October, 11.00am

 

Please be aware that our tours are led by our team of wonderful volunteers. Due to availability, occasionally tours have to be cancelled at the last minute.

 

Would you like to delve even deeper into the stories and worlds that are opened up by the Russell-Cotes collection? You might be interested in:

 

Themed Tour: Femmes Fatales on Thursday 8 October at 2.00pm – encounter the deadly women represented in art at the Russell-Cotes – find out more and book tickets here

Themed Tour: A Victorian Vision of Japan on Saturday 24 October at 2.30pm – discover the Japanese connections and collections at the Russell-Cotes – find out more and book tickets here.

Spotlight Tour: Design Highlights on: Tue 6 and Tue 27 October at 2.15pm. Explore some of the fascinating design features and master designers of the museum. Free drop-in tour, no booking required. (Normal admission prices apply) Find out more here.