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.

September dates: 

Thursday 3 September, 11.00am

Saturday 12 September, 11.30am

Wednesday 16 September, 11.00am

Thursday 17 September, 11.00am

Saturday 19 September, 11.30am

Wednesday 23 September, 11.00am

Thursday 24 September, 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: Scenes of the Sea on Friday 4 September at 11.00am – discover seascapes and maritime scenes in the Russell-Cotes collection – find out more and book tickets here.

Themed Tour: Beasts and Best Friends on Friday 25 September at 11.00am – explore the Victorians’ love of animal art at the Russell-Cotes – find out more and book tickets here.

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