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What's Coming Up This November

Remembrance Day

During the Second World War, the Secret Listeners - many of them refugees who had fled Nazi persecution - worked here, eavesdropping on captured German generals and gathering intelligence that helped shape the course of the war.

On Wednesday 11 November at 11am, we’ll hold a one-minute silence to remember the Secret Listeners and everyone who served during the Second World War and in all conflicts since. All visitors are welcome to join us.

Poppies are now on sale at our front desk and in the café, with all proceeds going to the Royal British Legion.

Talks & Tours

An Introduction to Trent Park House of Secrets, 3 November at 2pm

Discover the story of Trent Park on a tour with volunteer guide Marise Garside. A retired teacher, Marise trained at Trent Park, so she knows the place well. She has also led tours at Highgate Cemetery, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Now she’s bringing that experience to Trent, sharing the House’s history and secrets with visitors.

A tour of Sir Philip Sassoon’s World, 12 November and 20 November at 2pm

Born into immense wealth and privilege, Sir Philip Sassoon became a politician, art collector, patron and arguably the greatest social host of his generation. Discover more about Sir Philip and Trent Park on a special, 30-minute guided tour led by our Sassoon specialist David Page MA.

The Heart of the House, 18 November at 11am

Explore the grand ground-floor rooms of Trent Park House with volunteer guide Patrice Dixon, and discover how they’ve changed across more than two centuries of owners, guests and secrets. Patrice has a special link to Trent Park. It was here that he spent four years training as as an Art teacher (1972-76) when it was a College of Education. He is now back volunteering as room steward and tour guide for the Museum.

The Room in the Corner, 25 November at 11am

What can one room tell you about a house? Volunteer guide Bill Partridge traces Trent Park’s history through the changing life of one room, now home to the model of the House. And there’s a twist: one “fact” in the talk is invented. Can you sort the truth from the fiction, just as the Secret Listeners had to?

A House of Contrasts, 26 and 27 November at 2pm

Guide Julian Woodfield explores the contrast between Sassoon’s decadent world and the wartime work that followed. A qualified London tour guide, Julian has spent ten years leading tours of Alexandra Palace and Park’s hidden corners, and also guides across north London with fellow Trent Park volunteer Sally Stevens.

Coming up in December: Damian Collins, author of Charmed Life, the acclaimed biography of Sir Philip Sassoon, returns to Trent Park House on Friday 4 December - Sassoon’s birthday - for a special tour. More details soon.

No special ticket is required for our tours - just a regular entry ticket timed with the relevant time.

Winter Opening Hours

Throughout November and December the House will close at 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.

Trent Park House of Secrets is open until 31 December 2026. We then close throughout January for conservation and maintenance, and reopen in February 2027.

National Art Pass and The Observer subscribers get discounted entry

A reminder that The Observer subscribers can purchase 2-for-1 tickets until 31 December. We are also members of the Art Fund's National Art Pass scheme, where members get a 50% discount on entry. Museums Association and ICOM members also get free admission.

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