Starting on August 1st, the staff at Ringwood Manor will be offering several different outdoor walking tours for our visitors and guests!
Outdoor guided tours will end after November 1st.
The grounds surrounding Ringwood Manor will still remain open for the public
to visit every day from 8am to 6pm.
Please check back again in the spring of 2021 for dates, times & registration
information for our guided outdoor tours.
Outdoor guided tours will end after November 1st.
The grounds surrounding Ringwood Manor will still remain open for the public
to visit every day from 8am to 6pm.
Please check back again in the spring of 2021 for dates, times & registration
information for our guided outdoor tours.
Grounds & Gardens of Ringwood Manor
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st & November 1st
10:30am all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st & November 1st
10:30am all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Did you ever wonder what all that “stuff” is placed around the grounds at Ringwood Manor? What about all those other buildings on the property? What were they used for? If you have ever been curious about the estate at Ringwood Manor, this tour is for you! These 2 hour guided walking tours will take visitors around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, and the out-buildings. Historic photographs of the property will also be shown.
Steady rain cancels.
Advanced registration required.
Steady rain cancels.
Advanced registration required.
Highlights Around the House
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st & November 1st
2:30pm all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st & November 1st
2:30pm all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Want to learn about some of the historic objects around the Manor, but don't have the time for the full Grounds & Garden Tour? Or have you always wondered about those large pieces on the front and back lawns of Ringwood Manor? This shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour only takes 1 hour and will take visitors around the immediate vicinity of Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects on the front lawn, the architecture of the Manor, and the Italian sunken garden behind the building. Historic photographs of the property will also be shown.
Steady rain cancels.
*Please note: there is much content overlap between the Grounds & Garden tour and the Highlights Around the House tour. The Highlights tour is simply a shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour for individuals who may not want to attend or are unable to walk for 2 hours.
Advanced registration required.
Steady rain cancels.
*Please note: there is much content overlap between the Grounds & Garden tour and the Highlights Around the House tour. The Highlights tour is simply a shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour for individuals who may not want to attend or are unable to walk for 2 hours.
Advanced registration required.
The Historic Cemetery at Ringwood Manor
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 31st & November 1st
1:00 pm all dates in September
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Saturdays & Sundays
October 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 31st & November 1st
1:00 pm all dates in September
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
The historic cemetery at Ringwood Manor is often a source of intrigue to our visitors. Who are these people whose final resting place is Ringwood? This guided outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the cemetery and will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a 1 hour walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for that time, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended.
Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration required.
Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration required.
Running the Estate
Saturdays & Sundays
October 10th, 11th, 24th & 25th
1:00pm all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
Saturdays & Sundays
October 10th, 11th, 24th & 25th
1:00pm all dates
FREE!
Advanced registration required; tours limited to 12 registrants
The employees of Ringwood Manor were the backbone of the estate. Staff positions included not only the household servants, but dozens of people who worked on the property to keep the 22,000 acre estate running. This 1 hour walking tour will explore the numerous paid positions like dairy maids, farmers, coachmen, and of course iron workers. Details about known employees will be shared along with vintage images.
Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration required.
Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration required.