Gardens open daily 10am - 4pm

There are 14 acres of grounds to explore.
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Mansion tours hourly from 10.30am to 2.30pm

Tour a grand Victorian era home
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Makers’ Market

First Sunday of the month
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Garden Tours

Join us for a 45-minute social history tour of the garden
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Follow the trail

The Gruffalo is back!
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What’s On

Sunday4July

The Trust Makers’ Market

First Sunday of the month
Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..
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Garden Tours

Various tour times
Join us for a 45-minute social history tour of the garden..
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DAILY

Join the Gruffalo Trail 2!

10am to 4pm
Look who’s hiding in the gardens..
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Membership

Daily
Your National Trust membership is not only your key to the world's most iconic locations, but a significant contributor..
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Mansion Tours

Daily on the hour from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Step back in time during a guided tour of this magnificent mansion..
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The Estate

The Mansion

The Gardens

A beautiful Victorian mansion set in 14 acres of garden.

Family home to some of Victoria’s most influential people.

History

Plan Your Visit

May to August
Open Daily
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)

September to April
Open Daily
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)

Closed Good Friday and
Christmas Day

Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham Street
Elsternwick Victoria 3185

A truly unique and romantic setting for your event.

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