What’s On

• SelectDays

  

  Garden Tours

  Tours run on select days (separate ticket required)

  Join us for an insightful 45-minute social history tour of the garden, led by a National Trust guide...

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• ThursdaytoSaturday

  

  Lunch & Admission Package | Rippon Lea Food & Wine

  Available Thursday to Saturdays

  Enjoy a 2-course lunch including a glass of wine or a beer at Rippon Lea Food & Wine, before visiting the stunning Rippo..

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• Wednesday11February

  

  Forest Bathing with ‘Nothing Like Nature’

  Wednesday 11 February

  If you’re looking to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature, this guided Forest Bathing experience at Rip..

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• SelectWeekends

  

  High Tea presented by Showtime Event Group

  Select Weekends

  Indulge in one of Melbourne's best High Tea's at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate...

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• Sunday22February

  

  The Teddy Bears Picnic

  Sunday 22 February 2026 | 10.00am-3.00pm

  A family favourite celebrating the National Trust’s 70th Anniversary..

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• Daily(Self-Guided)

  

  Playtime with Elm & Willow – Adventure Trail

  Self-Guided Family Discovery Trail

  Join Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds..

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• From21February

  

  The Great Back Yard Garden Lawn Games

  21 February – 30 May 2026 | Weekends

  Enjoy a relaxed day of play this summer with The Great Back Yard Garden Lawn Games, set among the heritage pleasure gard..

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• Tuesday3March

  

  Breathe with the Trees with Tina Bruce

  Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 | 9:30AM-11:30AM

  A Breathwork Grief Ritual in Nature with Tina Bruce..

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• Sunday15March

  

  Trust Makers’ Market

  Next market Sunday 15 March 2026

  Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..

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• 11am&2pm (Daily)

  

  Mansion Tours

  Tours run daily (separate ticket required)

  Step back in time during a guided tour of this magnificent mansion, led by one of the National Trusts knowledgeable guid..

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• Thursday9April

  

  Nature Journaling with ‘Nothing Like Nature’

  Sessions run on select days (separate ticket required)

  Discover Rippon Lea’s 14-acre gardens through nature journaling.  ..

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• Available to Hire

  

  Tennis Court Hire

  Tennis Court Hire available.

  Enjoy a relaxed game of tennis with friends on Rippon Lea Estate’s beautifully restored heritage tennis court...

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• Saturday16May

  

  Pre-loved Cook Book Sale

  Saturday 16 May - Tuesday 19 May

  Get ready to cook up a storm with new recipes and ideas at the Pre-loved Cook Book Sale..

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• From1February

  

  Dahlia Season at Rippon Lea Estate

  1 February 2026 - 31 May 2026

  A burst of seasonal colour in one of Melbourne’s most magnificent heritage gardens..

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• Weekly1pmWednesdays

  

  Bird Spotting Tours

  Wednesday & Thursday

  Explore the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home...

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• OpenDaily

  

  The Gatehouse Nursery & Shop

  Open Daily

  Shop from a wide range of plants, all propagated from our significant National Trust Gardens..

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