Visit Runnymede, a beautifully conserved 19th-century home just outside of central Hobart. Taking a tour is the only way to see the house, which includes historic gardens and collections of art, furniture, and maritime artifacts. You'll get an excellent glimpse into life in colonial Tasmania, through the stories of the home's former owners and the handsome original decor. Choose from three options for your tour of the house and gardens; two of the upgrades even include tea in the drawing room. And for history buffs, don't miss the chance to take this tour with a curator or senior guide from the National Trust of Tasmania.
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Make your way to Runnymede, located less than 10 minutes by car from central Hobart (en route to MONA). The historic house was built around 1836 for Robert Pitcairn, one of the first lawyers admitted to the Supreme Court in the Van Diemen’s Land colony, which is today known as Tasmania.
It's best known though as the home of Captain Charles Bayley and his family who occupied Runnymede for approximately a century. The captain was a successful master mariner and whaler who named Runnymede after his favorite ship. The house features rich collections of whaling artifacts and other maritime items from the Bayley family, as well as artwork and furniture from another previous owner, Bishop Francis Nixon, Tasmania’s first Anglican bishop. Along with the house and coach house, you can explore historic gardens that include rare roses and old fruit trees.
The grand home has been carefully conserved to its original 19th-century elegance by the National Trust of Tasmania. Choose from three options to see Runnymede with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who brings the details of its collections and past to life.
Captain's House and Garden Tour (one hour): Tour the elegant 19th-century house and gardens with an experienced guide during a fascinating and informative 1-hour tour.
Take Tea with Harriet (35-minute Strolling Theater performance including tea): Step back in time to meet one of Runnymede's colonial inhabitants during a strolling theater performance with an actress who plays the whaling captain’s daughter. During the 35-minute stroll through the house, hear about the Bayley family’s life and times as you see the home through the eyes of the daughter as you enjoy a delicious light afternoon tea in the drawing room.
Runnymede Conservation Tour (1-hour tour followed by tea): Learn all about the magnificently restored house as you walk through the home and gardens with a curator or senior guide from the National Trust on an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ tour that concludes with morning tea in the drawing room.
