The Story of Emily

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Discover the life of Emily Hobhouse.

Step back in time to 1875 and the Victorian world of the Hobhouse family, told through the restored rectory where Emily lived from her birth until she was 34 years old.

Experience the installations, animations, and virtual reality of the War Rooms museum, which honours the extraordinary impact Emily had on the events of the Anglo Boer War.

Taste a piece of history, while enjoying the view of the kitchen garden, in the restaurant which serves traditional South African food and wine with a lighter, healthier touch.