We are working with our friends over at National Trust Rainham Hall to give a joint special offer!
Hire a bicycle from the reserve in September and get 10% off entry to National Trust Rainham Hall.
Photo courtesy of the National Trust - Sophia Schorr-Kon
Rainham Hall - is a historic house with a difference. At the moment they are celebrating the life of Anthony Denney: a fashion photographer, interior designer, art connoisseur and style icon who exerted enormous influence on post-war Britain.
You could use the bicycle to travel to Rainham Hall when you hire in September, or use the voucher for entry within two weeks.
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Rainham Hall, built in 1729, opened to the public in 2015 following a major conservation and interpretation project. With engaging exhibitions, a stunning café and a nearly three-acre garden, there is something for all to enjoy.
The Hall is a remarkably fine example of Queen Anne architecture and has been home to a richly diverse cast of characters. They’ve drawn inspiration from research about their lives to tell some great stories, and our now onto their third programme.
The Denney Edition: Celebrating an icon of 20th century styleDiscover the world of Anthony Denney: a fashion photographer, interior designer, art connoisseur and style icon who exerted enormous influence on post-war Britain.
The Denney Edition, celebrating the life and work of Anthony Denney (1913-90) is now open at Rainham Hall Denney lived at the Hall between 1964 and 1969 and is one of the building's most intriguing former residents.
In partnership with creative company The Decorators and a host of designers and local craftspeople, the Hall has been transformed into a ‘living magazine’ to showcase Denney’s life and work.
Exhibits will include objects and photographs from Denney’s personal life, with the Hall presented as if it were a magazine with spaces including the gardens representing themes of fashion, jewellery, arts, interiors, food, gardening, and travel. Visit to uncover the different sides of Denney’s character, as an influential tastemaker, master of still life, art collector and patron, photographer and ‘the Dior of interior decorating’.
Opening times:The Hall, Gardens and Café will be open 7 days per week in July, 10am-5pm (Hall Admission 10.30am-4.30pm), and Wednesday - Sunday from August onwards.
Residents living in RM13 can visit the Hall for FREE every First Thursday (6.00pm-9.00pm) and Last Saturday (10.30am - 4.30pm) of the month.