Tours of the Yaralla Estate (Dame Eadith Walker Convalescent Hospital) are usually held on the last Sunday in April and October.
Tours of “Rivendell” (The Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital) are usually held on the last Sunday in July.
Link to more information on Open Days at Yaralla and Rivendell
If you would like to add your name to our waiting list to be notified of the next tour of these estates, complete the form on our Society Website.
You will be notified approximately two months prior to the date of the tour.
Our next Open Day at Yaralla will be on Sunday, 27 October, 2024. The grounds will be open from 9:30 am. Other than the time for your tour you are free to visit the Squash Court and Stables complex, or just wander around the grounds until the gates close at approximately 2:30 pm.
Booking Essential: It is essential that you book a time for your tour as we may not have any spaces available for anyone who turns up on day without having booked. As the tours fill fairly quickly, particularly the early ones, we suggest you book early to get your preferred tour time.
Bookings and payments are online through our web page. Cash payments will only be possible on the Open Day at Yaralla. Please print out your ticket, or save it to your mobile device, which you will need to bring on the day for entry to the grounds and to join your tour group.
Our Tours: These tours, lead by Society volunteers, will be of the grounds of the estate. They do not include the main building, which is in full-time use as a health facility. The first tour commences at 10:00 am and then every half hour until 1:30 pm.
Bad Weather: We expect to be able to run our tours even if it is raining. If we need to vary or cancel tour arrangements we will advise you by email.
Feeling unwell?: If you have been advised to isolate or are feeling unwell, please do not attend. Get in contact and we will give you a credit against a future tour booking.
For more information about the day please download our flyer, “Yaralla Open Day – Information for Visitors”.
Our next Open Day at the Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital (Rivendell) will be held on Sunday 30th July, 2023.
The gates will be open from 9:30 am until approximately one hour after the last tour. Admission is by pre-booked ticket only. You may spend as much time on the grounds as you wish until the gates close. The only restriction is to be on time for your tour.
For more information about the day please download our flyer, “Rivendell Open Day – Information for Visitors”.