Agecroft Hall is a beautiful historical property that is like visiting old England without leaving Richmond. It's wonderfully preserved and allows you to step into another age and time. The gardens are lovely and similar to the ones I've seen in England of the same time period. My favorite thing was the replica of Queen Elizabeth's dress in one of the bedrooms. The visit sparked conversations about life at that time and was a nice way to spend some time. All that is missing is a tea room. read more

I visited Agecroft Hall when I was in Richmond a week or two ago, and I had a wonderful experience. So what is Agecroft Hall? It's a Tudor manor house in Richmond. Why? The manor house was built in the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Lancashire, England. By the 20th century, it was in a state of disrepair, and a wealthy entrepreneur in Richmond bought the property and had it dismantled, crated, and shipped to Richmond. Then, the building materials in good condition were used to build a new home still in the Tudor style. Hence, their tagline: "Made in England. Remade in America." The house is absolutely stunning. It's just a wild thing to see - an authentic Tudor home in Virginia! The exterior and the grounds and gardens are beautiful, but it was the tour inside that really blew me away. They describe the tour as self-guided, but it's sort of a hybrid of a guided tour and a free wander. On each floor of the house, a member of the staff wait to tell you about that floor. After an explanation, they walk around with you, answering any additional questions you have, and peppering in interesting facts about each new room. It was informative, but it also felt personal. I learned a lot, and my jaw dropped a lot. The details in this home are really incredible. Richmond has a lot of attractions, but I highly recommend checking out Agecroft Hall. It's a stunner. read more

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Price good, food good... customer service okay. Over all, I'd return... I do have other favs... LOL

This is the most beautiful place and my new favorite in the Richmond area. The history is fascinating, but the gardens are absolutely incredible, absolutely stunning. I hope to see one of the live shows soon! read more

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A month or two ago my wife and I went to Richmond for a quick weekend trip. We started the day at agecroft before finishing at maymont. Agecroft was super fun and I highly recommend!! It was $12 for house and gardens and it was self guided. The house has a cool history and the gardens are beautiful and well maintained. I recommend both although you can pay for just a garden ticket. The docents was super sweet and knowledgeable. read more

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I'm enthralled with Agecroft Hall! It's been on my "must see" list for some time. I went years ago as a kid, but I've always wanted to go back! Pulling into the gates, I was in awe of the sheer beauty of this English Tudor estate! Immaculate grounds surround the building. Through the courtyard, we entered the visitors center and purchased tickets to tour this majestic home! They give discounts for AAA members, seniors (I'm both!) and also students and military. Parking is free. The tour begins with a 12 minute video, an overview of the history of Agecroft, and how it was disassembled in England then transported to America to be reassembled on the banks of the James. A real life LEGO story!! It was informative and to me, fascinating! Our tour guide, Elliot, was a fountain of facts as he took us from room to room describing each detail. He answered all of our questions and we had wonderful conversations about life in the past and present. We were fortunate enough to be the only two on the tour at that time so we really were spoiled spending a lot of time examining all the artifacts and portraits. Elliot then showed us the gardens and left us to meander the grounds. The English Garden was in full bloom and it was breathtaking. From the edge of the garden we caught a glimpse of the James River... what a view! This garden was one of the most beautiful I've seen in Richmond. Truly amazing. We saw so many butterflies fluttering from bloom to bloom. On our way out, we stopped at the small outdoor theater where events are held. In June and July they have a Shakespeare Festival which is right up my alley! Such a fan of the Bard! The gift shop is full of Shakespearean items as well as other Elizabethan gifts. I purchased many cool finds including books, enamel pins of Shakespeare, a tote bag, greeting cards, playing cards, and fun toys! Whether you're an RVA native or just visiting, this is a site not to be missed! I was beyond impressed by this magnificent, historic one-of-a-kind landmark! read more

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If uninviting were a place, this be it. Why the 5 Stars? Hike your keister beyond the manicured gardens. I hesitate mentioning because it looks completely untouched and Jumanji like out here but Dragon Rock alone is worth the $6 entrance fee and took my breath away. read more

A historic Tudor manor in the heart of an upscale neighborhood in Richmond was built in the late fifteenth century. We enjoyed only the outdoor and garden part and it was very lovely. read more

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For parents who want to expose their children to local history at an early age this place is not welcoming.

I visited Agecroft Hall for their Yuletide Open House right before Christmas. In prior months, I had also driven by to take some photos of the historical home. But, keep in mind, usually ​you have to pay to go inside and walk the grounds, so stay up front for simple photos or security might comment. AAA is accepted. Agecroft Hall is located in a regal, old neighborhood of Richmond on several acres of land. A garden area is off to the side. For the holiday season, the hall was bustling with activity. Carolers were on site, as were Charles Dickens characters and Father Christmas. They were even serving up steaming cups of hot cider in the back. I'd totally recommend that festive (and free) event, even if you don't opt to take the house tour. However, I did. The line was cut off right as I walked in, so I had to wait about 20 minutes for the next group to be allowed inside. Meanwhile, they stored us in a room with a bunch of historical notes and a model of the hall. We walked inside to a grand room and heard skits from folks dressed in traditional garb from whichever century they were representing. The skits were often interactive. At one point, I was pulled in to play charades and mimed a scarf. It was hilarious and engaging! It's super cool that there's a random Tudor home shipped over from England in the middle of Richmond. Obviously, ​the history is much more in depth than "random house transplant," but you should visit and check it out to learn more about the site! I, for one, will be keeping an eye out for any events they might have as the seasons change. read more

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Perfect day trip. Great day out. Historical adventure through time. If your in the Richmond area it's well worth a stop.

Visited while taking a short trip to Richmond. Not only is the manor a fascinating piece of history but the tour guides do a great job making the tour fun and answering questions. I recommend the tour for all history lovers and visitors wanting a family friendly activity. You can also get some great pictures in your visit. Highly recommend. read more

Hands down one of the coolest historic places I have ever visited. I was blown away by Agecroft Hall... feels like you stepped back into the 16th Century! The gardens were simply incredible! I felt like I was back in England while walking through the gardens :) Colonial Williamsburg is the only place in VA that rivals Agecroft Hall. VISIT Agecroft Hall ASAP!!! read more

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This is a hidden treasure in Richmond and a must for Anglophiles. This is an actual Tudor home from Lancashire that was constructed in the 1500s, dissembled in the 1920's, shipped to Richmond in boxes, and reassembled. Even more, the foundation has collected a number of period artifacts and furnished the house with them. Beautiful gardens, amazing house. The best part is that they take their time with tours, there is also a nice introductory film. Highly recommend when visiting Richmond. I do recommend they upgrade their website. It simply doesn't give a sense of the size and history of the house. read more

Incredible. This is one of the best historical tours I've ever been on, and I've been on a few from Mount Vernon to Woodrow Wilson's house. I came here on a bitterly cold, cloudy Friday and I was the only one on the property and told I would be the only one on the tour. I was excited to be the only one because I would be able to ask the guide as many questions as I wanted. I bought my ticket for seven dollars with a card and was told the tour would begin shortly but I should take a walk around the grounds. I walked around the gardens and thought about how they would be gorgeous to see in the spring or summer...right now the plants were not in bloom, but I could appreciate the unique architecture. Back in the main office, I was instructed to view a nine minute documentary about the origins of Agecroft Hall from the point of view of Bessie Williams who owned the house in the 1920s which I found fascinating. The tour began and I learned my guide had been working there for over 25 years! She was extremely knowledgeable. All of the rooms were beautiful and I really admired learning about customs during the Tudor period. There are original pieces in the house, but even ones that are not are still historic and interesting to learn about. The only room in the home that isn't decorated in the Tudor style is the library, which is set with Bessie William's possessions; set the way she would have had it in the 1940s. At the end of the tour my guide informed me that they do living history shows and other events! That's so cool! I will definitely come back to Agecroft Hall. What a gem in the Richmond area! read more

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This place has a "wow factor" because of being what it is where it is. The price of the guided tour ($8) was reasonable but I wouldn't recommend just seeing only the garden because it was small. The front desk was welcoming. However, while the tour guide was knowledgeable she was not a good guide. She never asked if we had questions and the ground rules were never discussed. She actually called security on us when we tried to walk away to take care of our fussy child and not disrupt the tour. Her uncomfortable feeling towards us made the group uncomfortable towards us which made us uncomfortable. So out of respect to everybody we excused ourselves and asked to leave the tour. Overall, not kid or young family friendly and only worth it if you're trying to fill in time during in your day. read more

Had such a lovely afternoon here! Hester and Tracy are excellent tour guides. I highly recommend coming here and transporting yourself to Tudor England! read more

Agecroft Hall is a rarity among museums, not only in Richmond, but nationwide. There are not many genuine Tudor ( as in from the age of the Tudors, not the architectural style) homes in the United States and this could very well be the only one. What most excited me is that the furniture dates from 1485 to 1660, when was the last time you were able to tour a house with furniture THAT old? The estate is perched on a hill rolling down to the banks of the James River....a great place to bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens and scenery. One current exhibit that would engage the up and coming attorney's in the family is "Deeds and Misdeeds" which shows the original manuscripts relating to the house and how legal manuscripts were written, witnessed and ratified. An interesting process as they usually were witnessed on "market day" in front of as many citizens as possible so as to have proof of deed. The clergy was also involved in ratifying titles. If this isn't your cup of tea there are gardens designed by Charles Gillette who is famous for his work in Virginia to include "Virginia House" next door as well as the campus of the University of Richmond. Of special interest is the "Knot Garden". I also learned what a Bodkin is. I had heard the term before but had never really known exactly what one was.....and I am even going to share it with you. It was a decorative item used to poke holes in fabric but has also been used as a hair pin and a dagger. It was used mainly to pull ribbon through holes and was worn on a chatelaine ( another word I hard heard but didn't know what its meaning was) a decorative chain attached to a belt on which useful or decorative objects were attached. Interesting heh? I bet you can find something interesting here as well. read more

Agecroft Hall is a Tudor house that was built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th Century. It was the home of the Langley and Dauntesey families for hundreds of years until it fell into disrepair and was sold at auction in 1925. Thomas C. Williams Jr. fell in love with the house and purchased it, had it dismantled, crated and shipped to Richmond where it was painstakingly reassembled in Windsor Farms. Today you can tour the house. With the exception of one room, the house has been restored to the way it would have looked when a Tudor family lived in it in England. I took a tour and found it very interesting. One neat tidbit I picked up: during that time people didn't use forks because they believed they looked too similar to pitchforks and represented the devil. The gardens were designed by famous landscaper Charles Gillette and are packed with beautiful flowers, as well as a living exhibit of medicinal, flavoring and aromatic plants. On my tour, I learned that Agecroft's current director is very excited about making the property more educational and is constantly working to add new exhibits there. When I visited, the newest addition was a replica of a working kitchen from the same time period as the house. read more

Located in a beautiful neighborhood that is worth walking around. House has very interesting history and is impressive to see. Guides were very welcoming and did not push a tour. Costs a few dollars to enjoy the gardens and walk around the grounds, which we felt was worthwhile. Plenty of parking available. read more

My wife wanted to stop here while on vacation to fill in some free time we had one day and I thought it looked pretty cool so we said why not? Well when we arrived the tour was full so they gave us the option to wait, and see the gardens, or just do the gardens. We decided to do the garden self guided tour and bought tickets to see the house. We figured 45 minutes would be about the time we'd take to see the gardens anyways. Well I'm glad we did go ahead and wait to do the last house tour of the day as this house is phenomenal and our tour guide did a fantastic job of answering all of our questions about the time period, including all of my strange questions that I tend to ask. The house is beautiful inside and if you think it looks big from the outside, well it is even bigger than you think inside of it. I took a lot of pictures of the gardens but understandably no pictures are allowed inside the house so none of those were taken. I can say for sure though that the house is definitely worth seeing and this stop turned out to be the highlight of our various stops throughout historic Richmond. A truly historic house and I'd highly recommend anyone with any interest in this time period, or just plain cool architecture, stop in here and get the full tour! read more

Come early if you are coming for a show! You have to walk around the grounds. Bring some wine to drink while you walk around... but remember to bring the mosquito spray... they are horrible. read more

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I won't get into what Agecroft Hall is, as others have already done it. I will just get right into singing its praises. My boyfriend and I got there just as it opened, we were thrilled to realize that there was a AAA discount and then we were immediately whisked into the video at the entrance, despite the fact that it was just the two of us. From there, we had a private tour with our wonderful guide (I believe her name was Hendree). She took us to every room and answered every single question we had without hesitation. Her knowledge and admiration of the Hall was evident in the way she spoke of the building and the former residents. After our tour had ended, we noticed that the shop wasn't open and were somewhat disappointed until our guide fetched the supervisor on hand to open it up (again, just for the two of us!). Such an educational and enriching experience! Can't wait to go back in the spring to see the gardens! read more

Cool house with a lot of great history. The tour guide was a bit too taken with the subject and it felt very rushed because I think she was trying to cram as much information into an hour as possible. If you're into this sort of thing (tours of historical houses) then check it out, but I wouldn't make this one my first stop. read more

It was a rainy miserable day that we decided to visit Agecroft. We were sick of sitting around watching Netflix and wanted to do something different that was still mainly indoors. I was very happy with our choice. We were luckily the only ones visiting this magnificent hall, and therefore were the only ones on the tour. It starts with a brief introductory movie telling about the 2 most prominent families that resided in Agecroft. Then begins the tour. A man named Steven was our tour guide and he was amazing. Every question I had he had an answer for and he was also very friendly and funny. I told him I was interested in "the gross stuff" so he made sure to include as many creepy facts as he could for me. He was awesome. If you're a history buff or into (extremely) old fashioned house and room design I highly recommend coming here! I wouldn't recommend it for kids under maybe 12 years of age unless they have a specialized interest in history because I can see younger children getting bored with it (you really can't touch anything). But it really is a lovely tour and a lovely piece of history that's worth checking out. read more

What a stunning and unexpected gem! I knew of Agecroft but had no idea its interiors and collections were so authentic and thorough. Our guide was very knowledgeable and really breathed life into both the Elizabethan era and 1920s America. I also loved the relatively recent addition of the replica kitchen. The day was too dreary to visit all the gardens, unfortunately. I do wish the gift shop had more site-specific merchandise (I'm a fool for Christmas ornaments) maybe based on the stained glass, the wood work, the seal on the pardon -- or St. Nicholas Owen (hope I remembered the correct guy). Admission price is a bargain, we will be back! read more

Agecroft Hall - Museums Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Can I first say- to the review that someone was upset that it wasn't child friendly......um.....duh......it's a Tudor Manor home with a historical guided tour. I would pay DOUBLE to not have a whining child on the tour when I'm learning about the life and times of a 16th century English manor. Maybe it is because I am an academic and anglophile- or maybe because I understand the value of what few things we hold of our past. Either way, this home is a beautiful example of elite living in Richmond and modest living in Elizabethan England, and should be respected. The lights are dimmed inside to preserve the paintings, furnishings and wood- and I get the feeling to achieve a sort of ambiance. In the great hall the dim light shines through the beautiful glass windows. I was really impressed to learn that none of them broke on their long journey from England to Virginia. The furnishings are also impressive in their own right- though I do wish the house would modernize a bit and get rid of the plastic food. I think the house speaks for itself. It is a gem of Richmond and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in history, architecture or gardening. read more

We came here w our nieces. Unfortunately the 3 ppl at the front desk were so unbelievably rude and snotty to us we immediately left. Not kid friendly or friendly at all for that matter! Apparently a child finishing up eating a poptart on the way from the car to their door is a federal offense. read more

They really don't want children there. I took my husband there for his birthday one year. Our daughter was three months old at the time. We had to leave the stroller in the lobby. That was fine. My husband carried our daughter. She was awake and making very low baby cooing sounds. We are the type of parents that take our kid outside if they start making noise, but the noise she was making was not loud at all. The only way she would have been more quite is if she was asleep. So we were shocked when we were told to stand in the other room as the tour was given. My husband was livid. We had traveled to get to Richmond, we paid money to see the place, and he missed the tour because we had a baby with us. There was nothing on the website at the time to indicate that we would not be welcome if we had children. read more

You would think kids would be bored here...no gadgets or costumed interpreters...just a really old house and its gardens. Not so! I've taken my nephew and nieces here several times and they love it. They listen and ask questions on the tour and then blow off some steam running around the garden and watching the pond frogs. read more

Beautiful visit! We had the pleasure of having Melissa Malone as a tour guide and she was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Agecroft Hall and Richmond as a whole. Would absolutely recommend to a friend! Thanks, Melissa! read more

TAKE THE TOUR! It was amazing. I learned so much from my tour guide, Joshua and because it was a quiet Wednesday I enjoyed a private tour at the bargain price of 10.00. I look forward to returning in the Spring. In the meantime, I'll hope for good categories on Jeopardy so that I can show off my newly acquired knowledge. Not to be missed! read more

Despite the rainy, cold weather, this estate's charm really shined through. In fact, I think the weather gave it a sort of charming, gloomy feel that kind of worked for it. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly, and even though I normally hate tours, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I would definitely come back here during a different season to check out the gardens in full bloom. read more

LOVED our experience! Genuine passion for what they do and you could really feel the "family" owned atmosphere. Great quality and taste! Looking forward to visiting their new location in the fall. read more

We visited the gardens of Agecroft during late April and thought some of the gardens looked neglected and lacked the sort of display one would expect from an estate of this size and nature. There are better gardens to visit in the Richmond area. Perhaps the house tour is what one needs to focus on when visiting Agecroft - not the gardens. read more

I've been here three times (during autumn, spring, and summer) and each time has been enchanting. I'm head-over-heels in love with Agecroft Hall. Visiting is like going back in time. The tour guides and staff are personable and wonderful; every time I go, I learn something new. I can't wait until my next trip to Agecroft. I recommend going in the spring or autumn so you can take your time and enjoy the gardens in comfort, the Virginia summers can be oppressively hot. read more

I'm not certain how many times I've been to Agecroft Manor, but at least 6-7 times. We've been there in the spring, summer and fall. The gardens are really special, as is the herb garden. The overall landscaping is continuously maintained. It is amazing to realize the original structure was as large as it was. I won't give away too many statistics. When shipped via boat it is genuinely amazing that so little was damaged in shipment. Not one of the magnificent leaded color windows was damaged. The building was almost destroyed prior to coming to America. The interior is an antique collector's paradise of early English furniture. Pay attention to one brass clock that will be discussed. Note the carved bed. Remember the period the bed was made along w/ the balance of the furniture. My favorite time to visit is Spring. The garden is, in my opinion,bis at its height at that point. Walk the yard. You'll see beautiful trees and I love the courtyard. If you bring visitors from out of town, they will not have visited anything like it. Just enjoy. read more

We drove 2 hours for our 20th anniversary to visit Agecroft Hall as I had wanted to go for years. It was 1:30, they were supposed to be open until 5:00 but we could not tour the house because they had a tour bus already in there. The security officer (whom was very nice) said we could still tour the gardens, and vote on the scarecrows, but we did decline. No offense but we didn't drive 2 hours to vote on scarecrows, I came to see the English Tudor House. Richmond is not a driver friendly city to out of towners not familiar with the area, so unfortunately I will probably never return to see it. I hope the tour bus group enjoyed it, because we didn't get to. There is nothing said on the website about he house being closed for the day if they get a tour bus, we could have spent the whole day, which is all we had to celebrate, doing something else if they had. read more

First I would like to rave about out tour guide, Melissa. She was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable historian. She had answers to all the questions our group were asking and gave us very interesting facts, even a few puns! We even had children ages 13, 10 and 4, she kept them enthralled and answered all their questions with the utmost patience! Secondly the Agecroft Hall Museum is just magical, the furnishings the grounds, oh I could go on and on! I am definitely going back in the spring when the gardens are in full bloom! read more