Exploring The History Around Eldon House

Events

Virtually unchanged since the nineteenth century, Eldon House is London’s oldest remaining residence which contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless treasures of the Harris family and is surrounded by a beautiful 19th-century style garden. Access to Harris Park and downtown amenities are a great appeal for your visit.

Summer Tea Program 2025

July through August 2025
Wednesday through Sunday
Seating at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Eldon House Grounds
Important Information: Orders are closed out 72 hours prior to each seating.  You will receive an email confirmation with 72 hours after you have
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Price range: $15.00 through $40.00 incl. HST

Teddy Bear Tea at the Museum

Saturday, August 30, 12:30 through 2:30 p.m. (90-minute seating’s)
Staggered Entry Times (see below for details)
Eldon House Grounds
Important Information: Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration closes on Wednesday, August 27th at 12:00 p.m. and orders cannot
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$35.00 incl. HST

Teddy Bear Picnic

Saturday, August 30, Drop in between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Eldon House Grounds
Your may bring your own picnicking supplies and please clean up after your group. Recycling and garbage receptacles will be available.  Children 16 and under
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By Donation

Victorian Crafting for Kids

First Sunday of Select Months (see list of dates below for details)
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Children 2 and under are free
Interpretive Centre
Past Crafts: February 2 – Paper Quilling March 2 – Thaumatropes and Victorian Games April 6 – Egg Painting May 4 – Dried Flower
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Price range: $5.00 through $10.00 incl. HST

A red metal watering can with a large spout. It is sitting on a wooden slated bench. In the background there are ferns, geraniums, and ivy plants in pots.

Lecture with Paul LaPorte: Tracing the Roots of Native Plants

Saturday, September 13, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
FREE LECTURE
Eldon House’s Grounds and Interpretive Centre
Museum Available for Self-Guided Tours By Donation
To  attend you must call 519-661-5169 to provide your name, email, phone number, and number of persons selected to participate.  Maximum number of participants
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By Donation

Doors Open London: Sights, Sounds, & Stories that Make Our City

Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21
12:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Eldon House and Grounds
The 24th annual Doors Open London (DOL) weekend will take place in September 20 & 21, 2025. This year’s theme is Sights, Sounds, &
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By Donation

An image of a two tiered dressing table with ivory set of combs, brushes, glove stretcher, etc.

Behind the Ropes

Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Eldon House
Group sizes are 12 people.  Not suitable for children under 12.  Light refreshments are provided in the Interpretive Centre. Please be aware that there
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$22.00 incl. HST

Selfies with the Father Christmas Standee

Monday, December 1, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026
Drop in Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Eldon House Grounds
No Registration Required
As a heritage site there is no public parking. There is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of
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By Donation

Eldon House’s Victorian Christmas

Monday, December 1, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026
Drop in Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Eldon House
No Registration Required
As a heritage site there is no public parking. there is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of
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By Donation

Winter Holiday Market

Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Interpretive Centre
Vendor Information: If you are a local artist or entrepreneur and are interested in participating please download the vendor application form here Eldon House
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By Donation

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Education programs and tours are offered all year round for students and groups of all ages. Click below to find out more!

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We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron. We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home.

We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area: the Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy/Silver Covenant Chain; the Beaver Hunting Grounds of the Haudenosaunee NANFAN Treaty of 1701; the McKee Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron Tract Treaty of 1827, with the Anishinaabeg, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee.

The three Indigenous Nations that are neighbours to London are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation; Oneida Nation of the Thames; and the Munsee-Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign Nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs.