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Eldon House

481 Ridout St. North, London, Ontario N6A 2P8, Canada
Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in London
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Built in 1834, the oldest surviving home in London contains heirlooms and furnishings that belonged to the original owners, Captain John and Amelia...... more » Owner description: Built in 1834, the oldest surviving home in London contains heirlooms and furnishings that belonged to the original owners, Captain John and Amelia Harris. « less
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London, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Take a few minutes next time in London, Ontario to visit this old stately home. Charming, well preserved home with period decor. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

An amazing experience. Beautiful decor. Staff knowledgeable. More

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Ontario
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Beautifully restored late Victorian house with informative guides. Pretty grounds.In summer offer old fashioned afternoon teas. More

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London, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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This old home is very well laid out with mostly original furniture and artifacts from the original family. Delightful volunteer staff. Do go in the spring when all of the spring flowers are out and the red bud is in full bloom. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011
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Allow at least an hour to see all the details properly. Amazing dining room, open the door in the closets to see all the old clothes hanging. It's like the former owner just popped out a minute ago. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

It is always a pleasure to go to Eldon House: I have been going since I was a child and every time I see something different to appreciate about the way this family lived in decades gone by. More

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London, Ontario
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2011

We attended afternoon tea at Eldon House on a beautiful summer afternoon in July with an out-of-town visitor. Eldon House is a large mansion built in 1834 as the private residence of the Harris family and was donated to the city in 1960.Tea is served on the lawn in the very private treed backyard, beside the formal Victorian flower garden... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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