Plan your visit
We charge an admission fee that will be taken upon arrival in the Welcoming Area. This fee grants you access to all of the wonderful experiences that we offer across our property, including the War Rooms, the Rectory and the Restaurant. You can find out more about our Pass options and fees below.
Reserve your slot
If you want to guarantee a slot to visit the Rectory and the War Rooms please use our online booking tool to reserve your timed visit. By reserving your slots online, you are guaranteed to visit The Story of Emily on the day of your choice. No reservations are required for the Restaurant.
book a slot for each attraction to guarantee entry
Individual
Day pass
Day Passes are valid for entry to The Story of Emily for a whole day.
Adult (18+)
Children (5–17)
£25
£12
Annual pass
All Annual Passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Adult (18+)
Children (5–17)
£35
£15
Family
Day pass
Day Passes are valid for entry to The Story of Emily for a whole day.
1 Adult 1 Child
1 Adult 2 Children
2 Adult 1 Child
2 Adults 2 Children
£30
£35
£55
£60
Extra children can be added for £5 each.
Annual pass
All Annual Passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
1 Adult 1 Child
1 Adult 2 Children
2 Adult 1 Child
2 Adults 2 Children
£40
£45
£75
£80
Neighbour pass
Immediate neighbours within a 2.5 mile radius of The Story of Emily, as the crow flies, will be granted free access for any day we are open in the 2025 calendar year.
Annual Pass Holders can bring up to four guests into the Restaurant, without the need for the guests to pay an admission fee.*
You can check if you qualify here, by entering our postcode (PL14 3LX) and your postcode. You will be asked for a utility bill as proof of address and a photo ID upon arrival. Only the persons living at that address in a group will qualify.
free entry
The following groups are eligible for free entry during 2025:
Children under 5 years of age
Members of the The Newt in Somerset and Babylonstoren
Accompanying carers, should you require additional assistance during your visit
Things to know before your visit
We want to create a safe experience for every visitor, so we ask for simple details to know who is on the property.
We only accept card or contactless payments and do not have cash machines on site.
This is a working farm with lots of feathery friends and woolly companions, so please leave your pets at home. Registered guide dogs and service dogs are welcome.
Parents with prams and guests in wheelchairs, kindly note that all pathways in the garden are gravel and uneven in some areas.
Please take note that the Rectory is not wheelchair friendly.
Prioritise your comfort by wearing sturdy footwear, donning a hat to shield you from the sun during summer, and packing wellies and an umbrella for winter visits.
As the Swedish proverb reminds us, 'There is no bad weather – only bad clothing.'
When visiting our attraction, we kindly ask guests to swap their shoes and stow their bags away to protect the artifacts and ensure a comfortable, safe, and clean environment for everyone to enjoy.
We don’t allow picnics on site, but our Restaurant offers a welcoming place to pause and enjoy a menu of delicious dishes inspired by South African heritage dishes.
useful information
If you wish to visit both experiences, each guest will need to pre-book separate Rectory and War Rooms start times. Please allow enough time to complete each experience. The trip through the Rectory can take from 30 minutes to an hour depending on how curious you are. The War Rooms are a timed experience of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It will take roughly 5 minutes to walk from the Rectory to the War Rooms.
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your first reservation time so that you can view the Introduction Video.
Visitors with an Annual or Neighbour’s Pass who wish to visit the Rectory or the War Rooms will also need to pre-book a separate time slot for each experience. The validity of the pass will be checked with your photo ID in the Welcoming Area.
If you are planning to visit with a group of more than 8 people, please contact us at hello@thestoryofemily.com. We can assist with reservations for up to 12 people per time slot and help you plan the best combination for visiting the Rectory and War Rooms.
The same email can be used for any adjustments or cancellations to your booking.
*Please note that access to the War Rooms and the Rectory is reserved for Pass Holders only. If your guests would like to explore these attractions, they are welcome to purchase a Day or Annual Pass at the Welcoming Area. If you have booked either attraction during your visit, kindly have your photo ID ready to present upon entry.
