West Berkshire Council's Shaw House is holding a special open day on Friday 24 June.
Visitors can enjoy tea or coffee and an exclusive tour of the house.
Shaw House is open each weekend from 1 April and during some school holidays, but tours are not usually offered unless through a group booking. The day is a pilot and if successful could lead to other such events.
Knowledgeable tour guides will show visitors the highlights of the house. The focus will be on the stories of the people who have called Shaw House their home, including the super rich Duke of Chandos to the indomitable Mrs Farquhar. They will look at how the former residents used and altered the building whilst explaining the architectural significance of this late Tudor manor house.
Visitors who have been on a tour of the house have said: "The guide was excellent and really brought the house alive for us. Thanks for making this a great day out."
"The tour of the house was wonderful, thank you."
The gift shop and exhibitions will be open, including the new special exhibition; "Fleece, Fame and Fortune - Newbury and the cloth trade" which explores the importance of the industry that made Newbury a wealthy place and shaped this market town.
The first tour of the day will start at 10:30am and conclude with morning coffee in the café. The second tour will begin at 2:00pm and finish with afternoon tea.
Tickets cost £9.00 or £7.50 to Residents' Card holders (click here for more information) Places are limited so please purchase your ticket in advance from Shaw House (01635 279279) or Newbury Tourist Information Centre (01635 30267).
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