Leave the present behind and journey back in time into the late 19th to early 20th century. This immersive historical experience brings to life the incredible, untold story of Emily Hobhouse. Step inside the Victorian Rectory, Emily’s childhood home, restored by experts in painstaking detail, for a flavour of her life as a 15-year-old in 1875. Here, a window into the past is opened, to reveal the everyday life of the Hobhouse family. In the War Rooms history blends with cutting-edge technology, to create a fascinating immersive experience. This unique, sensory journey shares the resolve and courage of Emily and the women and children before, during and after the Anglo-Boer War. There’s also a beautiful, light-filled restaurant serving South African heritage dishes from the 19th century. This extraordinary experience inspires optimism and hope, sparking curiosity and conversation.