Events
Open air theatre at Lodge Park
Visitors enjoy an evening of open air theatre in the grounds of Lodge Park
© National Trust
Join us in the grounds of this stunning 17th-century grandstand for three open air shows in 2012.
- The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It on 31 May
- Opera Brava presents two Puccini favourites: La Boheme on 13 July and Madam Butterfly on 14 July
For each of these events bring a picnic and enjoy a night of relaxed culture in these beautiful surroundings. Booking is essential for all of these events:
- For La Boheme and Madam Butterfly contact Opera Brava on 01444 443000
- For As You Like It contact the National Trust box office on 0844 249 1895
For more information please email Lodge Park or call us on 01451 844 130.
More events in 2012
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Lazy Sundays in the Park
24 June & 19 August
Pack a picnic and bring the family to Lodge Park for a day of fun and games.
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NSPCC country house car boot
23 September
See what people have been hiding in their attics.
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Contemporary art exhibition
26 September to 7 October
A contemporary art exhibition showcasing the best of London’s art scene.
Bushcraft and survival events
Throughout 2012 we have a programme of bushcraft events across the Sherborne Park Estate and wider Gloucestershire Countryside, including:
- Tracking & stalking
- Lighting fires
- Wild food
- Woodcraft
- An overnight camp
Den building workshops
Spend an afternoon with one of our rangers and learn how to build a den. A great family bonding exercise.
Haresfield - 7 June & 26 July
Sherborne - 25 July
Autumn events: bats and mushrooms
We will be running a bat walk where you can learn more about the bats that live on the estate (14 September) and a Fungi Foray at May Hill to show you where to find, and how to identify, local mushrooms (21 October).
Events across the Sherborne Park Estate
We have a wide range of outdoor events across the Sherborne Park Estate and the wider Gloucestershire countryside. To find an event near you, please use the event finder below or contact us. We would recommend that you book a place as these events are very popular. Please call us on 01451 844 257 or email us.