What's on at Allan Bank and Grasmere
Billie Buzzard's Wild Garden Trail
Billie Buzzard is soaring overhead, floating on the breeze and watching all the comings and goings of the Allan Bank woodland garden. Can you find all the creatures that Billie Buzzard can see? Solve all the clues to win your prize.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 27 other dates
10:30-16:00
An exhibition of paintings and prints by Karen Lester
Local artist Karen Lester has displayed a collection of paintings, drawings and printwork at Allan Bank. See this striking exhibition everyday until 22 September in the house.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
Elements by Kathryn Thompson
See an exhibition by artist Kathryn Thompson of a collection of items inspired by our beautiful planet. All items are created from reclaimed materials, natural fibres and acrylic paint.
Mon 23 Sep 2019
+ 37 other dates
10:30-17:00
Flower arranging workshop
Guided by our in-house Flower Arranger, this workshop is a chance to create two small flower arrangements, great as an admired table centrepiece.
Wed 25 Sep 2019
11:00-13:30
Talk: An introduction to the Keswick School of Industrial Art by Dr Alwyn Turner
Dr Alwyn Turner will show a large collection of Keswick School of Industrial Art artefacts to illustrate his introductory talk.
Fri 18 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-11:15
+ other times
Woodland pumpkin trail
The Allan Bank woodland has been taken over by spooky pumpkins, venture into the woods this half-term and see how many you can find… don’t forget to check inside the spine-tingling tunnel. Draw the faces as you go and spot 6 or more to win a prize.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-16:00
Pumpkin carving
Come along and carve a very ghoulish pumpkin ready to set on the doorstep at Halloween.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Hand printed lino cuts and textiles by Cumbrian printmaker Liz Jones
Find a piece of art inspired by the countryside for your home. Choose from original linocuts and hand printed textiles made into lampshades, cushions and tea towels.
Fri 01 Nov 2019
+ 20 other dates
10:30-16:00
Traditional wreath making workshop
Join our in-house flower arranger for a fun, festive wreath making workshop using locally sourced natural materials and create a round wreath to hang on your front door. Refreshments included.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
11:00-13:30
Christmas craft fairs
Get your loved ones a meaningful gift this year with something handmade from a local artist or craftsperson.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Carols round the tree at Allan Bank
Enjoy a traditional afternoon singing carols round the Christmas tree with a local choir group - Grasmere Glee.
Sun 15 Dec 2019
13:30-15:30