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.
Wed 22 May 2019
+ 149 other dates
10:30-16:00
Collaborative embroidered banner
Head to our studio where you'll find all you need to make a small piece of embroidery by hand to add to our banner or take home. By the end of the year, the complete banner will be on display for visitors to admire.
Wed 22 May 2019
+ 60 other dates
10:30-16:00
Original artwork by Christine Shaw
Here's your chance to own some beautiful artwork by local Artist Christine Shaw and support the upkeep of Allan Bank.
Wed 22 May 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:30-16:30
Spring needle felting workshop
Create your own needle felted greeting card with envelope from Herdwick and Merino wool to take home.
Mon 27 May 2019
10:30-16:00
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 21 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-11:15
+ other times
Nature Detectives
Pick up your explorer pack and head out into our wild woodland with a National Trust Ranger.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
13:30-15:00
Harvest time printmaking
Be inspired by harvest themes and create your own print using simple printing techniques.
Mon 26 Aug 2019
10:30-16:00
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