Dogs welcome in our outside seating areas
Dogs are more than welcome at Flatford. We just have to ask them to wait outside the tea room because we have an open kitchen. Please enjoy your cuppa in our picnic area or on our riverside veranda.
Christmas shopping at Polesden Lacey
Our retail manager, Alex, tells us her top Christmas gift ideas and what she likes best about Christmas shopping.
The Cliveden Suite
To celebrate the opening of the fully conserved Sounding Chamber, we present The Cliveden Suite - four pieces of music inspired by the Cliveden women of 'Misrepresented?'.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 99 other dates
09:00-16:00
Clumber Park Runners
If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for a parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 5 other dates
09:30-10:45
Hire Speke Hall
Whatever the occasion, from a wedding to a family party, the lavish surroundings of Speke Hall are bound to suit your needs. Find out more about venue hire here...
Secrets of Canons Ashby Trail
Pick up a trail from Visitor Reception and explore the grounds to discover some of the lesser known features of our site which you otherwise might never have noticed.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 37 other dates
10:00-14:30
Commemorating the end of the First World War
See thousands of crocheted poppies around the garden and join us in commemorating the centenary of the ending of the First World War. At 11am on Armistice Day we will be observing the two minutes silence with the lighting of a bonfire on the...
Wed 21 Nov 2018
10:00-16:00
A trail of tales - family trail
Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 86 other dates
10:00-16:00
Mindfulness Meander
Join us and disconnect from your worries with a Mindfulness Meander.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 4 other dates
10:00-16:00
Wild play trail at Basildon Park
This summer holidays we’re launching something brand new at Basildon Park. The Wild Play Trail takes in some of the best views of the parkland, while engaging the little ones with the nature that surrounds them.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 40 other dates
10:00-16:30
Winter Walkies
Explore Osterley's formal garden with your four-legged friends
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 95 other dates
10:00-16:00
Get to know a tree: Bark rubbing
You can collect paper and a crayon from Visitor Reception and take a closer look at the trees with orange signs in The Vyne's grounds. See if you can spot the difference in bark patterns from one type of tree to the next.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:00
Power Play - Women and Power
From May Polesden Lacey launches a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00
Deck the Halls in Cotehele Gallery
The festive exhibition at Cotehele Gallery features the work of West Country artists and craft makers. You'll find beautiful pieces for your home or for that extra-special Christmas gift.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 44 other dates
10:00-16:00
TYNTEtots: The Enormous Turnip
Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic fairy tale of The Enormous Turnip.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:45
+ other times
Christmas shopping in the Parlour Rooms
Throughout the season you'll find a select group of stallholders in our atmospheric Parlour Rooms selling homemade and traditional products.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 25 other dates
10:00-16:00
Wellness Walks
Take some precious time to yourself this autumn to reflect and recharge on our inspirational and uplifting self-led trail, guiding you to stunning viewpoints around our wider estate.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:00
Creatures of the night trail
Find out about the fascinating creatures that come to life when the sun goes down on this trail through the woods.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
+ 95 other dates
10:00-17:00