What's on at Greenway
Spring flower walk
Every day a member of the garden team lead a free walk and talk around the garden. Why not join one to find out more about the history, see the spring highlights and pick up some tips.
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 7 other dates
14:00-14:45
Greenway Literary Festival
Why not get inspired at the very first Greenway Literary Festival in celebration of the ten year anniversary of Greenway House being opened to the public for the first time. Part of the #LoveGreenway year of celebrations.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 15 other dates
10:30-17:00
Abie Longstaff at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
What lies behind the door? Meet Abie Longstaff, the writer of The Fairytale Hairdresser series, and The Trapdoor Mysteries to find out more!
Sat 25 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Torbay Libraries Storytime at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Come and explore some exciting stories, take part in a craft activity and be inspired to write your own story!
Sat 25 May 2019
12:30-13:15
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Beverley Naidoo at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Whose voices do we hear? Young people on journeys for justice! Carnegie Medal winning author, Beverley Naidoo’s characters face real-life challenges that can overpower young people and smother their voices.
Sat 25 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Dan Metcalf at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Meet Dan Metcalf, author of The Lottie Lipton Adventures, Jamie Jones: Galaxy Defender (Aged 8½), and the Dino Wars series.
Sun 26 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Fairy Queen Camellia stories at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Enjoy some imaginary stories about Greenway with 'Queen Camellia', from the enchanted fairy woods. An active session with some fairy craft activities.
Sun 26 May 2019
12:30-13:15
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Claire Barker at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Meet Claire Barker, writer of Knitbone Pepper Ghost Dog. Bring your thinking caps and brace yourself or an event that goes with a BANG!
Sun 26 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Muhammad Khan at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Writer Muhammad Khan visits Greenway to discuss his critically acclaimed debut novel, 'I Am Thunder', sharing his inspiration for the book and introducing his latest novel, Kick The Moon. Young adult fiction for age 12 years and up.
Mon 27 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Angie Sage at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Join Angie Sage for a talk on her internationally best-selling series Septimus Heap. Young adult/teen fiction for age 8 years and up.
Mon 27 May 2019
12:30-13:30
Isabella Necessity storyteller at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
With delightful storytelling, gorgeous illustrations, unexpected wonders and a handsome Story Bicycle called Dilys, Isabella will whisk you away to another world.
Mon 27 May 2019
13:30-14:30
Mimi Thebo at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Meet Mimi Thebo, writer of books for children and teens including Coyote Summer (2017), Dreaming the Bear (2016, nominated for the Carnegie Medal), Wipe Out (2003) and Get Real (2005).
Mon 27 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Tracey Corderoy at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Hear about Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam in a high stakes heist as author Tracey Corderoy introduces the latest book in this hugely successful series.
Tue 28 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Michelle Kenney at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Life outside the domes is not possible. At least that’s what Insiders are told. Twins Eli and Talia shouldn’t exist. They’re Outsiders. Michelle Kenney will introduce us to her fantasy world.
Tue 28 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Natasha Carthew at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Meet Natasha Carthew who will introduce us to her novel Only the Ocean and talk about wild writing.
Wed 29 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Christopher William Hill at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Join writer Christopher William Hill to find out more about his books and characters such as Osbert the Avenger, The Woebegone Twins, and The Lily-Livered Prince.
Wed 29 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Jani Tully Chaplin at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
The Manor House Stories are a series of delightful books for children and big kids.
Thu 30 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Rosie Sandler writing workshop at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Come along to create a baddy (or two), a detective and a simple crime plot with Rosie Sandler, co-author of the Agatha Oddly detective series. Work as a group, pooling ideas and having fun along the way. Suitable for ages 9-13.
Thu 30 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Rosie Sandler at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Series co-author, Rosie Sandler, introduces us to thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series.
Fri 31 May 2019
11:00-12:00
Katie Cleminson at Greenway Literary Festival Children's Book Week
Join writer and illustrator Katie Cleminson in a workshop to hear her read and see her create a drawing live, and then make your own bear mask as you enter the enchanting world of Otto, the lovable bear.
Fri 31 May 2019
15:00-16:00
Stuart Turton at Greenway Literary Festival
Winner of the Costa First Novel Award 2018, Stuart Turton will share the tribulations of first novel writing and how he was inspired by the work of Agatha Christie.
Sat 01 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Daily summer garden walk
Why not join the garden team at Greenway for a free walk and talk through the glorious woodland garden.
Sat 01 Jun 2019
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14:15-15:00
Robert Daws at Greenway Literary Festival
Mystery, murder and ghosts on the rock. Meet best-selling crime writer and actor Robert Daws.
Sat 01 Jun 2019
15:00-16:00
Yvvette Edwards at Greenway Literary Festival
Delve into a contemporary crime story of a mothers grief with literary award nominee Yvvette Edwards.
Sun 02 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Colin Grant at Greenway Literary Festival
From Afro-Saxon to Almost English. Meet Colin Grant, historian and author, as he discusses his memoir, 'Bageye at the Wheel' in an illustrated talk.
Sun 02 Jun 2019
15:00-16:00
Miriam Darlington at Greenway Literary Festival
Meet nature and travel writer Miriam Darlington, as she describes how she wrote 'Owl Sense'.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Nature writing day at Greenway Literary Festival
A day of Greenway Literary Festival dedicated to writing about nature.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
11:00-17:00
Tim Dee at Greenway Literary Festival
Tim Dee, bird watcher, writer and BBC radio producer introduces his latest book 'Four Fields'.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
13:00-14:00
John Wedgwood Clarke at Greenway Literary Festival
Meet John Wedgwood Clarke, author of four poetry books and most recent collection titled 'Landfill', inspired by a residency at Scarborough's dump.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
14:30-15:30
Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce at Greenway Literary
Join Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce for a magical aquatic journey down the River Dart from its source on Dartmoor to its final destination at Dartmouth; just a stone;'s throw away from Greenway.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
16:00-17:00
Martin Edwards at Greenway Literary Festival
Agatha Christie helped to found the legendary Detection Club and served as its President. Who better to talk about writers of the Golden Age of Crime than the current President of the Detection Club?
Tue 04 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Sophie Hannah at Greenway Literary Festival
Join Sophie Hannah as she discusses the incredible experience of being the continuation writer chosen by Agatha Christie's family to write the new Hercule Poirot novels.
Tue 04 Jun 2019
16:00-17:00
Dr John Curran at Greenway Literary Festival
Join Dr John Curran as he explores how Agatha Christie transformed the notes in her 73 notebooks into her immortal bestsellers.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Amy Patricia Meade at Greenway Literary Festival
Cosy mystery writer Amy Patricia Meade chats about her latest mystery series featuring literary caterer Letitia 'Tish' Tarragon.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
Dr Mark Aldridge at Greenway Literary Festival
Meet Dr Mark Aldridge, author of 'Agatha Christie on Screen' and 'The Birth of British Television'.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
16:00-17:00
David Gilman at Greenway Literary Festival
Firefighter, paratrooper, photographer and writer: David Gilman will speak about his latest novel 'Night Flight to Paris' to mark the anniversary of D-Day.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
D-Day 75th anniversary mini talks
6 June 2019 is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Short pop-up talks in the house will share the story of Greenway's connection to this key historic moment of the Second World War.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
11:00-16:00
Amanda Craig at Greenway Literary Festival
Meet Amanda Craig: novelist, short story writer and literary critic.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
13:00-14:00
Kim Sherwood at Greenway Literary Festival
Kim Sherwood discusses her prize-winning literary novel 'Testament', a story of survival and uncovering hidden family truths.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
15:00-16:00
Ian Mortimer at Greenway Literary Festival
Dr Ian Mortimer, historian and historical novelist, discusses 'The Time Travellers Guides' and his latest novel, 'The Outcasts of Time'.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Nicola Ford at Greenway Literary Festival
Digging the Dirt: Agatha, Archaeology and Me: join crime writer and archaeologist Nicola Ford as she lifts the lid on Dame Agatha Christie's long-standing love affair with archaeology.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
13:00-14:00
Calligraphy Taster Workshop with Jo Turner at Greenway Literary Festival
This calligraphy workshop will provide an opportunity to come and try your hand at making some elegant letters with professional help.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
15:00-17:15
Book binding with Claire Gladstone at Greenway Literary Festival
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at book binding? Learn simple techniques and skills with Claire.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
15:00-17:15
Outdoor theatre 'Ali Baba'
Illyria Theatre Company brings an action packed and laugh filled adaptation of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
18:30-20:30
Meet Greenway's Writer's in Residence at Greenway Literary Festival
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary, all three writers in residence are returning to Greenway to share their experiences of their time and their work inspired by the spirit of place.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Tim Liardet at Greenway Literary Festival
Join Tim Liardet as he reads from his 'Arcimboldo's Bulldog: New and Selected Poems', published by Carcanet in May 2018.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
13:45-14:45
Roger Robinson at Greenway Literary Festival
'A Portable Paradise': Join Roger Robinson as he looks into the many ideas of Paradise. The Paradise of perspective, of solace, of lyric time and ecstatic language.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
15:00-16:00
Greenway Literary Festival dinner
To mark the end of the inaugural Greenway Literary Festival, an exclusive chance to partake in a celebratory 5 course meal and after dinner talk in the Dining Room of Agatha Christie's holiday home. This is limited for 22 guests.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
19:00-22:30
Ann Cleeves at Greenway Literary Festival
Creator of the 'Shetland Mysteries' and 'Vera Stanhope' novels, Ann Cleeves will be discussing her latest book 'Wildfire'.
Sun 09 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Emma Timpany and Tom Vowler at Greenway Literary Festival
'Cornish Short Stories: a collection of Contemporary Cornish Writing' is a collection of works from the best writers living in the beautiful South West of England. Throughout, the writers' words reveal a love of the incomparable Cornish landscape.
Sun 09 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
Hugh Nankivell with The Aubergines Family Orchestra and Trio of Men at Greenway Literary Festival
As a Curtain-Raiser for the International Agatha Christie Festival coming to Torbay in September, Hugh Nankivell introduces The Aubergines Family Orchestra and Trio of Men for an Agatha Christie-themed musical treat.
Sun 09 Jun 2019
16:00-17:00
Countryside Walk with a ranger
Why not join one of the countryside rangers for a walk through Greenway garden out to part of the estate? On the walk you will find out about the work that the National Trust rangers do to care for this special place.
Fri 21 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-13:00
Summer Story Maker Outdoor Quest
Make a story for your summer by following a self-led trail round the garden at Greenway. Spot all the story points to complete your quest.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 66 other dates
10:30-16:30
The Big Butterfly Count
Can you help with The Big Butterfly Count by finding a quiet spot and seeing how many butterflies you can spot in 15 minutes?
Fri 19 Jul 2019
+ 23 other dates
10:30-16:30
Outdoor theatre 'Wuthering Heights'
Join Heartbreak Productions for this iconic tale of a timeless love affair between two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors.
Fri 26 Jul 2019
18:30-21:00
Outdoor theatre 'Gangsta Granny'
Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams’ best seller adapted for the outdoor stage. They promise an evening of fun and interaction delivered in the inimitable Heartbreak style.
Fri 23 Aug 2019
18:30-20:30
Agatha Christie literary dinner
Greenway presents a book club with a twist in honour of the upcoming anniversary of Agatha Christie's birthday. Drinks and canapés will be followed by a tour of the house, then dinner and a chaired discussion of Christie's literary works.
Thu 12 Sep 2019
19:00-21:30