What's on at Greenway
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?
Sat 22 Jul 2017
+ 15 other dates
10:30-17:00
Greenway history talk
Would you like to know more about the history of Greenway pre-Agatha Christie? Volunteer Ken will be giving a history talk in the courtyard.
Wed 26 Jul 2017
11:00-11:30
+ other times
Greenway garden blitz
On the first Wednesday of each month the garden team blitz an overgrown or neglected area of garden - can you help? The work involves cutting down or digging out weeds, brambles, overgrown shrubs and moving debris to the shredder or bonfire.
Wed 02 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
09:30-16:00
Battery-powered garden machinery demo day
The Greenway garden team will be putting out their battery-powered garden machinery in the South walled Garden for staff, volunteers and visitors to see. The team will be on hand to talk and assist anyone who would like to try out the kit.
Wed 02 Aug 2017
11:00-14:00
Book club
Why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the Walled Garden while you relax and informally discuss Agatha Christie's book 'Unfinished Portrait?' Even if you've never read the book, you can find out more and enjoy good company in the garden.
Thu 03 Aug 2017
16:30-18:00
50 things Thursdays
Why not come along for a 50 things to do before you're 11¾ activity in the garden at Greenway?
Thu 10 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
14:00-16:00
Outdoor theatre: 'The Secret Garden'
Heartbreak Productions version of the classic children's tale 'The Secret Garden' demonstrates all that is good about friendship and promises to add a touch of magic to your summer's evening.
Sun 13 Aug 2017
18:30-20:30
Agatha Christie literary dinner
Dr John Curran is hosting a book club with a twist in honour of the upcoming anniversary of Agatha Christie's birthday. Canapes will be followed by dinner and a chaired discussion of Christie's literary works.
Tue 12 Sep 2017
19:00-21:00
Greenway fête
We're celebrating the anniversary of Agatha Christie's birthday with a 1950s fête in the style of 'Dead Man's Folly.' Come and enjoy the fun and games in the Walled Garden.
Sat 16 Sep 2017
11:00-15:00
Walk with a ranger
Why not join the countryside rangers for a walk through the garden to see the Autumn woodland colours?
Thu 28 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:15
Autumn photography workshop
Greenway's volunteer photographers will help you learn more about the art of photography while you take photos in the garden. A warming lunch in the House Kitchen will be part of your day.
Sat 07 Oct 2017
10:30-16:00
The edible ornamentals garden tour
Join a Greenway gardener for a walk around Agatha Christie's garden, looking at the less obvious edible plants that grow there.
Sun 08 Oct 2017
11:30-13:00
All aboard to visit Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be parking up at Greenway on his retro 1950s bus to greet children and share out presents from his sack. There will be story telling in the House Kitchen with his elves.
Sat 02 Dec 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
English Riviera choir performance
Visitors will be invited to an outdoor singsong with our own National Trust English Riviera choir. Volunteers from the local National Trust places have been rehearsing for this performance, and hope that you will join them for a festive sing-along.
Sun 10 Dec 2017
15:00-16:00
Carols in the courtyard
What better way is there to get into the festive spirit than a good sing-along?
Sun 17 Dec 2017
15:30-16:30