What's on at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

There's lots happening at Gunby throughout the year. Have a look at the list below and pick the special days that you'll join us at Gunby.

Snowdrop Walks Week

Join us for a one hour guided walk to see where Gunby's many snowdrops are blooming. Warm up in the tea-room with a hot drink and some cake, which is included in the price.

Mon 11 Feb 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-12:00

+ other times

'Blow away the cobwebs' Family Walk

Go on a family friendly guided walk to the ice house pond with the Gunby Ranger to blow away the cobwebs. A hot drink and piece of cake are included in the price.

Wed 20 Feb 2019

11:30-12:30

The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition

Get up close to an enormous tiger and the beloved artwork from Judith Kerr’s much-loved children’s classic picture book, 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea'.

Sat 09 Mar 2019

+ 36 other dates

11:00-17:00

Bug-hunt

Go on an adventure with the Gunby Ranger to discover more about the insects that call our grounds their home.

Sat 06 Apr 2019

11:30-12:30

+ other times

Bird feeder making

Get messy and creative and make a pine cone bird feeder to take home. The Gunby Ranger will help you with your masterpiece.

Sat 13 Apr 2019

11:00-15:30

Wild Art making

Create your own work of art using leaves, twigs and other natural things you can find in the grounds.

Tue 16 Apr 2019

11:00-15:30

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Collect your map, hunt high and low to find all the clues, use your brain power to solve the puzzle and win a yummy egg as your well-deserved reward.

Fri 19 Apr 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

Gunby's 75th Anniversary Garden Party

Celebrate with us that it was 75 years ago in 1944 that Gunby was gifted to the National Trust. Be a guest at our party that's filled with music, colour and cake!

Mon 06 May 2019

11:00-17:00

Pond-dipping

Have an adventure with the Gunby Ranger and discover which minibeasts live in our ice house pond.

Sat 18 May 2019

+ 1 other date

11:30-13:00

+ other times

Meander to the Medieval Moat

Step back in time and discover the history behind the archaeology of the Gunby estate, from deserted medieval villages to moated manors.

Wed 29 May 2019

10:30-12:00

Enjoy displays of the 40+ rose varieties found in the Gunby gardens as well as trade and craft stalls with lovely wares. Three floors of the house will be open with lots of flower arrangements containing roses in the rooms too.

Sun 23 Jun 2019

11:00-17:00

Treasure Island - Open Air Theatre

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone’s favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The show starts at 7pm, gates open from 6pm.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

NGS Day

Join in our annual celebration of the Gunby gardens, whilst raising money for the charities of the National Gardens Scheme.

Sun 04 Aug 2019

11:00-17:00

Pride and Prejudice - Open Air Theatre

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s notorious heroine. Bring a picnic and enjoy a special evening in the Gunby gardens. The show starts at 7pm, but gates open from 6pm.

Sat 17 Aug 2019

19:00-21:00