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.
'Here and Now' - Vivica
From 1 to 30 June enjoy the exhibition 'Here and Now' by art collective 'Vivica'. Vivica are a group of four practising artists working in diverse fields of the visual arts.
Tue 18 Jun 2019
+ 12 other dates
11:00-17:00
Midsummer Music Room Recital
Enjoy an evening filled with music by Ana Elena Gheba on piano and Diana Amelian on violin, who are back by popular demand after their sold-out concert in 2018. This year we also welcome Maria Ionela Gheba on violin for her debut at Gunby.
Thu 20 Jun 2019
19:30-21:30
Rose Day
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
'Temporal Echoes' - Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley
'Temporal Echoes' is a vibrant exhibition by local artist Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley. Visit it in Orchard Gallery from 1 to 31 July.
Mon 01 Jul 2019
+ 30 other dates
11:00-17:00
Gunby National Meadows Days
Join us on 6 and 7 July to celebrate National Meadows Day. Enjoy free one hour trailer rides through the Gunby parkland to find out more about the importance of meadows and how we look after them.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
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
Make friends with a bug
Come and discover some of the creepy crawlies that can be found in Gunby's grounds.
Tue 23 Jul 2019
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Discover what's in a pond
Have an adventure with the Gunby Ranger and discover which minibeasts live in our ice house pond.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
11:30-13:00
+ other times
'Collected, Captured, Cast' - Su France, Sue Nicholls, Helen Wilde
From 1 to 31 August discover beautiful botanical pieces cast in silver by Su France and embroidered by Helen Wilde and Sue Nicholls.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
+ 30 other dates
11:00-17:00
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
Natural Navigation Workshop
Join the Gunby Ranger for a workshop to learn about the basic points of the compass as well as how you can use the sun, trees and water to work out where you are.
Tue 06 Aug 2019
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Wear a wild crown workshop
Create a beautiful crown using sticks, leaves, flowers and other items.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Make friends with a bug
Come and discover some of the creepy crawlies that can be found in Gunby's grounds.
Tue 13 Aug 2019
11:30-12:30
+ other times
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
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 24 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
'September Show' - Art on the Map Wolds group
Visit Gunby's Orchard Gallery from 1 to 30 September for the 'September Show' by artists from the Wolds Group of Lincolnshire art collective 'Art on the Map'.
Sun 01 Sep 2019
+ 29 other dates
11:00-17:00
Hidden Gunby
Come and see the areas of Gunby that are normally not open to the public.
Thu 12 Sep 2019
10:30-11:30
'Further Recollections and Reflections' - Mike Finney
Have a look in Orchard Gallery from 1 to 27 October to see 'Further Recollections and Reflections' by artist Mike Finney.
Tue 01 Oct 2019
+ 26 other dates
11:00-17:00
Hidden Gunby
Come and see the areas of Gunby that are normally not open to the public.
Thu 17 Oct 2019
10:30-11:30
Ghostly Halloween Hall
Meet the ghosts of Gunby Hall during our annual Halloween opening.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
11:00-17:00
A Wild Christmas at Gunby
Enjoy a Christmas like no other as Gunby hosts ‘A Wild Christmas’.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-16:00