What's on at Hatchlands Park
Discover all of our events at Hatchlands Park in 2017. From regular nature walks with the family to a host of outdoor theatre and cinema presentations. Plus, in 2018, we're celebrating the life and achievement of Hatchlands' own brilliant bluestocking, Fanny Boscawen.
Bat Walk
Join us at dusk for a guided walk around the park in search of some of our bat population. We'll lend you a bat detector so that you can hear, and maybe even see, some of the 9 species that live here.
Thu 24 May 2018
20:00-22:00
May half-term
Enjoy a children's trail through the parkland.
Sat 26 May 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
Pony Magic
Pony rides for children. A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Children are led on a 3-5 minute ride, suitable for 2-11 year olds.
Sun 27 May 2018
+ 17 other dates
12:00-15:00
Have A Go Archery
Think you're the next Robin Hood? Exciting, safe archery classes for ages six and above with H&H Archery. £2 for 6 arrows.
Mon 28 May 2018
+ 3 other dates
11:00-15:00
Cellar Tours
Have you ever wondered what happened in the spaces underneath our house? Put on your hard hat, pick up a lantern and come down with us into the cellars to discover previously unseen places.
Tue 29 May 2018
+ 8 other dates
12:00-12:30
+ other times
Crafts in the Courtyard
See craft demonstrations and browse a selection of stalls to find your favourite handmade gifts.
Sun 03 Jun 2018
10:00-17:00
Bluestocking encounters
Living history from the Georgian Dining Academy brings the Bluestockings to life.
Tue 05 Jun 2018
+ 1 other date
14:00-17:00
The Bluestocking Legacy: A Conversation
This panel discussion introduces the Bluestockings, their legacy and their relevance to women today, featuring modern successors to the Bluestockings from across different disciplines. Arrive at 7pm for drinks in the Garden Hall.
Tue 12 Jun 2018
19:30-21:00
Father's Day Kite Day
Let Dad show off his skills at our Kite day. Bring your own kite and have a go at making one in our kite craft workshop. Dads go free.
Sun 17 Jun 2018
10:00-17:00
The Bluestocking Club Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Join the Bluestocking Club for an outdoor screening of this Disney classic, starring a fairytale bluestocking heroine.
Sun 15 Jul 2018
10:30-13:00
+ other times
The Importance of Being Earnest
Immersion Theatre invites you to enjoy a summer evening of open-air decadence and hilarity as they bring Oscar Wilde's wittiest comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, to Hatchlands Park.
Thu 26 Jul 2018
18:00-20:30
Bat Walk
Join us at dusk for a guided walk around the park in search of some of our bat population. We'll lend you a bat detector so that you can hear, and maybe even see, some of the 9 species that live here.
Thu 02 Aug 2018
20:00-22:00
The Tempest
The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the UK's premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer for Shakespeare's spellbinding masterpiece, The Tempest, at Hatchlands Park.
Sun 05 Aug 2018
19:00-21:15
Peter Pan
Immersion Theatre invites you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to an outdoor musical production of Peter Pan, over two nights on the lawn at Hatchlands Park.
Wed 08 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
18:00-20:00
Bat Walk
Join us at dusk for a guided walk around the park in search of some of our bat population. We'll lend you a bat detector so that you can hear, and maybe even see, some of the 9 species that live here.
Thu 09 Aug 2018
20:00-22:00
Dirty Dancing
Venture Cinema invites you to sit back and enjoy the '80s coming-of-age cult classic, Dirty Dancing, in the cobbled courtyard at Hatchlands.
Sat 11 Aug 2018
20:45-22:30
Pride and Prejudice
Join Heartbreak Productions, the Bennet sisters, and a host of charming young bachelors for an evening of comedy, romance, and more than one come-uppance, in an outdoor adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice on the lawn at Hatchlands Park.
Sun 12 Aug 2018
18:00-20:30
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Venture Cinema invites you to sit back and enjoy John Hughes' classic '80s teen comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, in the cobbled courtyard at Hatchlands.
Sat 18 Aug 2018
20:30-22:30
The Princess and the Giant
Join Folksy Theatre for a colourful family show with music, puppetry and a cast of wonderful characters, as they present The Princess and the Giant on the lawn at Hatchlands Park.
Thu 23 Aug 2018
18:00-20:00
Back to the Future
Venture Cinema invites you to sit back and enjoy the ultimate in '80s sci-fi adventure comedy, Back to the Future, in the cobbled courtyard at Hatchlands.
Sat 01 Sep 2018
20:00-22:00
Bat Walk
Join us at dusk for a guided walk around the park in search of some of our bat population. We'll lend you a bat detector so that you can hear, and maybe even see, some of the 9 species that live here.
Wed 05 Sep 2018
19:30-21:30
The Bluestocking Club Presents: Tristram Shandy - A Cock and Bull Story
Join the Bluestocking Club in the Music Room for a screening and some lively debate with this 2005 adaptation of a 1759 classic novel, surely debated by the original bluestockings.
Thu 20 Sep 2018
19:30-22:00
