What's On at Hughenden
Behind the Scenes: Garden Tour
Step back into the history of Hughenden's gardens on a 'behind the scenes' tour. From its Georgian origins in the 1700s to Mary Anne Disraeli's redesign in 1862 and the impact of the Second World War, explore the fascinating history of the...
Thu 25 Apr 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:00-12:00
Bee Month: Bees and Blooms
A month-long celebration of the blossom, blooms and bees at Hughenden, plus bee keeping events, workshops and more.
Wed 01 May 2019
+ 30 other dates
10:00-17:00
Meet the Bee Keepers
Find out about honey production with our friendly volunteer bee keeping team.
Mon 06 May 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:00-16:00
Ranger Walk: Woodland Wildflowers
See the woodland floor burst into life and discover the wild spring flowers that thrive in the Hughenden woods.
Thu 09 May 2019
10:00-11:00
Workshop: All About Bees
Learn about bees and bee keeping in this fascinating workshop with our resident apiarists.
Wed 15 May 2019
10:00-12:00
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May Half Term: Bee Trail
Take on Beatrice Bee's trail to find out about the bees that live here and the work they get up to in the hives at Hughenden.
Mon 27 May 2019
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10:00-16:00
Junior Ranger: Trail Trackers
Children can be a 'trail tracker' with our ranger team.
Wed 29 May 2019
10:30-12:00
May Half Term: Mini Meet the Bees
Meet the furry creatures in this unique family bee experience at Hughenden's hives. Very limited space, booking essential.
Wed 29 May 2019
10:30-12:00
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The Great Big Tree Climb
Have an adventure and get closer to nature in our beautiful grounds with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company. They offer a safe and fun way to enjoy our trees from a new perspective. All ages from 6 years old can take part and it is a great...
Thu 30 May 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:00-17:00
Behind the Scenes: Hidden Hughenden
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Hughenden Manor? Join a member of the house team to see spaces that aren't usually open to the public. Find out about the architectural history of the manor, discover where special...
Thu 30 May 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:15-11:15
May Half Term: Bee Crafts
Have fun with bee-themed crafting activities. Make a bee and flower to add to the giant tree and try your hand at beeswax candle rolling.
Fri 31 May 2019
10:30-16:00
Ranger Walk: Bradenham Butterflies
Britain's fastest declining butterfly is recovering at Bradenham after 20 Duke of Burgundy caterpillars were released onto a steep chalk grassland slope on the estate in 2010 as part of a joint project with Butterfly Conservation. Learn more...
Thu 13 Jun 2019
10:00-12:00
Father's Day
Treat the dads in your life to a day out at Hughenden with a BBQ lunch cooked up by our chefs and an Artisan Market featuring local produce stalls.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Ranger Walk: Wood Crafts
Buckinghamshire's beech woods were traditionally working woods. Find out about the charcoal and chair-making work that went on here for almost 200 years and see the artisan crafts brought back to life on this ranger walk around the Hughenden...
Thu 11 Jul 2019
10:00-12:00
Ranger Walk: Batwatch
Join rangers on an evening walk to find out about the native bats and the habitat management we do to support them. Learn how to use a bat detector and spot Hughenden's nocturnal wildlife.
Thu 18 Jul 2019
19:00-21:00
Junior Ranger: Operation Countryside
Join our rangers on an adventure to explore the hidden secrets of Hughenden's landscape. Find out about the bodger folk that worked in the woods. Discover what the deep holes in the woods were made for and help build a night-time shelter to...
Fri 02 Aug 2019
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10:30-12:00
Ranger Walk: Secret Landscapes of Hughenden
Join a ranger for a guided walk and explore the hidden areas of Hughenden revealing the history of the 19th century working woods and the bodger folk who lived in them.
Tue 06 Aug 2019
10:00-12:00
Ranger Walk: Secret Landscapes of Bradenham
Join a ranger for a guided walk and explore the hidden areas of Bradenham woods to reveal the history of the 19th century working woods and the bodger folk who lived in them.
Tue 13 Aug 2019
10:00-12:00
1940s Weekend
Return to the 1940s at Hughenden at the living history weekend capturing all the nostalgia of war-time Britain with living history re-enactments, military and civilian displays, food, music, and dancing from the era. There's a packed programme...
Sat 14 Sep 2019
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10:00-17:00