What's on at Knightshayes
Inspirations from Knightshayes
An embroidery exhibition by West Country Embroiderers Border Group
Wed 19 Jun 2019
+ 151 other dates
11:00-16:30
Tree of Life celebration event
To celebrate art in care on National Care Home day, we're displaying thousands of butterflies made by care home residents organised by local art group, Creative Mojo, on a large tree. Come and add your own or behold this fantastic sight.
Fri 28 Jun 2019
11:00-16:00
National Meadow Day
Get in touch with your inner Poldark as we welcome a professional scyther to Knightshayes in celebration of National Meadow Day.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
10:30-15:30
Amazing maze quest
Navigate your way through the school holidays solving our mazes, games and puzzles through the garden. Tangle yourself up in the rope maze and flex your problem solves skills with our maze mats- designed to challenge the whole family. Who can...
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
10:00-17:00
Mid Devon Show
Join us for another of co-hosting the popular Mid Devon Show. This award winning traditional agricultural show, showcases the very best of country living. You will be spoilt for choice with eight hours of nonstop entertainment and an adventure...
Sat 27 Jul 2019
09:00-17:00
Terrific tomato day
Join us for our annual celebration of all thing Tomato at Knightshayes.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
11:00-14:00
Heritage Open Day- Free entry for non members
Join us for a taster of Knightshayes, with free entry for Heritage Open Day. Find out what's special about this gothic revival mansion and its acres of award winning garden and parkland- and discover what you're missing out on. With tours of...
Sat 14 Sep 2019
10:00-17:00
Atronomical autumn trail
As the nights start to draw in, it’s the perfect time to find out a bit more about the sky above us at night. What can you see, where and why?
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 14 other dates
10:00-16:00
Four of Swords- Doctor Dracula
This immersive theatre production will examine the role of vampires in Gothic literature, and their connection with a cutting-edge, medical understanding of blood in the 21st century.
Wed 23 Oct 2019
+ 7 other dates
18:30-19:50
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Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
All hand-made, all local and all you need for Christmas.
Fri 15 Nov 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-16:00
Tremendous trees talk
Join one of our short guided tours to find out more about the incredible trees in the garden collection at Knightshayes. Where did they come from? Why are they so special?
Mon 18 Nov 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:00
A Taste of Christmas
Stuck for ideas for the perfect present? At our Taste of Christmas Fair, you'll find small brewers and vineyards, selling by the glass and bottle, and many stalls selling locally sourced foods and edible gifts. So not only can you pick up the...
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Old, odd and outstanding tree- a walk with our Senior Ranger
In celebration of National Tree Week, this walk will focus on our champion tree collection; taking in everything from the largest Turkey Oak in the country, to one of the first giant redwoods to be planted in Britain.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Wreath Making with Goldfinch Floral Studio
Get ready for Christmas at Knightshayes by making you Christmas wreath with us. In workshops led by the talented Jennifer from the Goldfinch Floral Studio, make your very own wreath using greenery foliage collected from the gardens at...
Wed 27 Nov 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:30-13:00
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A traditional Christmas at Knightshayes
No Christmas is complete without a touch of the Knightshayes festive magic. You are invited to see the house in its element as we pull out all the stops to decorate it for a traditional family Christmas with the Heathcoat Amory's.
Sun 01 Dec 2019
+ 30 other dates
10:00-17:00
Knightshayes by Night
From twinkling fairy lights to dancing lasers; discover a hidden world swathed in colour as we bring to life one of the finest garden in the south west, with a bit of festive magic. Enjoy a warm welcome at the house, glowing from within under the...
Sun 01 Dec 2019
+ 12 other dates
17:00-19:00
Father Christmas visits Knightshayes
No child is truly ready for Christmas until they have met with the jolly man in green.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:00-16:00