What's on at Overbeck's

Garden Tour

Join one of the gardeners and take a seasonal tour of the garden, discovering its short but interesting history and amazing collection of rare and exotic plants. Normal admission charges apply

Wed 25 Apr 2018

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14:00-15:00

A day in the life of a First World War convalescent hospital

Get a feel for how it would have been for the nurses and soldiers at Overbeck's during its time as a Voluntary Aid Hospital for the Red Cross Society. You will be able to view the original autograph book signed by some of the soldiers and sign a...

Sat 30 Jun 2018

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11:00-16:00

Edwardian craft activities

Reminiscent of the convalescing World War One soldiers at Overbeck's, who amused themselves doing craft activities, such as decorating shells, making cardboard animals and raffia flowers. You can have a go at re-creating these each Wednesday in...

Wed 25 Jul 2018

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11:00-16:00

Town Criers 30th anniversary competition

The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers return to Overbeck's this July. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Sir Francis Drake Armada Cup with 'Criers' arriving from across the globe. With entrants from Australia, Canada and Bermuda,...

Fri 27 Jul 2018

12:00-16:00