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Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Enjoy the tranquility of our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-12:00

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Spend about an hour walking in the garden with one of our volunteer tour guides.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

The guild will produce aspects of Croome’s landscape through textile art work.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

A new project 'The Man in the Middle' looks at what is currently at the forefront of the Worcestershire mans’ mind.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

Artist Kashif Nadim Chaudry’s new installation is inspired by Croome’s history as a residential Boys School.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome’s artist-in-residence, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson’s famous landscape painting.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

An exceptional exhibition of five recent works centred around landscapes by international contemporary artist Grayson Perry.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

'Garniture' a new exhibiton based on Croome's porcelain collection created by emerging artist Amy Jayne Hughes.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

12:00-13:00

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Come and share the experiences of former pupils of Croome Court when it was St Joseph's Boys School as they take you on a tour of the Court and Red Wing.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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11:00-17:00

Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2019.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

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14:00-15:00

Grayson Perry tour of tapestries. Join our head of Visitor Experience, Amy Forster-Smith, on a tour of the 5 works by Grayson Perry on show in Croome Court.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

12:00-12:30

Want to know more about the gardens at Croome? What’s in flower at the moment? What work have our volunteers been doing?

Sun 07 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Walk or drive to Dunstall Castle. Climb the steep staircase to the top of the tower to get views across the estate to the Rotunda and surrounding countryside.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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11:00-13:00

Join our guide taking in points of interest that relate to the top-secret airbase which was home to Airborne Radar testing and development during the Second World War and early years of the Cold War.

Tue 16 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Take a peek inside one of Croome's eye-catchers, usually closed to the public. With fantastic panoramic views of Worcester from the top of the tower you'll understand why it was chosen as a viewing platform designed by James Wyatt. FREE,...

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Become an agent for the ‘Ministry of Wild Things’ and help us to track and map the wonders of Croome’s landscape. Who knows what you might discover?

Tue 23 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Fancy a different face today? Then pop along and meet Happy Faces who will create a wonderful new look for you. Choose a design from the board to meet the seasons and holidays throughout the year.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Join the National Trust's Special Places Raffle and be in with the chance of winning £10,000

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens with a contemporary take on a Georgian pavilion.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Come and discover a new exhibition at Berrington and uncover the new ways that SHYPP have been inspired by the Berrington Garden Project.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

We're revealing the hidden stories of women during the eighteenth century at Berrington. Discover stories of the lives, loves and losses of women both upstairs and downstairs.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

Experience an artistic response to the story of Ann Bangham, wife of Berrington's original owner, Thomas Harley, as Herefordshire based artist Lorna J Brown brings us 'Eye am She'.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

10:00-16:00

Step into the garden and let your imagination run wild as we bring you the opportunity to learn how to paint with artist David Walker.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Come and be one of the first visitors to enter into a rare 'Capability' Brown curved section, as we open it to visitors for the first time on this launch weekend.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of getting the best summer shot of ‘Capability’ Brown’s final masterpiece.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

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11:00-14:00

Learn from the best as we are joined by an expert florist and our Head Gardener to tell you all out how to care and display your gardens flowers.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Once again the Hereford & Leominster Kite Festival will be held in the magnificent parkland at Berrington Hall.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Step put into the gardens and head on a quest to find the big bad wolf.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:00-14:00

Let your creative side out and be a part of something special as you have a go at creating your own Berrington brick as we're joined by the Eastnor Pottery - The Flying Potter.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

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11:00-15:00

Bring your own Lego or use some of ours and see if you can beat 'Capability' Brown by designing and creating your own mini walled garden.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-17:00

Gravity has pulled an unusual object to earth from space. Discover a two-thirds scale Lego® model of the Soyuz Descent Module in the Barn.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:45-12:00

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You can pre-book up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. No charge to reserve your ticket. Entry to Woolsthorpe is free for members. Non members pay on arrival. Slots are available on the day on a first come first served basis.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

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11:45-12:00

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You can pre-book up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. No charge to reserve your ticket. Entry to Woolsthorpe is free for members. Non members pay on arrival. Slots are available on the day on a first come first served basis.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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11:00-17:00

Explore the rivalry of the Space Race at the home of Isaac Newton and the world famous gravity-inspiring tree.

Tue 16 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Launch rockets at Woolsthorpe and join the celebration with Space Camp’s Global Launch!

Wed 17 Jul 2019

11:00-13:00

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Experience Newtonian physics in action as you shoot rockets into the sky.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

17:30-20:00

Discover more about the monumentous Moon Landing on the eve of the 50th Anniversary.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-13:00

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Would seeing Earth from space change your perspective?

Wed 26 Jun 2019

11:00-12:15

Join local orchid specialist Andrew Banister as he reveals how the most iconic native orchid has been rescued by Natural England, the Natural Trust and others.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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12:45-13:00

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You can pre-book any time up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. There is no charge to reserve a mansion key. Entry to Belton is free for members.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

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11:30-13:00

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

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12:45-13:00

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You can pre-book any time up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. There is no charge to reserve a mansion key. Entry to Belton is free for members.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

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10:00-10:45

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Bring your toddler along to enjoy stories, rhymes and crafts in the Discovery Centre on the first and third Thursday of each month.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Take inspiration from the formal gardens at Belton to create your own work of art.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

19:30-21:30

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them at Belton this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Wed 17 Jul 2019

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12:45-13:00

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You can pre-book any time up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. There is no charge to reserve a mansion key. Entry to Belton is free for members.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

Become a detective and search for clues that tell us more about the history of Belton’s gardens on a special family tour.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

09:30-13:00

Explore Belton’s landscape, history and wildlife on a 10K walk across the wider estate, with the volunteer ranger team.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

Uncover stories of Belton House on a special family house tour.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Are you up for the challenge? Complete a different 50 things activity with our play team.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:30-13:30

Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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12:00-17:00

This Workhouse exhibition is linked with the National Trust programme and is an exciting opportunity to see conservation in action focusing on how and why we conserve our wallpaper.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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12:00-17:00

In 2018 The Workhouse took part in a project with The National Portrait Gallery commemorating 100 years since women in the UK received the right to vote. The 2019 exhibition is a celebration of this.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

10:30-17:00

Join us at The Workhouse as Firbeck infirmary (adjacent to the main building and previously not accessible to the public) opens to visitors for the first time, enhancing your visit and giving a fuller history of the entire site.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

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12:00-17:00

An exhibition of historical costumes based on research about 6 women who were involved in nursing at The Workhouse.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

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12:00-17:00

This inspirational installation at The Workhouse, aims to engage the audience with the voices of young people who are experiencing poverty and stigma in contemporary Britain.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

12:00-17:00

Discover the history of The Workhouse’s collection and go behind the scenes with a member of our conservation team.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

12:00-17:00

Every Wednesday in the summer holidays step back in time at The Workhouse - find and help the inmates doing their daily jobs. Over the bank holidays, our storytellers will also be telling stories from The Workhouse around the theme of mental health.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

11:15-12:00

Every Friday in the Summer holidays, join an inmate as they take you for a behind the scenes tour before the site opens at 12noon.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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09:30-10:30

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for a parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-11:00

Pushabout walks are aimed at anyone walking with a baby or toddler in a pushchair wanting to become more physically active. The walks are over terrain suitable for pushchairs and last approximately 1 hour, usually with a distance of 2 to 3 miles.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

10:00-11:00

Why not join us with your four legged friend for a walk around Clumber Park

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-16:00

An exhibition of seldom-seen artifacts from the Chapel collection.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-11:00

New this Spring, an outdoor fitness class for new mums and their babies.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:30-14:00

Artist’s Way allows visiting artists to explore the best and most inspirational views the Park has to offer with this handy guide and open sessions. Grab your art supplies and join us!

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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11:00-12:00

The workout that tones the whole body! Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking. Great for neck, shoulder and back problems. Easy on the knees and joints. Suitable for ages 9+. Sociable, safe outdoor exercise.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

10:00-11:00

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

10:45-16:00

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

11:00-13:00

Take up the challenge and declare war on cancer by taking part in the Race for Life 10k event. Everyone is welcome!

Sun 30 Jun 2019

11:00-13:00

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women and men uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. This is beating cancer.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

10:30-13:30

Join our volunteer rangers on a guided walk around less familiar parts of Clumber Park reflecting a diverse range of habitats. The walk will last between 2-3 hours and cover up to 6 miles. The walk covers a mixture of surfaces across heathland...

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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09:00-10:00

A weekly, free, friendly, timed 5k run.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:30-11:30

Join us for a one hour cycle ride around Clumber Park.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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11:00-12:00

Join one of our expert gardeners for a stroll in the historic Pleasure Grounds.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Not just for kids! These sessions are available for anyone of any age that can not ride a pedal bicycle unaided.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:30-12:30

Discover an exciting new activity every month with our Discovery Centre team.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:30-12:30

Why not come along to our monthly dog walk, meeting new friends whilst enjoying the beauty of Clumber Park

Tue 09 Jul 2019

10:00-11:30

A new beginner cycling group for adults. Develop confidence and learn new skills.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

10:30-15:30

An opportunity to chat to the Clumber Park team and share your thoughts on access around the Park. View a range of accessible vehicles and in some cases try them out to see how suitable they might be here.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

10:30-13:00

A great way to become more active with walking for health.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

16:00-18:15

Imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned in this fantastical, larger-than-life musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

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11:00-16:00

Join us for a summer of fun and games and enjoy the great outdoors with free sporting activities every day.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

12:00-15:00

Learn to Ride - an introduction to cycling. A holiday special of our very popular sessions.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:00-11:00

Join Buggy Active in beautiful Attingham Park for a 45min exercise class with your baby. Get fit , burn fat, strengthen and tone without the need for childcare. Suitable for all levels .

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:30

The National Portrait Gallery is coming to Attingham with 'Nature's Champions', a partnership exhibition of portraits of champions of nature and the natural world from David Attenborough to Beatrix Potter, and Vivienne Westwood to Joe Strummer.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:30-11:00

This relaxed visit for significantly reduced numbers of visitors, aims to offer a calm and quiet visit to the family exhibition allowing people on the autism spectrum a less stressful experience to enjoy the art before the day starts at 11am.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-13:00

Pop in to the Mansion and see our friendly and dedicated conservation team at work as they care for our large and varied collection of historic objects including books, furniture and textiles.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

10:30-12:00

Discover more about Attingham in the First World War in this special event. Arrive at the front door of the mansion where you will be led on a guided tour focusing on the lives of the 8th Lord and Lady Berwick during the First World War.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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18:30-19:30

Join one of our three run groups on either Tuesday or Friday evening. Tuesday hosts our beginners and intermediate run groups and Friday our girls only group.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

18:00-19:00

Join a new group to help both you and your dog get fit! This canicross group is aimed at those who may have never run with their dog before, it's set in the beautiful Attingham landscape and lead by England Athletics trained coaches.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Enjoy a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in the Mansion. See the hidden treasures in the collection stores at Attingham, and meet the team carrying out some of the conservation work we do.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

19:00-22:00

Join The Pantaloons for a unique and hilarious take on Sense and Sensibility; watch this outdoor theatre production of the popular story come to life at Attingham.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

14:00-17:00

During these times there will be BSL interpreter at the exhibition.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

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11:00-12:00

Have you ever wondered what bees do in their hives? Borrow one of our bee suits and join our bee keepers on one of their regular Monday inspections and get up close and personal to the bee hives to see what goes on.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

14:00-17:00

Join Cartoonist Malcolm Whittall in the Picture Gallery at Attingham to help create some wild and wacky family portraits inspired by the exhibition Faces of Change: Nature's Champions.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

16:45-18:00

Let Lord Berwick take you back in time for a rousing early evening tour of the stunning ground floor of Attingham Mansion. Our costumed guide will lead you on a Grand Tour of Attingham's history just after the last visitor has left for the day.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

10:30-15:00

The river Severn is home to an array of fascinating river bugs, fish and birds which tell us about the health of the river. Come and find out what lives in our river here at Attingham and how you can look after the water around your own home.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

10:30-11:15

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Be part of our 'Grow Your Green Roots' year at Attingham. The estate is home to approx. 200 deer, find out all about them and the other wildlife which call Attingham home. Take a seat on our tractor and trailer safari ride to see what you can spot.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Come orienteering with Wrekin Orienteers. Use the electronic orienteering system to see how fast you can get around the course. Great for map reading practice and exploring the park! The course is suitable for everyone including beginners.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

10:00-12:00

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Explore Attingham as you hunt for hidden geocaches around the grounds. Hire one of our devices to hunt out our geocaches and enjoy an old fashioned treasure hunt in a new fashioned way.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:30-16:30

Join us this May for garden-inspired art alongside the Wye.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:30-15:30

Back by popular demand, Classic Cakes return to The Weir Garden.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

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10:30-16:00

Discover the unusual magical creatures who live here on the banks of The Weir Garden.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

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10:30-16:00

It's time to dig out the bucket and spades - come along to our 1920's beach.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

10:30-11:30

A four week yoga course in the beautiful grounds of Sudbury Hall.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

An exhibition produced in partnership with the Royal School for the Deaf Derby, part of our Heritage Lottery Fund supported project; Exploring Childhoods.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

10:00-11:30

Come and join the gardening team at Sudbury Hall for a rare opportunity to get closer to Sudbury’s historic Deercote.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

14:00-15:00

Come and join our gardeners to discover Sudbury’s magnificent trees on this guided tree walk around the garden.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

Use Sudbury as a focus for refining your photography and getting that perfect shot.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:30-16:30

Get inspired by our space themed summer and explore the grounds of Sudbury.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-16:30

Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 17 other dates

12:30-16:00

Discover how a forester's tools and uniform has changed over the last 100 years.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 21 other dates

12:30-16:00

A new artwork for Dudmaston, shaped by visitors, made by artist Faye Claridge.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

09:30-16:30

Learn the art and history behind herbal medicine making and having a go at making your own.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

This one day workshop will focus on the traditional techniques of turning a bowl from green wood using a pole lathe. Students will be shown how to select and split the wood and then process it using an axe.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

11:30-12:30

Move and breathe in nature with a free taster class in the garden at Dudmaston Hall.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

12:00-17:00

Morville Hall is just up the road from Dudmaston and opens on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

13:30-15:00

Join Peter from Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark on a guided walk around the woodland and park. Discover geological points of interest along the way.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Bring your little ones for a morning of Forest School outdoor fun with Susie Pitt from Take a Leaf Forest School. Join us at Heath Barn in Comer Woods, on the Dudmaston Estate.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

Have a go at orienteering at Ilam Park - our permanent course is available all year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for beginners, families, dog walkers and school groups.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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11:00-13:30

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs on short leads are welcome too.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-14:00

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 3 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Mon 01 Jul 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-13:30

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Monday morning. No booking needed, meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the National Trust shop at 11am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs on short leads are welcome too.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

10:00-11:00

Come to Ilam Park and try out Nordic Walking! Ideal for beginners and a great introduction to the activity, this free taster session will show you what it is all about.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-15:30

Explore underground and overground on a fully guided tour of the copper mine in the Peak District that made a fortune for the Duke of Devonshire.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

12:00-16:00

To celebrate the acquisition of the generous gift of a large number of early Rossetti sketches, we are launching our new exhibition on Monday 4 March 2019.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

Join us in the wonderful surroundings here at Wightwick to build on what you already know and see what you can do with your photography. Tutored Sessions for beginners and intermediate level photographers.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

Join Jacqui Dodds, painter and fine art printmaker as she teaches you the skill behind the art of lino printing.

Wed 10 Jul 2019

12:00-16:00

Our cleaning season doesn't finish in the Spring! Meet our award-winning conservation team this year and learn about how they protect and look after the items in our care.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

10:00-12:00

Join Helen, the House and Collections Manager, for a relaxed talk followed by a walking tour of the collection to celebrate the launch of our new exhibition for 2019.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

18:00-20:30

Enjoy a summer's evening with music, drinks, canapes and games here in Wightwick Manor's beautiful Arts and Crafts Gardens, against the stunning backdrop of the Manor.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

A tongue-in-cheek evening tour with a definite adult slant led by the House and Collections Manager.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:30

Join us each Wednesday in the summer holiday for fun and creativity in the great outdoors.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

17:30-19:00

Join Mr Magnolia on his wacky adventures, filled with Folksy Theatre's bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction, it's a day out not to be missed! Based on the book by Quentin Blake.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

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10:30-16:30

It’s all fun and games at The Firs this May time. Join us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys. Take a step back in time and live like a Victorian.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

12:00-12:45

Come and listen to Corinne playing solo cello including Elgar and other English music. Corinne will interact with the audience with lively ancedotes.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

11:30-12:15

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An all English programme of music by Elgar and his contemporaries.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

Worcester Young Voices comprises two groups.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

13:00-14:00

A lunchtime recital with Corinne Frost (Cello) and Janine Parsons (Piano) who will perform for your pleasure.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

14:30-16:30

Stuart Freed Vice-Chairman of the Elgar Society will examine the career of Gordon Jacob, perhaps best known for orchestrating Elgar’s Organ Sonata.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

13:45-14:30

An afternoon concert of varied music from The Hills Singers, to raise the spirits and reflect the summer holiday mood. Families welcome.

Thu 18 Jul 2019

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10:30-16:30

Explore The Firs to help us put our musical instruments back together to fill the air with music.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Imagine a completely unique experience where you can learn, touch, even sit upon an Iconic piece of Victorian history. Available to adults and children.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

New for 2019, go orienteering in the parkland and see more of the less visited areas of Kedleston. A fun activity for all ages, ideal for beginners or experienced orienteers.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

19:30-21:45

The Chapterhouse Theatre Company present an outdoor theatre production of The Secret Garden, in the garden at Kedleston Hall.

Mon 01 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Join us on the first Monday of the month for a practical outdoor work session aimed at families who home educate.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

21:45-23:45

Our Summer Nights 'Film Festivals' have arrived for 2019.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

21:30-23:45

Our Summer Nights 'Film Festivals' have arrived for 2019.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:00-11:30

Join us as we reveal some normally unseen nocturnal residents of Kedleston Park.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

21:30-23:45

Our Summer Nights 'Film Festivals' have arrived for 2019.

Tue 16 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Come along and get outdoors with your younger children to help them understand and appreciate nature and our great British wildlife.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:45

Join us at Upton House this spring to see an exclusive collection of vintage posters from London’s Tottenham Court Road furniture store: Heal’s.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

18:30-21:30

The fabulous Great Central Big Band are coming back to Upton House and Gardens this summer to thrill and entertain you with some classic jazz era numbers.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

10:00-14:00

Join us for a 5.5 mile walk of the ley lines across Edge Hill and through the village of Ratley.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

14:30-16:00

Come along to another one of our series of talks about Upton and its collections. Followed by a delicious afternoon tea in our old kitchen.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:45-12:30

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Join Cat Weatherill, storyteller and author, at the woodland den to hear fascinating stories from the garden.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

We've partnered with local wildlife charities to create a series of exciting activities for all the family this summer. There will be pop-up stands, nature trails and a chance to learn all about badgers, bees, hedgehogs and more.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-17:00

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.

Mon 01 Jul 2019

+ 25 other dates

11:00-17:00

'Temporal Echoes' is a vibrant exhibition by local artist Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley. Visit it in Orchard Gallery from 1 to 31 July.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-17:00

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 20 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

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.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

11:30-12:30

+ other times

Come and discover some of the creepy crawlies that can be found in Gunby's grounds.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 5 other dates

11:00-17:00

Beautiful photographs of gardens and plants across the world.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 22 other dates

11:00-17:00

An age-old story revealed through the voices of modern women

Thu 27 Jun 2019

11:00-16:00

See behind the scenes and help even further towards our vital conservation work.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Join one of our Rangers on a walk around the Parkland.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

10:00-16:00

Come and be part of our first ever BioBlitz at Hardwick when we'll be trying to identify and record as many plant and animal species as possible in 24 hours!

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 2 other dates

09:00-18:00

This summer, Katharine House Hospice will create a beautiful display of forget me nots in the heart of the estate, for the whole community to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

09:30-16:30

Learn the traditional techniques of turning a bowl from green wood using a pole lathe within Shugborough's historic woodland.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-12:30

Join a volunteer expert guide and walk in the footsteps of famous 60's photographer, Patrick Lichfield.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

+ 2 other dates

09:30-16:30

Bring home your own piece of Shugborough inspired sculpture after learning basic stone carving techniques on a one, two or three-day course.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Take inspiration from the stunning dahlia display in the Walled Garden or our historic livestock breeds while being introduced to the basics of watercolour painting.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-15:00

Discover the different pathways to paradise that criss-cross the estate.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:00

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Families can get hands on with traditional green woodworking techniques to make their very own magic wand to take home or use as a journey stick on our Pathways to Paradise trail.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

14:00-16:00

Take a walk through the Calke Estate and discover stunning orchids in the historic Limeyards.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:30-12:30

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

13:30-14:30

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-11:15

+ other times

Children from a Leicester school are taking over Calke Unlocked as Calke Abbey’s first ever mini tour guides! They’re sharing different perspectives on the collection through important research, completed as part of the Colonial Countryside project.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 13 other dates

10:30-16:00

The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 5 other dates

11:00-12:30

Museum tours not for you? Want to have a little fun with history instead? Introducing Calke Unlocked - a new kind of tour at Calke Abbey. Play games, take selfies, and see Calke in a whole new light.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

+ 20 other dates

10:30-16:00

Start your '50 things adventure' what will you discover at Sunnycroft this summer.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-14:00

Have you ever wondered what the conservation team get up to behind closed doors?

Wed 10 Jul 2019

10:30-16:00

Why not join us for a workshop on Jacobean crewel embroidery – the design is inspired by the decorated glass ceilings at Sunnycroft.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

11:00-13:30

A beautiful low level walk in the Vale of Edale.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 20 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join us this summer for our exciting BE KINDER trail walk as part of our national People's Landscape project. Discover an assortment of surprising installations along the way and learn more about how to be kind to Kinder.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

11:00-12:15

A nature themed activity session of crafts, stories and exploration of Lyveden for under 5's

Tue 09 Jul 2019

18:30-22:00

Lyveden and the Oundle International Festival are delighted to welcome the world’s first cycling theatre company to the atmospheric setting of Lyveden’s garden lodge for a bicycle-powered production like none other.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 13 other dates

11:00-16:00

Inspired by the characters and stories of local Northamptonshire author ‘BB,’ our summer trail explores the woods, meadows and moats at Lyveden in search of a new adventure.

Wed 17 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Get involved with hands-on activities for all ages including pond-dipping in the moats, counting butterflies in the long grass or graffiti hunting around the garden lodge. Activities vary from week to week, check out the website for more details.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Hidden in the Shropshire countryside, Cronkhill is an unexpected vision of Italy. Take a look around this little gem on one of only six open days a year. All visits must be pre booked and National Trust members must produce their cards on arrival.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

+ 4 other dates

13:00-16:00

Why not come and volunteer as part of your visit to Croft? Have a go at cleaning items from the collection in the castle, find out what our house team get up to behind the scenes and participate in our vital conservation work.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

10:00-15:00

Enjoy a guided geology walk with the Croft Castle geology champions.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

To mark 65 years since the end of rationing, we're recreating some traditional Home Front recipes for you to try.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join us for a summertime adventure around Croft as we recreate the much-loved story of 'Swallows and Amazons' by Arthur Ransome.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 13 other dates

10:00-16:00

All summer long come to Stoneywell for some '50 things' challenges.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

+ 8 other dates

11:00-13:30

Walk with us - everyone welcome! Our team of volunteer walk leaders will introduce you to parts of Longshaw you may not know. Walks are every Wednesday and Sunday, starting just outside the café, and usually cover around 4 miles.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

09:00-12:30

+ other times

Conquer your fear of heights and speed across the Tyrolean Zip Wire at Bolehill Quarry and then try climbing and abseiling!

Thu 11 Jul 2019

09:45-11:45

+ other times

Mini explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid tots and their adults are invited to take part in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-11:45

Meet our gardener and tree geek Leslie Hurst for a tour of Biddulph Grange Garden's highlights.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

09:00-16:30

Can you find the bees hidden around the garden?

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Join us to create your own bug hotel

Fri 26 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Make an adventure garden to take home

Sun 30 Jun 2019

11:00-13:00

+ other times

Join the Tangled Tales team for a memorable day with the family.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

14:00-16:00

Join the ranger on a walk through Brockhampton's orchards. See established orchards and hear about the Reimagining Orchards project. Discover our plans to replant and expand the orchards at Brockhampton.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

11:00-13:00

Enjoy the manor house being brought back to life with the delicious aroma of cooking in the kitchen.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

+ 7 other dates

11:00-16:30

Explore the wonderful world of fruit in nursery rhymes. Featuring rhymes and riddles about many of the fruits that you can find growing at Brockhampton.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

10:00-13:00

Join our ranger for a 5-mile ramble finding out about the work carried out across the Clent Hills to conserve and protect the landscape. The terrain can be steep and muddy so come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy walking boots. We...

Wed 10 Jul 2019

10:00-13:00

Discover the beauty and history of the Clent Hills with a 5-mile guided ramble led by one of our knowledgeable guides. The terrain can be steep at times; please wear sturdy walking shoes and come dressed for the weather. Sorry, we can’t welcome...

Thu 18 Jul 2019

10:00-15:00

Put yourself to the test this summer with a leg-stretching 10 mile walk around Clent and beyond, led by our experienced guides. The terrain can be steep at times; please wear sturdy walking shoes and come dressed for the weather. You will need...

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:00-16:00

Create your own adventures and have fun exploring the hills. A selection of trails will run throughout the holidays and each one comes with a small prize.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Be transported back to the 'golden age of falconry' with Raphael Historic Falconry. Watch these historically accurate birds swoop and soar and learn all about hawking in Lord Cromwell's time.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

19:00-22:00

Join The Pantaloons for a evening of laughter and hilarity as they perform Play On! , a mixture of Shakespeare meets Who's Line Is It Anyway.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

Make your very own pet dragon and take it with you on the Dragon Quest around the castle.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Come see what you can learn from old pots and bits of shot as we celebrate the world of archaeology.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

19:00-22:00

Join us for an evening of folk and bluegrass.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:00-17:00

Our regular stargazing night celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a special exhibition.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Why not join us for a scrumptious Cream Tea in the Garden?

Tue 02 Jul 2019

09:30-11:30

The Towpath Trek walk involves heading through the town and along the canal path.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

09:30-11:30

Clumber Park the grand estate of the Dukes of Newcastle sits on the westerly edge of Worksop a short drive from the Straw family shop.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

During the wars it wasn’t just the Straw family who were ‘doing their bit’ by growing at home. Everyone was encouraged to contribute what they could to their own table and every piece of land available was turned over to growing.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

11:30-15:30

On your visit around the house you may meet our artist in residence in the Dryden Sitting Room. Jenny Major creates beautiful botanical watercolours, many of which are based on specimens from Canons Ashby's garden.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

14:00-14:45

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

09:00-10:00

Join us to discover which moths call Canons Ashby home with a guest lepidopterist (moth expert). See them up close and maybe handle them if you want!

Sat 06 Jul 2019

18:00-20:00

Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

09:55-13:00

Join a volunteer guide on a 6 mile cross country walk to stretch your legs and explore the heart of rural Northamptonshire around Canons Ashby.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s notorious heroine. When Elizabeth meets the terse and abrupt Mr. Darcy, she loathes him at first sight. But is there more to him than meets the eye?

Sat 13 Jul 2019

12:00-16:00

Traditional stalls, games and competitions on the lawn to raise money for local causes. Free admission to the gardens.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men as they perform this Shakespeare classic amongst the trees on the lawns at Coughton Court. Don’t forget your picnic!

Tue 23 Jul 2019

14:00-15:00

Celebrate the summer holidays by getting all the family together to sponsor a duck on Coughton's traditional duck race down the River Arrow, plus traditional games for families.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

17:00-18:30

We’re massive fans of the original Jungle Book and we’d love for you to come and rewatch this amazing Disney classic on the big screen with us at Hanbury Hall this summer.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

20:00-22:00

Join us for an evening of Outdoor Cinema in the beautiful setting of Hanbury Hall.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Join Heartbreak Productions for this iconic tale of a timeless love affair between two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors. Pack a chair or blanket, a picnic and dress for the weather as this stormy narrative unfolds.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:00

Get away from the hustle and bustle of life and join us for a morning of meditation in the tranquil setting of our sandstone caves.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

09:00-11:00

A chance to see up close the marvellous moths of Kinver Edge whilst you enjoy a breakfast bap and drink on the terrace of the Rock Houses.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

21:15-22:30

Join a member of the Warwickshire Bat Group on one of our walks. Explore the grounds at dusk to learn all about some of our resident bats and using the detecting equipment provided hopefully spot some for yourself.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

21:30-23:30

An exciting opportunity to watch one of your favourite films against the backdrop of the moated manor house. Don't forget to bring a picnic.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

21:30-23:30

An exciting opportunity to watch one of your favourite films against the backdrop of the moated manor house. Don't forget to bring a picnic.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

18:00-20:00

Enjoy Shakespeare in Shakespeare-era surroundings! This costumed outdoor performance of the comedy 'Taming of the Shrew' is just 60 minutes long and cuts straight to the heart of the power-play between men and women.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Join in with our monthly weekend of outdoor fun to tick off more things on your list of 50 things to do before 11 ¾.

Wed 10 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

Join Head Gardener, Mick Evans, as he reveals the history and planting secrets of Packwood gardens. Glass of wine included.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

19:00-22:00

Join Illyria this summer for their brand new musical performance of this gripping tale in the beautiful gardens of Packwood. Brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matter with life itself.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

18:30-20:30

Explore the variety of wild flowers that can be found thriving in disused limestone quarries on Wenlock Edge and learn how to identify them.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

11:00-14:00

Come and explore the woods and track down nature's treasures.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

10:00-16:00

Willow weaving is an ancient traditional craft. Join our workshop and create something to take home

Sat 06 Jul 2019

21:30-23:00

Join us as we try to spot some of our resident bats.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

18:00-20:30

Join Nigel Smith, Landlord of the Fleece Inn, for a tour of our fascinating building and the artefacts, giving an insight into the pub’s long history and the people who lived here.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

19:00-21:30

Join us for our first outdoor theatre production in the garden at Benthall Hall. Bring a chair or a blanket and settle in for a summer's evening of entertainment.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

15:00-16:00

Attend a service in this tranquil place. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome. This service is led by Rev Colin Bowden from Burgh-le-Marsh.