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Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

This autumn sees the return of our award winning 'Beer to Champagne' theme which celebrates Maggie Greville's astonishing rise from illegitimacy to social success.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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09:00-11:00

Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge? Our 10k trail runs give you the opportunity to train for the next big event, or keep fit whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings of some of our special places.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

14:00-16:00

Enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to live music every Sunday this summer as well as August Bank Holiday Monday.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

11:00-13:00

Come and enjoy a guided walk on our wider estate with one of our knowledgeable and experienced Rangers.

Fri 20 Oct 2017

10:00-16:00

Get the best from your camera with one of our own photographers. Understand what all the camera controls do and how they relate to one another. We will cover portraiture, landscape, action, flash and low light photography.

Tue 26 Sep 2017

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12:00-12:30

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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 26 Sep 2017

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14:15-15:00

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Join Cobbe Collection concert pianists Nathanial Mander and Elena Vorotko for a short tour of the musical collection at Hatchlands.

Tue 17 Oct 2017

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14:00-17:00

Experience the atmosphere of our house lit by real candles and open fires.

Thu 19 Oct 2017

11:00-13:00

Get up close to the best of our dazzling autumn colour. Join our gardener for this guided walk through our beautiful parkland.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

10:00-17:00

Learn about leaves and the trees they fall from on a fun autumn trail through our park and woodland. Take a leaf rubbing of some of our most spectacular species as you stroll through fiery seasonal colour.

Mon 02 Oct 2017

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10:00-15:00

A free trail with a canine theme to lead owners with their four-legged friends around the garden.

Sat 07 Oct 2017

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14:00-16:00

Take the opportunity to enjoy views from the Belvedere tower across the Surrey countryside and towards London.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

10:00-18:00

Free guided walk at 2pm with a member of the gardening team.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

10:30-15:30

See the gorgeous garden at The Homewood in all its woodland glory.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

14:00-15:00

Discover the rich, 300-year history of the garden on a tour with one of our friendly guides.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-15:00

Head out into the garden on a Gothic-themed family trail.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

11:00-13:00

Get creative with Gothic-themed spooky crafts this Hallowe'en season.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

10:30-15:30

See The Homewood garden in its full autumnal splendour.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-17:00

A rare chance to see an exquisite collection of ceramics

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-17:00

Drawing inspiration from the woodlands and forests that characterise the Surrey landscape "Among Trees" is a celebration of trees in their simple beauty and the mystical enchantment of secret woodland places discovered and revisited.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

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13:00-17:00

Join Devon artist Deborah Hastings at a drop-in workshop to discover the timeless art of prodding and hooking. Deborah will have a display of her work at Leith Hill Place as well as offering starter crafting kits for sale at £3 each. Kits include...

Fri 06 Oct 2017

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11:00-17:00

Explore our exhibition charting the great storm of October 1987 and see the impact it had on the land around us. Plus find out how we've helped the land to recover and discover the records donated by local people.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

14:30-16:00

Join us for a very special tea party to celebrate Ralph Vaughan Williams' birthday. Talented young musicians from the Royal College of Music will perform a one hour concert, followed by afternoon tea. Artistes to be confirmed nearer the event.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

14:30-15:30

Join choir director and talented musician Stef Conner for a workshop of singing, boosting your confidence and teaching you some tricks of the trade. Stef wlll be performing later on the same day with the Leith Hill Timeline Choir

Sat 21 Oct 2017

16:30-17:30

Join the Leith Hill Timeline Choir for an autumn concert at Leith Hill Place. Enjoy their varied repertoire in this stunning location.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

11:00-22:00

Come down to Dapdune Wharf and bring the family, we've got boats and bouncy castles, party lights and sausages not to mention crafts, edible goodies, have a go sessions and boat trips, all to celebrate everything that's great about the river...

Sat 30 Sep 2017

10:00-11:00

Debbie Heaney will lead hour-long sessions in Tai Chi, the aim of which is to harmonise the mind, body and spirit, promoting both mental and physical well-being through softness and relaxation.

Tue 03 Oct 2017

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13:30-13:30

Special sessions for our youngest visitors and their adult carers at Dapdune Wharf. Story time, fun craft activities and a chance to run around outside all based around children's stories. Please come suitably dressed for being outdoors, and...

Sun 08 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Celebrate harvest with autumnal crafts, Morris dancing and apple pressing. Plus warm up around the bonfire with a jacket potato and toasted marshmallows from 12pm. Evening bonfire from 4pm - £1 for a bonfire baked potato.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

The wicked witches of the East and West and the good witches of the North and South are flying to Dapdune Wharf this half term to meet up with the wizards. Come and join them in their mischief. Make your own broom, get lost in the spooky maze...

Sun 01 Oct 2017

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11:00-16:00

With lots of caches hidden around the Mill, why not try your hand at geocaching? You can borrow our GPS devices or use your phone, and follow a 2 mile circular walk.

Wed 11 Oct 2017

14:00-16:00

Discover autumnal Shalford with Professor Maurice Moss, searching out colourful fruits and flora. Return to the mill for tea and cake.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

11:00-12:30

Meet at the kiosk for a guided walk around the Arboretum. Well behaved dogs on a short lead welcome.

Sun 01 Oct 2017

10:00-18:00

Explore the Arboretum in support of the National Gardens Scheme.

Wed 04 Oct 2017

14:30-16:00

Meet at the kiosk for a seasonal guided walk around the Arboretum

Sun 08 Oct 2017

10:30-12:00

Join our photographer Ann for a seasonal Fungi Foray and learn where to find and photograph the many different types of fungi growing around the Arboretum

Sun 15 Oct 2017

07:00-09:00

Explore the Arboretum as the sun rises for a fantastic photo oprotunity

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-16:00

Have fun with a spooky trail around the arboretum.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

10:30-12:30

Join expert Sara Shepley for a seasonal Fungi Foray and learn how to identify the many different types of fungi growing around the Arboretum

Mon 23 Oct 2017

10:30-16:30

Join Wild Learning for a school holiday outdoor adventure club.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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10:00-17:00

Join us at Ham House this September for our annual harvest of late summer produce. Families can pick their own, and everyone can sample the vegetables in our Orangery Café.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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11:00-13:00

Free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham House. Meet inside station entrance.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

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12:00-16:00

A rare opportunity to discover the lavish interiors of some of Ham's magnificent 17th-century cabinet collection. First floor only.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-17:00

Take part in our children's Witch Hunt, decorate a pumpkin biscuit or make your own witch's hat. With scary storytelling and pumpkins from our Kitchen Garden to purchase.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

17:00-18:00

Discover spooky goings on with ghostly tours in the dark at Ham House; find out about our resident ghost dog and visits from owners of the past.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

14:00-14:45

Did you know that the National Trust has a nature reserve near Morden Hall Park? Join us at Watermeads for a guided walk led by members of Morden Hall Park Nature Group.

Mon 25 Sep 2017

10:00-11:15

Perfect for 2-5 year olds, Little Explorers is a way for parents and children to learn about the world around them. This listing is for the morning session which runs from 10-11:15, there is also an afternoon session from 1-2:15.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

Celebrate the humble apple and join us in tasting local Merton varieties. We'll also be pressing apples and have apple-themed crafts and activities for the kids. Free event.

Fri 06 Oct 2017

19:00-21:00

Learn about the history of snuff taking and its production at Morden Hall Park at this dinner talk in our Potting Shed Café.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

12:00-16:00

Be the first to discover the wonders of your new Community Wildlife Garden and celebrate the transformation of the space at our Fun Palace event. Enjoy a free BBQ, free ice cream and free interactive activities.

Tue 10 Oct 2017

14:00-16:00

Learn about Nelson and his connections to Merton in this informative tour.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

It's all about pumpkins this October half-term. Join a trail in the park to discover a yummy pumpkin recipe. Then create gorgeous autumn crafts to take home.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

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10:30-15:30

Do you know about the "other Magna Carta"? On its 800th anniversary, learn why the Charter of the Forest was so important to England as you explore Runnymede.

Sun 15 Oct 2017

11:00-12:30

What can you find on our Wild Walk in Simon's Wood? What is the history of the land that it passes through? Come along to our guided walk to find out more.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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09:00-10:00

Kick start your weekend with Osterley's 5k parkrun, set in the parkland and running over open lawns and alongside lakes.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-17:00

An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designer

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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12:00-16:00

Come and test the waters at Osterley with Canoeing,Kayaking and Paddleboarding on Middle Lake. Our partners from The Sharks Canoe club will guide you on the techniques required to get on the water and enjoy an alternative experience of Osterley.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

19:30-20:30

Discover Osterley's bat population on these twilight walks led by our ranger team.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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09:00-10:00

Enjoy a free timed run around the front lawn area of Osterley as part of the national Junior parkrun series for 4-14 year olds.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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09:15-10:15

Experience Osterley Entrance Hall from a different perspective with our yoga sessions every Sunday morning.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

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12:00-16:00

Celebrate the Festival of Light with our drop in craft sessions

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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11:00-16:00

Join us for a Pumpkin Festival in the breath-taking grounds of Osterley Park and House with family crafts, activities and trails alongside our pumpkin carving activity. How scary will your pumpkin be?

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-12:15

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An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

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18:30-19:45

An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

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13:30-14:45

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An intimate guided tour of 575 Wandsworth Road is the only way to see this unique home of Khadambi Asalache, a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant who over the course of a twenty year period he turned his home into a work of art.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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10:00-15:30

Take our decay themed trail through the garden this autumn.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

10:30-16:00

Local artist & tutor John Thompson returns with more of his popular painting workshops. John takes inspiration from the seasonal changes on the landscape and gardens of Nymans. This month's theme is evening light.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-15:30

In the 30th anniversary year of the Great Storm, this exhibition uses archive material and personal recollections to reflect on the impact of the disaster at Nymans.

Mon 25 Sep 2017

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10:30-11:00

Learn more about the Messel family, house and collection with our guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms.

Tue 26 Sep 2017

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14:00-14:45

Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

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10:30-16:00

Join us for a weekend of woodland celebration.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

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11:00-12:30

Join us for a seasonal walk with the woods team, highlighting the autumn colour and fungi.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

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14:00-15:30

Join us for a seasonal walk with the woods team, highlighting the effects and features of the Great Storm

Thu 12 Oct 2017

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10:30-16:00

Local artist & tutor John Thompson returns with more of his popular painting workshops. John takes inspiration from the seasonal changes on the landscape and gardens of Nymans. This month's theme is the moon reflecting on the pond.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

10:30-16:00

Join in a free, family-friendly apple day at Swan Barn Farm. Bring along your own apples and join in using our fantastic heritage press and scratter to make your own apple juice and cider.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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10:00-17:00

Designer Will Shannon uses Arts & Crafts principles of using local materials and traditional handcrafted skills to make 'Bothy'. Stop for a while as you walk round the garden to discover this small folly like space.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

10:00-12:00

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Join Peter Thwaites and Rebecca Aird, the artists behind the Standen Collection, on a workshop exploring how wallpaper is made. Design and print a piece of your own to take home.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

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08:00-15:00

Calling all budding photographers! This outdoor photography workshop, led by Roger Bloxham, is a perfect opportunity to learn how to capture the beautiful autumn colour in Standen's garden.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

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10:00-16:00

Discover how the house was really used during the time of the Beales.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

14:00-17:00

Drop into our informal recitals played on a 1788 Broadwood square piano.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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13:00-16:00

Try out some homemade treats from the eighteenth century

Sat 07 Oct 2017

13:00-17:00

Bring history to life with an historic reenactment.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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14:30-14:45

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The house is open from 11:30 Mon-Fri and from 11am on weekends. Obtain a timed ticket on arrival or pre-book the 14.30 or 15.45 time slot. Please book at least 24 hours in advance and exchange your e-ticket for a house ticket on arrival.

Sun 01 Oct 2017

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14:30-14:45

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The house at Chartwell is open from 11:30 Mon-Fri and from 11am on weekends. Obtain a timed ticket on arrival or pre-book the 14.30 or 15.45 time slot. Please book at least 24 hours in advance and exchange your e-ticket for a house ticket on arrival.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-16:00

Follow our petrifying pumpkin trail and draw your own scary pumpkin display as you wander through the garden.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

09:00-15:00

Join the Toys Hill Ranger to mark the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

09:00-15:00

Join the Toys Hill Ranger to mark the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-16:00

Do you dare brave the Hallowe'en trail?

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-17:00

Acclaimed and much-loved Apple Weekend is back again! Join us for our annual celebration of all things apple in Fenton's beguiling walled gardens and 300 year-old orchard.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

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14:30-15:00

Join a music collection specialist each week to explore a different aspect of the Benton Fletcher Collection of early keyboard instruments.

Wed 04 Oct 2017

19:00-20:15

Keyboard music from 16th and 17th century Spain and Naples performed on the Marcus Siculus virginals (1540) and anonymous Italian Harpsichord (c1590).

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-17:00

Follow this trail around the walled gardens in the search for pumpkin pals and get spooky with themed crafts and storytelling.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

18:30-21:00

A celebration of all things concrete: in this talk architectural historian Barnabas Calder extols the virtues of the large concrete buildings of the 1960s and '70s.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:30

Collect a scroll and become an apprentice playwright. Name your characters and decide their fate as you explore the Mansion. Will all your characters make it to the end of the play... you decide!

Tue 26 Sep 2017

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11:00-15:00

Discover some of Petworth's hidden gems with one of our knowledgeable guides on a 'behind the scenes tour'. Tours include the bedrooms or estate offices.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

11:00-16:00

Hear what life was like below stairs in the early 1800s as our costume team bring the Historic Kitchens to life carrying out daily tasks just as the servants would have done.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-17:00

The three witches have escaped from their painting and are causing a trail of toil around Petworth. Are you brave enough to help find and return them?

Mon 23 Oct 2017

11:00-13:00

Join the Petworth Academy and create some spellbinding craft to graduate with flying colours.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

19:00-23:00

Come to the launch of our Autumn exhibition: 'Light After Dark' celebrates the vibrant queer club scene in London as a modern utopia. A platform for creativity using the dance floor as it's stage, the club has long been the centre of community...

Sat 30 Sep 2017

20:00-23:45

Presented by Steakhouse Live. Performances from 8pm and party until 2am. NSA is a salon for the 21st century. A chance for the queer community and its allies to come together for dialogue, performance and pleasure in the intimate parlours,...

Sat 07 Oct 2017

19:00-19:00

Welcome to your club, book lovers. From the team behind the respectfully raucous The Amy Grimehouse events, Late Night Library Club have their pens poised to inject a bit of 'literati' into the East London 'glitterati' club scene. The fourth...

Tue 17 Oct 2017

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19:30-22:30

Tea Break Theatre invite you on a journey into Bram Stoker's Dracula, to discover a legacy of blood that stretches through the ages. A night of twists, intrigue and horror delivered in Tea Break Theatre's signature style. Join us on an immersive,...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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10:00-17:00

Cliveden has an extensive and important statue collection on display around the estate. This trail is a self-led walk offering you the chance to learn the history behind how these statues have ended up at Cliveden.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-11:45

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Cliveden Reach is renowned as one of the prettiest spots on the Thames. Join a knowledgeable volunteer skipper for a circular cruise between Boulters and Cookham locks.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

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15:00-17:00

Let our knowledgeable guides lead you into the famous Cliveden House and the remarkable Octagon Temple chapel.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

11:00-11:45

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Cliveden Reach is renowned as one of the prettiest spots on the Thames. Join a knowledgeable volunteer skipper for a circular cruise between Boulters and Cookham locks.

Tue 03 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

14:00-15:00

Discover autumn at Cliveden. Enjoy a free guided tour by one of Cliveden's expert gardeners to see the changing colour throughout the Gardens.

Sat 07 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Taste Cliveden's apples, explore the trail, sample local cider and take part in a range of apple themed activities. You can also check on the progress of our orchard restoration in the Round Garden.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-14:30

This half-term children will discover the naturally-spooky side of Hallowe'en. With wild art based deep in Cliveden's woodlands, there's something's spooky going on around the estate...

Sat 21 Oct 2017

14:00-16:00

Join our local fungi expert for a walk and talk about some of the fantastic fungi in Maidenhead Thicket.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

If you are interested in volunteering at Knole, come along to a free coffee morning to find out more and meet our friendly team. You'll be able to discover what opportunities are available and talk to some of our volunteers.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-11:45

Join Knole's project team for a special tour through the showrooms that are closed this year, so that specialist building and conservation work can take place.

Mon 25 Sep 2017

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11:00-11:30

Join the storytime fun in Knole's bookshop where your little ones can enjoy short stories and nursery rhymes.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

12:00-13:00

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Ever wondered what it is like to be a conservator working on a precious collection?

Sat 14 Oct 2017

14:00-15:00

Explore the past with our park walk team and learn about the latest archaeological discoveries.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

17:30-18:30

Join Knole's park and deer keeper to observe and learn about the patterns of behaviour of our fallow deer during the autumn rut.

Mon 23 Oct 2017

11:00-15:00

There will be a host of arts and crafts activities for families to enjoy during the autumn half term.

Wed 11 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

09:30-12:30

Capture our garden in its autumn glory at our photography workshops.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

10:30-16:45

Stitching in wools on a linen ground, this one-day workshop will explore some of the embroidery techniques used to create the Legende of Good Wimmen panels that William Morris designed for the Dining Room at Red House.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

+ 3 other dates

13:30-16:30

Sundays throughout September & October offer visitors the opportunity to try their hand at embroidery guided by volunteers from the Royal College of Needlework

Sat 30 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:30

Join us for a weekend to celebrate our ancient orchard and its produce.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

14:00-15:00

May Morris bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum a handwritten ledger recording over 450 embroidery orders completed between 1892 and 1896. Uncover its secrets with this lecture, a part of the Embroidery Resurgent programme at Red House.

Sat 07 Oct 2017

10:30-16:45

Explore techniques of hand embroidery inspired by Phillip Webb's stained glass birds at Red House. Combine cottons and metal threads in this set design and learn a variety of beautiful surface stitches highlighted with metal threads.

Tue 10 Oct 2017

12:00-14:00

Discover Red House in a new way with an audio drama telling the story of William and Janey and the highs and lows of life at Red House.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

14:00-15:00

Learn new research on the Venus embroidery and its relationship to the painting of the same subject from Kelmscott Manor. It will be argued that Venus is the key for unlocking Morris' design concept for Red House; his 'House of Love'.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

10:30-16:45

Inspired by William Morris's bold textile design Windrush, we will explore a number of traditional crewel embroidery stitches using crewel wools on a linen twill fabric.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

13:30-17:00

Find Top the wombat and all his friends who are hiding at Red House

Thu 28 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

10:30-16:30

A masterpiece of colour, design and planting, this carefully cultivated garden awaits your discovery.

Fri 06 Oct 2017

09:30-15:00

Join mycologist, Martin Allinson and the National Trust for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across glorious Newtimber Hill on the South Downs, near Brighton.

Mon 09 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Learn how to bake seasonal goodies al fresco in a clay oven the very old fashioned way, often baking directly on the clay oven floor and without a thermometer.....

Fri 13 Oct 2017

09:30-15:00

Join us for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across wonderful Wolstonbury Hill, on the South Downs, near Brighton. Expert mycologist, Martin Allinson will be on hand to identify and record finds.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:00

Have fun in the countryside with our PDF downloadable autumn activity pack. Each season we're highlighting some of our favourite things to do in the outdoors, as well as some of the best 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. So bring your family...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 9 other dates

10:00-16:30

Sculpture exhibition in the grounds of Ightham Mote.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

10:00-17:00

We're pleased to be supporting the work of the National Garden Scheme again this year.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:30

'Queen of Ightham Mote - An American interlude: Queen Palmer, John Singer Sargent and their Circle'. The exhibition runs from Saturday 4 March - Saturday 23 December 2017.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Celebrate the bounty of the Garden of England with our annual apple and orchard event. With apple tasting and stalls.

Mon 02 Oct 2017

09:30-10:00

Life is one long adventure and we'd love to join in with your next one. Whether you want to put years of skills and experience towards our cause, or just want to try something new, we'd like to hear from you.

Tue 03 Oct 2017

12:30-15:00

Experience the house as it comes alive to the sound of the Kent music ensemble performing a selection of music. Performing at 12:30pm - 1:30pm & 2pm-3pm

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-16:30

Keep the family entertained this October half-term with our Hallowe'en spider trail around the garden.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

18:30-22:00

Come and see this spooky one women show inspired by Henry James' Turn of the Screw, performed by Kate Glassock.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

A new textile art installation will be coming to the Hayloft at Rainham Hall during September 2017. The Material Girls, a local art collective, will be displaying pieces inspired by our 'Remembering the Day Nursery' exhibition.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

13:00-16:00

To accompany a new temporary textile art exhibition in the Hayloft at Rainham Hall, we are hosting a special 'meet the artists' session so you can find out more about how the pieces were created.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Help us celebrate our second anniversary since opening fully to the public.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:30

Our trail will take you on an autumnal journey around our nearly three acre community garden.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

10:00-12:00

We are celebrating not only the fourth year of 'The Rise of Northwood' project but also the centenary anniversary from when the Northwood trees were first felled. Come along on a guided walk to find out about its fascinating history and how the...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

10:00-11:00

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For some outdoor fun, visitors aged six and over can learn to climb a tree in a harness. Step up to the challenge on various dates.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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10:00-16:00

At the site visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535, pick up your self-guided tour at Visitor Reception and uncover hidden secrets contained in The Vyne's surviving Tudor features.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:00

See how our major roof project is progressing from our lift-accessible rooftop walkway open daily 10am-4pm last entry 3:30pm.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:00

Deer, horses and falcons are just some of the creatures you may have seen at The Vyne in 1535. See if you can spot the animals that played an important part in Tudor life.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

Be part of history by personalising a tile with a message or drawing to go on our new roof.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:00

How do you research and tell a previously untold story in a historic building undergoing major roof repairs? Meet our Assistant Project Curator to find out.

Wed 04 Oct 2017

11:00-12:00

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How exactly do you repair a Tudor roof? To find out, you're invited onto The Vyne's rooftop walkway to meet Site Manager for the Roof Project Andy Nicholls.

Wed 11 Oct 2017

14:00-15:00

Just how do you look after a historic collection in a former Tudor palace undergoing a £5.4 million roof project? Our National Trust Project Conservator Amanda Sutherland will be on site to tell you how.

Tue 17 Oct 2017

11:00-12:00

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How do you oversee an entire multi-million pound conservation project to rescue a former Tudor palace?

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

A new exhibition explores his literary career.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

11:00-12:00

Join a member of the house team for a 45 minute tour behind the scenes.

Mon 09 Oct 2017

+ 11 other dates

10:00-16:00

Celebrate Hughenden's countryside and gardens including demonstrations and local produce for sale.

Tue 10 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Join a ranger for a guided walk through the Hughenden Estate.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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10:00-17:00

Explore a family trail around Hughenden's gardens

Mon 23 Oct 2017

10:00-16:00

Carve a pumpkin to take home

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 7 other dates

10:00-16:00

Get out and about at Greys Court by completing some of the 50 things to before you're 11 3/4 activities. It's a great chance for children to play and explore the environment as they tick activities off in their scrapbooks.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

10:30-12:30

Imagine being in a green and tranquil space where you feel free to switch off your phone, stop talking and just relax for a moment or two. The Tower Garden will be a silent space on selected Sundays for visitors to do just that.

Sun 15 Oct 2017

10:00-16:00

As part of the National Trust's 50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4's campaign we bring you The Great Big Tree Climbing Company.

Wed 04 Oct 2017

12:30-16:00

Visit us today as you get a rare opportunity to go up the grand staircase to the print room on the first floor.

Fri 06 Oct 2017

+ 6 other dates

11:00-16:00

Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors?

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-17:00

As Hallowe'en draws near, we're challenging little ones to think like a bat, on this activity-packed family trail through our garden and the south meadow.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

11:00-17:00

Meet the butler, try quilling and Victorian penmanship.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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14:00-14:15

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Join Larry Yates for readings in the garden and hear some of Virginia's Woolf's most famous words in situ.

Tue 26 Sep 2017

10:00-13:00

Step out into the great outdoors and follow in the footsteps of Virginia Woolf.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

14:00-15:00

Unlock the history of Rodmell, the village so loved by Leonard and Virginia.

Thu 05 Oct 2017

19:00-20:30

Ever wondered what Monk's House is like after the visitors have all gone home? Now is your chance to find out.

Fri 06 Oct 2017

15:00-16:00

Join our garden research volunteer on a guided tour.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

12:30-17:00

Celebrating harvest time with apple pressing and games in Monk's House orchard.

Thu 19 Oct 2017

15:00-16:00

Just what was Monk's House garden like in the days of the Woolfs?

Sun 24 Sep 2017

10:00-15:00

Lord Nuffield's history with motor cars attracts a variety of car clubs to Nuffield Place. Motor cars from visiting car clubs are parked outside the front of the house for visitors to enjoy seeing.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 7 other dates

10:00-17:00

Play and explore the parkland as you complete this year's new Ball Run at Basildon Park.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:30

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.

Mon 25 Sep 2017

+ 28 other dates

11:00-17:00

The curtains have been drawn, the crystal chandeliers are sparkling and the table is set ready for guests to arrive. See the house dressed ready for a dinner party, as it would have been when the Iliffe's hosted them.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

+ 3 other dates

11:00-12:00

Join us for a wildlife walk around our parkland, leaving from the ticket office at 11am every Friday.

Sun 01 Oct 2017

+ 22 other dates

10:00-17:00

As the sun fades see the woodland walk lit up, and enjoy the changing colours of the trees through the seasons from autumn to winter.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-17:00

The Garden room, one of the more intriguing rooms at Basildon Park, is being reinterpreted and re-presented this autumn with an exhibition titled Reimagining India.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-13:00

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The end of summer means the hop harvest. Hops are still grown,picked and dried in traditional ways on our estate. Walk with us to see the hop gardens, picking shed, drying oast and hoppers huts.Plus sample Scotney Ale brewed from hops grown on...

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-16:00

Betsy is our very own spooky black cat and she loves climbing trees. This Halowe'en she is helping her friend Winnie witch to find the ingredients for her potion hidden around the garden in the trees. On the way, learn more about our...

Sat 21 Oct 2017

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11:30-13:00

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The red of the maple tree, the yellow of the hazel and the orange of the beech make autumn a magical time for many. Up close, or far way, our estate has lots to offer. Search for the widest, tallest, oldest and most colourful tree on the estate...

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-17:00

Pick up our autumnal family trail this half term and get exploring.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:00

A chance to see the work of the illustrator of many of Kipling's books, Arthur Rackham.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

+ 3 other dates

13:30-16:30

Join local modern artist Emma Martin at one or two of her weekly painting workshops and unleash your imagination in conjunction with our Arthur Rackham exhibition.

Tue 03 Oct 2017

10:00-11:00

A chance to explore the house and gardens at a quieter time of day.

Sun 15 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Join us at Bateman's for our amazing apple day with family fun, games to play and you can even try your hand at some orchard crafts.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

Explore the garden and discover some of the magic of Kipling's fairy tales on our half-term trail.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Come along to our new exhibition about some of the special trees at Ashridge

Sat 30 Sep 2017

11:00-13:00

Join our rangers to look at the landscape of Aldbury Common and how it has changed over the last 400 years.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

12:00-13:15

A weekend to celebrate Ashridge's ancient and veteran trees with drop-in guided walks.

Sat 07 Oct 2017

10:00-14:00

Explore Ashridge at one of the most scenic times of the year on this guided walk through the estate.

Fri 13 Oct 2017

+ 5 other dates

07:00-08:30

Come and join one of our deer rut walks this autumn, followed by full English at the Brownlow Café

Wed 18 Oct 2017

10:30-12:30

Join our knowledgeable volunteers on this gentle walk to look for rutting deer

Mon 23 Oct 2017

10:00-16:00

For a half-term treat come and make some spooky crafts at the visitor centre then go for an exciting walk on our Hallowe'en trail

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:30-16:30

Bring the family along this Hollowe'en for some spooky fun.

Sun 01 Oct 2017

14:00-15:00

The First Sunday in the month we hold a 50 Things to do before you are 11 3/4.

Tue 17 Oct 2017

10:00-11:30

The perfect centre piece for your Halloween party, or simply a flower arrangement to celebrate this colouful season.

Tue 26 Sep 2017

11:00-12:00

The voices of Owen, Sassoon, McCrae and Brooke, amidst the unique setting and atmosphere of Spencer's iconic paintings, echo down to us across the century, as a timely and poignant reminder of the hardships endured, and the sacrifices made.

Mon 02 Oct 2017

11:00-13:00

Listen to the story behind one of the most important 20th century artists - Sir Stanley Spencer and how his dream of a "Holy Box" came to fruition. Booking available soon.

Fri 06 Oct 2017

10:30-15:30

Create your own silk painting inspired by the iconic canvasses by Stanley Spencer.

Tue 10 Oct 2017

10:00-10:30

Join us for our Communion Service

Sat 14 Oct 2017

11:00-16:00

Come and listen to Jonathan Jones reading iconic First World War poetry throughout the day in the setting of this inspiring chapel created by Stanley Spencer.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:30

Speak its Name! - a display in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, London - will present selected portraits from the Gallery's Collection, including photographs and drawings of Sackville-West's lovers Violet Trefusis and Virginia Woolf.

Thu 19 Oct 2017

09:45-11:30

Enjoy a morning walk round with a member of our gardening team as they show the seasonal highlights to help you get inspired for your own garden. A great chance to see the garden before the rushes of the crowd and have all your gardening...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 13 other dates

11:00-15:00

Visit on a milling day and see our team of volunteer millers in action as they harness the power of the river Itchen to turn waterwheels, gears and millstones to produce Winchester City Mill's traditional wholemeal flour.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-16:00

Get in to the Hallowe'en spirit with our labyrinth of cobwebs and a brand new spooky family trail.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

11:00-15:00

Visit Winchester City Mill to see how seasonal ingredients can be combined with our stoneground wholemeal flour to produce delicious bread, cakes, biscuits and much more. Sample different recipes and be inspired.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Celebrate all that's great about harvest time and British apples at Winchester City Mill this autumn.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Bring the family to one of our Happening History family days and discover some aspects of medieval life.

Mon 25 Sep 2017

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14:15-15:45

Most people know about the castle at Bodiam, but we are now offering the opportunity to find out more about the local area around the castle including the village, its church and the former Guinness estate.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

+ 5 other dates

12:15-13:00

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Get out and about with one of our guides on these short but informative walks around the castle grounds, where you will discover some of the secrets of Bodiam's past.

Fri 29 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

12:00-12:30

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Discover medieval England at one of our unique interactive displays just for grown-ups.

Wed 04 Oct 2017

09:30-10:30

Explore the castle and grounds at a quieter time of day as we throw open our doors an hour early.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

There'll be spooky Hallowe'en fun at the castle this half-term.

Sun 22 Oct 2017

11:00-15:00

Circular walk discovering the history & management of this ancient site.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

11:00-17:00

From 7 June to 29 October in the Coach House Gallery at the Stables see nature's patterns transformed into art in this vibrant exhibition.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

11:30-12:00

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Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

11:30-12:15

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

12:00-16:00

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's 'Renaissance Museum' was full of objects made of precious materials: hardstones, minerals, silver and gold. While the bulk of this collection was bequeathed to the British Museum on his death in 1898, examples of...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

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12:00-16:00

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From 7 June to 29 October in the House see this special display of Elizabethan portraits that reveal an exciting attribution.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

12:00-16:00

Come into the Manor as a 19th-century house guest would have done.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 30 other dates

12:00-16:00

A small display of documents from the Waddesdon Archive relating to the Rothschild family's role in the Balfour Declaration.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

12:00-16:00

Continuing from 2016 this exhibition will explore stories of people connected with Waddesdon through the display of archive material and images.

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

12:00-16:00

From royal weddings to victorious battles, almanacs glorified the king by illustrating these significant events on large single-sheet printed calendars, which spread into the homes, schools and shops of the French people. The exhibition will...

Sat 23 Sep 2017

19:30-22:00

Join us for a series of memorable musical concerts in the spectacular setting of Windmill Hill at Waddesdon.

Sun 24 Sep 2017

+ 12 other dates

12:30-13:00

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor in this 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

+ 11 other dates

14:00-14:30

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

+ 3 other dates

14:00-14:45

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Wed 27 Sep 2017

14:30-15:15

Discover what's special abut the collection of rare books and bindings from the 17th and 18th-centuries in the Morning Room.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

14:30-15:30

Join Senior Curator Dr Juliet Carey for a tour of Power & Portraiture.

Sat 30 Sep 2017

10:30-19:00

Spend a day with Woodland Ways foraging through woodlands and hedgerows on the Estate at Waddesdon.

Thu 05 Oct 2017

11:00-12:30

Join one of our expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.

Sat 07 Oct 2017

19:30-22:30

Enjoy an informal and relaxed tasting of six wines from around the world.

Sun 08 Oct 2017

12:00-13:00

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Wine and cheese, a match made in heaven! Held in conjunction with The Fine Cheese Co.

Thu 12 Oct 2017

14:30-15:15

Come and discover an eighteenth-century cartel clock, adorned with gilt-bronze mounts of Diana and dragons.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

10:00-14:00

Start your weekend with delicious, locally-grown food and produce.

Sat 14 Oct 2017

12:00-13:00

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An informal tasting with Foxdenton, a family-run business that specializes in the production of English Gin & Gin Liqueurs.

Wed 18 Oct 2017

10:30-12:30

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Waddesdon has a superb collection of illuminated manuscripts which are rarely displayed because of their fragility.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 2 other dates

10:00-15:00

Join us again for another fun Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Sat 21 Oct 2017

18:00-21:00

A run on the dark side.

Thu 28 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:00

Join one of our knowledgeable walk leaders for an hours walk through Hatfield Forest. Discover its Georgian heart and medieval beginnings. . .

Sat 23 Sep 2017

+ 21 other dates

11:00-17:00

This new exhibition explores the work and relationships of Edy Craig and her circle of friends in the LGBTQ community. From groundbreaking plays to intimate friendships, Playwrights, Pioneers and Provocateurs celebrates their important stories.