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Wellness Walks
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-15:00
Take some precious time to yourself and get out on a crisp winter walk. Reflect and recharge on our inspirational and uplifting self-led trail, guiding you to stunning viewpoints around our wider estate.
Power Play - Women and Power
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
From May 2018 Polesden Lacey launched a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville. This is now running until 29th November 2018 and then again from 4th January 2019 until 31st January.
Unseen Spaces Tours 2019
Thu 24 Jan 2019
14:15-15:15
We are continuing to work towards 'unlocking' more rooms in Polesden Lacey House, guest bedrooms, corridors, & the King's suite, for everyone to enjoy.
Book a tour of The Homewood
Thu 24 Jan 2019
01:00-23:59
Tour bookings open 1 March 2019 online
Wellness Weekend: Wander by the Wandle, 24 & 26 Jan
Thu 24 Jan 2019
09:30-12:30
Slow down and awake your senses on our morning outdoor long walk. Hot drinks included.
Wellness Weekend: Ramble with a Ranger, 24 & 26 Jan
Thu 24 Jan 2019
13:30-15:00
Slow down and awake your senses on our outdoor short walk. Hot drinks included.
Winter Walkies
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
From Monday 29th October your four legged friend will be allowed in Ham’s garden all year round. There will be walking routes available from Visitor Reception or from our website, and a free treat for every new canine guest.
Nymans
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Garden Team Tour: Nymans laid bare - winter structure
Thu 24 Jan 2019
07:45-09:15
Join the garden team on an early morning guided walk taking a closer look at the shapes and structure of the conifers, hedges and topiary. Sorry this event has been cancelled.
Exhibition: The Lost Words
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-15:30
The gallery will host original artwork from the book The Lost Words. Taking the form of a collection of illustrated spells, the book celebrates the relationship between language and the living world, and nature’s power to spark the imagination.
Guided garden walk
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:15-12:15
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Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers.
Dream House Tour
Thu 24 Jan 2019
12:00-12:45
Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior.
Standen House and Garden
Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden
Fairytales, Fantasies and Nightmares - the illustrated world of Arthur Rackham
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-15:00
This winter goblins, fairies and witches are spreading mischief in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham.
Winter Walkies
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
Explore Osterley's formal garden with your four-legged friends
MADE FOR THE TABLE Exhibition
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-16:00
Explore the evolution of silver tableware and dining conventions from 1600 to today through the silver collection of the Goldsmiths' Company, displayed alongside other crafts and Osterley's rarely seen silver collection.
Outdoor contemporary art trail: Who was Winston Churchill?
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
New original artist designed winter outdoor trail exploring the different sides of Churchill's character. Learn more about the private man behind the public figure.
Exhibition: A History of Winston Churchill
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
Be one of the first visitors to see our new permanent exhibition. Featuring the fascinating collection of Churchill's own cherished possessions, collected by him over the course of his lifetime.
Petworth
Inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe and nestled in the South Downs, Petworth House displays the finest art collection in the care of the National Trust.
Petworth’s Royal Academicians
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-16:00
In the North Gallery, to mark the Royal Academy’s 250th anniversary, Petworth House are highlighting ten works of painting and sculpture by founders and members of the Royal Academy such as Reynolds, Turner and Flaxman.
National Treasure: The search for the Sancy Diamond
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-14:00
Somewhere in Cliveden’s woodland there's a lost treasure waiting to be discovered. Band together to solve the clues and see if you can solve the case of the missing Sancy diamond.
Snowdrop Walk
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
A self-guided walk around the Estate to see the first signs of snowdrops.
The Cliveden Suite
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
To celebrate the opening of the fully conserved Sounding Chamber, we present The Cliveden Suite - four pieces of music inspired by the Cliveden women of 'Misrepresented?'.
Geocaching: The lost toys
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-15:30
William Wiggett Chute’s children have been playing in the woods. Unfortunately, these young Victorian adventurers have managed to lose four of their toys along the way. Can you help the children find them again?
Garden macro trail
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
Wander The Vyne’s gardens in search of close-up photos of commonplace natural features in the landscape.
Care, Clean and Conserve: Behind the scenes with the house team
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-15:00
Discover how we care for the collection, with tours, displays and more
Textile Conservation Tours
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:30-12:00
Join our knowledgeable textile conservationists on a behind-the-scene tour of the house.
Basildon Park
An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
Illuminated woodland walk
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:00
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.
Wild play trail at Basildon Park
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-16:30
The Wild Play Trail takes in some of the best views of the parkland, while engaging the little ones with the nature that surrounds them.
At Home with Art - Treasures of the Ford Collection
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-16:30
A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Historic, poetic, iconic; a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world renowned garden.
International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-16:00
Inspiring photography from across the globe is celebrated in this dynamic exhibition.
Ashridge Estate
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Voices: Women of Influence at Ashridge
Thu 24 Jan 2019
10:00-17:00
From 3 March 2018 - February 2019 the exhibition Voices: Women of Influence at Ashridge explores the impact of five women on the Ashridge Estate.
Bodiam Castle
Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior - a glimpse of medieval splendour
Weekday winter tours at Bodiam Castle
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-11:45
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Enjoy a guided tour of the castle this winter.
Bombay to Bodiam: Curzon's journey
Thu 24 Jan 2019
11:00-16:00
Take time out this winter to discover some of the conservation history of Bodiam Castle