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Toadstool tiptoe- October half term trail at Box Hill
Sat 20 Oct 2018
09:00-16:00
Discover fungi on this self-guided trail for children. Suggested donation of £1 per trail.
Halloween Trail - The Hounds of Polesden Rise Again!
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Join us this October half term on our Halloween trail and come and work as Doggy Detective K-9 to help the hounds of Polesden Lacey.
Power Play - Women and Power
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
From May Polesden Lacey launches a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville.
Wellness Walks
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Take some precious time to yourself this autumn to reflect and recharge on our inspirational and uplifting self-led trail, guiding you to stunning viewpoints around our wider estate.
Polesden Hospital
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Discover what life at Polesden was like during World War 1 at our new exhibition.
Reigate Hill and Gatton Park
A spectacular escarpment with sweeping views across the Weald
Autumn colour at Gatton Park
Sat 20 Oct 2018
09:00-16:00
Come and see Gatton Park and the surrounding woodland in the glorious autumn colours; don't forget your camera.
Leith Hill Tower and Countryside
Come and explore the trails through woodland, heathland, and farmland before climbing to the top of the majestic Leith Hill Tower.
October 2018 half term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Follow our 50 things trail on this 2.5 mile walk at Leith Hill
Halloween half-term duck trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
A flock of spooky ducks has flown in and invaded the parkland – a rarely reported, yet terrifying phenomenon that occurs surprisingly regularly in the Surrey countryside. How many can you spot on our Halloween duck trail?
Halloween half-term pumpkin carving
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-16:00
Enjoy Halloween fun at Hatchlands Park this half-term and try your hand at pumpkin carving. Choose a pumpkin and carve a scary face to ward off spooky spirits and ghostly ghouls.
Cellar Tours
Sat 20 Oct 2018
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.
Half-term Hansel and Gretel trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Follow in the footsteps of Hansel and Gretel and help them to escape from the clutches of the wicked witch.
Tremendous Tree - Family Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
A new trail with six activities for family fun! Look up , Look Closer, Touch, I Spy, Discover and Play - complete all of them to discover more about trees and experience autumn with your senses. Pick up your trail at the Garden Centre.
Fungi foray - Sold out
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-12:30
Mushrooms can be as bright as flowers and striking to look at. Join expert Sara Shepley for a seasonal fungi foray and learn how to identify the many different types of fungi growing around the Arboretum.
Happy Halloween Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-16:00
Have fun with a spooky trail around the Arboretum.
Hallowe’en Hocus Pocus; is it Real or is it Bogus?
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Hallowe’en half term fun! There’s spooky storytelling, pumpkin biscuit decorating and eerie art to enjoy.
Historic Scenic Walk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-13:00
Free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham House and Garden. Meet inside station entrance. No booking needed. Admission applies on arrival to Ham House and Garden
Garden history tours
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:15-16:00
Free thirty minute tour of Ham's beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.
Nymans
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Letter from the garden family trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:30
Have fun exploring the garden while looking for topiary shapes, identifying the silhouettes and going on a word hunt.
Pop-up pumpkin patch games
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
This half-term come and find the pop-up pumpkin patch in the garden where you will be able to join in some pumpkin themed activities and games.
Exhibition: The Triumph of Hope
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
An exhibition exploring the lives of three women who influenced the garden's design.
Guided garden walk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:15-12:15
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Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers.
Standen House and Garden
Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden
October half term children's trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Join us for a fun trail inspired by the harvest produce of Mrs Beale's Kitchen Garden.
Exhibition: Helen Beale - Never at Sea
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Explore the inspirational story of Standen's Helen Beale, the pioneering woman who went to war and helped make women an important part of the Navy's war effort.
Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:30
Mr X Stitch, AKA Jamie Chalmers the Kingpin of Contemporary Cross Stitch, is bringing his revolutionary embroidered designs to a new exhibition at Standen.
Autumn Harvest: Cooking on the Range
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:30-15:00
As part of our October month of Autumn Harvest there will be cooking on the range in the historic kitchen using produce from the kitchen garden. See the range lit and discover how the kitchen would have been used when the Beale family lived at...
Osterley parkrun
Sat 20 Oct 2018
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.
Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival: Osterley's Enchanted Pumpkins
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Join us for our annual Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival, only this year all our pumpkins have been enchanted! Follow this magical trail to break the spell and carve your own pumpkin.
Robert Adam: Total Design/Total Obsession Exhibition
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designer
House Tours 1 September-4 November 2018
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:30-12:45
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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.
Quebec House
Childhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759)
Guided house tours
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-12:30
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Discover the stories behind Quebec House and its famous occupant.
Pumpkin trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Explore creepy Chartwell looking for petrifying pumpkins around the garden this Hallowe'en.
Exhibition: Clementine Churchill - speaking for herself
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Visit our new winter exhibition focusing on the extraordinary life of Sir Winston Churchill's beloved wife Clementine Churchill.
House timed tickets- October
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-12:15
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Pre-book from a small selection of afternoon tickets for the house online up until 24 hours in advance. All e-tickets purchased online should be exchanged at the visitor welcome centre for a house ticket.
Family tree trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-15:30
Learn about some of our terrific trees as you explore Runnymede and win a small prize.
Terrifying tree trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Explore the garden to discover tales of our most terrifying trees this Hallowe'en.
Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl
Spectacular views and walks in the Surrey Hills countryside
October 2018 half term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Follow our 50 things trail on this 1 mile walk over Hindhead Common and the Devil's Punch Bowl.
Frensham Little Pond
Medieval bishops' fish pond in tranquil wildlife haven amidst precious heathland
October 2018 half term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Follow our 50 things trail on this 1 mile walk around Frensham Little Pond.
Halloween Pumpkin Trail, Art Activities and Story Telling
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Follow this trail around the walled garden in the search for pumpkin pals for a goody bag prize, and get spooky with themed art activities and storytelling.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Acres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland
diep~haven: festival of contemporary creation
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Art comes across the Channel this year with diep~haven, festival of contemporary creation. Visit to see what artist, Gabriela Albergaria has created, inspired by the nature and surroundings of this historic garden.
Exhibition: Ahead of the Curve - Women Artists at 2 Willow Road
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Award winning graphic artist Frith Kerr invites designers llse Crawford, Lyn Harris, Gitta Gschwendnter, Nina Chakrabarti, Roksanda Ilincic and Kitty Travers to respond to the female artists collected by Ernö and Ursula Goldfinger.
Deer keeping: Autumn rut
Sat 20 Oct 2018
17:30-19:30
Join Knole's park and deer keeper to learn about the autumn rut.
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.
Ilive's Hair-raising Laboratory trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Elizabeth Ilive loved to experiment in her science lab at Petworth. Help her before her latest spooky science experiment goes horribly wrong. Are you brave enough to help her find a solution on this frightening Halloween trail?
Exhibition: Elizabeth Ilive - A Woman Ahead of Her Time
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Discover the remarkable life and achievements of a pioneering woman who lived at Petworth around the 1800s. This interactive exhibition includes a reimagining of the laboratory she developed at Petworth.
Red House
Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Janey Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.
Highlight tours: October
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-12:00
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If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey's red brick house.
October Half Term Pumpkin Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Discover the Red House garden through our pattern pumpkin trail this half term.
Muse to Maker Exhibition
Sat 20 Oct 2018
13:30-17:00
Discover the female Pre-Raphaelite, often overshadowed by their male counterparts. This exhibition shines a light on their work as muses and as makers.
Half-term Family Fun
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Go batty at Ightham Mote this October half-term as you follow our bat trail around the garden.
Celebrate the Feminine: Statue Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Explore a selection of Cliveden's world-renowned statuary collection, chosen exclusively by our onsite art curator.
A Room of One's Own
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
An audio experience round the gardens. Hear another side of our four Cliveden Women, as interpreted by world renowned writers.
The Cliveden Suite
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:30
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?'.
Hallowe'en: The Bats Lair
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-14:30
Dress up the children in their favourite Hallowe'en costumes to run riot on Cliveden's spooky estate this half-term. Children will learn fact from fiction as they join Cliveden's elusive bat community for fun and frolic.
Skippered River Cruises
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-15:45
Relax and unwind as you glide along the Thames in one of our skippered boats.
Campfire cooking
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-11:30
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We'll be gathering around the campfire to toast marshmallows.
Autumnal trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
our half-term trail will take you on a journey around the Rainham Hall gardens.
Slindon Apple Pressing
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Find the Slindon Ranger team in the Slindon village Jubilee orchard, near the Forge Shop and Café, and join in a traditional apple pressing with Slindon Apples.
Works by Woolf
Sat 20 Oct 2018
14:00-14:15
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Join Larry Yates for readings in the garden and hear some of Virginia Woolf's most famous words in situ.
Garden designer half-term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
We're challenging little ones on this activity-packed family trail through our garden and the south meadow.
Humphry Repton at Uppark
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-15:30
Find out more about the famous landscape designer Humphry Repton and his plans for Uppark. Marvel at more beautiful creations from Delicarta and view our very own Red Book.
Scotney Castle
Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle - all in a beautiful wooded estate
Children of Scotney Halloween Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Follow the trail around the garden to hear about the ghosts of Scotney Castle and find the answer to collect your prize.
Champion trees guided walk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:30-13:00
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Scotney Castle has many fantastic trees, join us to explore some of the best ones.
Get to know a tree: Bark rubbing
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
You can collect paper and a crayon from Visitor Reception and take a closer look at the trees with orange signs in The Vyne's grounds. See if you can spot the difference in bark patterns from one type of tree to the next.
Hallowe'en riddle trail (ages 8+)
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
All is not as it seems in this topsy-turvy challenge; collect your trail sheet from Visitor Reception and look out for the lines of a riddle scattered across the grounds. Hint: Don't underestimate the power of 'reflection'.
Hallowe'en pumpkin trail (ages 0-7)
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Young witches, ghosts and all manner of Halloween spooks can wander The Vyne’s grounds on this family trail. Collect your £2 activity sheet from Visitor Reception and hunt for pumpkins in the grounds. Normal admission applies.
Cartoons and Campaigns: what did Disraeli do for me?
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli's political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me?
Disraeli the other
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Our new manor exhibition explores Disraeli's heritage, religion, appearance and presentation and explores his nature as an 'outsider'.
Royal Gifts of Hughenden
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
From Victoria R: The royal gifts of Hughenden
Women of Greys Court
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
Learn about the fascinating history of the key women who helped shape Greys Court as it is today, in this new display.
Children's half-term trail: Chatterbox trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-17:00
Explore Greys Court in a new and spontaneous way as you use a chatterbox to define your visit. You might learn something new along the way, too!
Once Upon A Time: stories from Lady Brunner's childhood
Sat 20 Oct 2018
13:00-17:00
This summer exhibition brings to life the childhood world of a young Elizabeth Irving before she became Lady Brunner of Greys Court.
The Smugglers' Trail, October half-term
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Get out and about in the garden and find the clues for our half-term trail.
Collection highlights - The female of the species
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Discover more about the women in Kipling's life.
Alfriston Clergy House
Medieval thatched Wealden hall-house and picturesque garden
Creepy-crawly halloween trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-16:30
Embark on a creepy-crawly Halloween themed self-led trail
Basildon Park
An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
October half-term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
Head on out around the estate to learn about the trees that grow here and how we look after them. Find all the trail clues and win a prize!
Wild play trail at Basildon Park
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
This summer holidays we’re launching something brand new at Basildon Park. 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
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:30
A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.
Halloween at Basildon Park
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-17:00
Step back in time and discover the Victorian mania for all things supernatural.
Time for tea half-term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:30
The gardens at Hinton are full of nooks and crannies - perfect for outdoor adventures. This October half-term, try out the new family trail.
Object in Focus
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-15:30
Our new Object in Focus series showcases items from Ralph Dutton's personal collection.
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.
Gardening Women
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
This exhibition, co-curated by Dr Catherine Horwood, using her book, Gardening Women, explores how gardening became a profession for women.
Ashridge Estate
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Deer Rut Walks - Sold Out
Sat 20 Oct 2018
07:00-09:00
Come and join us for a guided walk to see our fallow deer during the rutting season.
Voices: Women of Influence at Ashridge
Sat 20 Oct 2018
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
Black cat October half-term trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Join our Hallowe'en hunt for black cats this October half-term.
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Walk, go rockpooling or simply relax in the sun with views of the Seven Sisters cliffs
Rockpool Adventure
Sat 20 Oct 2018
14:00-16:00
Come and explore the rockpools at Birling Gap this half term. Great fun for all the family!
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate
Extensive chalk grassland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Broomstick Making
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-11:30
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Create your own broomstick from materials found on the estate. Each broomstick comes complete with a magical broomstick flying licence
Pumpkin Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:30-15:00
Come and search for spooky species in pumpkin decorated Chute Wood. Don't forget to look above your head and close to you feet to find all the creatures
October half-term family trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:00
Get in to the Hallowe'en spirit with our labyrinth of cobwebs and a brand new cryptic family trail.
2018 Milling Demonstrations
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
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.
Apple Harvest Weekend
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Celebrate all that's great about harvest time and British apples at Winchester City Mill this autumn.
Triumphant Women
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
New exhibitions, Edy Craig: Women, Suffrage and the Theatre and The Shakespearean Lectures of Ellen Terry will be on display at Smallhythe Place celebrating the women of Smallhythe in the Suffrage movement.
Costume Tours
Sat 20 Oct 2018
13:15-13:45
Delve into the store for a peek of the delicate and lavish costumes once worn by Ellen Terry and her actor friends. With fascinating stories attached to each garment, costume tours are an opportunity to discover a rich theatrical history.
Waddesdon Manor
Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 16th-century French château.
Horrible Halloween
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Join us for a fun and spooky Halloween during the October half-term holiday.
Pumpkin Carving
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
Get creative and carve or paint your very own pumpkin designs.
Creatures of the Night Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00
See how many creatures of the night you can find on our illuminated woodland trail.
Michael Eden
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
Michael Eden's work sits at the intersection of craft, design and art. For this solo exhibition Eden, formerly a potter, explores contemporary themes through the reinterpretation of historical objects using digital means.
Wine Cellars Talk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:30-12:00
Discover the history of Rothschild wine
Introductory Walk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:30-12:15
An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor
Collecting coins
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-16:00
Discover coins from the classical world and modern Britain. Works of art in their own right, they illuminate the history of cities, states and rulers.
Reynolds at Waddesdon: A Trail
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-16:00
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Academy of Art in London, of which Sir Joshua Reynolds was the first president. Discover Waddesdon's impressive collection of paintings by Reynolds around the House.
Glorious Years: French Calendars from Louis XIV to the Revolution
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-16:00
Glorious Years is a celebration of the power of the printed image before photography. An exhibition of rare calendars, published in Paris in 17th and 18th centuries.
Poupon's Children's Afternoon Tea
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-16:15
Treat the kids to a special afternoon tea inspired by 'Poupon' Baron Ferdinand's beloved black poodle.
Spooky Afternoon Tea for Kids
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-17:00
Treat the kids to a spooky afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant this October half-term.
Discovery Talk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:30-13:00
Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor
Object handling
Sat 20 Oct 2018
13:30-14:00
Touch and handle different items from the collection in this free object handling session.
Meet the Aviary Keeper
Sat 20 Oct 2018
14:00-14:30
Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.
Wine Cellars Talk
Sat 20 Oct 2018
14:00-14:30
Discover the history of Rothschild wine
An Italian feast and wine tasting with Frescobaldi wines
Sat 20 Oct 2018
19:30-23:30
Join us for a wine tasting and an Italian feast with the Frescobaldi winery, world famous for being a leader in the production of fine Tuscan premium and high quality wines.