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Wed 25 Sep 2019

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11:00-11:30

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If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlight Tours, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Jane's red brick house.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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14:15-14:25

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Learn about the later owners of Red House after Morris and his family had left for London.

Wed 02 Oct 2019

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11:00-11:30

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If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlight Tours, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Jane's red brick house.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

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11:00-17:00

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

Wed 09 Oct 2019

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11:00-17:00

Help the Red House team clear up the garden this autumn.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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11:00-16:15

Join us for the Goblin Market trail. Take inspiration from Christina's Rossetti's creatures and their fruits to create your own mystical scene.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

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09:30-10:30

Participate in a 6 week Pilates course in our beautiful Hayloft Gallery with Effective Fitness. You can do the whole course or book on to a class.

Thu 03 Oct 2019

19:00-20:00

Dr Felice McDowell an Associate Lecturer in Fashion History and Theory at Central Saint Martins, UAL. McDowell has contributed research to The Denney Edition, for this talk she will explore images of Model Girls in post-war Britain.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

11:00-16:00

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

Tue 08 Oct 2019

11:30-13:30

Ever wondered why our cookies taste so good? Learn how bake our scrumptious cookies from the people who make them.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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10:00-16:30

Join us for a weekend of harvest celebrations, with activities, fruit tasting and take-home treats

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 9 other dates

15:00-15:45

From Tudor countryside retreat to 1980s squat, Sutton House has a rich, exciting and varied history just waiting to be discovered.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

19:00-20:00

With our expert tour guide and a glass of prosecco in hand, travel through five centuries of scandal, royal dramas, deaths and terrifying hauntings.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

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12:00-16:30

A stunning exhibition of newly commissioned artworks created by Cherelle Sappleton exclusively for Sutton House.

Wed 02 Oct 2019

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19:00-20:00

With our expert tour guide and a glass of prosecco in hand, discover the stories of those who have lived and died at Sutton House, and those spirits who have still yet to leave.

Thu 03 Oct 2019

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19:00-20:00

With almost 500 years of history, it is little wonder that Hackney’s oldest house is reputed to be one of the most haunted buildings in London.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

18:00-22:00

David Brain plays Milhaud, Rachmaninoff, Schoenberg and Schubert

Fri 27 Sep 2019

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11:00-12:15

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Experience this extraordinary home and unique work of art. Secure your place on an intimate pre-booked guided tour for up to six people. Every visit helps us to continue our work to protect this exquisite and unique place.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

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13:00-16:00

Join us as we recreate some of Mrs Wolfe's eighteenth century recipes such as lemon drops, King or Queen cakes or macaroons. Tastings available.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

13:00-16:00

Bring history to life with an historic re-enactment.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

14:00-17:00

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

Mon 23 Sep 2019

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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.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

11:00-16:00

Lord Sackville's private garden at Knole is a magical space, featuring sprawling lawns, a walled garden, an untamed wilderness area and a medieval orchard.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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11:30-12:15

On this tour of Knole's often-forgotten attic spaces, our knowledgeable guides will reveal the stories behind centuries of graffiti, lost 17th century letters, witchmarks and a curiously sloped floor.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

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.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

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17:30-19:30

Join Knole's park and deer keeper to learn about the autumn rut.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

10:30-14:00

Learn how to take inspiring photos in this hands-on workshop with an award winning photographer.

Tue 22 Oct 2019

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10:30-12:00

Make a spooky mobile with swooping bats ready for Halloween.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

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10:00-11:00

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Park Explorers is for 2-4 years olds and their parents/carers to learn about the natural world around them, with a different outdoor theme each week.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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19:30-20:30

All levels welcome! Free, book your place online.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

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11:00-15:00

Have a go in the child-friendly hay bale maze, can you find your way out?

Sat 28 Sep 2019

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11:00-16:00

Get into the autumn spirit with our Apple Fest! Try local Merton varieties, taste a range of National Trust harvest goodies and have a go in the child-friendly hay bale maze!

Sun 29 Sep 2019

14:00-18:00

Volunteer your time to help with our annual wetland sedge cut. After relax and unwind with a campfire celebration. Suitable for adults. Free, book your place on line.

Fri 04 Oct 2019

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08:00-08:45

Stretch, breathe and relax our yoga sessions every Sunday and the selected Fridays. All levels welcome. Yoga mats are provided.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

12:00-16:00

Come along and join us to learn new skills from people in your community for free at this vibrant community celebration.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

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10:00-14:00

Learn the craft of basketry and willow weaving to make your own shopping basket to take home. Materials & tools supplied. Light refreshment included.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

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11:30-12:15

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Join our knowledgeable tour guides for a leisurely stroll around Morden Hall Park.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

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17:00-19:00

Join our nature group to see some of the fascinating spiders that call our park home and learn more with themed activities.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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10:00-16:00

A new trail for family fun! Pick up your trail at the Garden Centre and look out for clues to help the scarecrows to get what they've lost.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

How scary will your pumpkin be?

Sun 20 Oct 2019

10:30-12:00

Get arty with life drawing sessions led by our artist in residence. All materials provided. All levels welcome.

Sun 20 Oct 2019

14:30-16:30

Walk in the footsteps of Britain’s greatest naval hero, Admiral Lord Nelson, and discover his connections to Merton in this informative tour. Refreshment included.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join us at Emmetts Garden for our family trail this half term

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

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.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

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12:00-12:15

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Get a timed ticket on arrival or pre-book the 12:00 or 14.30 time slot Mon-Fri. On Sat & Sun pre-book the 15.15 or 15.45 slots. Book +24 hours in advance, arrive at least 30 mins early exchanging your e-ticket for a house ticket.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

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16:00-17:00

Delve deeper into the stories of the Churchill family on this intimate one hour tour. Let one of our knowledgeable guides lead you around selected rooms in the house, including exclusive access to Churchill's bedroom. Not available on Bank Holidays.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

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16:00-17:00

Explore the life and legacy of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill through this new tour with our knowledgeable guide.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

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16:00-17:00

Delve deeper into the stories of Clementine, wife to Winston Churchill. This intimate one hour tour will take you through selected rooms of the house, including Winston's bedroom, with one of our knowledgeable guides.

Fri 27 Sep 2019

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16:00-17:00

Churchill never thought of himself as a professional artist, he pursued the passion for its process and how painting occupied his mind. Find out more about his fascination with painting and see some of his works on this tour of Chartwell.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

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12:00-12:15

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Get a timed ticket on arrival or pre-book the 12:00 or 14.30 time slot Mon-Fri. On Sat & Sun pre-book the 15.15 or 15.45 slots. Book +24 hours in advance, arrive at least 30 mins early exchanging your e-ticket for a house ticket.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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10:00-16:00

Join us at Chartwell this half term for our Halloween family trail!

Wed 25 Sep 2019

10:30-10:30

Join the rangers for their series of themed guided walks on the Ightham Mote estate.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 7 other dates

12:00-12:30

Discover the secret rooms in the southeast part of the house on a short free tour on selected days.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:00-16:00

Celebrate the bounty from the garden of England with our apple and orchard day. With apple tasting and stalls.

Sun 13 Oct 2019

19:00-22:00

Enjoy an evening with Edward Lear expert Dr Sara Lodge, who is bringing Edward Lear’s music back to life with the help of acclaimed pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris and rising star operatic baritone Edward Robinson. Followed by evening meal.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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10:00-17:00

Explore the garden with an owl trail for kids this half term.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

18:30-21:00

In this illustrated talk, Simon Garfield, bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map, will explore our peculiar fascination with making things small, and what small things tell us about the world at large.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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11:00-17:00

Please Sit is a warm invitation this autumn to sit down, linger longer and look anew at Fenton House, its remarkable contents and the worlds they came from.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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14:30-15:00

Join an early keyboard expert each week to explore a different aspect of the Benton Fletcher Collection.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

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14:00-14:30

Discover fascinating and newly unearthed facts in these free, short introductions.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

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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.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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11:00-16:30

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.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

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11:30-12:00

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Free thirty minute tour of Ham's beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

12:30-13:00

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a free 30 min tour of the exterior of the mansion and learn about the architectural changes made to this magnificent 17th century property. Check at reception on the day for availability.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

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14:30-15:00

Join one of our garden guides for a free thirty minute tour of our kitchen garden. Discover more about the history of the 17th century kitchen garden and the herbs and vegetables grown by our gardeners.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

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11:30-15:00

Free thirty minute tour of Ham's beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

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11:00-13:00

Walk with us through the remains of Richmond Palace, along the river and up Richmond Hill where you will see the protected view painted by many artists. Our walk continues through Petersham Meadows before finishing at Ham House and Garden.

Fri 04 Oct 2019

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13:00-13:45

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Gather around and listen to a selection of macabre and ghostly tales inspired by the hauntings of Ham.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

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10:00-17:00

There's fun for everyone this October half term.

Thu 10 Oct 2019

14:30-15:30

Join us for a tour around the boundary of Ham House and Garden and discover the history of the Ham estate.

Mon 21 Oct 2019

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18:00-19:30

Hear tales of the spirits that roam Ham by night and how they came to linger here.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 7 other dates

12:00-16:00

Watersports return to Osterley Park with a paddle and a splash as the Sharks Paddlesports programme starts up again on Osterley's Middle Lake.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

19:30-20:30

Join our Rangers on a twilight tour of the park with a difference. Learn about the bats at Osterley, then embark upon identifying the sights and sounds of these winged wonders.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 2 other dates

09:15-10:15

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

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:00-10:45

Introduce your children to the world of cycling with the Emerging Rider Cycling Course run by The Bicycle Society.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-11:45

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Come and learn how to cycle with The Bicycle Society's Developing Rider Course. They guarantee that they can get any child cycling without stabilizers using fun and imaginative coaching methods.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

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12:00-13:00

Once your child can ride a bike, the next step is to make sure they can control it with confidence; Securing Rider courses instil good habits and amazing confidence.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

12:00-16:00

Enjoy free activities in the park, including canvas printing, tabla playing, wild art, and get a glimpse behind the scenes.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

Carve your own kitchen spoon with this hand-on workshop for beginners.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

Follow the trail and carve your own pumpkin to take home.

Sun 20 Oct 2019

12:00-15:00

Come along and see how the Georgian inhabitants of Osterley would have dressed, be it servant, Lord or Lady.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:30-10:30

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Guided tours Fri OR Sat 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2pm, 3pm. No direct access at The Homewood - only via minibus from Claremont Landscape Garden. Charge for all minibus seats (all children must book a seat). Scroll down for key information about your visit

Fri 04 Oct 2019

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10:30-10:30

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Guided tours Fri OR Sat 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2pm, 3pm. No direct access at The Homewood - only via minibus from Claremont Landscape Garden. Charge for all minibus seats (all children must book a seat). Scroll down for key information about your visit

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-17:30

See Claremont from a new viewpoint and enjoy rowing one of our traditional boats Charlotte and Victoria on the lake.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

Explore the world of fascinating fungi at Claremont with an expert.

Wed 02 Oct 2019

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10:15-11:15

Walk the walk with your dog. Join our dog walking social groups and meet new friends .

Sat 05 Oct 2019

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14:00-16:00

Enjoy stunning views from the Belvedere Tower of Claremont's beautiful grounds and tranquil lake. Beyond the gardens, are views across the Surrey countryside towards London .

Mon 07 Oct 2019

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14:00-15:00

Learn about the history of Claremont and the estate, on this enjoyable walk with our expert guide.

Tue 15 Oct 2019

11:00-12:30

Join our expert tree guide Hilary for a guided walk around Claremont.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

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10:00-16:00

Radiant reds, brilliant bronzes and glowing golds in Claremont's Autumn Colour scene. Find the beauty of autumn days here amongst the historic trees of the Landscape Garden.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:00-16:00

Hubble Bubble, where to find wizard ingredients for your potion?

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 7 other dates

09:00-17:00

Free bee glade installation

Sat 28 Sep 2019

16:00-21:00

Box Hill & Surrey Unearthed have teamed together to bring you Harvest Celebration.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

10:00-15:00

A chance to be photographed with your loved ones, against the beautiful backdrop of Box Hill, with award winning photographer Rachel Thornhill.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Learn a lovely new skill at the Lino print workshop in the beautiful surrounds of Standen.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:30

Discover the world of Morris & Co. at Standen in this new exhibition throughout the house, garden and estate.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Be inspired by nature as you follow the trail around the garden.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

13:00-14:00

Are you a Morris & Co. fan? Learn more about Morris & Co. by joining our curator.

Mon 30 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:30

Join one of our Specialist Tours to learn more about the extensive Morris & Co. collection at Standen with textiles and embroidery expert Sally Roberson.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

18:00-19:30

Join Standen's curator Dr. Alice Strickland and Dr. Anne Stutchbury and explore how the Beale family used Morris & Co. products to furnish their home.

Fri 04 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-15:00

Come along and see the fruits of our labour in the kitchen garden.

Tue 08 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:30

Join our textiles expert Sally Roberson for a specialist tour exploring the huge variety of Morris & Co. textiles at Standen - including carpets & many embroideries made by the owner & her family.

Tue 08 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

Design and make your own creative piece, in the beautiful surroundings of Standen.

Thu 10 Oct 2019

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 12 Oct 2019

11:00-15:00

Join us to celebrate the fruits of our labour in the orchard.

Tue 15 Oct 2019

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.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

Create your own piece of embroidery in the Arts and Crafts setting of Standen House under the expert guidance of Sally Roberson.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:00

Take some precious time to yourself and get out on a fresh autumn walk. Reflect and recharge on our inspirational and uplifting self-led trail, guiding you to stunning viewpoints around our wider estate.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

This year we’re sharing the secrets that keep a country estate great, taking you beyond the scone.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Come along and help create our art installation with fallen leaves, inspired by the landscape and wildlife at Polesden Lacey.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

12:30-16:00

We bring to life the stories of people who have lived, worked and made their own special memories at Polesden over the last century, using new research from our archives and reminiscences from the people themselves.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 22 other dates

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.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

12:45-13:45

Join a garden guide as they take you behind the scenes in this exclusive tour.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

09:30-11:00

Come and join us on a wonderful walk around the Polesden Lacey estate.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

12:00-12:15

A series of short talks run by Polesden's knowledgeable gardeners, each highlighting different points of interest around our wonderful garden through the seasons.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

10:00-16:30

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.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

15:00-16:00

Join us for a special High Tea to celebrate 110 years since Mrs Greville’s first house party at Polesden Lacey in 1909, where the guest of honour was no other than King Edward VII.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

10:00-15:00

Hot off the press apple juice, traditionally pressed using Polesden Lacey's very own apples.

Thu 03 Oct 2019

15:30-18:00

Have you ever wondered what happens on our Polesden farms? Now is your chance to discover all!

Fri 04 Oct 2019

10:00-11:00

This is our social walking group for active older walkers covering the stunning and occasionally hilly terrain of the Surrey Hills. Enjoy a scenic guided walk in good company on the first Friday of every month.

Tue 08 Oct 2019

09:30-10:30

Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friends on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Sun 20 Oct 2019

13:00-16:00

Experience how woodland can help your Physical, Mental & Emotional Health.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-12:30

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Join a fascinating guided tour to the Hop Farm at Scotney Castle to learn all about hopping and how ale is made.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

14:30-15:30

Make a date to visit Scotney Castle and join this talk on autumn colour.

Wed 02 Oct 2019

14:00-15:00

Our pumpkins are grown for Halloween decorations and for delicious recipes in the tea room. Come along to find out about how we grow them.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

14:30-18:00

Join retired professional photographer, Roger Bloxham, for an afternoon learning how to make the most of your digital camera using the picturesque garden as your subject.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

14:00-15:00

As soon as the first frost hits, we need to lift the Dahlias and store them over winter. Learn how we lift, clean and store tubers ready for planting again next year.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

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.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:00-12:30

A drawing class covering the fundamental skills necessary for being able to draw, run by artist Jane Allison.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:30-11:30

An introduction to Pilates with an emphasis on opening and elongating the body. Set to the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Fri 27 Sep 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:30-12:00

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An audio tour exploring the life and music of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, who spent his early, formative years up Leith Hill Place.

Mon 30 Sep 2019

10:00-14:00

Join silversmith Hattie Hyder for a workshop to make your own ring from silver.

Thu 10 Oct 2019

14:30-16:00

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Join us for a very special concert to celebrate Ralph Vaughan Williams' birthday. Talented young musicians from the Royal College of Music will perform a one hour concert, followed by refreshments.

Sun 13 Oct 2019

14:30-15:15

Historian Patrick Newberry gives an engaging insight into the origins of Leith Hill Place and the families who have lived there.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

13:00-15:30

Have you ever wondered how our bakers' scones are so delicious? Book onto a workshop to learn the secrets for yourself.

Tue 22 Oct 2019

10:30-15:00

A life drawing class run by artist Alison Carlier, in the beautiful setting of Leith Hill Place

Tue 24 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

14:00-14:30

+ other times

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.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

11:00-13:00

Join a local expert to learn about the weird and wonderful fungi of Cooper's Hill Woods.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

11:00-12:00

+ other times

Explore this RIBA award winning artwork with an expert guide.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

11:00-13:00

Celebrate National Fungus Day learning about the weird and wonderful fungi in Simon's Wood, Crowthorne.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:00-16:00

Brace yourself for the horrors that await you at Runnymede.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

11:00-13:00

Join us on site and gain a deeper insight into the work going on behind the scenes at Clandon Park with a specialist view from our project team. A team member will be on site each month to answer your questions on their area of specialism.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 22 other dates

10:30-11:00

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

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 13 other dates

11:00-15:30

Artist Mariusz Kaldowski, makes a return visit to the gallery, with watercolours of classic views from the garden.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:15-12:15

+ other times

Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 22 other dates

14:00-14:45

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

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:30-16:00

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

Tue 01 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

09:30-11:30

Capture the woodland in autumn on a photography walk. Venture down into the woods on this outdoor workshop looking at the autumn colour of trees, ferns and fungi.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

12:30-16:00

Capture the garden in autumn on a photography workshop. A time of year when the garden is full of colour as the many trees and shrubs start to change and the borders have a scattering of late summer flowers.

Thu 03 Oct 2019

11:00-12:30

Take in the seasonal highlights of the garden this October, including autumn colour and the South African beds, with an exclusive guided tour with our Head Gardener.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-15:00

Have you ever wondered what goes on in Nymans woods? Come and see the woodland team in action and find out about their work.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:30-16:00

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

Thu 17 Oct 2019

11:00-12:30

Join us on a walk as autumn arrives and the woodland changes to reveal beautiful colours in the tree canopy and vegetation beneath.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

09:30-10:00

Beat the crowds with early autumn mornings from 9.30am, as Sheffield Park glows with brilliant displays of reds, oranges, purples and greens all reflected back in the mirror-like lakes. Monday 23 September to Sunday 10 November.

Wed 09 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

09:30-12:30

Come and join Roger Bloxham on a photography workshop and capture our autumn colours in all their glory. Bring your own camera along to learn how to make the most of it's features, plus the more technical aspects of taking a good picture....

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:30-12:30

Come and help us collect acorns and saplings to regenerate the forest.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

17:00-19:00

Join us for an evening session of Forest Bathing in this most special of forests. Relax, unwind and re-connect to nature in this facilitated session.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

06:30-08:30

Join us for a glimpse into the secretive world of fallow deer and perhaps catch a glance of the rut in action

Wed 23 Oct 2019

16:30-18:30

A family friendly evening journey into the secretive world of the fallow deer during their rutting season. Learn how to track and stalk in silence. Bring your camera!

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 12 other dates

11:00-17:00

There's lots of family fun during the summer holidays at Sissinghurst.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 12 other dates

11:00-17:30

International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) and National Trust at Sissinghurst Castle Garden have partnered to offer a new free-to-enter special award to celebrate the beauty of this world-renowned garden.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

07:00-09:00

Join our ranger for an in depth guided walk where you'll be able to hear the unforgettable dawn chorus.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

10:30-16:30

We go from Dapdune Wharf to Shalford, passing through locks and water meadows by boat, then there's a steep walk uphill to the mill for a picnic lunch and tour of the mill. Return by boat to Dapdune.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-11:00

Special sessions for our youngest visitors and their grown ups 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 there...

Sun 06 Oct 2019

10:00-15:00

Ready for a good blustery autumnal walk?

Sun 06 Oct 2019

11:00-16:00

Celebrate harvest with autumnal crafts, Morris dancing and apple pressing. Warm up around the bonfire with a jacket potato and toasted marshmallows from 12pm. (Small charge for potatoes)

Wed 25 Sep 2019

10:30-16:30

Boat from Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine's, and then walk across the boardwalk uphill to the mill for a tour and a picnic. Return boat trip to Dapdune.

Wed 02 Oct 2019

10:30-13:30

Join a circular guided walk to, and tour of, the old gunpowder mills at Chilworth.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

Borrow our GPS to follow a preset trail, a 2 mile circular walk, collecting clues to find a hidden cache at the mill. This is an introduction to geocaching and help you to discover caches all over the world. £2 for trail.

Wed 09 Oct 2019

14:00-16:00

A walk from Shalford Mill to discover fungi.

Thu 10 Oct 2019

19:00-21:00

Wrap up warmly and come and gaze at the night sky. We'll have a talk by Guildford Astronomical Society, describing the harvest skies and then take a closer look through telescopes. Harvest soup and bread included.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

10:00-13:00

Discover autumn colours and tales from the past along this fascinating Surrey valley. Return to the mill for tea and cake. Approx 7 miles

Wed 23 Oct 2019

11:00-16:00

Design and decorate jam jar lanterns to take out on spooky evenings. Pumpkin carving too, with an extra charge for a pumpkin or bring your own.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 20 other dates

11:15-12:00

+ other times

Experience the house like never before. Join our volunteers on a guided tour of the house, and have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the objects.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:30

Get up close to the art work from Judith Kerr's much-loved children's book, 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' at Bateman's.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

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.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 22 other dates

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.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Audio tour featuring the voices of Nancy Astor's grandchildren, sharing their memories of her.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

This audio-visual experience features British Pathé footage of Nancy Astor throughout her life, alongside audio clips from the British Library.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

As part of 'Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek' this exhibition unearths letters written to Nancy, from the public, in the controversial run-up to and during her election to parliament.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:30-17:00

As part of 'Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek', take a self-guided tour of Cliveden's statuary collection and understand where political art is positioned across the estate.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 13 other dates

11:00-11:30

+ other times

Book onto one of our short guided tours to discover more about the infamous Cliveden House. These tours allow you to see some of the rooms that were once home to Nancy and Waldorf Astor and soak in the atmosphere of 350 years of history.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

11:00-12:15

Olivia Bax and Hywel Livingstone, both practicing sculptors and who have worked as studio assistants to Sir Anthony Caro, will lead a walking tour of the exhibition ‘Anthony Caro at Cliveden’ from their unique perspectives.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:30-11:30

These workshops teach little ones the value of nature from a young age. In a small group, they'll explore Cliveden's estate and create their own adventure.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:45-11:15

+ other times

A performance group re-enacts short vignettes inspired by Nancy Astor's life.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

Fancy a punt on the River Thames? Our selection of boating options offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river. Choose from hiring your own rowing or motor boat, or relax on a skippered river cruise.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-18:00

Hailed by Alain de Botton as ‘the most dignified and beautiful literary festival on the planet’, the 2019 Festival is an unmissable weekend of wonder set against the backdrop of Cliveden house on 28 and 29 September.

Tue 01 Oct 2019

+ 3 other dates

14:00-15:00

Discover the Grade I Listed gardens at Cliveden with a free guided tour by one of the gardens team.

Tue 22 Oct 2019

10:30-13:00

A Ranger-led tour of Cliveden’s Woodlands. We’ll talk trees, woodland management, and some Cliveden history whilst enjoying glorious views of the surrounding countryside that are only available on foot.

Tue 22 Oct 2019

10:30-13:30

We are delighted to launch our new Autumn floristry workshops this October. Create a seasonal bouquet inspired by the blooms and natural foliage found in Cliveden's Grade I listed gardens - perfect to decorate your home or to give as a gift.

Wed 23 Oct 2019

09:00-13:00

Cliveden's Senior Gardener leads this workshop for anyone looking for guidance when it comes to spring planting.

Fri 27 Sep 2019

11:00-12:30

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

Wed 02 Oct 2019

14:00-15:30

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

Sat 05 Oct 2019

06:30-08:30

Capture the glow of an autumn sunrise.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

10:30-12:30

Join us for a seasonal stroll around the arboretum.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:00-16:00

There are strange goings on at Winkworth this Halloween.

Wed 23 Oct 2019

14:00-15:30

What makes Winkworth so special in the Autumn?

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 7 other dates

11:00-16:00

Discover your hidden talents when you have-a-go at the medieval skill of archery.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

+ 18 other dates

11:00-16:00

Visit the castle this autumn and discover some stunning wildlife photography in our autumn exhibition.

Fri 11 Oct 2019

11:00-13:30

An opportunity for beginner and intermediate photograpers to learn how to use their own cameras to capture some great autumn shots of the nature around the castle.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

14:00-16:00

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

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 20 other dates

11:00-17:00

In 2019 we will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Museum and the 80th anniversary of it being bequeathed to The National Trust by Edith Craig.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

11:30-12:30

Join us for gentle exercise, mental relaxation and fresh air with an hour of Tai Chi in the tranquil gardens of Smallhythe Place.

Sat 05 Oct 2019

13:15-14:00

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.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

12:00-16:30

Explore the autumnal outdoors with a nature trail in the garden at Smallhythe Place.

Wed 23 Oct 2019

13:00-15:00

This October half term join us in fancy dress for an afternoon of Halloween themed crafts.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

10:00-14:00

A guided walk through Ashridge at one of the most scenic times of year. Enjoy a kaleidoscope of warming autumn colour as the leaves start to fall.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Join local photographer Lyndsey Abercromby to learn how best to capture Ashridge's autumnal hues with your camera. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

10:30-12:30

Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle walk to search for fallow deer during the rutting season.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

07:00-09:00

Join our rangers for an early morning walk to search for fallow deer. They'll take you to some of the best spots to try and see this seasonal spectacle.

Mon 21 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:00-16:00

Things are getting spooky at Ashridge. Meet some of the ghosts of people who've lived here in years gone by on our trail before making your own Halloween craft to take home.

Fri 11 Oct 2019

19:30-20:30

GROUNDBREAKING WORK “At its core Sisterhood is a superbly written, intelligent, and essential play, masterfully portrayed by its three actresses.” - Fringe Review

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

Exploring Benjamin Disraeli's life as a Jew and a Christian. Discussing the story behind his baptism and displaying items from the collection including punch cartoons and election posters and books from the Library.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

A new permanent exhibition in rooms in Hughenden Manor not previously open to the public. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the full story of Hughenden's secret Second World War map-making history is revealed.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

11:00-12:00

Step back into the history of Hughenden's gardens on a 'behind the scenes' tour. From its Georgian origins in the 1700s to Mary Anne Disraeli's redesign in 1862 and the impact of the Second World War, explore the fascinating history of the...

Thu 26 Sep 2019

10:15-11:15

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Hughenden Manor? Join a member of the house team to see spaces that aren't usually open to the public. Find out about the architectural history of the manor, discover where special...

Sun 06 Oct 2019

10:00-13:00

A 10k trail run with hills, thrills and obstacles in the beautiful Chilterns countryside. Expect mud, hills, obstacles but most importantly, a good time.

Wed 09 Oct 2019

10:00-13:00

Join local artist, Paul Dean, to create a small landscape piece inspired by Hughenden's autumn scenery.

Thu 10 Oct 2019

10:00-12:00

Search out the trees that provide the perfect conditions for fungi to flourish and discover nature's edibles around the Hughenden Estate.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

Join our annual weekend with tastings, countryside produce, artisan stalls and more in our orchard.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Find out about Hughenden's hives with our friendly volunteer beekeeping team. Talks take place at 11.30 am and 2 pm.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:30

Discover and learn about the traditional crafts that built Paycocke's House. Join the Guild as they demonstrate how to spin fleece into threads throughout the house and garden as part of the 'Campaign for Wool' week.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

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 23 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Come and join Kathie and friends for this two hour craft and chat group. Bring along something you are working on to share with the group. Every Monday from 10.00 - 12.00, excluding Bank Holidays.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

01:00-01:00

Enjoy the extensive, lovely views to be seen from the chalk grasslands of Dunstable Downs. Nordic Walk alongside the wild flower meadows and woodlands and along the chalk escarpment of the Chiltern Hills.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

09:00-10:30

Parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs at many venues around the world, organised by volunteers.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

08:30-11:30

Are you a runner looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to train, or just inspired to get involved with outdoor activities and are new to running?

Wed 02 Oct 2019

10:30-12:00

Join our friendly 'Walking for Health' leader on the 1st Wednesday of every month for an intermediate walk across the Downs.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

14:00-15:30

On the first Sunday of every month we hold a '50 Things to do before you are 11 ¾' event. There is a new list of 'things' out this month so come along to find out more.

Sun 13 Oct 2019

10:30-14:30

Join the volunteer working party to help reduce unwanted scrub on the Downs.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

10:30-11:15

Join our friendly 'Walking for Health' leader on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a beginners walk across the Downs.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:30-15:30

Come and help Jack O'Lantern find his friends.

Sun 20 Oct 2019

10:00-15:00

Come along to our Jubilee Orchard to enjoy all things 'apple'. Have a go at pressing some apples, or get some inspiration for apple based desserts.

Mon 21 Oct 2019

+ 2 other dates

13:00-14:30

+ other times

Enjoy a Halloween themed afternoon tea this October Half-Term. Have a spooky scone, a chilling cup cake and a scary sandwich, along with a terrifyingly terrific tea or creepy coffee.

Fri 27 Sep 2019

15:00-16:00

Join our garden research volunteer on a guided tour.

Thu 03 Oct 2019

14:00-15:00

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

Sat 05 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

Use inspiration from the Bloomsbury group to decorate your own lampshade.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:30-16:00

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

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

Go on a trail both indoors and out and meet some of the animals of Petworth. From the deer to the bats and even the animals immortalised in art, can you find them all?

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 22 other dates

12:30-14:30

Join a 45 minute guided tour of Petworth House and discover more about the people who lived at Petworth and the times they lived in, told through the art they collected.

Mon 30 Sep 2019

+ 6 other dates

10:00-17:00

Take a peek inside the Cambridge Bedroom, Stone Hall and Chamber Landing in the private apartments of Petworth House.

Wed 09 Oct 2019

11:00-13:00

Interested in volunteering at Petworth? Drop in at any time between 11am and 1pm for a free and relaxed coffee morning to find out more and meet our friendly team.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

10:30-16:30

Discover how and try your hand at making fleece into yarn.

Sun 06 Oct 2019

10:30-16:30

Celebrate apples in our beautiful orchard.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:30

Help us celebrate the hard work of the gardeners this harvest, with house displays, apples for eating in the garden and short talks.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

10:00-12:30

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.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

10:30-17:00

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

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:00-15:00

A hands on day foraging and cooking up tasty treats from our common plants.

Mon 23 Sep 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-16:00

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Morris Motors Ltd, take a whistle stop tour of Lord Nuffield's career through key items in the collection.

Fri 27 Sep 2019

11:00-13:30

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.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

+ 8 other dates

11:00-12:00

Learn more about the arable land farmed at Wimpole on this guided walk.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

15:00-16:00

An opportunity to find out more about our recently installed heating system

Wed 25 Sep 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-12:30

Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole's parkland.

Thu 26 Sep 2019

+ 5 other dates

10:30-11:15

+ other times

The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.

Sat 28 Sep 2019

10:00-16:00

An introduction to blacksmithing in Wimpole's own blacksmith shop where you will learn the magic techniques of this old craft and take home the object you make.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00

Learn how to harness, long rein and manoeuver your horse around obstacles.

Sun 29 Sep 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-12:00

Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole

Sat 19 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

An introduction to hedge laying using axes and billhooks where you will learn how to lay a Midland style hedge. Tea, coffee and lunch are provided.

Sat 19 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

11:00-11:45

+ other times

Head down to Home Farm for some autumnal fun in the Great Barn.