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Barrington Court
An atmospheric fragment of old Somerset: an empty Tudor manor house, beautifully restored in the 1920s, with farm buildings, abundant flowers and orchards.
Allhallowtide
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-17:00
This October half-term (Sat 23-Sun 31 Oct) we will be celebrating Allhallowtide, a time rich in autumn tales of mystery and magic. Join the search for the eerie hinky punks or pay your respects to the apple tree man and help gather in the harvest.
Storytelling for Allhallowtide
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:15
+ other times
As the nights draw in and the shadows grow long, join us for an autumn tale or two in the cow shed.
Allhallowtide Live Music - Mitchell and Vincent
Wed 27 Oct 2021
+ 1 other date
11:30-13:00
The leaves are turning, the apples are falling...time to enjoy the poignant sounds of the guitar and fiddle in a beautiful autumn setting.
Family Bushcraft
Fri 29 Oct 2021
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Join a family bushcraft session and learn how to light a fire, make a key chain or forage for wild foods. Booking in advance is not required, but you'll need to book on the day at Reception. Places are limited and cost £4 per person for each session.
Fascinating and Frightening Fungi
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-15:00
Join us throughout the October half-term holiday to hunt for fungi facts in the woodland. Daily from 23rd - 31st Oct, 10-3pm.
Oliver Owl and his night time friends
Sun 31 Oct 2021
10:00-15:00
Meet Oliver Owl and help him find his nocturnal friends as you follow our October half-term trail around the autumnal gardens at Fyne Court. If you discover them all, you’ll win a treat at the end.
Killerton
A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house
Autumn Pranking Pumpkins trail
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-17:00
Enjoy a wander through the autumnal colours at Killerton while looking out for pumpkin faces, fun facts and jokes.
National Trust 100 Paintings book at Killerton
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
11:00-16:00
You can view the painting of 'Lady Harriet Acland crossing the River Hudson' in the house at Killerton. The painting is celebrated in the new National Trust book of 100 paintings.
Killerton River Culm Project Update
Wed 03 Nov 2021
18:30-19:30
Join staff of the National Trust and West Country Rivers Trust for an online meeting to hear about the latest developments in this exciting floodplain project.
Knightshayes
Discover Knightshayes - a great post-war garden, 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary William Burges.
The Electric William Burges Odyssey
Thu 11 Nov 2021
+ 2 other dates
19:00-20:15
Join us for a theatrical journey through the madcap mind of Knightshayes architect William Burges. See the gardens as you have never seen them before!
Dunster Castle and Watermill
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
Dunster Castle school of magic: Herbology trail
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-15:30
Dunster Castle school of Magic is in trouble! Ten professors have gone on study leave, leaving our young wizards to save the day! If you succeed, you will earn your diploma in Herbology…
Kingston Lacy
A lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.
Autumn half-term
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-15:30
Experience a wild autumn this half-term and discover the sights and sounds of autumn as you explore.
The Trendy Tudors Trail at Corfe Castle
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 31 other dates
10:00-15:00
Join in with the Trendy Tudors Trail situated around the castle ruins. There’s an opportunity to discover all things Tudor, from food to festivities, there’s even a chance to learn a Tudor jig.
October half-term: Tudor Living History
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:30
This October half-term travel back to 1572 for fun and festivities at Corfe Castle. Join Mistress Gabrielle the kitchen maid and Thomas the Master Carver as they prepare for a feast in honour of Sir Christopher Hatton.
Tyntesfield
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
Guided estate walks 2021
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 31 other dates
12:00-13:00
+ other times
Take a tour with our estate guides through the beautiful grounds of Tyntesfield.
Introduction To Green Woodworking with the somerset bodgers
Sun 31 Oct 2021
10:00-16:00
With expert guidance from our experienced tutors, you can learn and improve your traditional woodworking skills and techniques on this course.
Make a one leg stool with the somerset bodgers - two day course.
Sun 07 Nov 2021
10:00-16:00
With expert guidance from our experienced tutors, you can learn and improve your traditional woodworking skills and techniques on this course.
Dyffryn Gardens
From forlorn to fabulous, an ambitious Edwardian garden revival
Hedgehog half term
Mon 25 Oct 2021
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
We're celebrating the humble hedgehog this October half-term. Make some wild art in this self lead activity in the gardens.