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NGS Garden Evening
Thu 22 Jun 2017
18:00-21:00
An evening walk in our gardens. All proceeds donated to the National Garden Scheme
Four Centuries Book Talk
Wed 05 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
12:00-15:00
Find out why Charlecote has one of the best libraries in the Trust with this talk, covering four centuries of books from the Lucy family collection. See some of our books up close and off of the shelf and end the afternoon with a hot drink.
Bat Walk
Fri 07 Jul 2017
21:30-23:00
Join us as we try to spot some of our resident bats.
Summer Felt Pictures
Sat 22 Jul 2017
13:00-15:30
Warwickshire artist, Ursula Westwood will be here to show you how to make beautiful felt images.
Head Gardener's Private Evening Tour
Tue 18 Jul 2017
18:30-21:30
Join Head Gardener, Sarah Malleson, for an exclusive tour of the garden in the early evening.
Upton House and Gardens
In 1927 Lord and Lady Bearsted viewed Upton House with ‘the eye of imagination’ and soon set about creating their made-to-measure country home.
Art Exhibition with Warwick Open Studio
Fri 23 Jun 2017
+ 8 other dates
11:00-16:00
Come and see an exhibition of unique art work inspired by Upton House's presentation: "Made to Measure Home".
Afternoon Tea at Iris's
Fri 07 Jul 2017
+ 2 other dates
15:00-16:00
Treat yourself and a friend to a delicious afternoon tea in our tea room in the house kitchen, where Iris worked as a kitchen maid in the 1930s.
Afternoon Tea Talks - Fashion in the 1920s
Sat 15 Jul 2017
15:30-17:00
Women abandoned the more restricting fashions of past years. Sportswear became the greatest change in post-war fashion. Women "bobbed", or cut, their hair short to fit under the popular hats, a radical move! Learn about more of the radical...
Packwood House
Much-restored Tudor house, park and garden with notable topiary
Outdoor Theatre - Pride and Prejudice 2017
Sat 08 Jul 2017
19:30-22:00
Join Illyria for a social whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers where Lizzie Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane people - and they hate each other!
Head Gardener's evening tours 2017
Wed 12 Jul 2017
19:00-21:00
Join Head Gardener, Mick Evans, as he reveals the history and planting secrets of Packwood gardens. Glass of wine included. Please note you will be able to book tickets for this event from 22 March 2017.
Coughton Court
Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures
Coughton Village Summer Fete 2017
Sat 08 Jul 2017
12:00-16:00
Traditional stalls, games and competitions on the lawn to raise money for local causes.
Outdoor Theatre: Comedy of Errors
Fri 21 Jul 2017
19:30-22:30
Classic outdoor theatre from the Lord Chamberlain's Men, performed in the gardens of this beautiful house.
Outdoor Shakespeare: As You Like It
Sun 02 Jul 2017
18:30-21:30
Described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as "uproariously funny", the HandleBards present Shakespeare's plays as you've never seen them before - fast-paced, irreverent and bicycle-powered.
A Flavour of the Fleece - Taste & Tour Evening
Mon 03 Jul 2017
17:45-20:30
Join Nigel Smith, Landlord of the Fleece Inn, for a tour of our fascinating building, the artefacts and its long history.
Forty Years On ... A Celebration of Fleece Family History
Sat 15 Jul 2017
11:00-23:00
Enjoy talks, displays and family fun to celebrate the legacy left by Lola Taplin who left the pub to the National Trust.
Chastleton House
'Poverty is a great preserver' – Barbara Clutton-Brock, the last private owner of Chastleton House
Jacques Family Croquet Weekend
Sat 24 Jun 2017
+ 1 other date
12:30-17:00
Jacques of London return to host a weekend of garden games for all the family.
Snowshill Manor and Garden
Snowshill Manor is a Cotswold manor house packed with extraordinary treasures collected over a life time by Charles Wade
Swashbuckling Summer Fun
Sat 22 Jul 2017
11:00-16:00
Do you have what it takes to be the captain of our Snowshill ship? Why not put your treasure hunting skills to the test with our treasure seeking trail? Join us as pirates take over.
Hanbury Hall and Gardens
William and Mary-style country house, garden and park
Trust10
Sun 25 Jun 2017
09:00-11:00
Trust10 is an opportunity to try something different and join us in a free monthly 10k running event at Hanbury Hall.
Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice
Fri 14 Jul 2017
19:30-22:00
Classic outdoor theatre from the Illyria, performed in Hanbury's beautiful gardens.
Summer Holidays: 50 Things
Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
Get outdoors this summer and take up the 50 Things challenge.
Canons Ashby
A tranquil Tudor manor house set in rare terraced gardens, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart
Guided Walk
Thu 13 Jul 2017
10:00-12:30
Explore beyond the walls of Canons Ashby on a walk through the rolling hills of Northamptonshire's countryside.
Croome
Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration. All in one place
House Tours at Croome Court
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 26 other dates
11:00-16:00
Join one of our fascinating house tours led by volunteers. Tours include; Romp through the bedrooms, At home with the 6th Earl, Secrets of the Basement.
'Capability' Brown's Garden of Surprises
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 16 other dates
13:30-14:30
Volunteer led walking tour from the Visitor Centre meeting point around the shrubberies and parkland.
The Walled Gardens
Fri 23 Jun 2017
+ 13 other dates
11:00-17:00
Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2017. The Walled Gardens date back to the early 18th century. The gardens were altered by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, as part of his grand design at Croome.
Conservation in Action
Fri 23 Jun 2017
+ 29 other dates
12:00-12:30
Interested in what goes into looking after a mansion house or antique collection? Our house staff will show you. Just ask when you enter the house.
Summer Reading Challenge
Sat 24 Jun 2017
10:00-16:30
National Trust Croome and the Worcestershire Libraries and Learning Service are delighted to announce the return of the Summer Reading Challenge. The Challenge will be held on Saturday 24 June, Wednesday 26 July and Wednesday 23 August 2017.
Introduction to Archery with Really Rural
Sun 25 Jun 2017
10:00-16:30
An Archery GB qualified instructor will show you how to shoot a 'Recurve Bow' with as much time spent shooting arrows as possible. All bows, arrows and safety equipment are supplied.
Silent Spaces at the Island Pavilion
Sun 25 Jun 2017
+ 3 other dates
10:00-17:00
Enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside in our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!
The 6th Earl's Favourite Walk
Mon 26 Jun 2017
+ 3 other dates
14:00-15:00
Volunteer led walking tour from the Visitor Centre meeting point to the Rotunda and then to the Court.
St Joseph's Boys School tour at Croome
Tue 27 Jun 2017
12:00-13:00
+ other times
Come and share the experiences of former pupils of Croome Court when it was St Joseph's Boys School as they take you on a tour of the Court and Red Wing.
Dunstall Castle Open day
Wed 28 Jun 2017
11:00-15:00
Walk or drive to Dunstall Castle. Climb the steep staircase to the top of the tower to get views across the estate to the Rotunda and surrounding countryside.
RAF Guided Walk
Sun 02 Jul 2017
11:30-13:00
Join our tour guide who will show you where during World War II, a substantial part of Croome Park was requisitioned for the building of a large military airfield, known as RAF Defford.
Panorama Tower open day
Sun 09 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Enjoy 360 degree views from the balcony of the Panorama Tower. Take a walk through the parkland to the building, or drive and then take a short walk to the building.
Become a Tree Explorer
Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
Help 'Capability' Brown on his journey looking for the perfect trees at Croome.
Clent Hills
A stunning countryside haven in the heart of the busy Midlands
Ramble with a Ranger
Sun 25 Jun 2017
10:00-13:00
Join our ranger for a five mile ramble finding out about our conservation work. the terrain can be steep and muddy so come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy walking shoes or boots.
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate
A tranquil Cotswold estate full of diverse wildlife and England's only surviving 17th century grandstand
Guided walks in the Bridgeman landscape
Sun 25 Jun 2017
+ 4 other dates
12:00-13:00
+ other times
Volunteers will lead a guided walk through the historic Charles Bridgeman designed landscape at Lodge Park.
Family explorers: Blooms and bees
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00
Demons land: a poem come true
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 24 other dates
10:00-17:00
A multi-media installation in which a great poem - Edmund Spenser's 'Faerie Queene' - is brought eerily to life. Its film, soundscapes, paintings and sculptures offer a dark allegory of colonialism, past and present, exploring art's complicity in...
Music in the Chantry: Cantlos at Buckingham Chantry Chapel
Thu 22 Jun 2017
19:00-21:00
Join us for an evening of traditional music at Buckingham Chantry Chapel as folk duo Cantlos perform their fascinating repertoire spanning more than five centuries of song including medieval carols, Elizabethan tavern songs, and folk music.
Family explorers: Leaf spotters
Sat 01 Jul 2017
+ 21 other dates
10:00-17:00
Toddler Tuesday: Summer leaves
Tue 04 Jul 2017
10:30-12:00
Drop by the cafe for fun toddler activities and meet other families in our local community.
Man's Best Friend Monthly Dog Walk
Wed 19 Jul 2017
10:30-12:00
Join the dogs of Stowe on a paw patrol with a different theme and leader each month.
Chedworth Roman Villa
Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain
Specialist tour: Censorinus
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Meet the 4th century owner Censorinus for a tour of his Villa
Specialist tour: discovery
Thu 29 Jun 2017
14:00-15:00
Travel back through time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter.
Specialist tour: conservation
Thu 06 Jul 2017
14:00-15:00
Discover how we care for and preserve the Villa
Specialist talk: mosaics
Wed 12 Jul 2017
15:00-16:30
Unlock the secrets of our fascinating mosaics. Talk times vary, please check before travelling.
Festival of archaeology
Sat 15 Jul 2017
+ 7 other dates
11:00-16:30
Visit us as we celebrate the festival of archaeology - part of the national initiative of British Council of Archaeology.
Specialist talk: Medicine in Roman Britain
Sat 15 Jul 2017
15:00-16:00
Secrets of medical practices in Romano-British times will be revealed at this special talk by our costumed interpreter known by his Roman name - Quintus.
Specialist talk: archaeology
Sun 16 Jul 2017
+ 2 other dates
14:00-16:30
Discover the Villa's archaeological history.
Living history: Appian the Roman artisan
Tue 18 Jul 2017
10:30-16:30
The craftsmanship of the Roman mosaics still fascinates us today. How were the mosaic floors made and who were the people that created them?
Special presentation and tour: Victorian discovery
Thu 20 Jul 2017
14:15-15:30
Special presentation and tour in Victorian style exploring the Roman Villa's past.
Specialist talk: recent archaeology at the Villa
Thu 20 Jul 2017
18:00-19:30
National Trust archaeologist Martin Papworth will be giving a special talk on the recent years' archaeology at Chedworth Roman Villa.
Roman gardener at the Villa
Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:30-16:15
Have you ever wondered what the Romans did for us, including our love for gardening and the food we eat today? You might enjoy a special display and a chat with the Historic gardener at the Roman villa.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses
Ramble with a Ranger
Thu 06 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Learn more about the heathland and woodland wildlife of Kinver Edge.
Brilliant bats and marvellous moths
Fri 21 Jul 2017
21:30-23:45
Join us for an evening of bat-detecting and moth-trapping, and discover the nocturnal wildlife of Kinver Edge. Have a go with our equipment, get up close to the fluttery moths, and chat to the experts. A family-friendly event.
Claydon
Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
Chapterhouse Theatre presents Great Expectations
Sat 01 Jul 2017
19:30-21:30
Bring a picnic and join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an unforgettable evening of love, fortune and family.
Brockhampton Estate
Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house
Volunteer Open Day
Fri 30 Jun 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30
Join us for an informal open day to learn about the different opportunities there are and the benefits to volunteering.
Wildflower Meadow Picnic and Bug Hunt
Sat 01 Jul 2017
11:00-16:00
Join us on at Brockhampton Estate to celebrate National Meadow's Day. Visit our own beautiful wildflower meadow set behind the manor house.
Malvern Male Voice Choir evening concert
Sat 01 Jul 2017
17:30-20:00
Enjoy a summers evening of alfresco dining and relax listening to music from the Malvern Male Voice Choir, set in the beautiful rural setting of Brockhampton manor house.
Pole lathe turning taster day
Fri 07 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
Join Maurice for an introduction to the traditional craft of pole lathe wood turning.
Swallows and Amazons family trail
Sat 22 Jul 2017
11:00-16:00
Follow the Swallows and Amazons family trail around the manor house, moat and orchards.
Moseley Old Hall
An atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse that saved a King
Facing the Past
Fri 23 Jun 2017
+ 2 other dates
13:00-13:45
Discover how the powerful and famous used their portraits to tell people how great they were on this tour of key pictures at Moseley Old Hall.
The Selfie in the 17th Century
Sun 25 Jun 2017
12:00-16:00
Discover how the powerful and famous in the 17th century used their portraits to tell people how great they were in these short talks exploring kings, queens and rebels.
If you go down to the woods...
Sat 15 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Mud, mud, glorious mud.
Hidden Stories
Sun 25 Jun 2017
+ 19 other dates
13:00-13:30
Join a guided walk around the courtyards and buildings and discover hidden stories about Dudmaston's past.
A Cocktail of Art
Tue 27 Jun 2017
+ 3 other dates
12:00-13:00
Take a walking tour of Dudmaston's eclectic mix of Modern Art.
The Comedy of Errors
Sat 01 Jul 2017
19:30-23:00
The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the UK's premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer for Shakespeare's most hilarious farce, The Comedy of Errors.
Mindfulness walk
Thu 06 Jul 2017
11:30-12:30
Unwind from day to day distractions and immerse yourself in our beautiful landscape.
Adventure walk with Shropshire Hills Nordic Walking UK
Thu 13 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
13:00-14:00
Nordic walking sessions in the garden and Dingle.
Morville Hall open days
Fri 14 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
12:00-17:00
Morville Hall is just up the road from Dudmaston and opens on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Flower Arranging Workshop
Thu 29 Jun 2017
10:30-15:30
Learn the art of floral arrangements in the creative setting of Stoneywell
Pigeon Post
Sat 15 Jul 2017
+ 7 other dates
10:00-15:45
Go on an adventure this summer
Waddesdon Manor
Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 16th-century French château.
Creatures & Creations
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 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.
Riches of the Earth
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 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...
Power & Portraiture
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 other dates
12:00-16:00
+ other times
From 7 June to 29 October in the House see this special display of Elizabethan portraits that reveal an exciting attribution.
Step This Way: The Red Drawing Room Opened Up
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 other dates
12:00-16:00
Come into the Manor as a 19th-century house guest would have done.
Tales from the Archive
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 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.
Glorious Years: French Calendars from Louis XIV to the Revolution
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 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...
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates
Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails
Second World War Operational Base open afternoon
Sun 09 Jul 2017
14:00-17:00
Descend into darkness and imagine life as a sabateur exploring our secret underground replica bunker on this family-friendly open afternoon. Coleshill Mill will also be open so why not pay a visit and see flour being made? (Dependent on water level)
Coleshill Mill open afternoon
Sun 09 Jul 2017
14:00-17:00
Ever wondered how grain is turned into flour? Visit our restored working mill at Coleshill and find out more... you can also explore our replica Second World War Operational Base which will be open this afternoon.
Second World War walk
Thu 13 Jul 2017
18:00-20:00
Discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative autumn walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance.
Big Camp 2017
Sat 15 Jul 2017
14:00-23:45
Come and join us for the Big Camp at Buscot - your one chance a year to camp by the River Thames at Buscot village. Please check our website for booking details in late May.
National Garden Scheme open day
Sat 24 Jun 2017
10:00-17:00
Calke gardens are open in support of the National Garden Scheme charity.
On the trail of ale
Thu 06 Jul 2017
14:00-16:00
A fascinating walk to the hidden Tollgate brewery, where you will learn about past and present brewing on the Calke estate.
Calke on camera - hidden shots revealed
Sat 08 Jul 2017
10:30-12:30
Join us on this photography walk in the park and pick up some handy photography tips.
Garden of Imagination
Sat 08 Jul 2017
+ 14 other dates
10:30-16:00
The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination...
Calke Explore
Sat 08 Jul 2017
+ 14 other dates
10:30-16:00
Go on a wild adventure in the woods at Calke Explore.
Kids with cameras walk - hidden shots revealed
Sat 08 Jul 2017
13:30-14:30
Join us on this photography walk for children, teaching them some handy tips.
Shugborough Estate
Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildings including mansion house, servants' quarters, working farm and walled garden
Farmer's Market - Cancelled
Sun 25 Jun 2017
11:00-16:00
This event has been cancelled until further notice, we apologise for any inconvenience.
Secret Garden - Heartbreak Productions Outdoor Theatre
Sun 09 Jul 2017
17:30-19:30
A classic tale revealing all that is good about friendship to add a touch of magic to your summer.
Explorers' Games
Sat 22 Jul 2017
11:00-16:00
Ready, set, go! From rounders to croquet, you can get active outdoors this summer by taking part in Explorers' Games.
White Horse Hill
Ancient rolling downland, home to an enigmatic chalk hill figure
Chalking the Horse
Sat 01 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-15:00
Can you give us 30 minutes of your time to help keep the White Horse in tip-top condition? Please check our website for booking details in late May.
Berrington Hall
Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscape grounds
Red Earth Genius Loci
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 30 other dates
10:00-17:00
Discover how we celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of landscape architect 'Capability' Brown and his creative genius with a series outdoor artworks from artists, Red Earth.
Look! Look! Look!
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 30 other dates
10:00-17:00
Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington's Walled Garden's elegance.
War and Pieces by Bouke de Vries
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 30 other dates
11:00-16:00
Come and experience the award winning ceramic sculpture that is inspired by Berrington's own history and the Georgian fashions of the day. What will you uncover through art?
Kite Festival
Sat 15 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Once again the Hereford & Leominster Kite Festival will be held in the magnificent parkland at Berrington Hall.
Wearing the garden trail
Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
Do you have what it takes to be a fashion King or Queen of the Georgian era?
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Late 17th-century house with lavish interiors and the Museum of Childhood
Special Summer musical performance
Fri 07 Jul 2017
14:00-16:00
Come along and enjoy a performance by 'Slide' the Senior Jazz Band from St Bede's School, Redhill, Surrey in the Stable Yard. This is a free performance and we would love you to come along to enjoy the music and support this talented group of...
National Meadows Day
Sat 01 Jul 2017
10:00-13:00
Come to the Wenlock Edge and learn about our beautiful meadows, the wildlife that can be found there and how we look after them
Outdoor Theatre: The Pantaloons' A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fri 21 Jul 2017
19:00-21:00
Join the Pantaloons for their open air version of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
Newark Park
Tudor hunting lodge to intriguing historic home, set in a spectacular estate
Tai Chi on the Lawn
Sun 02 Jul 2017
12:00-14:00
Enjoy gentle exercise in the fresh Newark air with a session of Tai Chi on the lawn.
Classic Cars
Sun 16 Jul 2017
11:00-17:00
Come and see a collection of beautiful classic cars in the lovely surroundings of Newark Park.
Croft Castle and Parkland
1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home
Matthew Wood exhibition
Thu 22 Jun 2017
+ 22 other dates
11:00-16:30
See the culmination of Matthew Wood's artistic residency at Croft as he displays his paintings within the Upper Gallery of the castle.
Painting classes with Matthew Wood
Sat 24 Jun 2017
10:00-16:00
To coincide with the exhibition of Matthew Wood's residency at Croft Castle there will be two one day courses on working with Gouache to be held in June.
Family fun with the Courtyard Theatre
Sat 24 Jun 2017
11:00-13:00
The Courtyard are taking their Family Saturdays initiative on tour around Herefordshire. Experience games, theatre and family fun activities with the Courtyard at Croft.
Fishpool Valley and Croft Ambrey walk
Wed 28 Jun 2017
14:00-16:00
Step back in time as you explore our historic parkland with our outdoor tour guide.
Croft Ambrey walk
Sat 08 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Join us for a guided walk organised by the Butterfly Conservation team.
The Lord of the Rings trail
Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
You've been given an important quest. Do you have what it takes to track down the Croft ring and save the castle from peril?