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Thu 17 Aug 2017

18:00-21:00

An evening walk in our gardens. All proceeds donated to the National Garden Scheme

Sat 02 Sep 2017

19:00-21:00

The Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Kenneth Grahame's, The Wind in the Willows. Adapted for stage by Laura Turner

Tue 05 Sep 2017

18:30-21:30

Join Head Gardener, Sarah Malleson, for an exclusive tour of the garden in the early evening.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

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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.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 3 other dates

12:00-16:00

This summer we are celebrating in the style of the 1920s, with live music performances on the South Lawn every weekend afternoon in August.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

15:30-17:00

Join us for a fascinating talk by one of our volunteers followed by a delicious cream tea. Learn more about Upton House's gardens and their creation by female gardener Kitty Lloyd Jones.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

19:00-22:00

A chance to see the house by night and discover the history of the collection with our Conservation and Engagement Manager, Paddy Tranter.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

19:30-22:30

Join Illyria on a Jurassic adventure with prehistoric thrills, monster laughs and life-size dinosaurs in the must-see show of the summer. Performed in the gardens of this beautiful house. Recommended for older children and families.

Mon 04 Sep 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 15 other dates

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.

Mon 04 Sep 2017

12:00-12:15

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An opportunity to learn about the little world that Charles Wade created within the Garden and how the Snowshill team are rebuilding it. Talks throughout the afternoon.

Thu 14 Sep 2017

11:30-12:00

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An opportunity to discover a little more about the Snowshill Garden with one of our knowledgeable Garden Volunteers, Celia. Tours will take approx. 20-30 minutes and will run throughout the day.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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10:00-16:00

Get outdoors this summer and take up the 50 Things challenge.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

18:00-21:00

Join us for our annual village supper this summer.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

19:30-22:00

Chapterhouse presents the unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy who never grew up.

Sun 27 Aug 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

11:00-15:30

See what creepy crawlies you can find buzzing, flying, and burrowing around Canons Ashby! Find out what they are and how we can help them survive outdoors.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

19:00-21:00

Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our friendly bat experts.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

11:00-15:30

Come and try your hand at making a kite ready to sail into the sky on the next windy day. Keep the kids happy during the school holidays whilst enjoying quality family fun in the fresh air. On Thursdays join us for activities based around...

Sat 26 Aug 2017

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10:30-17:00

There will be bargains aplenty at the Brewhouse Bookshop's annual sale. Spend the day perusing our wide range of second-hand books and stock up in preparation for those cosy autumn evenings.

Thu 31 Aug 2017

11:00-15:30

Bring your young artists to have a go at creating fantastic art out of the things we have available from our ground and garden.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

Celebrate this joyful time of year in style with us with a variety of guest performers, crafters and other special guests and see the house transformed to reflect its Victorian heyday.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

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11:00-13:00

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Explore the centre of the second city like never before! A rare chance to travel on a Heritage Narrow boat into the heart of the canal system, with a towpath tour of the local wildlife, myths and legends of Birmingham, and the chance to explore...

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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10:00-16:00

Follow our trail to search the parkland and help 'Capability' Brown on his journey looking for the perfect flowers at Croome.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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13:30-14:30

Volunteer led walking tour from the Visitor Centre meeting point around the shrubberies and parkland.

Fri 18 Aug 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. We are sorry but dogs are not able to access the inside of the tower.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

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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.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

12:00-13:00

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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.

Sun 20 Aug 2017

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10:00-17:00

Enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside in our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!

Mon 21 Aug 2017

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14:00-15:00

Volunteer led walking tour from the Visitor Centre meeting point to the Rotunda and then to the Court.

Wed 23 Aug 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.

Tue 29 Aug 2017

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11:00-13:00

Join our guide who will show you where during the Second World War, a substantial part of the parkland was requisitioned for the building of a large military airfield, known as RAF Defford.

Wed 06 Sep 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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10:00-16:00

Go an adventure through the woods to the top of Clent Hill on one of our 50 Things to Do themed trails.

Sun 27 Aug 2017

10:00-13:00

Come along for a sociable ramble through the Clent Hills and surrounding countryside.

Wed 13 Sep 2017

10:00-13:00

Discover the secret tales of the Clent Hills on this five mile ramble.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

11:00-17:00

Take the chance to explore Greyfriars on a free entry day.

Sun 20 Aug 2017

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12:00-12:45

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Volunteers will lead a guided walk through the historic Charles Bridgeman designed landscape at Lodge Park.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Our rangers will take you off the normal footpaths to visit some of the sites made famous by BBC Springwatch

Sun 27 Aug 2017

12:00-15:00

You can join our ranger, James, to create wild art with things you've found walking around Lodge Park.

Fri 08 Sep 2017

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

The International Sheep Dog Trials will be held in the Bridgeman landscape at Lodge Park.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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10:00-17:00

Wed 23 Aug 2017

10:30-12:00

In this fun workshop use natural and recycled materials to create your own animal home to take away with you. Will you choose to make a bug hotel, bird box or maybe a ladybird retreat?

Wed 30 Aug 2017

10:00-17:00

Take advantage of a free day at Stowe and bring the family along for a day of monumental fun and adventure as the summer holidays draw to a close.

Wed 30 Aug 2017

10:30-12:00

Use nature's palette to create your own wild art masterpieces. Forget crayons, felt-tips and colouring pencils. To create your own work of art all you need is the great outdoors.

Fri 01 Sep 2017

+ 15 other dates

10:00-17:00

Feast your eyes on nature's bounty. Visit the farmhouse garden to introduce seasonal foods to the kids, marvel at the giant pumpkins, or take a look at what's growing inside the greenhouse. The trees are also starting to seed.

Tue 05 Sep 2017

10:30-12:00

Drop by the cafe for fun toddler activities and meet other families in our local community.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

10:00-17:00

With free entry to the gardens and House today, it's a rare chance to see inside and explore the breadth of some of Stowe's most iconic temples.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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10:00-16:00

Be the first to witness what the archaeologists unearth this year at the ancient Roman site.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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14:15-15:30

Special presentation and tour in Victorian style exploring the Roman Villa's past.

Tue 22 Aug 2017

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14:00-15:00

Travel back through time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter.

Wed 06 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

15:00-16:30

Discover the Villa's archaeological history.

Thu 07 Sep 2017

14:00-15:00

Discover how we care for and preserve the Villa

Sat 09 Sep 2017

10:00-17:00

Open day with free admission for all.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

+ 7 other dates

10:00-17:00

Enjoy a special display of art throughout the grounds of the Roman villa.

Tue 12 Sep 2017

15:00-16:30

Unlock the secrets of our fascinating mosaics. Talk times vary, please check before travelling.

Thu 14 Sep 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?

Sat 19 Aug 2017

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16:30-17:30

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Enjoy a unique production of a play written about the history of the Rock Houses, performed inside the houses themselves.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-14:00

Could you make a home in the woods?

Fri 08 Sep 2017

20:00-23:00

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.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

11:00-17:00

Enjoy free entry to Claydon House and the Verney family private gardens as part of Heritage Open Day. Explore the house, gardens and grounds and discover how the National Trust cares for this beautiful place.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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11:00-16:00

Follow the Swallows and Amazons family trail around the manor house, moat and orchards.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

10:00-16:00

Join Maurice for an introduction to the traditional craft of pole lathe wood turning.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

11:00-16:00

Join us and become a ranger for the day. Learn a variety of skills from bushcraft, den making, pond dipping, survival skills and wildlife tracking. Have fun outdoors learning new skills and making new friends.

Sat 02 Sep 2017

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11:00-16:00

In September the damson orchards that are such a special feature of Brockhampton estate are in harvest.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

11:00-16:00

Don't miss your chance to explore Brockhampton Estate completely free of charge with Heritage Open Days 2017.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

19:00-21:15

Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's most famous comedies, Twelfth Night. The production will be filled with Folksy's touch of live music, bold characters and audience interaction.

Thu 14 Sep 2017

19:00-20:30

A tongue-in-cheek evening tour with a definite adult slant led by the House Steward. The stories we've always wanted to tell about The Pre-Raphaelite Circle and their associates but didn't dare! Over 18's only.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

10:00-12:30

This is another chance to hear this exciting new talk for 2017 which shines the spotlight on our LGBTQ heritage at Wightwick Manor.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Join in with our monthly weekend of outdoor fun to tick off more things on your 50 things to do before you are 11 and 3/4

Sun 20 Aug 2017

+ 2 other dates

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.

Mon 21 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

14:00-16:00

Have a carefree summer and join in our fun activities for children! Craft and outdoor activities that change each week, always with something to make and take home. Tuesday is repeat of Monday. You'll also be able to play 17th century outdoor games.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

It's 9 September 1651; the young King Charles II has been defeated at the Battle of Worcester and is on the run. He arrives at Moseley Old Hall, but a band of Parliamentary soldiers has set up camp nearby.....

Sat 16 Sep 2017

11:00-16:00

Join in with our monthly weekend of outdoor activities to tick off more things on your list of 50 things to do before you are 11 and 3/4

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 10 other dates

11:00-17:30

Look up! Lift your eyes to the skies and discover nature up above us. Spot the birds and their tracks throughout the Orchard and courtyards.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 2 other dates

13:00-14:00

Pen your own stories and poems inspired by the people, wildlife and nature at Dudmaston.

Sun 20 Aug 2017

11:00-16:00

Meet our resident beekeeper and find out how she looks after the colony of bees that live on the estate.

Mon 21 Aug 2017

14:00-15:00

Nature inspired sessions to encourage adventurous tots (2-5 years) to get interested in the outdoors, wildlife, plants and habitats.

Tue 22 Aug 2017

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12:00-13:00

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Willow weaving, pyrography, natural paints and much more! The perfect opportunity to check off number 18 from your '50 things' adventure scrapbook.

Tue 22 Aug 2017

+ 3 other dates

12:00-13:00

Take a walking tour of Dudmaston's eclectic mix of Modern Art.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

11:00-15:00

Make a mini raft and see if it sails on Big Pool or build a bird box fit for feathered friends in your garden.

Wed 30 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

12:00-16:00

Spend a day painting or drawing the garden views and vistas across Big Pool. Local Artist Mo Awkati will offer friendly supervision to help you improve your artistry skills.

Sat 02 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

20:00-22:00

See the park at nightfall and discover the creatures who come out to play in the darkness.

Fri 08 Sep 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.

Sun 10 Sep 2017

16:15-17:00

A 45 minute session that will help you understand just how beneficial Nordic walking can be and how it is much more than just walking with poles.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

10:00-15:45

Go on an adventure this summer

Sat 09 Sep 2017

10:00-16:00

See conservation in action at Stoneywell

Thu 14 Sep 2017

10:30-15:30

Learn the wonderful art of floral arranging in creative setting of Stoneywell

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 3 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join Mimi the Mynah this summer for a European tour within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 10 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join our fun-filled trail during your summer holidays.

Thu 17 Aug 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 22 other dates

11:30-12:00

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Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 22 other dates

11:30-12:15

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Thu 17 Aug 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...

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 22 other dates

12:00-16:00

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From 7 June to 29 October in the House see this special display of Elizabethan portraits that reveal an exciting attribution.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 22 other dates

12:00-16:00

Come into the Manor as a 19th-century house guest would have done.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 30 other dates

12:00-16:00

A small display of documents from the Waddesdon Archive relating to the Rothschild family's role in the Balfour Declaration.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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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...

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 13 other dates

14:00-14:30

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

+ 12 other dates

12:30-13:00

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor in this 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

19:30-23:45

Join Wycombe Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

+ 5 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join Mimi the Mynah this summer for a European tour within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

+ 3 other dates

14:00-14:45

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Sat 02 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli Festival.

Wed 06 Sep 2017

14:30-15:30

Creatures & Creations: Designs by Platon H and Mary Katrantzou inspired by Rothschild species.

Fri 08 Sep 2017

10:00-14:30

Against the backdrop of Waddesdon's stunning carpet bedding RHS experts Jim Buttress, Mark Wasilewski and Stuart Lown will join forces to discuss the history of bedding schemes and how they are used to brighten public places.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

10:00-14:00

Start your weekend with delicious, locally-grown food and produce.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

19:30-23:00

Taste four Rothschild wines from different regions of Bordeaux in the most appropriate of settings

Sun 10 Sep 2017

12:00-13:00

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Join us for an informal and lively tasting of Rothschild wines.

Thu 14 Sep 2017

11:00-12:30

Join one of our expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.

Fri 15 Sep 2017

19:30-23:00

An exceptional four-course dinner with fine Rothschild wines.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

14:30-15:30

Join curator Rachel Jacobs for a tour of our exhibition, Glorious Years: French Calendars from Louis XIV to the Revolution (1656-1795).

Sun 10 Sep 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)

Sun 10 Sep 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

10:30-16:00

The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination...

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

10:30-16:00

Go on a wild adventure in the woods at Calke Explore.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 11 other dates

11:00-16:00

The Riding School is hosting an interactive photography exhibition, with lots of photography activities to get involved in.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

11:00-12:00

Discover some of the wildlife around Calke Park on this guided summer walk.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

12:30-16:00

Travel through time and meet characters from Calke's 300-year history.

Sun 20 Aug 2017

11:00-15:00

Do you have any old pictures of the Calke Estate? Come along and see some amazing photos of past Calke.

Mon 21 Aug 2017

11:30-12:30

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Tick off some of your '50 things' in the Garden of Imagination this summer.

Tue 22 Aug 2017

11:30-12:30

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Tick off some of your '50 things' in Squirt's Stable this summer.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

19:15-21:15

This event is now fully booked - we apologise for any disappointment caused.

Tue 29 Aug 2017

12:30-15:30

It's 1940 at Calke. Visit the house to meet characters from Calke's past, then join us in the Riding School from 2.15pm for a 1940s tea dance.

Thu 31 Aug 2017

11:30-12:30

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Tick off some of your '50 things' at Calke Explore this summer.

Thu 07 Sep 2017

14:00-16:00

Join a ranger for a ramble to meet some of Calke's fascinating trees.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

12:00-16:00

The Derbyshire Record Office will be bringing some of Calke's archives back to Calke for one day only.

Tue 12 Sep 2017

11:00-14:00

Bring your items to be valued by experts from Bonhams Auctioneers.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

10:30-12:30

Join us on this photography walk in the park and pick up some handy tips on your stroll. Bring along your camera and be inspired by the beauty of the estate.

Sat 16 Sep 2017

13:30-14:30

Join us on this photography walk for children, teaching them some handy tips.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

11:00-16:00

Ready, set, go! From rounders to croquet, you can get active outdoors this summer by taking part in Explorers' Games.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

10:30-11:30

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Take a turn on the man-made river behind the Mansion in a canoe to see the gardens from a new perspective.

Fri 25 Aug 2017

10:30-14:30

Help the ranger team build the best bug 'borough' ever at Shugborough.

Mon 28 Aug 2017

11:00-16:00

Try your hand at archery with a qualified instructor in the historic grounds of Shugborough Estate.

Wed 30 Aug 2017

10:30-11:30

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Take a turn on the manmade river behind the Mansion in a canoe seeing the gardens from a new perspective.

Thu 31 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:00

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Got a head for heights? Come tree climbing to tick off number 1 of the 50 Things To Do Before You're 11 ¾.

Sun 27 Aug 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.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

10:00-16:00

Do you have what it takes to be a fashion King or Queen of the Georgian era?

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 14 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.

Thu 17 Aug 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.

Thu 17 Aug 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?

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 11 other dates

12:00-16:30

See Berrington's landscape from a new perspective from our glorious lake.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

12:00-12:30

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Step back in time and delve into the history of one of Britain's most popular products; tea. Learn all about the etiquette behind tea and its colourful past.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

12:30-15:30

Enjoy a Summer day of Georgian musical indulgence in the gardens.

Thu 31 Aug 2017

+ 2 other dates

19:00-21:00

Join us for a evening full of treats, and tricks, do you have what it takes to uncover a murder that has taken place at Berrington?

Sat 02 Sep 2017

10:00-12:00

Did you ever imagine yourself trying yoga in a truly special place? Well come to Berrington Hall and surround yourself with 'Capability' Brown's final masterpiece as you try out Iyengar yoga for yourself

Sat 09 Sep 2017

10:00-17:00

What will you discover at Berrington this Heritage Open Day?

Sat 16 Sep 2017

11:00-16:00

The Georgians loved nothing more than taking the party outdoors and into the garden and trying their hand at a card game or two.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

11:00-17:00

Pick up your 50 Things booklet and head down to the Boat House to see what 50 things we're up to each week during the summer holidays

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

12:00-15:30

Explore Sudbury Gardens to discover some of the iconic stories that were created in the 1960s. Trail sheets available from the craft tent between 12.00pm and 3.30pm. Donations welcome

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

12:00-16:00

Create your own monster, inspired by the story 'Where the Wild Things Are'

Mon 21 Aug 2017

11:00-13:00

Based on the bestselling children's book, this fabulous feel-good show features music, songs, puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog!

Mon 21 Aug 2017

+ 4 other dates

12:00-16:00

Construct and decorate a groovy glider

Fri 25 Aug 2017

12:30-13:30

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Make a Clanger-inspired mouse as part of our 1960s celebrations

Mon 28 Aug 2017

+ 4 other dates

12:00-16:00

Make a hungry caterpillar puppet

Thu 17 Aug 2017

11:00-14:00

Come along to our shelter building drop in session and see if you can make the best den of the day.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

11:00-15:00

Come and tick off a number of 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. No. 13: Make a mud pie - Come and get your hands dirty and make a squidgy, squelchy mud pie and decorate it with twigs and leaves, No. 26: Hunt for fossils and bones - Hunt...

Sat 26 Aug 2017

14:00-17:00

Come along and join us to find out about the connection between these ancient holloways and the limes

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

10:30-16:00

Join the Little Grey Men on a new adventure around the garden landscape at Lyveden.

Sat 19 Aug 2017

18:30-20:30

Join us for an open air production of this classic British story.

Wed 23 Aug 2017

11:00-15:00

Go in search of dragons at Lyveden.

Wed 30 Aug 2017

11:00-16:00

Explore the graffiti covering the garden lodge at Lyveden.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

We're wild about wildlife at Newark - join us for this special week to find out more.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

11:30-13:00

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Explore the garden and estate and find lots of creatures with some handy tips from our Ranger, Michelle.

Fri 18 Aug 2017

11:30-13:00

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We're celebrating the natural world - join us for this special week in August for nature crafts and activities. No need to book - just drop-in

Sat 19 Aug 2017

11:30-13:00

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We're celebrating the natural world - join us for this special week in August for nature crafts and activities. No need to book - just drop-in.

Sun 20 Aug 2017

11:30-13:00

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We're celebrating the natural world - join us for this special week in August for nature crafts and activities. No need to book - just drop-in.

Thu 24 Aug 2017

11:30-13:00

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Be inspired by the quirky features and stories of Newark Park on our Crafty Thursdays. No need to book - just drop in.

Thu 17 Aug 2017

+ 17 other dates

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?

Sat 19 Aug 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Croft coming into the National Trust's care in 1957.

Sat 09 Sep 2017

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

Join us for a living history weekend full of gunpowder, battles, archery and swordfights, bringing to life one of the most significant battles of the Wars of the Roses.