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Fri 28 Jun 2019

10:00-16:00

Willow weaving is an ancient traditional craft. Join our workshop and create something to take home

Sat 06 Jul 2019

21:30-23:00

Join us as we try to spot some of our resident bats.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

21:15-22:30

Join a member of the Warwickshire Bat Group on one of our walks. Explore the grounds at dusk to learn all about some of our resident bats and using the detecting equipment provided hopefully spot some for yourself.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

21:30-23:30

An exciting opportunity to watch one of your favourite films against the backdrop of the moated manor house. Don't forget to bring a picnic.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

21:30-23:30

An exciting opportunity to watch one of your favourite films against the backdrop of the moated manor house. Don't forget to bring a picnic.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

21:30-23:30

An exciting opportunity to watch one of your favourite films against the backdrop of the moated manor house. Don't forget to bring a picnic.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

During 2019 Hidcote will be exploring the Arts and Crafts Movement that grew in the North Cotswolds and how it may have influenced the garden.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Join us across the month of June as we celebrate the nations favourite flower and a Hidcote favourite.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

15:00-15:40

As part of our rose month, we will be hosting a series of talks about all things roses.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

15:45-16:25

As part of our rose month, we will be hosting a series of talks about all things roses.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

16:30-17:15

As part of our rose month, we will be hosting a series of talks about all things roses.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

Join Helen Lomberg as she guides you through how to make your own harvest basket.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:45

Join us at Upton House this spring to see an exclusive collection of vintage posters from London’s Tottenham Court Road furniture store: Heal’s.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

18:30-21:30

The fabulous Great Central Big Band are coming back to Upton House and Gardens this summer to thrill and entertain you with some classic jazz era numbers.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

10:00-14:00

Join us for a 5.5 mile walk of the ley lines across Edge Hill and through the village of Ratley.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

14:30-16:00

Come along to another one of our series of talks about Upton and its collections. Followed by a delicious afternoon tea in our old kitchen.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:45-12:30

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Join Cat Weatherill, storyteller and author, at the woodland den to hear fascinating stories from the garden.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

We've partnered with local wildlife charities to create a series of exciting activities for all the family this summer. There will be pop-up stands, nature trails and a chance to learn all about badgers, bees, hedgehogs and more.

Wed 10 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

Join Head Gardener, Mick Evans, as he reveals the history and planting secrets of Packwood gardens. Glass of wine included.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

19:00-22:00

Join Illyria this summer for their brand new musical performance of this gripping tale in the beautiful gardens of Packwood. Brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matter with life itself.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s notorious heroine. When Elizabeth meets the terse and abrupt Mr. Darcy, she loathes him at first sight. But is there more to him than meets the eye?

Sat 13 Jul 2019

12:00-16:00

Traditional stalls, games and competitions on the lawn to raise money for local causes. Free admission to the gardens.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men as they perform this Shakespeare classic amongst the trees on the lawns at Coughton Court. Don’t forget your picnic!

Tue 23 Jul 2019

14:00-15:00

Celebrate the summer holidays by getting all the family together to sponsor a duck on Coughton's traditional duck race down the River Arrow, plus traditional games for families.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

18:00-20:30

Join Nigel Smith, Landlord of the Fleece Inn, for a tour of our fascinating building and the artefacts, giving an insight into the pub’s long history and the people who lived here.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

13:00-16:00

We're looking for new volunteers to join us and support our team. Pop in on one of our drop-in days to meet some of the team, have a cup of tea and find out more about volunteering with us.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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11:00-17:00

Explore Snowshill this summer - follow the family trails to find out the secrets of Snowshill.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

17:00-18:30

We’re massive fans of the original Jungle Book and we’d love for you to come and rewatch this amazing Disney classic on the big screen with us at Hanbury Hall this summer.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

20:00-22:00

Join us for an evening of Outdoor Cinema in the beautiful setting of Hanbury Hall.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Join Heartbreak Productions for this iconic tale of a timeless love affair between two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors. Pack a chair or blanket, a picnic and dress for the weather as this stormy narrative unfolds.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

11:30-15:30

On your visit around the house you may meet our artist in residence in the Dryden Sitting Room. Jenny Major creates beautiful botanical watercolours, many of which are based on specimens from Canons Ashby's garden.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

14:00-14:45

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

09:00-10:00

Join us to discover which moths call Canons Ashby home with a guest lepidopterist (moth expert). See them up close and maybe handle them if you want!

Sat 06 Jul 2019

18:00-20:00

Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

09:55-13:00

Join a volunteer guide on a 6 mile cross country walk to stretch your legs and explore the heart of rural Northamptonshire around Canons Ashby.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

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

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-12:00

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Spend about an hour walking in the garden with one of our volunteer tour guides.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

The guild will produce aspects of Croome’s landscape through textile art work.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

A new project 'The Man in the Middle' looks at what is currently at the forefront of the Worcestershire mans’ mind.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

Artist Kashif Nadim Chaudry’s new installation is inspired by Croome’s history as a residential Boys School.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome’s artist-in-residence, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson’s famous landscape painting.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

An exceptional exhibition of five recent works centred around landscapes by international contemporary artist Grayson Perry.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-16:00

'Garniture' a new exhibiton based on Croome's porcelain collection created by emerging artist Amy Jayne Hughes.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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11:00-17:00

Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2019.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

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14:00-15:00

Grayson Perry tour of tapestries. Join our head of Visitor Experience, Amy Forster-Smith, on a tour of the 5 works by Grayson Perry on show in Croome Court.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

12:00-12:30

Want to know more about the gardens at Croome? What’s in flower at the moment? What work have our volunteers been doing?

Sun 07 Jul 2019

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.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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11:00-13:00

Join our guide taking in points of interest that relate to the top-secret airbase which was home to Airborne Radar testing and development during the Second World War and early years of the Cold War.

Tue 16 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Take a peek inside one of Croome's eye-catchers, usually closed to the public. With fantastic panoramic views of Worcester from the top of the tower you'll understand why it was chosen as a viewing platform designed by James Wyatt. FREE,...

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Become an agent for the ‘Ministry of Wild Things’ and help us to track and map the wonders of Croome’s landscape. Who knows what you might discover?

Tue 23 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Fancy a different face today? Then pop along and meet Happy Faces who will create a wonderful new look for you. Choose a design from the board to meet the seasons and holidays throughout the year.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

10:00-13:00

Join our ranger for a 5-mile ramble finding out about the work carried out across the Clent Hills to conserve and protect the landscape. The terrain can be steep and muddy so come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy walking boots. We...

Wed 10 Jul 2019

10:00-13:00

Discover the beauty and history of the Clent Hills with a 5-mile guided ramble led by one of our knowledgeable guides. The terrain can be steep at times; please wear sturdy walking shoes and come dressed for the weather. Sorry, we can’t welcome...

Thu 18 Jul 2019

10:00-15:00

Put yourself to the test this summer with a leg-stretching 10 mile walk around Clent and beyond, led by our experienced guides. The terrain can be steep at times; please wear sturdy walking shoes and come dressed for the weather. You will need...

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Create your own adventures and have fun exploring the hills. A selection of trails will run throughout the holidays and each one comes with a small prize.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:30-16:30

It’s all fun and games at The Firs this May time. Join us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys. Take a step back in time and live like a Victorian.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

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12:00-12:45

Come and listen to Corinne playing solo cello including Elgar and other English music. Corinne will interact with the audience with lively ancedotes.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

11:30-12:15

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An all English programme of music by Elgar and his contemporaries.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

Worcester Young Voices comprises two groups.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

13:00-14:00

A lunchtime recital with Corinne Frost (Cello) and Janine Parsons (Piano) who will perform for your pleasure.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

14:30-16:30

Stuart Freed Vice-Chairman of the Elgar Society will examine the career of Gordon Jacob, perhaps best known for orchestrating Elgar’s Organ Sonata.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

13:45-14:30

An afternoon concert of varied music from The Hills Singers, to raise the spirits and reflect the summer holiday mood. Families welcome.

Thu 18 Jul 2019

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10:30-16:30

Explore The Firs to help us put our musical instruments back together to fill the air with music.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Imagine a completely unique experience where you can learn, touch, even sit upon an Iconic piece of Victorian history. Available to adults and children.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

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10:00-12:00

Our rangers will take you off the normal footpaths to see some of Sherborne Park's wildlife.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

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11:30-15:30

Wander through Lodge Park’s unique landscape on this free and informative guided tour.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Discover the wildlife hiding in our meadow and try some wild art.

Wed 10 Jul 2019

18:30-21:30

Wildlife TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff explores how to bring more wildlife into your garden.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Long, lazy summer days are perfect for picnics, games and adventures in the great outdoors. Nature has been a busy bee, filling the gardens with lots of beautiful colour, from every-shade-of-green leaves to beautiful butterflies and wildflowers.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

14:00-15:30

Join Michael and Diana from our partners at Active Bucks for a scenic weekly walk around the garden stopping off on route for the opportunity to take photos.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

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10:00-11:00

Move together mindfully is a social beginners running group for people who want to look after their mind and body.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

19:15-21:00

Whether you have just started running or are an experienced runner, trail running allows you to enjoy the great outdoors. This trail race series is organised by Gold Swan Events with Stowe providing the backdrop.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:00-17:00

Give Tai Chi a go on this free to join activity taking place in various locations across the gardens throughout the day.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

As part of National Meadows Day join Ranger Isabel for a walk around Stowe. See how we begin to create a wildflower meadow and how the gardens and park team look after them when they're established.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

A chance to spend the day being inspired by the landscape and garden at Stowe with professional creative writing and spoken word tutor Dan Simpson, responding to the magic of the Grecian Valley.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Join the rangers on a vigorous walk through the parkland as they'll talk you through the conservation, wildlife surveying and restoration work that goes into caring for this special place.

Tue 16 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, July's Toddler Tuesday session has been rescheduled to Tuesday 16 July, 10.30am - 12pm. Join us in the Café for stories, crafts and all-round toddler fun.

Wed 17 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Join the dogs of Stowe on a paw patrol with a different theme and leader each month.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

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10:00-17:00

Help us monitor our butterfly species by taking part in this nationwide activity - 15 minutes to flutter by.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Join our wild team for outdoors fun in the sun (fingers crossed!) as we go about ticking off as many ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenges as we can this summer. Drop in for different nature-based activities each week around the gardens.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

10:00-17:00

Join our party as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of National Trust ownership at Stowe. Morris dancers, bell ringers, cake, events at the Gothic Temple and Sevy's archaeology finds with lots of bunting!

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:30

Learn the secrets of Roman mosaicists. Appian will be on site all day to answer any questions, and will also lead a special afternoon tour at 2pm.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

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10:00-14:00

Have you ever wanted to know more about the ins and outs of day to day Roman life?

Wed 03 Jul 2019

14:30-16:45

Discover the archaeological history of Chedworth Roman Villa.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:30

Venture back to Roman Britain with our costumed interpreter to meet Censorinus, the 4th Century villa owner. He will be on site all day, and will lead a special guided tour around his humble abode at 2pm.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

11:00-16:30

Travel back in time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter. He will be on site all day, and will lead a special tour at 2pm.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:00

Get away from the hustle and bustle of life and join us for a morning of meditation in the tranquil setting of our sandstone caves.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

09:00-11:00

A chance to see up close the marvellous moths of Kinver Edge whilst you enjoy a breakfast bap and drink on the terrace of the Rock Houses.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Bring a picnic and join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they present Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and magical forests.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

11:00-17:00

Learn about the productive working woodland at Boarstall Duck Decoy, chat around the campfire maybe with a marshmallow or two and see what our volunteer team do.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

11:00-13:00

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Join the Tangled Tales team for a memorable day with the family.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

14:00-16:00

Join the ranger on a walk through Brockhampton's orchards. See established orchards and hear about the Reimagining Orchards project. Discover our plans to replant and expand the orchards at Brockhampton.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

11:00-13:00

Enjoy the manor house being brought back to life with the delicious aroma of cooking in the kitchen.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

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11:00-16:30

Explore the wonderful world of fruit in nursery rhymes. Featuring rhymes and riddles about many of the fruits that you can find growing at Brockhampton.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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12:00-16:00

To celebrate the acquisition of the generous gift of a large number of early Rossetti sketches, we are launching our new exhibition on Monday 4 March 2019.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

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10:30-12:30

Join us in the wonderful surroundings here at Wightwick to build on what you already know and see what you can do with your photography. Tutored Sessions for beginners and intermediate level photographers.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

Join Jacqui Dodds, painter and fine art printmaker as she teaches you the skill behind the art of lino printing.

Wed 10 Jul 2019

12:00-16:00

Our cleaning season doesn't finish in the Spring! Meet our award-winning conservation team this year and learn about how they protect and look after the items in our care.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

10:00-12:00

Join Helen, the House and Collections Manager, for a relaxed talk followed by a walking tour of the collection to celebrate the launch of our new exhibition for 2019.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

18:00-20:30

Enjoy a summer's evening with music, drinks, canapes and games here in Wightwick Manor's beautiful Arts and Crafts Gardens, against the stunning backdrop of the Manor.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

A tongue-in-cheek evening tour with a definite adult slant led by the House and Collections Manager.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

11:00-15:30

Join us each Wednesday in the summer holiday for fun and creativity in the great outdoors.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

17:30-19:00

Join Mr Magnolia on his wacky adventures, filled with Folksy Theatre's bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction, it's a day out not to be missed! Based on the book by Quentin Blake.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

18:00-20:00

Enjoy Shakespeare in Shakespeare-era surroundings! This costumed outdoor performance of the comedy 'Taming of the Shrew' is just 60 minutes long and cuts straight to the heart of the power-play between men and women.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Join in with our monthly weekend of outdoor fun to tick off more things on your list of 50 things to do before 11 ¾.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 16 other dates

12:30-16:00

Discover how a forester's tools and uniform has changed over the last 100 years.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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12:30-16:00

A new artwork for Dudmaston, shaped by visitors, made by artist Faye Claridge.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

09:30-16:30

Learn the art and history behind herbal medicine making and having a go at making your own.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

This one day workshop will focus on the traditional techniques of turning a bowl from green wood using a pole lathe. Students will be shown how to select and split the wood and then process it using an axe.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

11:30-12:30

Move and breathe in nature with a free taster class in the garden at Dudmaston Hall.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

+ 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 14 Jul 2019

13:30-15:00

Join Peter from Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark on a guided walk around the woodland and park. Discover geological points of interest along the way.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

10:30-12:00

Bring your little ones for a morning of Forest School outdoor fun with Susie Pitt from Take a Leaf Forest School. Join us at Heath Barn in Comer Woods, on the Dudmaston Estate.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

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10:00-15:00

Join us in Heath Meadow for playtime this summer. Have a game of bat and ball or try your hand at soft archery - there's something for everyone to try.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

All summer long come to Stoneywell for some '50 things' challenges.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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10:00-17:00

Navigate your way around a maze that has been mowed into the grass.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:00-17:00

Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered is the first major exhibition of the artist's work in nearly thirty years, and aims to return this remarkable British painter to the spotlight where he belongs.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:30-12:00

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Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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11:30-12:30

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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12:00-16:00

This exhibition will shine a spotlight on how technology is being used to enhance our understanding of art history, enabling masterpieces which have been victims of circumstance or history to be seen as they were once intended.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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12:30-12:50

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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13:15-16:00

Buckinghamshire in the late 19th century was littered with Rothschild houses, building a family network of art, architecture and political influence. Explore an introduction to the art of country house building like a Rothschild.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

13:30-14:30

Join us for an introductory tour to explore the Jewish heritage of the Rothschilds and their legacy at Waddesdon through its art collections, family history and archives.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

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14:00-14:30

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Sun 30 Jun 2019

+ 3 other dates

15:00-19:00

Come rain or shine everyone loves a summer BBQ, so join us in the Five Arrows garden every Sunday for all your favourites.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-12:00

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

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13:15-16:15

Enjoy a visit to the private Rothschild walled garden at Eythrope that will intrigue, inform and inspire.

Wed 03 Jul 2019

15:15-16:00

Join Catherine Taylor, Waddesdon's Head Archivist, to learn more about the archive we hold and some of the people that they tell us about.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

15:15-16:00

Porcelain held a mystical appeal in the 18th century, with a Europe-wide race to try and produce the 'white gold' invented and perfected in China.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

11:00-12:00

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

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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10:00-17:00

2019 sees the introduction of Summer Fest on 6 & 7 July celebrating street theatre and good food. Please note that there is an additional event charge for all visitors including National Trust members.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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11:00-12:20

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An informal tasting showing eight wines from Rothschild estates across the world, alongside a couple of rare and unusual handpicked guest wines.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

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12:00-15:00

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with specially created savouries and delectable patisserie topped off with a glass of our exclusive Waddesdon Sparkling wine.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

10:15-12:15

Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.

Fri 12 Jul 2019

10:15-12:15

Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

10:00-14:00

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

Sat 13 Jul 2019

19:30-22:00

Join us for an evening of sublime a cappella choral music performed by the outstanding National Youth Choir Fellowship Octet.

Fri 19 Jul 2019

11:00-14:30

Join us for a tour of Flint House and Windmill Hill Archive.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

14:00-15:30

Accompany a member of Waddesdon's gardens team for this free guided walk around the grounds.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

19:30-21:30

The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the UK's premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare's enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

19:30-23:30

Take a gastronomic tour of the most celebrated regions of France.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

16:00-23:30

Join us for a new Big Camp at Coleshill sleeping under the stars in our parkland with all the family.

Fri 05 Jul 2019

19:00-21:30

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

14:00-17:00

Descend into darkness and imagine life as a saboteur 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 14 Jul 2019

14:00-17:00

Ever wondered how grain is turned into flour? Visit our restored 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 18 Jul 2019

18:00-20:00

Discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

14:00-16:00

Take a walk through the Calke Estate and discover stunning orchids in the historic Limeyards.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

10:30-12:30

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

13:30-14:30

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

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10:30-11:15

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Children from a Leicester school are taking over Calke Unlocked as Calke Abbey’s first ever mini tour guides! They’re sharing different perspectives on the collection through important research, completed as part of the Colonial Countryside project.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

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10:30-16:00

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

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 5 other dates

11:00-12:30

Museum tours not for you? Want to have a little fun with history instead? Introducing Calke Unlocked - a new kind of tour at Calke Abbey. Play games, take selfies, and see Calke in a whole new light.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

11:00-16:00

Get stuck in and make fantastic discoveries at our Archaeology Live Day.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

09:00-18:00

This summer, Katharine House Hospice will create a beautiful display of forget me nots in the heart of the estate, for the whole community to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 1 other date

09:30-16:30

Learn the traditional techniques of turning a bowl from green wood using a pole lathe within Shugborough's historic woodland.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-12:30

Join a volunteer expert guide and walk in the footsteps of famous 60's photographer, Patrick Lichfield.

Mon 08 Jul 2019

+ 2 other dates

09:30-16:30

Bring home your own piece of Shugborough inspired sculpture after learning basic stone carving techniques on a one, two or three-day course.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

Take inspiration from the stunning dahlia display in the Walled Garden or our historic livestock breeds while being introduced to the basics of watercolour painting.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

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11:00-15:00

Discover the different pathways to paradise that criss-cross the estate.

Tue 23 Jul 2019

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10:00-11:00

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Families can get hands on with traditional green woodworking techniques to make their very own magic wand to take home or use as a journey stick on our Pathways to Paradise trail.

Sat 27 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

Make the most of the summer season with Shakespeare's most joyous love story, set shortly after the end of WWI.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Can you give us 30 minutes of your time to help keep the White Horse in tip-top condition?

Sun 21 Jul 2019

13:00-15:00

Join us on our ranger led nature walk around White Horse Hill.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Join the National Trust's Special Places Raffle and be in with the chance of winning £10,000

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens with a contemporary take on a Georgian pavilion.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

10:00-17:00

Come and discover a new exhibition at Berrington and uncover the new ways that SHYPP have been inspired by the Berrington Garden Project.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:00

We're revealing the hidden stories of women during the eighteenth century at Berrington. Discover stories of the lives, loves and losses of women both upstairs and downstairs.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-16:00

Experience an artistic response to the story of Ann Bangham, wife of Berrington's original owner, Thomas Harley, as Herefordshire based artist Lorna J Brown brings us 'Eye am She'.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Come and be one of the first visitors to enter into a rare 'Capability' Brown curved section, as we open it to visitors for the first time on this launch weekend.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 21 other dates

10:00-16:00

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of getting the best summer shot of ‘Capability’ Brown’s final masterpiece.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-14:00

Learn from the best as we are joined by an expert florist and our Head Gardener to tell you all out how to care and display your gardens flowers.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Once again the Hereford & Leominster Kite Festival will be held in the magnificent parkland at Berrington Hall.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 7 other dates

10:00-16:00

Step put into the gardens and head on a quest to find the big bad wolf.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

11:00-14:00

Let your creative side out and be a part of something special as you have a go at creating your own Berrington brick as we're joined by the Eastnor Pottery - The Flying Potter.

Mon 22 Jul 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-15:00

Bring your own Lego or use some of ours and see if you can beat 'Capability' Brown by designing and creating your own mini walled garden.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

19:00-21:30

Join us for our first outdoor theatre production in the garden at Benthall Hall. Bring a chair or a blanket and settle in for a summer's evening of entertainment.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 30 other dates

11:00-17:00

An exhibition produced in partnership with the Royal School for the Deaf Derby, part of our Heritage Lottery Fund supported project; Exploring Childhoods.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

10:00-11:30

Come and join the gardening team at Sudbury Hall for a rare opportunity to get closer to Sudbury’s historic Deercote.

Thu 04 Jul 2019

14:00-15:00

Come and join our gardeners to discover Sudbury’s magnificent trees on this guided tree walk around the garden.

Sun 07 Jul 2019

10:00-16:00

Use Sudbury as a focus for refining your photography and getting that perfect shot.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 7 other dates

10:30-16:30

Get inspired by our space themed summer and explore the grounds of Sudbury.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 7 other dates

11:00-16:30

Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!

Thu 27 Jun 2019

18:30-20:30

Explore the variety of wild flowers that can be found thriving in disused limestone quarries on Wenlock Edge and learn how to identify them.

Thu 25 Jul 2019

11:00-14:00

Come and explore the woods and track down nature's treasures.

Tue 02 Jul 2019

11:00-12:15

A nature themed activity session of crafts, stories and exploration of Lyveden for under 5's

Tue 09 Jul 2019

18:30-22:00

Lyveden and the Oundle International Festival are delighted to welcome the world’s first cycling theatre company to the atmospheric setting of Lyveden’s garden lodge for a bicycle-powered production like none other.

Sat 13 Jul 2019

+ 14 other dates

11:00-16:00

Inspired by the characters and stories of local Northamptonshire author ‘BB,’ our summer trail explores the woods, meadows and moats at Lyveden in search of a new adventure.

Wed 17 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Get involved with hands-on activities for all ages including pond-dipping in the moats, counting butterflies in the long grass or graffiti hunting around the garden lodge. Activities vary from week to week, check out the website for more details.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

Gordano textiles group brings you our first exhibition of the year with pieces inspired by Newark Park's collection.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

Celebrate early summer in the gardens and countryside at Newark Park.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 21 other dates

11:00-17:00

Get up close and personal to the beloved artwork of Judith Kerr's famous children's book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' at Newark Park this summer.

Thu 11 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

11:00-17:00

Join us for a special day in Newark House to find out about our volunteering roles and to meet our very warm and friendly team.

Sun 14 Jul 2019

11:00-17:00

Come and see a collection of beautiful classic cars in the lovely surroundings of Newark Park.

Fri 26 Jul 2019

19:00-21:00

A summer evening of outdoor theatre in our glorious grounds.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

+ 4 other dates

13:00-16:00

Why not come and volunteer as part of your visit to Croft? Have a go at cleaning items from the collection in the castle, find out what our house team get up to behind the scenes and participate in our vital conservation work.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

10:00-15:00

Enjoy a guided geology walk with the Croft Castle geology champions.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

To mark 65 years since the end of rationing, we're recreating some traditional Home Front recipes for you to try.

Sat 20 Jul 2019

+ 7 other dates

10:00-16:00

Join us for a summertime adventure around Croft as we recreate the much-loved story of 'Swallows and Amazons' by Arthur Ransome.