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Thu 23 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:00

Join us on from 12-4pm each Thursday in August for a variety of nature and craft based activities.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

19:45-21:15

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

Wed 05 Sep 2018

13:30-15:00

Join us to uncover one of the hidden gems of Charlecote - our Library, boasting 4 centuries of collection by the Lucy Family

Fri 07 Sep 2018

10:00-13:00

Join our Park and Gardens team for a guided walk around Charlecote's boundaries.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

13:30-15:00

Join us to uncover one of the hidden gems of Charlecote - our Library, boasting 4 centuries of collection by the Lucy Family

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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10:30-12:30

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Hunt for mini-beasts lurking below the murky water in Baddesley Clinton's Stew Ponds every Friday in August at various times.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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09:00-13:00

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You will only be able to visit us over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sat 25 - Mon 27 Aug, if you have pre-booked a car park ticket to the property.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-17:00

Unearthing Hidcote is a brand new exhibition series launching in 2018. The previously closed doors to the chapel will be open inviting visitors to engage with lesser known stories of Hidcote.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-17:00

There's plenty to do in the garden this summer.

Mon 03 Sep 2018

07:30-13:30

Discover the art of outdoor photography with acclaimed landscape photographer, Sarah Howard and experience the many delights that Hidcote has to offer the photographer.

Thu 13 Sep 2018

10:00-17:00

Enjoy free entry to the garden as part of Heritage Open Day.

Thu 13 Sep 2018

11:00-11:30

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Discover the history of the chapel during one of these fascinating talks.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

18:30-20:30

A fascinating chance to have a close encounter with Hidcote's local bat population.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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14:00-15:30

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Treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea in our vintage kitchen.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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12:30-15:30

A month of music on the perfectly manicured Upton lawn, discover up and coming artists and more established singers.

Sun 02 Sep 2018

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13:00-17:00

Discover some of the lesser known stories that reflect Lord and Lady Bearsted's Jewish heritage.

Thu 13 Sep 2018

14:30-16:30

Discover the story of Kitty Lloyd Jones, one of the first female Horticulturists and her influence on the garden at Upton.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

11:00-17:00

In 1927 Upton House became the country home of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel. We will be using objects from our collection, including archive documents to help tell little known stories that reflect the family’s Jewish heritage.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

10:00-12:00

SOLD OUT - Learn how to make a silk scarf inspired by the gardens at Upton. Local artist, Lis Mann will provide you with all the tuition and materials to make your own version of her fabulous hand dyed silk scarves.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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09:00-13:00

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You will only be able to visit us over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sat 25 - Mon 27 Aug, if you have pre-booked a car park ticket to the property.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

19:00-21:00

A unique chance to see the house by night and discover the history of the collection with our knowledgeable conservation team.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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14:00-14:30

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.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-17:00

Discover Snowshill's garden this summer - find out how Charles Wade created this special place.

Wed 05 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

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.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

19:30-22:00

Classic outdoor theatre from Illyria, performed in Hanbury's beautiful gardens

Sun 26 Aug 2018

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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-16:30

See Canons Ashby's outdoor spaces through the eyes of the talented creative women who lived here long ago on this fascinating self-led trail.

Thu 23 Aug 2018

11:00-15:00

Meet the experts on British Wildlife and see what you can find exploring our grounds. If you're with younger visitors, try our messy and fun activity: "Whose poos"?

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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10:30-16:30

There will be bargains aplenty at the Brewhouse Bookshop's annual sale, raising money to look after our historic site. Spend the day perusing our second-hand books and stock up in preparation for those cosy autumn evenings.

Thu 30 Aug 2018

11:00-15:00

Decorate a bird house to take home for your feathered friends at home, and maybe help to fill our wildlife refuge with bedding for them to hide in, ready for autumn,

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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10:00-16:00

Explore the ancient parkland to find out more about harvest time in history. Find our clues hidden in the trees and answer the questions, then head to the shop to claim your sticker!

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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10:00-16:00

Visit during this joyful time to see the house and church decorated for harvest. Help yourself to some home-grown produce from the garden for a donation, try the harvest trail around the parkland, or join us for apple weekend.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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19:00-21:00

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

Thu 06 Sep 2018

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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.

Thu 13 Sep 2018

10:00-13:00

Explore beyond the walls of Canons Ashby on a walk through the rolling hills of Northamptonshire's countryside.

Sat 22 Sep 2018

18:00-19:30

Join us to celebrate the harvest season with a concert by the Middleton Cheney Singers.

Sat 22 Sep 2018

10:30-12:30

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Join our craft experts and discover the traditional craft of rag rugging

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-16:00

Eleanor Coade was a famous lady who designed and created the stone used in many of the statues at Croome. Can you find them all?

Wed 22 Aug 2018

10:00-16:00

National Trust Croome and the Worcestershire Libraries and Learning Service are delighted to announce the return of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-12:00

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Eleanor was one of Croome's influential designers. She developed a new building material - Coade stone which was used in the garden at Croome.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Artist in residence Antony Bridge launches a new exhibition for the National Trust's year of Women and Power.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Jilly is known for her unique watercolour and fine line ink depictions of historically or nationally significant architecture. She is a Worcester based architectural watercolour artist.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

A new exhibition introducing the tragic tale of Maria Gunning, the first wife of the 6th Earl of Coventry.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Step into the basement of Croome Court and discover characters from Croome's long history encapsulated within a pair of shoes.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Discover 'I Am Archive' an innovative display containing a collection of artifacts and stories which aim to share the fascinating tales of some of Croome's characters.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:30

Join a guided tour up to our store rooms on the second floor, normally closed to the public.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

11:30-12:15

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Join Ceramicist Amy to make your own clay coil pot inspired by the porcelain collection at Croome.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-12:45

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Join our guide and learn more about the hidden archaeology of the 1640s house now encased within Brown's stunning 1750s neo classical mansion.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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10:00-12:30

Chat to our volunteer Walling Team about rebuilding Croome's estate walls - they have rebuilt over 250 metres so far.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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11:00-17:00

Britain's largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2018

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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 26 Aug 2018

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 01 Sep 2018

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11:00-16:00

'Ceramic Landscape' a new garniture set based on Croome's porcelain collection created by emerging artist Amy Jayne Hughes.

Sun 02 Sep 2018

10:00-17:30

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

Sun 02 Sep 2018

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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.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

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09:00-17:00

Why not come and try our Heritage Open Day you get to enjoy all the facilities at Croome for free.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

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.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

Artist Jilly Oxlade-Arnott will be working in the Library in the court from 12pm to 4pm, come and watch her paint and draw. At 1pm and 3:30 pm, Jilly will also give a 30 minute talk about her work.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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09:00-16:00

Create your own adventures and have fun exploring the hills. Trails and challenges change each week and include a small prize.

Sun 26 Aug 2018

10:00-13:00

See Clent in the height of summer and find out about summers long ago on this 5 mile ramble.

Wed 12 Sep 2018

10:00-13:00

What's the story behind the Four Stones? What lies hidden beneath your feet? Find out on this 5 mile ramble around the Clent Hills.

Tue 28 Aug 2018

19:00-22:00

Classic outdoor theatre, performed in Greyfriars garden

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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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.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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10:00-17:00

Local artist David Birtwhistle displays his best loved locations around Worcestershire and National Trust sites around the UK at The Firs.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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10:00-16:00

Come and meet Larissa and discover her unique approach to music. Her work aims to make the viewer tactically engaged, whilst appreciating unusual means, to convey a message or research.

Sun 26 Aug 2018

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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.

Sun 26 Aug 2018

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12:00-12:30

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Join one of our Elgar 'experts' Richard Westwood-Brookes as he discusses various issues of Elgar's life. 20 minute talks at 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Fri 31 Aug 2018

13:00-14:00

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Storyteller Michael Loader (trumpet) and multi-instrumentalist Martin Solomon (violin, accordion and harp) of Wild Words tell the story of a boy who wasn't frightened of asking for another chance...

Fri 31 Aug 2018

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13:00-17:00

Start your weekend off right, come along to one of our beer tastings

Tue 11 Sep 2018

10:00-16:00

Bring along your camera and join our volunteer photographers for an interactive photographic experience around The Firs and Lower Broadheath.

Fri 31 Aug 2018

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10:00-12:00

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

Tue 18 Sep 2018

18:30-21:30

You can find out more about having your wedding at Lodge Park at our wedding open evening, have a chat to the team and meet some of our suppliers.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

13:30-17:00

September's nature talk and tea features Dr George McGavin, entomologist and presenter. Speaking about his work with insects and his work in the media.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-16:00

Head out for a nature adventure to discover some tremendous trees in the garden. Complete this short trail perfect for little legs, along with some of the 50 things activities to win a prize.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-17:00

Wed 22 Aug 2018

10:30-12:00

Get closer to nature this summer with the Wild team on an epic walk to complete as many of the '50 things' challenge activities as possible.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

11:30-11:45

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Take a rare chance to climb the 140 steps of Lord Cobham's Pillar. You'll be rewarded with a 360 degree view of the garden and be able to spot five counties. Book on to one of the sessions to ensure you don't miss an opportunity to explore a...

Sat 25 Aug 2018

11:00-11:45

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Step back in time with a variety of musical delights with Milady Clare's Musicke. Hear madrigals, dance tunes, early carols and boisterous tavern songs played with a collection of medieval and renaissance instruments to re-live the hit singles of...

Wed 29 Aug 2018

10:30-12:00

Get closer to nature this summer with the Wild team to make your own creation to take home and achieve one of the '50 things' challenge activities.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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10:00-17:00

Feast your eyes on nature's bounty. Visit the farmhouse garden to see the seasonal produce growing at Stowe.

Tue 04 Sep 2018

10:30-12:00

Drop in to our toddler fun activities and meet other families in the local community.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

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.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

10:30-16:00

A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, usually a holiday cottage for the Landmark Trust.

Mon 10 Sep 2018

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10:00-17:00

Join us as we celebrate our winning worthy women, as voted for by you, in a modern day representation of Stowe's famous Temple of the British Worthies.

Fri 14 Sep 2018

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20:00-21:45

Watch all time classic films with the magical backdrop of the Eleven Acre Lake in the surroundings of The Temple of Venus for an evening to relax.

Mon 17 Sep 2018

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10:00-17:00

Pick up one of our self-led walks from our visitor welcome centre to enjoy a ramble around the gardens and park, and discover more about the surprising stories of the women of Stowe. You may also experience Stowe's awesome autumnal colours.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

10:30-12:00

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

Sat 22 Sep 2018

10:30-13:30

We're looking for new volunteers to join us and help support our gardeners on any day and the visitor welcome team at the weekends.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 other dates

10:00-16:30

Get out and about this summer for some fabulous family fun at the villa.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

How advanced was medicine in Roman times? Would you have trusted a Roman doctor, especially when it came to more serious treatments?

Thu 23 Aug 2018

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11:00-15:00

Meet Gaia and learn about Roman cooking

Thu 23 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:30

Learn the secrets of Roman mosaicists

Mon 27 Aug 2018

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10:30-14:30

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

Thu 30 Aug 2018

11:00-16:30

Venture back to Roman Britain with our costumed interpreter to meet Censorinus, the 4th Century villa owner for a guided tour around his humble abode.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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11:00-15:00

You can get a glimpse of how Romans created their fashions

Wed 05 Sep 2018

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15:00-16:45

Discover the archaeological history of Chedworth Roman Villa.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

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14:15-16:00

Learn about our fascinating mosaics and how they were made

Thu 13 Sep 2018

14:00-15:00

Travel back in time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter

Sun 16 Sep 2018

14:15-15:15

Step back in time with our guide Janet to learn more about the fascinating Roman myths and their links to Chedworth Roman Villa.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-13:00

Use branches and leaves to build a sturdy shelter with top tips from our Ranger. Will you get creative and turn your den into a fort or design a garden for your woodland palace?

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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16:30-18:00

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Join the New Kinver Players for a performance of The Spirits of the Rock: a play commissioned by The National Trust, and written by Martin Ward from NKP. The play was first performed in 2017, and is back by popular demand!

Wed 05 Sep 2018

10:30-13:00

In a curious rock house, next to a cozy fire, you will be taught how to make a rag rug.

Fri 07 Sep 2018

19:30-22:00

Discover the night time creatures of Kinver Edge. Use bat detectors to listen out for these amazing night-flyers, then get up close to all sorts of moths in our moth traps.

Thu 20 Sep 2018

10:00-13:00

Enjoy a guided ramble with our Ranger, and get a greater understanding of the wildlife and history of Kinver Edge.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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14:00-15:00

Join the Claydon learning team dressed in period costume for an hour of living history. Discover what life was like in the Crimean War with Florence Nightingale and find out about her links to Claydon.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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11:00-17:00

Make a pipe-cleaner dragonfly then see if you can spot the real thing

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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11:00-17:00

See how many things you can tick off in your '50 things' booklets with our exciting new natural play equipment.

Mon 27 Aug 2018

12:00-15:00

Speak to Kooikerhondje dog breeders about the history of this breed and its role within duck decoys

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Join us for an interactive trail all around the grounds at Brockhampton and learn some special skills.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:30

Inspired by the simple games played during World War Two.

Mon 27 Aug 2018

12:00-15:00

Join us in the beautiful setting of Brockhampton for a bank holiday barbeque. Enjoy the bucolic beauty of the moated manor house and relax. Delicious food served for you so you can eat drink and be merry.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

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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 15 Sep 2018

10:00-16:00

Explore the dingles, the hills, the streams and a medieval manor.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-17:00

An exhibition celebrating the Art and Poetry of Lizzie Siddal.

Thu 23 Aug 2018

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10:30-16:00

Every Thursday and Friday during August, come along to discover what Beastly activities we have in store for you!

Thu 23 Aug 2018

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19:00-21:00

Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost'. The production will be filled with Folksy's touch of live music, bold characters and audience interaction.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

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11:30-12:00

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Based on the words of Emmeline Pankhurst in her autobiography ‘Suffragette My Own Story’, this live, outdoor performance is written by Sam Kick and stars our wonderful volunteers.

Thu 30 Aug 2018

14:00-15:00

A Better More Beautiful World: The De Morgans, their lives and legacies. Ceramic designer, William De Morgan and artist Evelyn De Morgan, were one of the most innovative and exciting artistic couples of the late-Victorian period.

Thu 30 Aug 2018

17:30-19:00

Sarah Hardy, De Morgan Foundation Curator, will talk about William and Evelyn’s use of fantastical beasts in their artworks.

Tue 04 Sep 2018

+ 3 other dates

14:00-16:00

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 12 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

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

Fri 21 Sep 2018

10:00-16:30

The beautiful and exceptional examples of Pre-Raphaelite artwork at Wightwick Manor will be the inspiration for our drawing day, where there is the opportunity to create your own pastel or pencil drawing of a figure in the landscape.

Tue 28 Aug 2018

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11:00-16:00

Meet the costumed volunteers as they sew, embroider and stitch their way back to the 17th Century.

Fri 31 Aug 2018

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10:30-11:30

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Finish the summer holidays in style by having a go at using a spokeshave and a shave horse to make a wand or spatula out of green wood.

Wed 05 Sep 2018

10:00-14:30

Our ever-popular series of workshops exploring the art of seventeenth century baking!

Sat 08 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

What does it feel like to be in fear for your life? What does it take to offer shelter to a hunted man? Come and meet the special people who became part of history for two extraordinary days in 1651

Sat 15 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

10:30-15:00

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! This month's theme: Harvest

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:00-15:00

Join our activities volunteers for 'make and do' afternoons throughout the summer holidays.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:30-12:15

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

Tue 28 Aug 2018

11:00-15:00

Make your own creature out of wood. Ben from the Wild Craftist will give you all the help you need to make your masterpiece.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

20:00-22:00

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

Sun 02 Sep 2018

14:00-16:00

Follow the boy who refuses to grow up and his fairy sidekick Tinkerbell on their adventures with the Darling children. Tickets available on property only.

Fri 07 Sep 2018

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12:00-17:00

Morville Hall is just up the road from Dudmaston and opens on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:15-15:00

Go on an adventure this summer at Stoneywell

Sat 08 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Join us as we step back in time to the 1950s at Stoneywell

Wed 12 Sep 2018

10:15-15:15

Bring your paints, pens or cameras to Stoneywell and let it be your muse.

Tue 28 Aug 2018

14:00-16:00

Join us in Badbury for some woodland fun with our Ranger. From den building to laying a woodland trail and helping us to conserve our woods.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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10:00-16:00

Join Mimi over the summer holidays for five weeks of fun activities.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 23 other dates

11:00-17:00

Michael Eden's work sits at the intersection of craft, design and art. For this solo exhibition Eden, formerly a potter, explores contemporary themes through the reinterpretation of historical objects using digital means.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:30-12:00

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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11:30-12:15

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:00

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's collection was full of objects made of precious materials: hardstones, minerals, silver and gold. Many examples of these extraordinary objects are still to be found throughout Waddesdon.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:00

Discover coins from the classical world and modern Britain. Works of art in their own right, they illuminate the history of cities, states and rulers.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Academy of Art in London, of which Sir Joshua Reynolds was the first president. Discover Waddesdon's impressive collection of paintings by Reynolds around the House.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:00

Glorious Years is a celebration of the power of the printed image before photography. An exhibition of rare calendars, published in Paris in 17th and 18th centuries.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:00-16:15

Treat the kids to a special afternoon tea inspired by 'Poupon' Baron Ferdinand's beloved black poodle.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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12:30-13:00

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 23 other dates

13:30-14:00

Touch and handle different items from the collection in this free object handling session.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

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14:00-14:30

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 23 other dates

14:00-14:30

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 4 other dates

14:00-14:45

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

09:45-16:15

Let your children make some noise this summer with our fun-filled workshop that explores African and Latin music cultures.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

15:15-16:00

Waddesdon has an incredible collection of Meissen porcelain animals.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

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20:00-23:00

The Luna Cinema returns to Waddesdon this year with three great films on big screen set against the backdrop of Waddesdon Manor on the North Lawns.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

20:00-23:00

The Luna Cinema returns to Waddesdon this year with three great films on big screen set against the backdrop of Waddesdon Manor on the North Lawns.

Sun 26 Aug 2018

20:00-22:30

The Luna Cinema returns to Waddesdon this year with three great films on big screen set against the backdrop of Waddesdon Manor on the North Lawns.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

The ultimate chilli experience for novices to chilli fanatics.

Fri 07 Sep 2018

11:00-12:30

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

Fri 07 Sep 2018

12:30-13:15

Join Curator Mia Jackson for a tour of the exhibition Michael Eden: Form & Transform

Sat 08 Sep 2018

10:00-14:00

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

Sat 08 Sep 2018

19:30-23:00

Taste 4 Rothschild wines from different regions of Bordeaux in the most appropriate of settings: Waddesdon Manor Wine Cellars, which boasts the largest private collection of Chateau Lafite outside the chateau.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

12:00-14:00

Join us for an informal and lively tasting of Rothschild wines

Thu 13 Sep 2018

15:15-16:00

Discover how Joshua Reynolds transformed portraiture and what recent scientific analysis has revealed about his technique and his experiences with paint.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

The pop-up BMW i event will be making its way to Waddesdon in September.

Thu 20 Sep 2018

13:30-14:15

Join curator Rachel Jacobs for a tour of our exhibition Glorious Years

Fri 21 Sep 2018

11:00-14:30

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

Sat 22 Sep 2018

12:00-14:00

Try some of the most exciting new English sparkling wines from the Gusbourne Estate followed by an afternoon tea and a glass of Gusbourne sparkling rosé.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

+ 2 other dates

08:45-16:30

Join us for our first Practical Lime Skills for Homeowners course.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

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 09 Sep 2018

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.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

*please note this event is cancelled

Sun 16 Sep 2018

10:00-12:00

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 20 Sep 2018

18:00-19:30

Join us on a guided walk taking in Buscot Village, the River Thames and local farmland. This walk will launch our new Buscot Circular Walks leaflet, kindly sponsored by TOE (Trust for Oxfordshire Environment) and Grundon.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 other dates

10:30-16:00

Experience a whole new adventure at Calke this summer! Lose yourself in the willow maze and see if you can find a surprise in the middle.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 other dates

10:30-16:00

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

Fri 24 Aug 2018

19:15-21:15

Enjoy a walk in the park and see how beautiful it looks in the setting sun. This event is now fully booked - we apologise for any disappointment caused.

Wed 29 Aug 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:30-13:00

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 01 Sep 2018

14:15-15:15

Step back in time to the 1940s, and join the land girls and home guard for a good old-fashioned tea dance.

Thu 06 Sep 2018

14:00-16:00

Join this guided walk along the Tramway Trail and explore the wider estate.

Tue 11 Sep 2018

11:00-14:00

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

Sat 15 Sep 2018

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 15 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

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

Sat 15 Sep 2018

13:30-14:30

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

Sat 22 Sep 2018

10:00-17:00

Calke's gardens are supporting the National Garden Scheme charity.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

16:00-18:00

Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date.

Fri 24 Aug 2018

11:00-11:30

+ other times

Let your little explorers' imagination embark on a journey with our sea-faring storyteller.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

+ 2 other dates

11:00-15:00

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

Wed 29 Aug 2018

10:00-11:00

+ other times

Give your young explorers the amazing opportunity to find out some of the incredible things they can do with the natural materials all around them.

Thu 30 Aug 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Join Craftykidz at Park Farm courtyard this summer and unleash your creativity

Fri 31 Aug 2018

11:00-11:45

+ other times

Create a beautiful display of dahlias and other flowers from our Walled Garden with the help of Gardener Derek.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

09:00-18:00

Take the opportunity to explore Shugborough Estate during an heritage open day and enjoy free entry.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-12:30

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

Sat 22 Sep 2018

18:30-21:00

Learn about these fascinating creatures, their habits and habitats, with a local bat expert.

Sun 26 Aug 2018

+ 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?

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 other dates

10:00-16:00

Are you brave enough to embark on a daring adventure around the grounds of Berrington this holiday?

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 31 other dates

10:00-16:00

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

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 31 other dates

10:00-17:00

This summer, five artists have responded to 'The Spirit of Berrington' in a range of creative disciplines.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 31 other dates

11:00-16:00

In the mansion uncover the stories of the three Cawley boys who were lost in the First World War as we hold a remembrance exhibition in honour of them.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 31 other dates

11:00-16:00

To commemorate 100 years of women gaining the first vote 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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 31 other dates

11:00-17:00

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'.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 7 other dates

12:00-16:00

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

Wed 22 Aug 2018

12:30-15:30

Eboracum Baroque return for some afternoon recitals in the eighteenth century inspired contemporary pavilion in the walled garden, designed by international artists Heather and Ivan Morison.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

10:00-16:00

Celebrate the bank holiday in true style here at Berrington and join us for a party in the pleasure grounds.

Sat 01 Sep 2018

11:00-13:00

Bring the little ones to have a go at making their own paper Water Lilies in the walled garden.

Mon 03 Sep 2018

+ 19 other dates

10:00-17:00

This month we are celebrating all of the books that we have here at Berrington, both inside and out. If you love a great read then this could be the best place for you.

Mon 03 Sep 2018

+ 2 other dates

14:00-15:30

Join our Head Gardener as he reveals all of the top tips for growing dahlias in your own garden.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

10:00-17:00

Visit Berrington as we celebrate Heritage Open Day. We have new exhibitions, art installations and plenty of gardens and parkland to explore. What will you discover at Berrington this Heritage Open Day?

Sat 08 Sep 2018

11:00-14:00

Bring the little ones to celebrate Book Month and have a go at creating their own mini book.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

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.

Sun 16 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

Watch as the FB Pocket Orchestra bring us the sounds of the past here at Berrington

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:30

Explore our historic woodland and find out more on a two hour walk with our Ranger and learn about its trees, history and the nature around.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

14:45-15:15

Join us on a school holiday children's tour of the staircase at Ashdown House and end up on the rooftop on Wednesday 15 August and Wednesday 22 August at 2.45pm.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 23 other dates

11:00-17:00

New Lottery Funded Exhibition by the National Caribbean Heritage Museum to explore Black dolls and childhood - in partnership with the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Sudbury.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 2 other dates

12:00-16:00

A is for animal of course! This week our summer craft is inspired by the Noah's Ark in the Museum of Childhood collection. Get ready to get your hands dirty and make an animal from the ark.

Mon 27 Aug 2018

11:00-13:00

Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won't fight St George?

Mon 27 Aug 2018

+ 4 other dates

12:00-16:00

It's our last week of Sussed out for Summer crafts here at Sudbury and we're making paper pop-up puppets. Monday 27 - Friday 31 August.

Fri 07 Sep 2018

13:00-16:00

Combine your visit to the Hall and Museum with a FREE valuation by Hansons Auctioneers of your treasured toys, dolls and model trains

Thu 23 Aug 2018

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...

Sun 16 Sep 2018

11:00-13:00

See what edible delights can be found at Wilderhope in autumn.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 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.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

18:30-21:30

When Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map amongst the possessions of the late 'Captain' Billy Bones, it hurtles him in to a cat and mouse game with dangerous pirates, taking him across the World to 'Treasure Island'. Will Jim find the treasure?...

Tue 18 Sep 2018

11:00-12:30

Outdoor fun, crafts and adventure for under 5's.

Wed 19 Sep 2018

11:00-16:00

Lyveden's graffiti spans over 400 years of history and reveals how the enigmatic building has attracted visitors from all walks of life for centuries.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 11 other dates

10:00-16:00

Fly away to the Neverland of Croft and join Peter and Wendy on this classic adventure around the gardens.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 7 other dates

12:00-12:30

+ other times

To celebrate 100 years since the Representation of the People Act, we're redressing the balance at Croft and sharing the stories of some of the castle's key women.

Thu 23 Aug 2018

14:00-15:30

Join our countryside ranger for a wander through Fishpool Valley and learn all about our ambitious restoration project to revive and conserve this Picturesque landscape.

Sat 25 Aug 2018

+ 8 other dates

12:00-15:00

Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act. Sign your name on a piece of fabric and contribute to our signature cloth, which will eventually adorn the dining room table in the castle.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

10:00-17:00

Don't miss your opportunity to explore Croft for free this Heritage Open Day. You can even go behind the scenes and discover parts of the collection and castle you've never seen before.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Go behind the scenes this September and discover parts of the collection and castle you've never seen before.

Sun 09 Sep 2018

10:00-16:00

Help to win the First World War with Miss M. Fergusson!

Wed 12 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

12:00-13:00

+ other times

Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Johnes II on a Picturesque tour through Fishpool Valley. Learn about the history of the landscape, as well as some of the mysteries which surround it.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

13:30-15:30

Take a seat in the saloon at Croft and step back in time to the interwar years, as Frank O'Neil performs saxophone music from the 1920s and 30s.

Sat 22 Sep 2018

11:00-15:00

Step back in time to 1918 and sing along to music from the Home Front.