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Sun 21 Oct 2018

10:00-16:00

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

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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10:00-15:30

Join us during half-term for a spooky Halloween trail.

Fri 09 Nov 2018

10:00-13:00

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

Sat 10 Nov 2018

10:00-12:30

Craft your own ceramic penguin ready for Christmas

Sun 11 Nov 2018

17:30-19:30

Join us after hours on the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day for canapés and a talk from our research team. We'll be commemorating the Lucy family's involvement in the First World War and its impact on Charlecote. The evening will begin with...

Sun 18 Nov 2018

10:00-16:00

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

Fri 26 Oct 2018

18:30-19:45

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Join us after hours for a candlelit ghost tour of the moated manor house. Learn all about Baddesley's creepy tales and ghostly goings on. Tea and cake in the restaurant is included.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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11:00-15:30

Join us for a spooky outdoor trail with take-home activities

Mon 22 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

Come and join us for a special crafts inspired pumpkin trail around the garden. Make sure you have your creative hat on as they don't all look like pumpkins should!

Mon 22 Oct 2018

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10:30-11:00

On various dates throughout October you will be able to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Hidcote during the autumn in these short talks.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

14:00-16:00

Wander through the golden age of British motoring immortalised in the stunning poster collection and then tuck into a delicious afternoon tea.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

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12:00-15:00

An opportunity to plant up 3 Daffodil King Alfred bulbs into a hairy pot that you can take home.

Thu 25 Oct 2018

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11:30-12:15

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Come on a walk around the garden and hear stories about Kitty Lloyd Jones who designed the garden for Lord & Lady Bearsted in the 1930s.

Thu 08 Nov 2018

14:00-16:00

Learn about the many varied and interesting staff members who kept Upton running in its heyday.

Fri 16 Nov 2018

14:00-16:00

New social and cultural opportunities opened up after 1918 - interior design, fashion, gardening, sport, arts and society entertaining. This offered women creative ways of expressing themselves in the new modern world.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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11:00-15:30

Spooky outdoor trail with take-home activities.

Wed 07 Nov 2018

18:00-20:30

Join the Head Gardener at Packwood for a relaxed evening in the café with a two course meal and a lecture on how the beautiful gardens at Packwood have evolved into what you can see today. Glass of wine and tea and coffee included.

Thu 25 Oct 2018

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11:00-15:30

Join us for fiendish fun and frights on our spooky outdoor trail with take-home activities and crafts.

Thu 25 Oct 2018

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11:00-17:00

This autumn we're having a pop-up jigsaw festival with hundreds of donated jigsaws on sale. All money raised goes towards vital conservation work at Coughton. If you have any jigsaws to donate please call the property on 01789 400777

Sat 03 Nov 2018

18:00-23:00

Exclusive black tie event with a champagne reception followed by a private tour of the house. A seven course evening meal served in the Throckmorton family dining room with an after dinner speaker.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

18:00-22:00

Bonfire, stationary engines, hand bells and vintage Tilley lanterns.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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13:00-16:00

Come and have a go at our Bat themed Halloween trail around the gardens at Chastleton. Trails cost £2.50 per child. Find out some fun bat facts and reveal the secret word. A prize will be waiting for you when you have the secret word.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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11:00-17:30

During October there will be something new to discover each day as we celebrate autumn at Snowshill.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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11:00-17:30

There’s some mysterious happenings occurring this half term...

Tue 23 Oct 2018

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12:00-16:00

Soak up the atmosphere this Halloween at Snowshill. Come and listen as our storyteller weaves mysterious tales from the writings of Charles Wade.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

Join us for a week of magical folklore stories inspired by the trees around us.

Sun 28 Oct 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.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

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10:00-16:00

Come and join us in an inspiring setting with shopping, food and drink.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

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10:00-16:00

Come and join us in an inspiring setting with shopping, food and drink.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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10:00-15:30

Dress to impress and join us for a great family day, out hunting our hidden and spooky pumpkins in the grounds.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

14:00-15:00

Enjoy clarinet ensemble music from the award-winning BWCB Liquorice Allsorts in the atmospheric Priory Church.

Wed 24 Oct 2018

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11:00-14:00

Bring the kids during half term and enjoy some craft activities inspired by this special and spooky time of year. Work together as a team and take home something autumnal to decorate your home.

Thu 25 Oct 2018

10:00-16:00

Come and see an artist at work as Chris draws natural images from Canons Ashby in the Coach House Shop. There will be copies of his drawings and lino prints for sale in the shop.

Thu 25 Oct 2018

10:30-12:00

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Let your imagination run wild writing Spooky Stories with us this Halloween.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

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10:00-14:30

Pick up a trail from Visitor Reception and explore the grounds to discover some of the lesser known features of our site which you otherwise might never have noticed.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

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11:00-14:30

How can onion water or brick dust help you look after your home? What other uses for tea leaves are there? Discover the differences between how the Victorian servants and the modern conservation team care for our historic house.

Fri 26 Oct 2018

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18:00-19:45

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Come in and hear some of the more gruesome stories of life at Court 15

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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10:15-15:00

Come take part in our Halloween pumpkin trail this half term.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

10:30-12:30

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Join our craft experts this spring and discover the traditional craft of rag rugging.

Fri 02 Nov 2018

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18:00-19:45

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As the nights draw in, come and experience a tour of the Back to Backs by the glow of candlelight.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

10:30-12:00

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Over the centuries, one of Ireland’s greatest exports has been its people, be it voluntary or forcible transportation. Therefore the major challenge to those of us with Irish ancestors is to determine their actual place of birth.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

10:30-13:00

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Get in the festive spirit and make your own Christmas decorations using the traditional rag rug technique.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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 19 Oct 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.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

At Croome we have a variety of apples in our orchard. Go in search of some of them hidden in the park.

Mon 22 Oct 2018

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11:00-15:00

Come and make your Halloween mask, colour and decorate them, then why not take a selfie photograph our Photo Booth in the Butler’s Pantry?

Mon 22 Oct 2018

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11:00-15:00

Have fun in the selfie photo booth and post your pics on twitter #spookyselfiecroome Why not come dressed up in your scary costumes and set a spooky scene?

Wed 24 Oct 2018

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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.

Fri 26 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

After the success of St Richards Hospice lantern walk in February 2018, we are offering visitors the opportunity to reflect on this magical, heart-warming event where over 300 people helped light up NT Croome for a loved one.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

11:00-15:00

Get ready for bonfire night with our daytime family activities celebrating all things darkness and light in the Church Join us at Croome to make everything you need to share stories and tales around the campfire or at home.

Mon 05 Nov 2018

10:00-12:00

A walk of two halves. The first half will be through the grounds of Croome Court parkland designed by the famous Capability Brown. (Approx 2.5 miles) We will then have coffee and you can finish your walk here if you please.

Wed 07 Nov 2018

17:00-19:00

Join Justin, gardener at Croome, to find out more about the garden after everyone else has gone home - what sort of wildlife lives in the garden and its buildings?

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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09:00-16:00

Have your own adventure this autumn with the Wandering Wands half term trail.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

10:00-13:00

See Clent Hills in all its autumn glory on a 5-mile guided ramble.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

11:00-12:00

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Find out about the folklore of Clent and discover traditional wood-craft methods by making your very own besom broomstick to take home.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

11:00-13:00

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Get hands-on this half term with nature-inspired clay crafting. Go scavenging for autumn leaves, then make your own tree guardian decoration to take home with you.

Sun 04 Nov 2018

12:00-12:45

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Join us around the campfire for story-telling sessions with a spooky twist. Enjoy ghostly goings-on with a warming hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows.

Wed 14 Nov 2018

10:00-13:00

Enjoy the brisk autumn weather and clean, crisp air on a 5-mile ramble around the Clent Hills.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

Help us collect our windfall apples

Fri 19 Oct 2018

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11:30-12:15

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Join Volante Strings members Jennie and Josie on Violin and Piano

Sat 20 Oct 2018

11:00-11:45

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Join the Carice Quartet at The Firs for musical delights

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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11:00-16:00

Feed the Birds

Sun 21 Oct 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 26 Oct 2018

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11:00-16:00

Can you pass The Big Pest Test?

Fri 26 Oct 2018

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11:00-16:00

Quick! Catch those creepy crawlies

Sat 27 Oct 2018

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11:00-11:30

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Join in the fun this autumn half term. Sing some silly songs and listen to stories in the summer house. Creepy crawly themed so bring your insy wincy spiders and hungry caterpillars.

Sat 27 Oct 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.

Tue 30 Oct 2018

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11:00-11:30

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Get your hands dirty

Fri 02 Nov 2018

11:30-12:15

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

Fri 19 Oct 2018

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11:00-16:00

Discover the great outdoors around Lodge Park with this fun scavenger hunt for the whole family!

Fri 19 Oct 2018

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11:00-16:00

Search the spooky landscape around Lodge Park for creepy Halloween creatures

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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12:00-14:00

Garden birds get hungry in the autumn, help keep them fed by making a bird feeder.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

13:30-15:00

The Great Room will be filled with music for the afternoon

Fri 26 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-12:00

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

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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10:00-15:00

We've an exciting autumn ahead of us with a whopping 335,000 bulbs to plant in the gardens. Get stuck in with our team to help us achieve this monumental task to enjoy a big display of colour next spring.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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10:00-17:00

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Meet the team from Panasonic as they showcase the latest equipment for you to borrow and use on your visit whilst being on hand for expert advice on all things photography.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:00

Follow our spooky pumpkin trail through the gardens to discover the story of Persephone and her link to the underworld.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

10:00-17:00

Local community group Buckingham Men in Sheds will be in the New Inn courtyard selling lots of handcrafted goodies for the keen gardener and nature lover including planters, trugs, wildlife habitat boxes, and lots more.

Wed 24 Oct 2018

10:30-12:00

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

Thu 01 Nov 2018

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10:00-16:00

Sat 03 Nov 2018

10:30-13:00

Get together with our team to litter pick Stowe Avenue, the one and a half mile long trail that leads towards the garden from the town of Buckingham.

Tue 06 Nov 2018

10:30-12:00

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

Mon 12 Nov 2018

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10:00-16:00

Throughout the season you'll find a select group of stallholders in our atmospheric Parlour Rooms selling homemade and traditional products.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:00

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

Sat 20 Oct 2018

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10:00-16:30

We're going batty at the villa this October half term and there's plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

11:00-12:00

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How much do you know about bats? Why not head to one of our bat talks and meet some up close?

Sun 21 Oct 2018

11:00-16:30

Meet our esteemed owner Censorinus and see the site through his eyes.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

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12:15-13:15

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Join Lady Octavia and her faithful servant Drusilla in the West Range and delve into the (sometimes murky) history of Roman bath houses.

Tue 23 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:30

Learn the secrets of Roman mosaicists

Thu 25 Oct 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.

Sun 28 Oct 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.

Thu 01 Nov 2018

11:00-15:30

Step back in time and join our costumed interpreter as he tells the story of the Victorian excavation of the site.

Sun 04 Nov 2018

10:00-16:00

Create your very own mosaic masterpiece

Sat 10 Nov 2018

10:00-16:00

Enjoy a fascinating workshop where you will learn the art of needle felting.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Celebrate Autumn this year at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses with Apple Weekend.

Mon 29 Oct 2018

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11:00-11:45

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Join us in celebrating Hallowe'en this year by making a willow lantern.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 11 other dates

11:00-16:00

Discover how the conservation team care for Claydon.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 5 other dates

11:15-13:30

Ever wondered what the conservation team get up to.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 7 other dates

11:00-17:00

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

Thu 25 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

15:30-17:30

Enjoy a spooky story, a walk through the woods and some marshmallow toasting with the nature team. Getting out into the countryside and spending some quality family time together is the best.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

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11:00-17:00

Collect natural materials and make some wild art around the woodland. You'll be able to achieve on of the '50 things' challenges to tick off your list.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

08:00-11:00

Our popular Dirt run returns to Brockhampton. Take part in the Brockhampton Beast and feel the burn with different options for all ages to take part.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Join us for a weekend of celebrating Brockhampton's heritage apple varieties.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

11:00-16:00

Join us for a truly spooky half term trail. Are you brave enough?

Tue 30 Oct 2018

11:00-16:00

Calling all witches and wizards make your own traditional broomstick from natural materials and join in with the broomstick race.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

To commemorate the centenary of World War One join us for a weekend of special events. Step back in time in a showman's cinema tent. See newsreels from Christmas 1917 and discover what World War One looked like.

Sun 11 Nov 2018

11:00-16:00

Join us as we commemorate Albert Sprague who once lived at Brockhampton

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Learn all about the traditions of the families on the home front and how they celebrated Christmas during World War One

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-13:00

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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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12:00-17:00

Kate Charlesworth, illustrator, cartoonist and graphic novelist, took up residence at Wightwick in May, and drew on Virginia Woolf’s essay, 'A Room of One's Own' to create a new exhibition inspired by Wightwick’s past.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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12:00-17:00

An exhibition celebrating the Art and Poetry of Lizzie Siddal.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

10:00-12:00

Pre-Raphaelite Art celebrates female beauty but very little is ever said about the women behind the paintings. Each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their age, status or background.

Mon 22 Oct 2018

19:30-21:30

Join us in the Great Parlour to be chilled by the Queens of Victorian horror fiction with our theatrical portmanteau of vintage blood-curdlers!

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Get the kids to don their most frightening fancy dress and join us this half term for our annual outdoors pumpkin trail along with other spooky activities.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 4 other dates

12:30-13:00

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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 01 Nov 2018

11:00-11:30

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Join De Morgan Curator, Sarah Hardy, to meet dragons, angels and mermaids and take them on journeys on boats, through forests and into the sea. Where this journey ends is limited only by your wildest imagination!

Thu 01 Nov 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 01 Nov 2018

17:30-19:00

Whilst we celebrate William as a ceramicist and Evelyn as a painter often, we seldom think of them as novelist and poet.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

10:00-16:00

Join Nicola Jarvis, tutor at the Royal School of Needlework, as she teaches you the skills of hand embroidery.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 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. This month's theme: Potions!

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:00-16:00

Pumpkin fun for everyone. Carve a simply wicked pumpkin, take its innards home to cook into soup, eat scary treats in the tearoom and come dressed in your Halloween best if you dare!

Tue 06 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

13:00-16:00

Treat yourself or your loved ones to an indulgent afternoon tea in our orchard tea-room, after a private conservation tour of the house with our House Steward.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 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! This month's theme: Hedgehogs!

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

11:30-12:15

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

Sun 28 Oct 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:00-15:00

Some of Dudmaston's animals only come out after dark. Can you find out where Fox, Badger and Owl are hiding out?

Sat 10 Nov 2018

11:00-16:00

Just a few weeks before Christmas, get together at Dudmaston to make your very own reindeer out of willow - the perfect decoration for the festive season ahead.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 3 other dates

10:00-15:00

Has Stoneywell inspired you to get creative?

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 10 other dates

10:30-15:30

Join in the family fungi fun trail this October half-term

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 3 other dates

12:00-15:00

As part of our half-term trail we will be having some campfire fun

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

10:30-15:00

Come and see the best 15 pieces from Stoneywell's very first creativity competition displayed around the property.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 3 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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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11:30-12:00

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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11:30-12:15

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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13:30-14:00

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

Thu 18 Oct 2018

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14:00-14:30

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

14:00-14:30

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Fri 19 Oct 2018

11:00-14:30

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

Fri 19 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

12:30-13:00

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-15:00

Join us for a fun and spooky Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

10:00-15:00

Get creative and carve or paint your very own pumpkin designs.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-15:00

See how many creatures of the night you can find on our illuminated woodland trail.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

12:00-17:00

Treat the kids to a spooky afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant this October half-term.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

19:30-23:30

Join us for a wine tasting and an Italian feast with the Frescobaldi winery, world famous for being a leader in the production of fine Tuscan premium and high quality wines.

Tue 23 Oct 2018

11:00-15:00

Join author Harriet Muncaster and her favourite character Isadora Moon for a hands-on fun workshop.

Wed 24 Oct 2018

14:00-14:45

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Fri 26 Oct 2018

12:30-13:15

Join curatorial assistant Michael Shrive for an intimate look at some of the furniture that once graced the glittering court of Versailles.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Fête on the last weekend of October.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

12:00-13:30

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An informal tasting with Foxdenton a family run business that specialises in the production of English Gin & Gin Liqueurs

Sat 27 Oct 2018

19:30-23:00

One of two special events celebrating sparkling champagne and English wine.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

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11:00-18:00

Both inside and out, the displays take inspiration from the wondrous festivals and celebrations conjured up by Waddesdon's treasured artworks - there is something for everyone at the Christmas Carnival.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

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11:00-18:00

A week longer than ever before, our spectacular fair at the front of the house is a fantastic Christmas shopping experience not to be missed.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

19:30-23:00

The second of our two special sparkling events, celebrating sparkling English wine from Nyetimber

Sun 11 Nov 2018

14:00-16:00

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

Sun 21 Oct 2018

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11:30-13:00

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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 Oct 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 27 Oct 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.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

11:00-16:00

Celebrate local food that's grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30-mile radius of Calke.

Wed 31 Oct 2018

11:00-15:30

Get in the spooky spirit at Calke's popular pumpkin party!

Thu 01 Nov 2018

14:00-16:00

Join a park guide to trace hidden waterways around the estate.

Sun 04 Nov 2018

11:00-16:00

Browse through a range of stalls in the Riding School to find unique and vintage gifts.

Sun 04 Nov 2018

14:00-15:30

An exciting opportunity to join our countryside manager for a walk inside the deer enclosure, then enjoy a coffee and a cookie afterwards.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Bring the whole family to celebrate the season this half-term. Explore the formal gardens on a pumpkin hunt and get to 'know your roots' with activities and fact-finding in the walled garden.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

11:00-11:30

+ other times

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

Sun 28 Oct 2018

10:00-13:00

We're testing out a brand new guided tour of the Servants’ Quarters and looking for family groups to have a go share their feedback. This can be parents and children or grandparents or grandchildren.

Sun 28 Oct 2018

11:00-15:00

Make your own besom broom using birch twigs harvested from woodland on the estate.

Sat 03 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Budding rangers can get involved in setting up a new hibernation station beside Explorers' Wood.

Sat 10 Nov 2018

11:00-12:30

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

Sat 20 Oct 2018

10:00-12:00

+ other times

Join us for a morning or afternoon to help us re-seed the area around White Horse Hill. Anyone can get involve so bring the whole family along

Sun 21 Oct 2018

09:30-15:00

You'll be following in the footsteps of the ancients on this lengthy 8-mile guided walk with our ranger across the Berkshire Downs. Learn of legends, burial chambers, romance and more...

Wed 07 Nov 2018

18:30-20:30

Enjoy a tour of the night sky on White Horse Hill and take in its wonders from this perfect stargazing location. Learn about the constellations, bright stars, planets and the deeper cosmos.

Sun 11 Nov 2018

19:00-20:00

Join us in commemorating the anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 31 other dates

10:00-16:00

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

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 10 other dates

10:00-17:00

Once again, it's harvest time at Berrington and the garden team have been gathering vintage apples from the orchard.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 24 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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 24 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.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 24 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'.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00

As part of our Apple Month we are celebrating how the apples were traditionally used and how we use them today with this food themed weekend

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 15 other dates

11:00-16:00

Do you have the stomach to uncover the gruesome facts of eighteenth century crime and punishment? If you think you do then why not come and join us for this spooky trail.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Learn about the eighteenth century's crime and punishment here at Berrington.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

11:00-15:30

Do you have what it takes to take on the role of an eighteenth century detective? Well why not join us to find out?

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-15:00

The Georgians loved the festive season and we're sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Come to Berrington and prepare for the King this festive season.

Thu 18 Oct 2018

+ 13 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.

Tue 23 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Explore our historic grounds and get hands on with the autumn leaves.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:00-17:00

Explore the gardens and hunt for the hidden Halloween decorations!

Mon 29 Oct 2018

+ 4 other dates

12:00-16:00

It’s time to get creative with nature! Wrap up warm and join the Sudbury learning team in the Boathouse to make a colourful spider web wreath.

Mon 05 Nov 2018

16:00-18:00

This bonfire night join us in the Stable Yard at Sudbury Hall for a magical evening of warming fire pits and fairy tale storytelling.

Fri 26 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

19:00-21:00

Join us as we wander through the wild Wenlock woods at night and watch out for bats, witches and ghouls! Please wear sensible shoes, warm clothes and bring a torch. This event may not be suitable for children under the age of 10 years old.

Sat 27 Oct 2018

15:00-17:00

Come to the woods and take part in a creepy craft before going in search of a witch who will tell us spooky stories. Children are encouraged to come in fancy dress, the best will win a prize and all the little monsters will leave with a ghostly...

Mon 22 Oct 2018

+ 6 other dates

11:00-16:00

Have some fun at Lyveden this Hallowe'en. Search the garden landscape on our brand new Hallowe'en themed family trail or see what's happening in our 'spooky' Family Den.

Mon 05 Nov 2018

+ 3 other dates

10:45-11:00

+ other times

We're inviting you to get a behind the scenes experience of Lyveden Manor--currently not open to the public--and help us to shape its future.

Wed 31 Oct 2018

18:30-19:45

+ other times

Discover atmospheric Newark Park after hours, if you're brave enough...

Thu 18 Oct 2018

13:30-14:30

Don't miss Lucton School as they perform in the saloon of the castle.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 15 other dates

10:00-16:00

Grab your favourite magical cloak and your trusty broomstick and fly to Croft for a half-term holiday full of spooky sorcery.

Sat 20 Oct 2018

+ 5 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.

Sun 21 Oct 2018

14:00-16:00

Join us for a guided autumnal walk through Croft's ancient parkland.

Wed 24 Oct 2018

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 27 Oct 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Don your scariest fancy dress and dust off your broomstick for a weekend of ghosts and ghouls at Croft.

Wed 31 Oct 2018

19:00-21:00

Are you brave enough to join our adults-only evening ghost walk around the castle?

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-15:00

He's behind you! Step into a world of theatrics and festivities as our Edwardian pantomime is brought to life around the gardens at Croft.

Sat 17 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

Step back in time to 1918 and see the castle decorated for a wartime Christmas. Find out how the Kevill-Davies family, who were living at Croft at the time, would have been celebrating the end of the war, with music, decorations, carol singing...