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Birds & Beasts trail
Sat 28 May 2022
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00
Book your Birds and Beasts trail for an extra fun activity this half-term. Can you find all the weird and wonderful animals the Rothschild family cared for?
Colourscape
Sat 28 May 2022
+ 8 other dates
10:30-16:30
This May half-term, an extraordinary experience of colour and light lands again on the Waddesdon lawns. A specially-designed Colourscape with long sensational views will be installed on the Aviary glade.
The Teapot Prince
Thu 16 Jun 2022
+ 1 other date
18:00-20:30
This summer see The Teapot Prince, a lost 18th-century ballet, performed in the fairy-tale grounds of Waddesdon before exploring the Manor after-hours.
Ashridge Estate
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Forest Bathing
Tue 31 May 2022
08:00-11:00
A sensory connection journey, moving slowly through the woodland - mindfully connecting with all your senses for relaxation and wellbeing
Jubilee week activities
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-15:00
Join us in celebrating the Jubilee by taking part in various activities. No booking needed.
Beginners Photography Workshop
Sat 11 Jun 2022
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Learn how to use your camera on a one day photography course at Ashridge Estate, run by the local Berkhamsted photographer Lyndsey Abercromby.
Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Spectacular views of rolling chalk grasslands and a seemingly endless sky in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Platinum Jubilee beacon lighting
Thu 02 Jun 2022
19:30-22:30
Dunstable Downs beacon will be lit to celebrate the jubilee on Thursday 2nd June.
'The Dig' on Tour
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-15:00
Come and join us to explore the history of Dunstable Downs this half-term. Become an archaeologist - we'll lend you the tools - and dig in our archaeological pit to uncover the histories beneath your feet!
Jubilee Events at Dunstable Downs
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-16:00
Bring the family along to celebrate the Jubilee at Dunstable Downs from Mon 30th May – Sun 5th June.
Stowe
Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park
Jubilee: Beacon Lighting
Thu 02 Jun 2022
19:30-22:00
Join us for a celebratory beacon lighting ceremony to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on the evening Thursday 2 June.
Jubilee: Grand Opening of the Royal Route
Fri 03 Jun 2022
10:00-19:00
Come along for the grand opening of the Royal Route through the historic gardens at Stowe on Friday 3 June.
Jubilee: Big Royal Picnic
Sat 04 Jun 2022
10:00-19:00
Enjoy a day to celebrate with family and friends. A weekend of relaxed, self-led events is planned to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including the Big Royal Picnic on Saturday 4 June.
Jubilee: Bring Your Own Street Party
Sun 05 Jun 2022
10:00-19:00
‘Bring Your Own’ … friends, family, food, refreshments, tables, benches, flags, cakes, crowns. A day to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen on Sunday 5 June.
Volunteer Recruitment Day
Sat 28 May 2022
11:00-13:00
We would like to welcome some new volunteers to our team. Come along to our drop-in session to meet some of the team and find your perfect role.
Mini Meet the Beekeepers
Tue 31 May 2022
10:30-12:00
+ other times
Get up close to real beehives and learn about honey production. You’ll get to dress up in a full beekeeping suit and help our friendly beekeepers take care of the hives at Hughenden.
Meet the Beekeepers
Sat 11 Jun 2022
11:00-17:00
Find out about beekeeping and honey production with our friendly volunteer beekeeping team. Talks at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.
Free Flow day
Thu 02 Jun 2022
10:00-16:00
On our free-flow days you do not need to book, just come along and explore the house and gardens at your own pace
Performance of Fanny's First Play
Sun 12 Jun 2022
15:30-16:45
Join us for Fanny's first play, performed by students from Exeter University.