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at Prior Park Landscape Garden

Spring morning watercolours at Prior Park 

An art session inspired by the season. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden before visitors arrive.

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20 May 2026
at 09:00 to 10:30

Summer evening watercolours at Prior Park 

An art session inspired by the season. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden after visitors have gone.

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13 Jul 2026
at 17:15 to 18:45

Festival of Archaeology at Prior Park 

Prior Park takes part once again in the Festival of Archaeology, with walks and information on previous digs in the Pasture.

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18 Jul to 2 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 15 other dates or times

30 years with the National Trust - evening celebration 

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Prior Park being open to the public under the National Trust's care.

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18 Jul 2026
at 17:30 to 20:00

Summer of Play at Prior Park 

Fun outdoor activities for the children this summer.

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20 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 48 other dates or times

Festival of Archaeology at Prior Park, guided walks 

Enjoy a walk that will share a hidden side of Prior Park. Part of the Festival of Archaeology.

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22 Jul to 28 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Jane Austen Festival: Take a turn around Prior Park 

Take a turn around the garden to discover a number of quotes from Jane Austen’s stories. Can you work out who said it? 15% off entry for those in Regency dress.

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11 Sep to 20 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 9 other dates or times

Jane Austen Festival: Regency feast 

Enjoy a feast on the Palladian bridge, after hours.

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13 Sep 2026
at 17:30 to 19:45

Jane Austen Festival: ‘To Sit in the Shade’ - an Austen painting workshop 

Explore watercolour techniques to create a beautiful floral border, then fill with your favourite Jane Austen quote.

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16 Sep to 17 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 10:30+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Open Days at Prior Park 

A chance to see Ralph Allen’s 18th century garden and its iconic Palladian bridge for free.

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18 Sep to 19 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time