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Fascinating Floriography: Half Term Fun at Knightshayes

Discover the Victorian language of flowers this Half Term

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Did you know that every flower has a secret meaning? Discover how the Victorians used flowers to convey messages on this fascinating flower trail at Knightshayes.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This trail is aimed at children under 12

Meeting point

Pick up a guide at Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather in May, shorts, hats, gloves, welly boots...

Accessibility

The trail is on an accessible path around the gardens. Assistance dogs only in the Walled Kitchen Garden.

Upcoming events

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Amazing Azaleas 

See the stunning displays of Azaleas in the Woodland Garden

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on
15 May to 14 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 30 other dates or times
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Bulb Meadow 

The bulb meadow is back for Spring 2025

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on
15 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 46 other dates or times
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Bringing the outside in: exploring Knightshayes' garden book collection 

For the first time on display, discover some of the books that gave inspiration to Sir John and Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory in this exhibition of garden books from the Knightshayes collection.

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on
24 May to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 100 other dates or times
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National Picnic Week at Knightshayes 

Celebrate National Picnic week this June at Knightshayes. Bring a picnic, pick up a treat from the café or take inspiration for your next picnic from the produce in the Walled Kitchen Garden.

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on
14 Jun to 21 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 7 other dates or times