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Easter Egg Hunt at Shaw's Corner 

Easter Adventures: Shaw's Through The Lens. Step into the world of George Bernard Shaw - not just the famous playwright, but also a curious photographer with a sharp eye for detail.

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on
2 Apr to 6 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 10:30+ 24 other dates or times

Garden Tour: Blossom Watch 

Celebrate the joy of the season with an exclusive tour of our orchard!

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on
22 Apr 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

House Tour: Shaw's Circle 

Shaw knew many people, from every walk of life, but only a selected few were invited to his Ayot St Lawrence sanctuary. Join us for this special tour to find out who made the cut, and what impressions they left behind.

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on
15 May to 9 Sep 2026
at 17:30 to 19:00+ 1 other date or time

House Tour: Masterpieces at Shaw's Corner 

Get up close and personal to Bernard and Charlotte's fabulous art collection.

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on
17 Jun 2026
at 14:00 to 15:30

Garden Tour: William Morris 

See the inspiration for William Morris’ designs with a bespoke tour of our flourishing summer garden.

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on
22 Jun 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

Outdoor Theatre: Candida 

With his home at the backdrop, Rumpus are proud to present an exciting new production of the Bernard Shaw play, Candida, for the playwright’s Birthday weekend!

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on
24 Jul to 25 Jul 2026
at 18:00 to 21:00+ 1 other date or time

Summer Story Time in the Orchard 

Step into the orchard, where stories bloom like apples on the trees.

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7 Aug to 28 Aug 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Outdoor Family Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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on
19 Aug 2026
at 12:30 to 15:00

Outdoor Theatre: Lady Windermere's Fan 

With Shaw's Corner as the backdrop, DOT Productions presents Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, a sparkling revival brimming with wit, charm, and the company’s signature comedic flair.

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on
22 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

Garden Tour: Day in the Life of a National Trust Gardener 

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a National Trust gardener? Join this bespoke tour of our garden to find out!

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on
16 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00

Apple Day 

Move over pumpkins – this autumn, the humble apple takes centre stage at Shaw’s Corner!

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on
18 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 10:30+ 10 other dates or times

Garden Tour: Specialist Apple Tour 

Take a deep dive into all things apples at Shaw’s Corner

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on
21 Oct 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00