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Garden Trail: Shaw's Scrumptious Veg

Bernard Shaw loved his vegetable patch, especially when it was made into rhubarb pie! This summer, help our housekeeper and gardener look after our imaginary patch on this interactive garden trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

While adults unwind, children are invited to explore our charming garden and discover the 5 ingredients needed to make a healthy vegetable grow! With its intimate setting and enclosed setting, our garden provides the perfect summer sanctuary for families seeking a tranquil experience in nature.

Free with garden entry. Pick up a trail sheet from the kiosk and find five stations dotted around his garden.

Thursday 10 July – Sunday 31 August (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only) 10.00am – 5.00pm No booking required

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

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The basics

Suitability

Perfect for little ones.

Meeting point

Join us at the visitor kiosk to collect your trail sheet.

What to bring and wear

This event is outdoors so please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

Our garden has hard surfaced paths that are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. There are two sets of steps in the garden but these can be avoided by going around them on low gradient grass verges.

Other

Dogs are welcome but must remain on leads at all times.

Upcoming events

Event

Art Course: Introduction to Illustration 

Join creative arts company, Something Less Boring, for an outdoor illustration course in the garden of Shaw’s Corner, capturing the historic house through guided sketching.

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on
12 May 2025
at
12:30 to 15:30
Event

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 May to 19 Jun 2025
at
17:30 to 19:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

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
23 Jun 2025
at
14:00 to 16:00
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Outdoor Theatre: Arms and the Man 

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

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on
25 Jul to 26 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time