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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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Prices

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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

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
Event

Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility 

With Shaw's Corner as the backdrop, DOT Productions presents the Jane Austen classic: ‘Sense & Sensibility’

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on
23 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 21:00
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Outdoor Family Theatre: Robin Hood 

Who’s ready for an adventure? With Shaw's Corner as the backdrop, DOT Productions presents their 2025 family show: Robin Hood

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on
24 Aug 2025
at
17:00 to 18:30
Event

Outdoor Cinema: Shakes versus Shav 

This August Bank Holiday Monday, join us for a garden screening of madcap puppet film, Shakes Versus Shav: a fresh and fitting tribute to two of the greatest writers in the English language…with strings attached.

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on
25 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00