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Events at Ascott

View of the black and white, half-timbered house across the lawn, with large trees to the side, at Ascott, Buckinghamshire
View of the house across the lawn at Ascott, Buckinghamshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Ascott House and Gardens hosts a dynamic programme of exhibitions, events, and activities throughout the season. From outdoor theatre performances and self-guided trails to house and garden tours and cricket matches, there's something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for special events in Leighton Buzzard, these are memorable experiences for the whole family to cherish.

Events and Experiences

Ascott House and Gardens hosts a dynamic programme of exhibitions, events, and activities throughout the season. From outdoor theatre performances and self-guided trails to house and garden tours and cricket matches, there's something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for special events in Leighton Buzzard, these are memorable experiences for the whole family to cherish.

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Outdoor Cinema: GREASE SING-A-LONG 

Pink ladies and T- Birds assemble! Slip into your leather jacket and your pink poodle skirts for an electrifyin’ night as you watch and sing along with Grease on an open-air screen under the stars at Ascott Estate. Bring a blanket or a fold up chair and become hopeless devoted and sing your heart out to all the grease classics.

Grease Sing A Long

Romeo & Juliet, with Immersion Theatre 

Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.

Romeo & Juliet

The Tales of Peter Rabbit, with Quantum Theatre 

Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny for a magical outdoor adventure as Quantum Theatre brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales to life - perfect for a fun family afternoon!

The Tales of Peter Rabbit

The Jungle Book, with Immersion Theatre 

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Jungle Book

Summer Head Gardener Tour 

Join expert Head Gardener Ian for an exclusive spring tour of Ascott’s ever-changing gardens

Spring Tulips

Busy Bee Trail 

Collect your bee-themed activity sheet from the kiosk on arrival, packed with fun activities to complete and a map on the back to guide your trail. Discover all things bees as you set off on a journey to find where our bees are hiding. Along the way, you’ll uncover 10 exciting bee facts that will help you on your way to a bee-rilliant prize at the end of your adventure. When you’ve finished, return to the kiosk to collect your prize (a grow-at-home sunflower seed pack and a sparkly bee sticker). £2 per trail. Gardens admission is required. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.

Bee Trail