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Guardians of the Garden

Every flower's story begins with a pollinator.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Guardians of the Garden brings together a collection of contemporary artworks inspired by the pollinators that help our gardens, countryside and natural habitats flourish.

Celebrating everything from bees and butterflies to moths and hoverflies, the exhibition reveals the vital role these remarkable creatures play in the world around us and invites us all to consider how we can become Guardians of the Garden too.

This exhibition as been created in partnership with Gathered Threads, a group of textile artists who met at college as mature students. 'Textiles' is a pretty broad spectrum, including constructing fabrics, sewing things and using previously made textiles as a starting point. Practices differ across the group, both in style as well as technique, but they all include some aspect of textiles.

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The basics

Accessibility

The galleries are located at the top of several flights of stairs, no lift access available.

Upcoming events

Fixing Fairytales with Gina Kaminski 

Discover our family-friendly exhibition this summer.

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on
1 Sep to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Nunnington Hall 

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Nunnington Hall from 18 July to 6 September.

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on
1 Sep to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

Behind the Scenes Tour 

Ever wanted to peep behind the door marked private? This is your chance.

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on
1 Sep to 28 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 53 other dates or times

Autumn Market 

Celebrate autumn, support local makers and enjoy half-price admission!

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on
12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time