Upcoming Events
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October 2020
Millichope Park – Historic Houses Tour
£20.00
Take a tour of all the rooms on the ground floor, with descriptions of how the house has been adapted over the years. The basement has interesting remnants of the original front door and stairs that would have taken up the whole of the central hall and can be seen on request. A tour of the newly renovated walled garden can be arranged at a separate cost. Tour duration 2 hours Tour prices £20.00 per person. Refreshments Tea or coffee…
Read moreBressingham Hall – Historic Houses Tour
£18.50
The tour of the Hall begins in the splendid entrance hall with its impressive staircase, creating a warm welcome for guests. The large reception hall leads through to beautifully decorated drawing and dining rooms, the grand staircase leading to the seven spacious and tastefully furnished bedrooms. The tour includes all these rooms together with kitchen and former dairy. The Hall has been completely refurbished recently with central heating, re-wiring and plumbing and visitors will learn what can be done to…
Read moreNovember 2020
Goldsborough Hall – Historic Houses Tour
£20
Goldsborough Hall, built in the 1620s, is renowned for its Jacobean architecture and magnificent Robert Adam interiors. The privately owned stately home stands in its own beautifully landscaped grounds with unspoilt elevated views over its historic gardens. Built for Sir Richard Hutton, the acting Lord Chief Justice, the hall was later remodelled in the 1750s by the eminent architects Robert Adam and John Carr of York. The house came to fame in the 1920s as the former residence of HRH…
Read moreDecember 2020
Goldsborough Hall – Historic Houses Tour
£20
Goldsborough Hall, built in the 1620s, is renowned for its Jacobean architecture and magnificent Robert Adam interiors. The privately owned stately home stands in its own beautifully landscaped grounds with unspoilt elevated views over its historic gardens. Built for Sir Richard Hutton, the acting Lord Chief Justice, the hall was later remodelled in the 1750s by the eminent architects Robert Adam and John Carr of York. The house came to fame in the 1920s as the former residence of HRH…
Read moreApril 2021
Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens Reopening
Fun for all the family at Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens look to bring family adventures back as they prepare for open season with a host of new family attractions. This year will see the popular hall re-open its award-winning gardens on Easter Sunday, 4th April 2021 following the latest government announcement. Spring is always such an exciting time at Kelmarsh Hall located in Northamptonshire, and this year is no different, with added new attractions, which bring something for everyone. The…
Read moreJune 2021
The Walled Garden
£7
The Walled Garden at Wormsley Estate is a 2 acre garden providing flowers, vegetables and tranquil contemplative space for the family. For many years the garden was neglected until Sir Paul Getty purchased the estate in the mid-1980s. In 1991 the garden was redesigned by the renowned garden designer Penelope Hobhouse. The garden has changed over the years, but remains true to the original brief.
Read moreCaerhays Castle
£120
Caerhays is a woodland garden covering well over 140 acres, full of magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons. It has been designated as being of outstanding importance by Kew Gardens and are holders of one of the UK’s National Magnolia Collections. The owner Charles Williams will host a private day, including a lecture on Styrax/Stewartia and a private garden tour followed by a buffet lunch.
Read moreInner Temple Garden
£55
Inner Temple Garden is a haven of tranquillity and beauty with sweeping lawns, unusual trees and charming woodland areas. The well known herbaceous border shows off inspiring plant combinations from early spring through to autumn. The award winning gardens of Middle Temple are comprised of a series of courtyards.
Read moreJuly 2021
Stafford House
£50
The gardens at Stafford House include a river walk and tree planting in the style of early-19th century Picturesque. Humphry Repton prepared landscape proposals for the garden and the designs were later implemented, they were also included in his famous Red Books. Lord & Lady Fellowes will host a private morning in their garden, including special home-made elevenses with Julian and Emma under the turkey oak tree planted in 1633 on the main terrace.
Read moreLower Lovetts Farm
£12
Enjoy a 'Talk & Walk' in this fascinating large modern organic kitchen garden (60 x 30 metres) with a wildflower meadow and herbaceous border. Wide variety of vegetables and fruit grown for yr-round home consumption and nutritional value. Flowers grown for eating or herbal teas. Lots of interesting growing techniques and tips.
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