An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Some objects in the collection are deliberately deposited but much of it is actually what people have thrown away. These objects can teach us more about how people lived and what they ate. Have a look at the new display in the King’s Lounge to see what “rubbish” is in the collection and think about […]
Step into the sandals of a Roman doctor-in-training and meet patients with mysterious ailments. Track down the cures they need, uncovering the fascinating beliefs behind Roman healthcare along the way. You can also meet a Roman doctor (24 October-1 November) and discover how people were treated nearly 2,000 years ago, learning about the herbs, honey […]
Three days of riding, stable management and equestrian activities designed to give the opportunity to develop riding skills, build confidence and enjoy time with horses in a friendly, fun and supportive environment. Camps run 24-26 October and 28-30 October; suitable for ages 8-16 years and includes lunch and use of a Stonar pony.
A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome. Cake sale to raise funds towards the cost of running repair cafes and repair sessions.
Explore the farm and enjoy a celebration of the harvest season with pumpkin picking and decorating, forest school activities with Caz from Wildflowers Forest School, marshmallow toasting, face painting, bouncy castle and lots more.
Get hands-on with Roman medicine, create your own herbal remedy discovering the plants and ingredients Romans believed could cure a range of ailments and learn about ancient healing traditions. Suitable for ages 5-12 years; included in standard admission.
Marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the year, the Museum will explore the ideas, events and people behind the American Revolution and reflect on its lasting legacy. From 14 February, there will be new America 250 displays in the Museum, which are part of a special exhibition and trail […]
Explore the grounds by taking part in a pumpkin trail throughout the grounds, as well as arts crafts activities and more.
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
With traditional games, creative activities and moments to spark the imagination. Try your hand at classic favourites like hoopla, skittles, and tin can alley, or bring your own stories to life in the puppet theatre, as well as n opportunities to get creative with garden-inspired craft activities.
The two exhibitions reveal the close relationship between astronomy and photography, showing how light, observation and experimentation have driven and influenced both scientific discovery and artistic practice. Through historic objects and contemporary artworks, visitors are invited to consider new connections between the Herschel family's work and the ways we record, interpret and understand the world […]
Bringing together major works from the last few years by one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists. Sunlit Uplands presents more than 400 individual ceramic islands with their references to idyllic landscapes. Withdrawing Rooms, is a contemporary twist on the concept of interior an exterior with examples of an on-going series of picture frames, […]
Bringing together works by Eric Ravilious, William Nicholson, Paul Nash, John Nash, Tirzah Garwood, Peggy Angus and other British artists from the 1910s to the 1940s with paintings, drawings, prints and archival material. The exhibition reveals how the stark, rolling forms of the South Downs and related chalk landscapes inspired a generation of artists seeking […]
Weekly screenings of family classics and recent favourites, exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
121st exhibition of BSA with a mix of paintings, prints and sculptures bursting with creativity, imagination and originality. Free tour (with exhibition ticket) at 1:30pm on Thursdays.
Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well […]
A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome. Cake sale to raise funds towards the cost of running repair cafes and repair sessions.
Part performance, part headphone experience about us, our ancestors, and the ancestors we will become featuring sound, original music, and the chance to move, dance and get involved. Suitable for ages 8+ years.
An opportunity to see the children’s tv animations your parents and grandparents watched when they were little and a trip down ‘memory lane’ for the adults! Episodes of Trumpton, Noggin the Nog, The Clangers, Bagpuss, and Ivor the Engine will be screened. Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
The Hospice grounds will come alive with a large-scale light installation by Bruce Munro, a landscape transformed into a place of beauty, remembrance and hope. Visitors will wander among thousands of illuminated forms, each one glowing softly in the darkness creating a constellation of light that seems to breathe with the landscape. Come alone to […]
Step beyond the ordinary and into a world of glowing installations, eerie encounters and playful surprises as well as the chance to experience the Manor House after dark, with selected rooms seen by candlelight. In addition, seasonal food and drink will be available with American-inspired bites and Halloween treats, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
The first UK tour of the musical based on the 1985 movie and brought to the stage by Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. When teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric Doc Brown, he disrupts the space-time continuum and must race against the clock to […]
An opportunity to see three stand-up acts along with a compere - from familiar faces to rising stars, different performers every week. In addition, tickets include club night entry to The Big Disco after the show.