Visiting with children? Do more with the The National Trust is a The magic of the moat, the stories National Trust charity that looks after Discover of priest hunters and the freedom hundreds of extraordinary of the surrounding countryside means there’s something for places, for ever, for everyone. A bit of imagination goes everyone. a long way – you can take part Baddesley Clinton in seasonal activities or you can Join us You can enjoy Baddesley explore and find your own fun. A place to come back to – and get in free Clinton as often as you like now open all year — and visit hundreds more places around the country — free.

New for 2013 – Playful All you need to do is join the Journeys: a natural play National Trust. trail in the park. Follow the horse shoes to find your way along the winding Membership starts at £55, maze and see what you can and there are special rates spy from the lookout. for families and young people. Members get free admission and free car Winter at Baddesley Clinton parking, at all our places, Come back in December to see the manor house decorated for a plus a complete handbook traditional Victorian Christmas, and a fascinating magazine. frosty walks around the garden and park, and festive food in the Barn Call 0844 800 1895 or visit Restaurant – visit our website in www.nationaltrust.org.uk the autumn for more details.

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Baddesley Clinton, Rising Lane, , B93 0DQ 01564 783294 Make yourself at home in Opening information 2013 Getting here – 139:SP199723. the moated manor house Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House & Garden: £10.30 i 7½ miles north-west of . (£9.35), child £5.20 (£4.70), family £26 (£23.60). Garden only: £6.75 (£6.10), child £3.35 Foot: Heart of Way crosses (£3), family £17.00 (£15.45). Joint ticket with Packwood: £15.55 (£14.10), child £7.75 (£7), property. Train: , 1½ miles; Take a walk through the family £38.85 (£35.30). Joint ticket for gardens only: £8.30 (£7.50), child £4.15 (£3.75), Birmingham International 9 miles. family £20.75 (£18.85). Road: ¾ mile west of A4141 Warwick to Warwickshire countryside Birmingham road, 6 miles south of M42 Baddesley Clinton M T W T F S S exit 5; 15 miles south-east of central Drop in for tea, cake and a House, grounds, restaurant and shop Birmingham. Parking: free, 100 yards. 1 Jan – 15 Feb 11 – 4 M T W T F S S warm welcome 16 Feb – 3 Nov 11 – 5 M T W T F S S 4 Nov – 31 Dec 11 – 4 M T W T F S S

Photography ©: NTPL/John Miller/John Hammond/Andreas von Einsiedel/Robert Morris/Arnhel de Silva/NT/ Admission to house by timed ticket on Bank Holidays and busy days, tickets available Joanne Davenport from reception (not bookable). Closed 25 December 2013. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Please recycle this leaflet after use. © National Trust 2012. The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846 www.nationaltrust.org.uk February Father’s Day - Survival Skills Come and learn to be a survivor Sun 16, 11am – 3pm in the outdoors. A fun action So many reasons Lecture Brunches – spring series Some familiar and new speakers packed day for all the family. 27 Feb – 21 March, every Wed start off the 2013 programme of and Thurs, 9.30 – 11am lecture brunches. A 45 minute to visit ... £15 B talk followed by a full English July breakfast. Outdoor Theatre - Set against the backdrop of the Romeo and Juliet moated house, Heartbreak Enjoy the fresh air on our estate walks, treat yourself to lunch or Family Fun Days – Join our Ranger and his team for Fri 19, gates open 6.30pm for Productions perform this afternoon tea in our new look Barn Restaurant, see the seasons February half term outdoor adventures including 7.30pm start Shakespeare classic in the change in the gardens, visit the beautiful moated manor house, Sat 16 – Sun 24, wattle and daub making, Adult £15, child £8, family £38 B grounds; bring a picnic. browse in our gift shop or simply find a quiet spot and relax. With 12noon – 3.30pm archery, fire lighting and all this and a varied events programme, Baddesley is truly a place £1 charcoal burning. to come back to. August

Want to get up close and personal? March Family Fun Days – summer Outdoor games, nature trails 2013 sees the launch of ‘The Victorian Thurs 1 – Sun 1 Sept, and pond dipping, various days, Artist’, a closer look at the work of Mother’s Day Treat mum this Mother’s Day to 11am – 4pm see website for more details. Baddesley’s Victorian residents, known as Sat 9 – Sun 10, lunch out or a special afternoon the ‘Quartet’, with events throughout the 12noon – 2.30pm tea in our Barn Restaurant. year including Lady Chatterton’s Bedroom, The Baddesley Book Fair A large selection of new and open for the first time; a display of Rebecca Sat 3 – Sun 11, 11am – 5pm second hand books for sale Dering’s detailed watercolours of country Family Fun Days – Easter Join in with our family Easter within the gardens at Baddesley homes and the ‘Artist’s Studio’ in the Great Fri 29 – Mon 1 April, 11am – 4pm trail, with chocolate egg and Clinton. Book donations prior to Parlour. You can also satisfy your curiosity £2.50 crafts in the activity tent. the event are most welcome. with our tours and talks and enjoy the Please call the property on Rebecca Dering, one of beauty and relaxation of the gardens. 01564 783294. the Victorian ‘Quartet’ May

Just dropping in? HENRO 2013 Exhibition An exhibition in the house of September Where better to enjoy catching up with friends or family? Fri 19 April – Mon 6 May the work of Japanese artist You can pop in all year round for a cup of tea or a tasty lunch Takumasa Ono – official artist of Evening Supper Lectures Another chance to enjoy an using our home grown produce and the National Trust in Japan. Wed 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6.30pm evening talk on a range of in the house our new story cards will £20 B subjects followed by a 2 course give you a taster of Baddesley’s supper in the Barn Restaurant. varied history. Family Fun Days – May half term Get outside and explore Sat 25 – Sun 2 June, 11am – 4pm Baddesley – how many of our 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ October can you tick off today? Murder Mystery Look for clues and solve the June Sat 26, 6.30pm mystery in the moated manor £45 B house, and enjoy a three course Evening Supper Lectures Following the success of our dinner in the Barn Restaurant. Wed 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6.30pm long-running lecture brunches, £20 B enjoy an evening talk on a range of subjects followed by a 2 Family Fun Days – Hallowe’en Spooky outdoor trail with course supper in the Barn Sat 26 – Sun 3 Nov, take-home activities. Restaurant. 11am – 3.30pm £2 Baddesley Big Band Concert Out of the Blue Jazz Orchestra Sat 15, gates open 6.30pm for a play classics from the swing and B Booking essential by calling Look out for our Christmas and 7.30pm start Big Band arrangements of the 01564 783294 New Year events leaflets, or visit Adult £15, child £8, family £38 B Basie and Ellington era in the our website in the autumn for grounds of Baddesley Clinton, details. bring a picnic. Visit Baddesley Clinton www.nationaltrust.org.uk