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15 September 2018 – 24 March 2019 Contact us Free entry to Hall Place Trusted by residents Picture this! The ‘reel’ story of your local cinemas Hall Place 28 October 2018 Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1PQ 17 & 18 November 2018 01322 526574 17 March 2019 Visiting Exhibitions & Events [email protected] www.hallplace.org.uk Accessibility: The house, visitor centre, Stables Gallery, café and www.facebook.com/hallplace glasshouses are accessible to wheelchair HALL PLACE @hallplacebexley users. There are a limited number of hardstanding paths through the formal gardens. Disabled parking bays and Opening times: The house, Visitor & GARDENS toilet facilities available. Assistance dogs Centre, Stables Gallery and Riverside welcome. Wheelchairs and mobility A stunning Tudor house with magnificent gardens Café are open daily from 10am to 5pm, scooters are available to use, courtesy last admission is 30 minutes before of the Bexley Association of Disabled closing. Gardens open daily, 9am to 5pm. People, advance booking is required. Glasshouses open from 10am to 4pm. Winter 2018 Admission: Adults £10, Concessions This leaflet is available £9, Under 16s £5.00, Family £24.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Includes in large print entrance to exhibitions on the first floor. Hall Place Friends Membership: Offering Getting here repeat visits within the 12 month period By road: Just off the A2, 10 minutes from joining, including priority booking from M25 (J2), 15 minutes from M20 for events, exclusive Friends event and (J1), parking available 10% discount in the Riverside café. Please see our website or visit Hall Place for By train: 15-minute walk from Bexley more information. rail station You do not need a ticket for the garden, By bus: Local services include 229, 492, Visitor Centre or Café. £5 admission for B12 and 132 National Trust and National Art Pass By bike: Bike racks available members with a valid membership card, To plan your visit from London, visit proof will be required. www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner

Discover the rise of Bexley’s many cinemas since the first opened in 1913 and how the changing nature of Britain through the decades threatened their survival. Step back into the haze filled cinemas of a bygone era and compare to a cinematic experience today. You can even find out about Bexley’s place on the silver screen. Entry is included in the admission ticket to the historic house.

COMING SOON 6 April – 7 July 2019 20 July – 27 October 2019 The Royal Society V&A Game Plan of British Artists Are you a Scrabble Champion? www.hallplace.org.uk Come and see a selection of A wannabee Chess grandmaster? Hall Place is managed by Admission and event details are correct at the time house, river and garden Or a Monopoly megalomaniac? of going to print. The London Borough of Bexley themed artworks in various This exhibition will celebrate the reserves the right to cancel events and close historic rooms when necessary. Please telephone us to mediums by one of the oldest joy, excitement and occasional check before travelling long distances or if there is something specific you wish to see. Royal Societies. frustration of playing board games. SITUATED IN NORTH-WEST KENT, Events tickets can be posted to you for an additional fee of 80p per booking. ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM CENTRAL LONDON ALWAYS SPECIAL, ALWAYS DIFFERENT ALSO ON SHOW EVENT TICKET INFORMATION

Sitting on the banks of the River Cray, Hall Place was once Faces of the To book tickets call 01322 621238 the country residence of Sir John Champneys, a successful Great War: Lines are open every day from 10am – 4.30pm merchant and former . Today you can and the Pioneers of imagine genteel life in Tudor times as you explore the Plastic Surgery All tickets should be booked in advance, unless 500-year-old historic house or take a stroll in the spectacular Thousands of First otherwise stated. gardens. Throughout the year, exciting exhibitions and events World War soldiers who make Hall Place the perfect destination for all the family. came back from France For all activities and events children must be accompanied by adults. with terrible facial injuries Hall Place does not offer refunds on ticket sales. We operate a policy of were treated in a new, unallocated seating for our events. If you need special assistance during military hospital in Sidcup, our events please let us know when booking. Kent. This exhibition tells the remarkable story of www.hallplace.org.uk the pioneers of plastic surgery from the point of view of the medical staff THE STABLES GALLERY and their patients. Enjoy free entry to our gallery where local artists display their work.

A STUNNING VENUE Code Name: Sante Fe The secret wartime history For a special wedding or unique function, hire Hall Place historic of Hall Place house or the Riverside Café. HIGHLIGHTS Discover how American soldiers Choose from atmospheric historic stationed at Hall Place – code name Magnificent gardens and plant centre spaces within the house or the Santa Fe – intercepted encoded modern café area overlooking the Take a relaxing stroll in our 65-hectare messages sent by the Germans. GI River Cray. estate. Whatever the season, there is always veterans’ memories and declassified a spectacular show in our award winning files reveal the importance of their To find out about private gardens, with the stunning ‘Queens Beasts’ round-the-clock, top-secret work, and wedding hire at Hall Place, topiary sculptures and herbaceous borders. which helped defeat the Nazis. visit www.hallplace.org.uk or call us on 01322 526574 to request a

Our busy wildlife will always keep you Besunder of Elliot © Family entertained. Watch out for squirrels, wagtails, brochure. geese and exotic ring-necked parakeets. In the glasshouse, see the banana trees as well as fish and terrapins in the pond. Illuminated World: One man’s photographic DATES FOR YOUR DIARY collection 28 October 2018 24 February 2019 Historic House Riverside Café Discover lost worlds through Wedding fair Wedding showcase day Discover the magnificent panelled Relax by the River Cray and enjoy our selection of Victorian and 11am – 4pm 11am – 3pm Great Hall with Minstrel’s Gallery, our seasonal menu of light lunches Edwardian lantern slides in our the Chapel, Great Chamber and or indulge in delicious cakes museum collection. All collected by 4 November 2018 17 March 2019 Long Gallery with their decorative and scones. Enjoy Jing teas and one extraordinary local man called Wedding open day Wedding fair plaster ceilings, the Bell Tower speciality coffees, a selection of Arthur Boswell. His collection is an 11am – 3pm 11am – 4pm and the Tudor Kitchen. Everyone wines by the glass and local ales. In A-Z of the globe neatly stored in will love getting hands-on with the warmer months sit and relax wooden boxes. 24 March 2019 history in the imaginative Tudor on the decking overlooking the Wedding open day discovery gallery. weir and River Cray. 11am – 3pm WHAT’S ON AUTUMN / WINTER 2018 – 2019 WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2018 WHAT’S ON OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2018

Butterfly Jungles Experience 7 October 22 – 26 October 19 November & Plant Shop Silver Sunday Family Activity Walks & Talks Walk around the stunning free-flying Free drop in Go batty! Step back in time and listen to butterflies from around the world in a reminiscence session Go batty this October by Dr Andrew Bamji reveal the rainforest environment full to the brim pioneering surgical developments Come along and chat creating your own fast flying bat to with beautiful exotic flowers. that took place at the Queens about going to the flicks. take home. Includes funny story Hospital, Sidcup. Built in 1917 The adjacent plant shop stocks a wide Did you meet your and craft. for wounded soldiers with facial range of plants, sundries and gifts. partner there or perhaps 10am & 2pm (1hr session), disfigurement. Followed by a mini have your first date? ©Bexley Local Studies & Archive Centre Open in the Glasshouse every tour of the Faces of the Great What did you wear? What was the first film you saw? Bexley used to £4.00 per child, all children must day until: 30th September 2018. War exhibition by the curator. have lots of cinemas and we would love to hear your stories associated be accompanied by an adult to Reopening daily from: with them. help with the craft. 2.30pm (doors open 2.15pm) 1st February 2019, 10am – 3.30pm £4.25 per person. 11am – 2pm in the Visitor Centre Advance booking required (The butterfly house closes 30 minutes before the plant shop) 14 October 20 November £4 adults, £3 children. No need to book, pay on the day Auctioneers valuation day Stargazing Free admission to plant shop BBC and local expert Wrap up warm to spend an Catherine Southon will be evening looking at the stars in All About Owls available with her team from the company of Manor Meet our special feathered guests and even 10am – 2pm to value your House Astronomical Society get a chance to hold one. Jambs Owls bring antiques and collectibles. Dartford. Outdoor activities are their visitor-friendly barn owls, eagle owls weather dependent. Followed by and other species to Hall Place and explain No appointment necessary tea and cake. how they survive in the wild, what they like 7pm to eat and their nocturnal habits. Discover 14 November 17 October Bexley Archive Film showing £10 adults, £8 under 16s. whether all owls really are nocturnal? Advance booking required Walks & Talks Come along to see various original Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank The Royal British Legion 97 years on Holiday Mondays (and Wednesday & films from the Bexley Archive, Hear about the history of the Royal British Thursday during school holidays) showcasing events in the borough Legion from its inception to present day. of bygone days. Local Studies Closed from: 19 Nov 2018 – Reopening: 21 Feb 2019 Librarian Will Cooban will be 2.30pm (doors open 2.15pm) 21 Feb – 31 March, 10am – 4pm your usher providing historical £4.25 per person commentary. 1 April – 30 Sept, 10am – 5pm Advance booking required

1 Oct – 18 Nov, 10am – 4pm 2.30pm (doors open 2.15pm) © Brian Thompson £4 adults, £3 children. No need to book, pay on the day 20 – 31 October £4.25 per person. Advance 24 November Family Activity booking Sidcup Symphony Orchestra Monthly Farmers Market Halloween Trail required We are delighted to welcome On the first Sunday of every month You’ll go batty finding all the members of the bat back the SSO for an evening you can buy the best local produce family on posters hidden in the gardens. Includes featuring a selection of their at Hall Place. Meet the farmers and small free prize. Pick up your trail sheet from the much loved music played in the producers, try food samples and buy historic house. magnificent Great Hall. everything from home-grown fruit and 10am – 4.30pm vegetables, through to delicious cakes, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) breads and cheese. £2.50 per trail. Bring a pencil or buy one for 50p, £12 per person. pay on the day Advance booking required 10am – 2pm, free entry WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2018 WHAT’S ON JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2019 WHAT’S ON MARCH – APRIL 2019

17-18 November 9 December 5 – 25 January 13 February 6 March 31 March Christmas Christmas Mini City Walks and talks Walks & Talks Mothers Day Afternoon Tea’s Christmas Craft Fair Family Carol Concert A tiny town where kids can role Tour of Picture this! Wednesday matinee at the movies Spoil your Mum with a special Find gifts with a difference at play. Who do you want to be? afternoon tea at Hall Place. A carol concert for all the Let our curator captivate you in Enjoy a traditional tea with our annual Christmas Craft £3 adult, £5 child under 16 years family performed by this tour of our latest exhibition. finger sandwiches, cake, scones, Fair. Over 50 stallholders (Babies 0-18 months free). See Operatic Society. Discover the history of your local jam and cream. Who wouldn’t throughout the historic house website for details. cinemas from bygone days and step Performance starts at 2.30pm want to indulge? will be selling a selection of back in time to the smoke filled haze (doors open at 2pm) traditional Christmas crafts and of Saturday flicks and date night at Booking from 12.30pm onwards, contemporary gifts. £12 adults, £8 children the local pictures. £25 per person (£10 deposit on (includes a glass of mulled wine booking, non-refundable). 10am - 4pm, free entry 2.30pm (doors open 2.15pm) or juice and a mince pie). Advance booking required Advance booking required £4.25 per person. 1 – 31 December Advance booking required Family Activity An illustrated history of Bexley’s 6 – 28 April 13 December bygone cinemas. Join Bexley’s Local Christmas Garden Trail 18 – 22 February Family Activity Christmas Studies Librarian Will Cooban in a Find all the pantomime themed Family Activity nostalgic revue of our local cinemas. Easter Garden trail posters hidden around the Christmas party night 15 January Superhero “Lights, cameras, action!” Find out which gardens to get the recipe for A festive evening of fine fare and Stargazing bunnies are February 2.30pm (doors open 2.15pm) the perfect royal cupcake. Oh music in the magnificent Great Wrap up warm to spend an competing in the Even ordinary no you can’t, oh yes you can! Hall. A reception drink followed evening looking at the stars in the £4.25 per person. Egg-Olympics and ducks can be Includes small free prize. by a 4 course dinner with coffee. company of Crayford Manor Advance booking required the sports they’re super! Become A glass of wine included with House Astronomical Society playing! Hoppingly 10am – 4.30pm the hero of your meal. Dancing 'til midnight. Dartford. Outdoor activities are 20 March good fun around the gardens £2.50 per trail. Bring a pencil or our story with Menu to be chosen in advance. weather dependent. Followed by Walks and talks finding the posters with a small buy one for 50p, pay on the day a brilliant hero prize at the end. Pick up your trail From 6.30pm tea and cake. mask! Come A Funny Thing Happened On sheet from the Visitor Centre. 7pm dressed up as a The Way To The Potting Shed 6 December £55 per person (£10 deposit superhero and 10am – 4.30pm required on booking, non £10 adults, £8 under 16s. We will look at the verbal and Christmas join the fun. refundable). Advance booking required visual humour that lies behind £2.50 per trail. Bring a pencil or The Choir School Advance booking required 10am & 2pm (1hr session) horticultural labour from plants buy one for 50p, pay on the day Start the festive season with our that look funny, plants with names evening carol concert performed 16 January £4.00 per child, all children must that cause a chuckle through to 16 December 8 – 12 April by The Choir School of Sidcup. Drawing Tudor Life be accompanied by an adult to amusing stories about gardens Suitable for all. Christmas A still life session led by our own help with the craft. Advance and gardening. A mixture of Family Activity Festive carol concert artist Anthony Nield. Watch a booking required horticultural information, advice The Bunny with the Performance starts at 7pm demonstration, followed by an and humour! BIG Feet! (doors open 6.30pm) A festive concert with songs, carols and literary gems opportunity for you to create 23 Feburary 2.30pm Come and hear £12 adults, £8 children performed by The Geoffrey your own drawing, whilst learning Walks & Talks about the funny bunny with BIG (includes mulled wine or Whitworth Strolling Players. the techniques for drawing still life £4.25 per person. RSPB Nature Walk feet! Make your own pop-up juice and a mince pie). (includes tea & coffee). Advance booking required bunny to take home. Story and Performance starts at 2.30pm Advance booking required Join the Bexley RSPB group on a craft. (doors open at 2pm) 10-3pm, tea and coffee on arrival/ 90 minute nature and bird walk Tearoom lunch & hot drink (max around the estate. 8am, followed 10am & 2pm (1hr session) £12 per person (includes a value applies) £26.00 per person glass of mulled wine or juice by tea and pastries. £4.00 per child. All children and a mince pie). Advance booking required £8 per person. must be accompanied by an Advance booking required adult to help with the craft. Advanced booking required Advance booking required