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SUMMER Events Cover 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:35 Page 1 From London follow the A10 MakeMake CapelCapel ManorManor YourYour northbound and turn left down Capel Manor Gardens Bullsmoor Lane before reaching the M25. BACK GARDEN Please look out for the brown tourism signs on all routes. summer For details of other transport with a £ links please visit our website Events or phone for an FRIENDS OF CAPEL SEASON TICKET! information sheet. Our season tickets will provide you with: Capel Manor 4 A year’s unlimited free entry to the gardens 4 Free entry to the shows and events during normal opening times GETTING Gardens (except for musical and theatrical concerts and shows hosted by charitable organisations) HERE.... Whether you’re looking for an ideal picnic spot or inspiration for your own garden, you can see that at Capel Manor is situated just Capel Manor there’s plenty to enjoy and no lawn to mow! Not to mention a full calendar of events off Junction 25 of the M25 and throughout the year! the A10. From the M25 follow the A10 towards Enfield and London. At the first set of traffic £25.00 – Single Concession Membership (60 yrs or over) lights turn right into Bullsmoor £30.00 – Single Adult Membership Lane. The entrance to Capel Manor Gardens is situated on £35.00 – Double Membership (2 members) the right hand side of the £40.00 – Double Membership plus Guest (2 members plus one guest) road approximately £50.00 – Family Membership (2 members and up to 3 children) 300 metres from the junction. You can wait until your first visit and if you like what you see you can apply for your season ticket on the same day – the cost of one admission ticket will be refunded (applies to one person's entry fee only). Alternatively visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk to download the form. *With a Friends of Capel Season Ticket, you can attend some of our events for no additional cost including our annual Herts Heavy Horse Show, Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show, City Harvest Festival, Capel Manor Gardens Halloween Howler and our Christmas Event! Visit our website to find out which events are free with a Season Ticket or call Customer Services on 08456 122122 ext. 1200. Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ Follow us on... Capel Manor (Just off Junction 25 of the M25) Gardens A beautiful oasis for you to visit and enjoy, Bullsmoor Lane Tel: 08456122122 ext. 1200 Enfield • EN1 4RQ shows and events also run throughout the year Tel: 08456122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk ext. 1200 13 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk SUMMER Events Cover 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:37 Page 2 £ Welcome to CUT ME OUT Capel Manor Gardens Glance… & at a PUT ME ON inspiration all year round YOUR Our beautiful 30 acre estate, first established in the late 13th century, provides a colourful and scented Spring Bulb Walks Faerie Festival FRIDGE! oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. With over 60 gardens to explore you’ll Sunday 8 March, 15 March, 22 March, 29 March, 5 Saturday 11 July be inspired by prize winning themed gardens, some of you may even recognise as previous RHS Chelsea April Flower Show winners. Come and enjoy the scenery and take home some ideas for your own gardens! Enfield Art Circle Exhibition Saturday 11 July - Saturday 8 August Why not come along and enjoy the gardens on one of our event days? Tickets not only include entry to Lambing Weekend at Forty Hall Farm the show but full access to the gardens as well! Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Pea Competition Saturday 18 July Easter Festival; a Celebration of All Sunday Best Scooterfest 5 Things Chocolate Sunday 19 July You can explore and enjoy Saturday 28 March Mr Stink - Open Air Theatre Spring Bonsai Show Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 July • Historical gardens including the Italianate Maze and the Walled Garden Sunday 29 March • The National Gardening Centre which is our collection of designed show gardens Fuchsia Festival • Take a walk along Sunflower Street to explore other modern gardens designed The White Rabbit’s Easter Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July by former students and well known designers EGGstravaganza Teddy Bear’s Picnic • The Australian Garden which won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show Friday 3 & Saturday 4 April Saturday 22 August • Lots of areas for family picnics, such as under the shade of the trees by the koi pond Easter Family Festival at Forty Hall British Gladiolus & Gough Park • New animal stockyard with alpacas, Shetland ponies and our family of meerkats Allotment Show • Visitor Centre with a gift shop and plant sales area Farm Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August • The Garden Terrace Restaurant serving hot and cold food throughout the day Bank Holiday Monday 6 April Mr Stink - Open Air Theatre Spring Festival Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August Friday 10, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April Livestock Music Festival at Forty Hall Footloose! Open Air Cinema Evening Saturday 29 August Saturday 18 April Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show Sunday 6th September Goblin Groove Saturday 23 May City Harvest Festival Saturday 19 September Lea Valley Cactus & Succulent Show Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May Open Air Cinema Work in progress Saturday 26 September Herts Heavy Horse Show Autumn Bonsai Show • Our Japanese Garden is currently under reconstruction as it is having Sunday 31 May Sunday 4 October a new pond and waterfall built - it is due to be reopened by April 2016 College Open Day & Free Day Apple Fair at Forty Hall Farm • The new Rose Garden is to be launched in July 2015 Saturday 6 June Sunday 4 October • The Sensory Garden, amongst other gardens, is having a complete Forty Hall’s Big Sunday Halloween Howler make-over Sunday 25 October Sunday 7 June Christmas Event Battle of the Bands Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December Saturday 27 June Festive Wreath Making at Forty Hall Grand Bonsai Event Farm Sunday 28 June Sunday 13 December 2 11 12 SUMMER EVENT TEXT ONLY 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:32 Page 1 MAKE THE MOST OF • Free car parking • A full and varied programme of events and activities • Group visits and guided walks with special rates for parties of 20 or more (see www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk for more details) • Capel’s unique setting which is licensed for civil ceremonies. You can hire rooms or outdoorspace at Capel for weddings, conferences, meetings, parties and other private functions Disabled access • The gardens at Capel Manor are mainly on one level and the paths are gravel, tarmac or stone. Most of the gardens are fully accessible to wheelchair users and there are 4 disabled toilet facilities on site • Carers are admitted free of charge with each visitor who requires additional assistance • There are a limited supply of manual wheelchairs and electric scooters available to borrow. Please call and let us know in advance to avoid disappointment. Electric scooters require a £5 refundable deposit • Audio loops are located at the main reception Opening Times, Dates & Prices March – October: open daily, 10.00am – 5.30pm November – February: open weekdays only, 10.00am – 5.00pm Last admission is always 4pm; Closed Christmas Day – New Year’s Day • Adults £5.50 • Concessions £4.50 • Children (6-16 yrs) £2.50 (5 yrs and under FREE) • Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £13.50 Please note: Prices may differ on event days – please check our website for more information 3 SUMMER EVENT TEXT ONLY 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:32 Page 2 CAPEL MANOR GARDENS PERFECT FOR GROUPS We welcome you and your party! Groups can enjoy discounted rates, guided walks with our senior gardeners and tasty lunch deals. Why not enjoy an hour’s tour, a questions and answers session with one of our gardeners and a spot of afternoon tea to finish. Make the most of the surrounding area by combining your visit with a trip to Enfield’s other beauties such as Forty Hall and Myddelton House Gardens. Visit our website for more information and to download the group booking form and lunch menu. 4 SUMMER EVENT TEXT ONLY 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:33 Page 3 Private Functions, Weddings Capel Manor Gardens is the perfect backdrop for & weddings, private parties, anniversaries, fund raisers, wakes, children’s parties, christenings and private dining – whatever the occasion. With 30 acres Conferences including unique settings old and new, it’s just a matter of finding the right space for you. Our catering manager will be only too pleased to create a special menu to suit your requirements. We can also help with marquees, lighting, entertainment and floral displays. Visit our website or email [email protected] for more information. 5 SUMMER EVENT TEXT ONLY 2015_Layout 1 01/06/2015 13:33 Page 4 summer Events & Activities JUNE College Open Day & Enfield Free Day Saturday 6 June, 10am – 4pm Capel Manor College’s Open Day is the perfect opportunity to see its courses in action, with demonstrations from each of our schools; Horticulture, Garden Design, Arboriculture (the study of trees), Countryside & the Environment, Saddlery, Floristry and Animal Care. For further details please check the College website at www.capel.ac.uk Also… as part of our ongoing partnership with the London Borough of Enfield we are opening our doors once again and offering free entry to enfield residents. On this day only, 30 acres of Capel’s colourful and scented gardens are yours to explore for FREE! Plus enjoy the practical demonstrations including Falconry displays.