Springsong – the Buscot and Coleshill Chastleton House and a Morning of Singing with a Community Estates Gardens Choir Leader and the National Trust Near Faringdon
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News and events for winter/spring 2020 Berkshire | Buckinghamshire | Hampshire | Isle of Wight | London | Oxfordshire Springsong – The Buscot and Coleshill Chastleton House and a morning of singing with a community Estates Gardens choir leader and the National Trust Near Faringdon. SN6 7PT Near Moreton-in-Marsh. GL56 0SU Tel: 01793 762209 Tel: 01608 674981 Sat 16 May Coleshill Critters Behind Closed Doors: Conserving Come and sing together as part Tue 3 – Tue 31 Mar 10.30-11.30am Chastleton of a ‘wave of song’ across the & Tue 21 Apr – Tue 19 May 10.30-11.30am Tue 31 Mar & Tue 28 Apr 2-4pm 128 year-old wisteria region to celebrate 125 years of the Outdoor toddler pre-school group for nature An afternoon discovering our unique approach May National Trust. Run by professional lovers and woodland adventurers. to conservation, starting with tea, coffee and Experience the sweet smelling, centuries-old choral tutors, everyone is welcome, £25 for 5 sessions pastries. wonder of Greys Court. In flower for only two B 0344 249 1895 or online £20 B 0344 249 1895 regardless of ability. We’re limited weeks, so keep an eye on social media. Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt only by space at each place. Check Ranger walk: Sit and Stay Fri 10 – Mon 13 Apr 11am-3pm Fri 10 – Sun 12 Apr 1-4pm online how to get involved at the Mon 9 Mar 10.15am At Buscot Village £3 £2.50 website of participating properties: Join Leo the ranger and Buddy his dog for Alfriston Clergy House, Clandon Park, Coleshill open afternoons a dog walk. Breakfast sandwiches and dog Sun 12 Apr & Sun 10 May 2-5pm Greys Court treats after in the tearoom. Claremont, Cliveden, Hatchlands Park, See our restored water mill to find out how Near Henley-on-Thames. RG9 4PG £10 B online Hinton Ampner, Hughenden, Ightham flour is produced and explore a Second World Tel: 01491 628529 Garden tours Mote, Isle of Wight, Knole, Mottisfont, War replica bunker. Every Wed in May & Jun 2pm Nymans, Petworth, Polesden Lacey, Ranger Walk: Tree ID, from ash to yew Second World War walks Fri 24 Jan 1pm Join a member of the gardens team to learn Runnymede, Scotney Castle, Sheffield Wed 15 Apr 6-8pm Join Leo the Ranger to learn the fascinating art about their work. Park and Garden, Standen, The Vyne, & Sun 10 May 11am-1pm of how to identify trees without their leaves. Uppark and Waddesdon. Discover Coleshill’s hidden Second World War £3 B online Nuffield Place history on this informative walk through the Ranger Walk: Seeing the wood for the trees Near Henley-on-Thames. RG9 5RY village, woods and parkland at the home of Sun 9 & Mon 10 Feb 1pm 01491 642857 the British Resistance. Join Leo the Ranger for a crash course in how Adult £7 Child £3.50 Leo and his team keep the woodland healthy. Grand reopening of Nuffield Place B 0344 249 1895 or online £3 B online Mon 2 Mar Energy efficiency for old buildings Come along and celebrate alongside the team Half term: Budding Ranger Trail Fri 24 Apr 9am-4.30pm as Nuffield Place reopens for the 2020 season. Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Explore the best methods for maximising How much do you know about trees? Find out Garage renovation energy efficiency through windows, walls, how to identify them on the half-term trail and roofs and floors whilst retaining the essential Daily win a prize. The story of Lord Nuffield’s career and how qualities of the historic building fabric. £2 he made his fortune will be on display in the Suitable for homeowners, builders and brand new renovation of the car garage. specifiers. Spring Bulbs Adult £110 Mar & Apr Collections Spotlight: The Nuffields B 0344 249 1895 or online Watch Greys Court spring to life with vibrant Daily from 2 Mar colours and scents. See thousands of daffodils, Hot lime for builders and specifiers Learn about who the Nuffields were, in this OXFORDSHIRE crocuses and snowdrops carpeting the walled Mon 27 Apr 9-4.30pm collection spotlight throughout the house. garden and wider parkland. Badbury Ideal for people who have some basic knowledge of lime. Focuses on recent Car Club visits Nr Faringdon. World Book Day research into hot mixing and application. Various Dates Sat 7 – Sun 8 Mar Check our website for regular updates of Tel: 01793 762209 Slide-based talks and videos with practical Head to the shop and find the book-themed classic cars that are heading to Nuffield Place. demonstrations. Half term: children’s trail, with select children’s books on Adult £110 nesting woodland bird trail sale for £1. Bluebells B 0344 249 1895 or online Tue 18 – Thu 20 Feb 10am-2pm Mar & Apr Bluebells Join us on our woodland bird trail to find out Homeowner ‘Old House’ Repair weekend See beautiful woodland bluebells in full bloom Late Apr about what our birds get up to and where they Sat 2 & Sun 3 May 9am-4.30pm this spring. Wheelchair and buggy accessible Spinney Wood fills with a vibrant carpet of nest. Two-day course for homeowners including footpaths. purple flowers, a real sight to be seen in late £3 how to deal with damp and maximise energy spring at Greys Court. efficiency. Day two focuses on practical skills Easter at Nuffield Place Dawn chorus walk including lime plastering, pointing and lime Fri 10 – Mon 13 Apr Sun 3 May 5.30-9.30am Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt washing. Celebrate Easter in peace and tranquillity at Join a Ranger for an early morning stroll Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr Adult £250 Nuffield Place, with no chocolate eggs in sight. around Badbury to experience the glory of £3 B 0344 249 1895 or online the dawn chorus. Breakfast follows in the Carpenters Canteen at Coleshill. White Horse Hill Adult £12 B 0344 249 1895 or online Uffington. SN7 7QJ Tel: 01793 762209 White Horse Hill Sky Tour Easter Half term fun Fresh air fun Cost The price quoted is per person, Wed 29 Jan & Wed 26 Feb 6.30-8.30pm events or indoor activities for kids. per trail or per activity. & Wed 25 Mar 7-9pm Take a tour of the night sky and learn about Re-connect with the constellations, bright stars, planets and nature on trails, Mother’s Day Special treats Booking essential B deeper cosmos from this perfect stargazing quizzes and for your mum at these places. Please book online or use the phone location Cadbury Easter number provided. Dogs on leads welcome Adult £7 Child £3.50 B 0344 249 1895 Egg Hunts. Normal admission prices apply for non- There may be places at the property members (plus extra charge if applicable). Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt where dogs cannot go so please check websites before you travel. Family booking: This includes Sat 11 & Sun 12 Apr 11am-3pm 2 adults and 2 children £3 Please note: We do our best to ensure details are correct when we go to press. or 1 adult and 3 children. We reserve the right to cancel or change events if necessary. Tickets are non-refundable. This is just a selection of what’s on at your favourite places. For a full programme please contact the property or see the website. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Cliveden Ashridge Estate Taplow. SL1 8NS Tel: 01628 605069 Near Berkhamsted. HP4 1LT Tel: 01442 851227 Cliveden Critters Weds in term time 10.30am Going Underground trail and craft A weekly workshop for pre-school children Mon 17 – Fri 21 Feb 10am-3pm (2-4yrs) with hands-on creative crafts, Complete a trail with matching craft at the activities and story time. Each week promises visitor centre. something different. £3 Child £5 B online Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt – early bird 50 things to do at Cliveden… Mon 6 – Thu 9 Apr 10am-4pm From Jan £3 …before you’re 125 ¾. Activities and Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt challenges for all ages to help you get the Fri 10 – Mon 13 Apr 10am-4pm most out of your visit to Cliveden on the 125th £5 birthday of the National Trust. Amateur photography workshop Easter crafts Half-term trail Wed 25 Mar 10am-1pm Waddesdon Manor Tue 14 – Fri 17 Apr 10am-4pm Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb 10.30am-2.30pm Talented photographers Hugh and Peter Near Aylesbury. HP18 0JH Make and decorate a nature-themed craft at Fun adventure trail for children to explore the will take you through the principles of Tel: 01296 820414 the visitor centre. estate and create a craft to take home. photography from the kit to taking the £2 Child £2 ultimate shot. Waddesdon’s grounds re-open Sat 1 Feb - Sun 22 Mar (Wed – Sun) The gilded gardens £30 B inc coffee and cake Gentle stroll: signs of spring 10am-4pm Wed 15 Apr 10.30am-12.30pm Sat 29 Feb – Thu 30 Apr Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt See the gardens come to life with snowdrops Join volunteers for a walk to look at spring See Cliveden’s daffodils throughout the Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr 10am-4pm and spring flowers. Explore the wider estate wildlife. grounds and displayed in the Ferneries. £3 with our walks and trails. £3 Self-guided walking leaflet available. Dawn chorus ranger walk Artisan food market Watercolour workshops Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Wed 15 Apr 7-9am Sat 8 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr & 9 May Sat 18 & Sun 19 10am-1pm & 2-5pm Find out about the birds that make the Fri 3 – Mon 20 Apr 10.30am-2.30pm 10am-2pm Mon 20 Apr 2-5pm Chilterns their home and learn to identify Child £3 Enjoy delicious, fresh, local produce every Create your own painting of the famous them from their songs.