National Trust, Whats On & Events Guide

National Trust Events

For any information relating to the events listed below get in touch with the National Trust by visiting their website at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Aspects of Nature

3 March – 15 April, 10.30am – 5pm

Greenway

An exhibition of paintings and limited editions from one of the country’s leading colourists, Charles Summers. Inspired by the natural world, Charles Summers has received awards from the Royal Horticultural Society and his work is collected internationally. His exhibition at Greenway is not to be missed!

This is a free exhibition, normal admission prices to Greenway apply.

 

Tea Time Talks

9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 March, 1 April, 3.30pm – 5pm

Greenway

A series of tea time talks on interesting subjects such as the project leading up to the opening of Greenway, High Cross House and The Garden House. With speakers including Robyn Brown, project manager and now general manager of the National Trust English Riviera. Each talk will be followed by tea and cake in the cosy house kitchen.

£10pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

Camellia Walks

9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31 March 2012, 12pm – 2pm

Greenway

Come along and see the lovely spring colour in Greenways woodland garden in the company of our fact-filled gardeners.

Join the knowledgeable Greenway gardeners to see the emerging colours of spring after the long winter. Learn about the history of Greenway’s beautiful spring flowering plants in detail and enjoy a delicious warming soup in the cafe and the opportunity to chat with the gardeners over lunch.

£8pp

Booking essential: Please call 01803 842382 

 

Woodland Crafts Workshop

14 and 15 March 2012, 10am – 4pm

Bradley

Join us again for this hugely popular course, as we host another two day introduction to Woodland Crafts; working with our rangers to look at making gate hurdles, trellis, woodturning and cleaving. Develop skills that you might have only read about in books, as this really is a unique opportunity to learn these old crafts.

£30pp

Booking essential: Please call 01803 842382

 

Conservation Insight: Umbrellas and Walking Sticks

16, 23, 30 March, 11.30am – 1pm

Greenway

Come along to Greenway to see the conservation team in action, whilst they undertake a deep clean of Greenway’s collection of umbrellas and walking sticks. Drop in and see Greenway’s knowledgeable team explaining their work and they will be ready to answer any questions you may have.

This is a free drop in session, normal house admission charges apply. 

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

Mothering Sunday at Greenway

18 March 2012, 12.15pm – 2pm and 2.12pm – 4pm

Greenway

Looking for the perfect treat for the perfect Mother this Mothering Sunday? Spoil your Mum this Mothering Sunday with a delicious three course lunch in the beautiful setting of Greenway’s house kitchen. Enjoy locally sourced seasonal food, and surprise your Mum with a posy of flowers provided by Greenway!

£25pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

Propagation Workshop

21 March, 2pm – 4pm

Coleton Fishacre

Allow one of our gardeners to guide you through an introduction of the dos and don’ts of propagation. Learn a host of handy tips along the way and take away your very own propagated piece of the gardens of Coleton Fishacre at the end of it!

£10pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382.

 

New Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club

30 March, 27 April, 25 May 2012, 7pm – 9.30pm

Coleton Fishacre

New for 2012 is the Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club, set in the elegant, art deco surroundings of Cafe Coleton.  Join us for a relaxing evening with friends, and enjoy a delicious two course supper accompanied by local jazz musicians.

£25pp

Booking essential: Please call 01803 842382

NGS Day

1 April 2012, 10.30am – 5pm

Greenway

Support the work of the National Gardens Scheme which pays for eight National Trust careership Gardeners every year at selected properties, by visiting Greenway garden free of charge. For every visitor to Greenway garden on this day, the National Trust pay a contribution to the NGS.

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

Laundry Day

4, 11 April, 6 June, 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 2012, 11am – 3pm

Coleton Fishacre

Join us at Coleton Fishacre’s newly opened laundry to experience life as a 1930s laundry maid! Have a go washing linen from the period using a washing dolly, washboard and mangle, with the expert supervision of our knowledgeable volunteers.

This is a free drop in event within the house, normal admission prices to Coleton Fishacre apply.

 

Propagation workshop

05/04/2012, 16/08/2012, 2pm – 4pm

Greenway

Allow one of our gardeners to guide you through an introduction of the dos and don’ts of propagation. Learn a host of handy tips along the way and take away your very own propagated piece of the gardens of Greenway at the end of it!

Please note that Greenway operates a car parking system, if you wish to travel by car please pre-book you car parking space. This can be done quickly and easily at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway or by calling 01803 842382.

Booking essential: £10 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more details and to book.

 

Easter Egg-stravaganza!

6 – 8 April, 10.30am – 5pm

Greenway

Join us for a host of egg-citing activities! Including a trail round the garden and lots of other eggs-tra fun things to do.

Please call 01803 842382 for details

 

Easter Fun at Coleton Fishacre

6 – 9 April 2012, 10.30am – 5pm

Coleton Fishacre

Join us for a host of egg-citing activities! Including a trail round the garden and lots of other egg-stra fun things to do.

Child £2

Please call 01803 842382 for details

 

Conservation Insight: Furniture

13, 20, 27 April 2012, 11.30am – 1pm

Greenway

Drop in and see Greenway’s skilled house staff undertake a detailed clean of the collection of carved wooden furniture, as the knowledgeable team explain their work and answer any questions you may have.

This is a free drop in session in Greenway house, normal admission charges to Greenway apply.

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

Shoal Art Brixham

18 April – 3 June, 10.30am – 5pm

Greenway

A stunning exhibition at Greenway, featuring the work of Nicky Stevenson, Emma Carter, John Gillo, Julia Finzel, Kevin Wright, John Stevenson and Elisabeth Hadley. These award winning professional artists produce a visual feast for all.

This is a free exhibition at Greenway, normal admission prices to Greenway apply.

 

Twilight Tours

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 2012, 6pm – 8pm

Greenway

Take the chance to see Greenway House after hours, in a twilight glow. Enjoy canapés in the House Kitchen followed by a fascinating guided tour of the House accompanied by some of our extraordinarily knowledgeable volunteers. Discover the secrets of the Greenway that Agatha Christie knew and loved, and get a feel for yourself of the house she described as ‘the loveliest place in the world’.

£15pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

Costume conservation club

08/05/2012

Greenway

Join Shelly Tobin, Costume Curator, for an insight into costume in the fabulous setting of Greenway! Come along to Greenway for a day devoted to costume. Beginning with a talk by costume expert Shelly Tobin, followed by a delicious lunch in the House Kitchen, and finished with a tour of Greenway House. During this tour you will get to see Greenway’s costume collection, and learn how the items were used.

Booking essential: £17.50 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for details and to book.

 

Dawn Chorus Walk

13 May 2012, 5am – 8am

Greenway

Join us for this wonderful opportunity to listen to and identify early morning bird song, whist taking a walk on the beautiful Greenway estate with one of our countryside Rangers. To make it even more worth your while, the walk finishes with a delicious breakfast in Greenway’s house kitchen!

Adult £8, child £4.

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382.

Local Gardens Open Evening

16 May 2012, 6pm – 8pm

Coleton Fishacre

An exciting opportunity for local residents to come and visit Coleton Fishacre’s spectacular garden after hours… Do you live locally to Coleton Fishacre? If so, this event offers you the exclusive chance to come and explore the spectacular gardens after hours – and for free!

Call 01803 842382 for details.

Conservation Insight: Ceramics

18, 25 May, 1 June, 11.30am – 1pm

Greenway

Drop in and see Greenway’s skilled house staff undertake a detailed clean of the collection of ceramics, as the knowledgeable team explain their work, and answer any questions you may have. Learn how different ceramic surfaces are treated, and see wet and dry surface cleaning in action.

This is a free drop in session in Greenway house, normal admission charges to Greenway apply.

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

NGS Day

19 May, 10.30am – 5pm

Coleton Fishacre

Come along to the National Gardens Scheme day at Coleton Fishacre gardens to support this worthwhile charity. Support the work of the National Gardens Scheme which pays for some 8 National Trust careership Gardeners every year at selected properties, by visiting Coleton Fishacre gardens free of charge! 

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

Dawn Chorus Walk

23/05/2012, 05:00 – 08:00

Bradley

Join us for this wonderful opportunity to listen and identify early morning bird song, whilst taking a walk through the beautiful Bradley estate with one of our countryside Rangers. To make it even more worth your while, enjoy a filling breakfast to finish off your early morning adventure.

Please meet by the bridge nearest Baker’s Park, and wear warm and weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

Booking essential: adult £10, children £5. Please call 01803 842382.

 

Evening Tours of Greenway Garden

23 May, 20 June, 25 July 2012, 7pm – 9pm

Greenway

Enjoy the tranquillity of Greenway garden with this walk and talk with one of Greenway’s knowledgeable gardeners after all the other visitors have left, and learn about the history of the garden, followed by delicious refreshments in the cafe.

£10pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

Spring flower arranging workshop

25/05/2012, 10am – 1.30pm

Coleton Fishacre

Make your own spring flower arrangement under the guidance of an expert, using foliage from the beautiful gardens at Coleton Fishacre. You will learn the basics of flower arranging from an experienced florist and produce your very own spring arrangement to take home.  Enjoy refreshments and a two course cooked lunch at Café Coleton as part of your day. All materials provided, unless you particularly want to incorporate something of your own.

Booking essential: £25 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more information and to book.

 

Fairy Day!

27 May 2012, 2pm – 4pm

Greenway

It’s the fairy queen’s birthday, but we’ve lost her cake!  Can you help us to find it?

Join us for another of our hugely popular Fairy Days at Greenway!

Queen Camellia is having a birthday party and Fairy Magnolia has made a cake, but it’s gone missing and she doesn’t have enough time to make another one…can you help?

£3 child

Please note that Greenway operates a pre-booked car parking system: to book your car please call 01803 842382 or visiting website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

 

Rose Workshop

5 June 2012, 2pm – 4pm

Compton Castle

Join a member of Compton Castle’s knowledgeable gardening team to perfect your rose gardening skills. Learn about the best technique of dead heading and pruning, as well as the maintenance routine of the rose garden with this free drop in session in the beautiful gardens of Compton Castle.

Normal admission charges to Compton Castle apply.

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

Book conservation club

19/06/2012, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Greenway

Join us at Greenway for an exciting in depth look at our book collection, and the work that goes into conserving it! Beginning with a talk from our knowledgeable book conservation team on the interesting and skilled work that they do when conserving the extensive collection at Greenway, this day offers you exclusive insights! Enjoy delicious soup and a roll in the cosy house kitchen, and finish off your day with a tour of Greenway, paying particular attention to the much loved library of Agatha Christie. The perfect opportunity to enjoy Greenway while it is otherwise closed, and learn all about book conservation

Booking essential: £17.50 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more information and to book. 

 

NGS Day

22 June 2012, 10.30am – 5pm

Compton Castle

Support the work of the National Gardens Scheme which pays for some 8 National Trust careership Gardeners every year at selected properties, by visiting Compton Castle gardens free of charge! For every visitor to Compton Castle gardens on this day, the National Trust pays a contribution to the NGS.

Call 01803 842382 for details.

Sketching Day at Coleton Fishacre

22/06/2012, 10am – 3pm

Coleton Fishacre

Spend the day at Coleton Fishacre for a sketching tutorial in a beautiful garden setting. Enjoy the tranquillity and take artistic inspiration from the gardens at Coleton Fishacre while it is otherwise closed to the public. All abilities are welcome! Sketching tutor, refreshments and light lunch will be provided. Art materials not provided so bring everything you need, including stool, easel and equipment, including watercolours if working outside.

Booking essential: £17.50 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more details and to book.

Edible Garden Tour

27 June 2012, 2pm – 4pm

Compton Castle

Have you got green fingered envy of you Allotment Savvy friends? Walk and talk with one of our hugely knowledgeable gardeners at Compton Castle, and discover what you can grow and eat in your own garden at home. See the hidden vegetable patch where we produce food for the Castle and pick our gardeners brain about any problems you’re having with your very own edible garden.

This is a free event, normal admission charges to Compton Castle Apply.

Please call 01803 842382 for details

 

Cocktails at Coleton Fishacre

30/06/2012, 7pm – 9.30pm

Coleton Fishacre

Dress up and enjoy the atmosphere of Coleton Fishacre whilst sipping Savoy cocktails and listening to popular music of the roaring twenties!

Step back in time and join our 1920s costume party with live music to get your foot tapping.  Be welcomed by the Butler who will make you feel at home, sip cocktails from the Savoy Cocktail Book and enjoy delicious canapés in this beautiful house and garden.

For that extra touch please come dressed in period costume!

Booking essential: £20 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more details and to book.

 

Meadow management and scything

01/07/2012, 10am – 4pm

Greenway

Learn how to manage meadows and grassland for wildlife as well as how to use a scythe with our knowledgeable countryside Rangers! Join us to learn new skills and understand how best to manage meadows and grassland to benefit wildlife. On this day with the Rangers not only will you learn new skills, you will also enjoy lunch in the beautiful setting of Greenway.

Booking essential: £20 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more information and to book.

 

Mansions to Meadows at Coleton Fishacre

14/07/2012, 10:30 – 16:30

Coleton Fishacre

As part of the National Trust English Riviera’s mansions to meadows day, celebrating bats in our properties and countryside, Coleton Fishacre is playing host to this fantastic bat fair! Come along to Coleton Fishacre to discover all about the bats living here! With displays from local organisations, as well as face painting and more, you can learn all about the different varieties of bats, their habits and activities, and much more!

This is a free event, for more information please call 01803 842382.

 

Mansions to Meadows at Greenway

14/07/2012, 6pm – 9pm

Greenway

As part of the National Trust English Riviera’s Mansions to Meadows day, Greenway is hosting an evening of bat-tastic fun! Join us at Greenway for an insight into bat life like no other. Beginning with an interesting talk from a local expert, and followed by a trail from Greenway through the garden to the countryside, following bat-themed clues to discover their habits. A ‘bat’ BBQ will be enjoyed in Greenway’s courtyard, and finally join our expert Rangers and their bat detectors to follow bats emerging from their roosts in Greenway for their evening activities!

Booking essential: adult £5, child £3. Please call 01803 842382 for more information and to book.

 

Theatre in the garden: Noel Coward’s ‘Private Lives’

15/07/2012, 6.30pm – 9pm

Coleton Fishacre

Join us for an evening of magical entertainment, as Heartbreak Productions perform Noel Coward’s comedy of manners in the fabulous setting of Coleton Fishacre garden. This 1930s play reflects the jazz age of Coleton Fishacre; where better to enjoy this fantastic play! Bring along some supper and a blanket, and relax on the lawn at Coleton Fishacre. ‘Moving from misfortune to full-blown absurdity, this fast-paced comedy proves to be the perfect recipe for a stylish evening’s entertainment that combines all the bubbles and froth with the depth and complexities of vintage champagne.’ Please bring any refreshments that you may require, and any low backed portable furniture that you wish. Wrap up warm as temperatures may drop during the evening.

Booking essential: £13 adult, £7 children. Please call 01803 842382.

 

Evening Garden Walks

18 July, 8 August 2012, 6pm – 8pm

Coleton Fishacre

Take the chance too see the gardens of Coleton Fishacre in a new light. Join a knowledgeable member of our fantastic gardens team for an exclusive guided walk of the garden at dusk. Taking in an extensive swathe of this beautiful garden, and going into greater detail than the daily garden walk, this really is a must for anyone with an interest in gardening, whether coastal, formal or simply in general. Followed by refreshments and spectacular views from the loggia.

£10pp

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

Pondemonium!

6 June, 25 July, 8, 22, August 2012, 2pm – 4pm

Coleton Fishacre

If you go down to the pond today… Because we know that you all loved doing this over the last few summers (just as much as we did!) – we’re going to go pond dipping all over again! So if you missed it last year, take the opportunity to explore the underwater world of Coleton Fishacre, with the expert help of one of our Gardens team, or with one of our intrepid Rangers.

 

Open Air Theatre: Grimm’s Fairy Tails

26 August 2012

Bradley

If you go into the woods today… The Brothers Grimm spin tales of wicked witches, talking animals, plucky maidens and dashing adventurers in this deliciously dark and thrillingly inventive show for adults and children alike. Music, magic, and some of the best-loved stories ever to have graced the stage, all in the atmospheric open air setting of Bradley, performed by the fabulous Pantaloons!

Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

 

Wild Tea Party

28/08/2012, 2pm – 4pm

Compton Castle

Why not join us and see what you can brew up? Come along to the Herb Garden of Compton Castle for a range of fun activities the whole family can enjoy together. Get your hands dirty was we continue to add to our existing collection of herbs. Also, learn all about their uses as we collect and brew wild herbs to make teas with a difference.

This is a free drop in event; normal admission charges to Compton Castle apply. For more information please call 01803 842382.

 

Jam and chutney making

21/09/2012, 10.30am – 1pm

Coleton Fishacre

Come and learn from a cookery expert how to make home made preserves in the 1920s kitchen at Coleton Fishacre. You will watch jam and chutney being made on the Aga in Coleton Fishacre House and have the chance to get lots of tips from a friendly, knowledgeable tutor. There will be coffee and home made scones to sample with some of the preserves and also a jar to take home.

Booking essential: £10 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more details and to book.

 

Bushcraft for families!

23/09/2012, 10am – 4pm

Greenway

Learn how to make fires, build shelters, use and maintain axes and knives, identify trees and edible produce in an event the whole family can enjoy together.

Please park and meet at Lower Greenway Farm, wear stout footwear and sensible clothing. Suitable for ages 10+

Lunch will be provided by us, and cooked by you, using your newly learned skills!

Booking essential: Adult - £10.00, Child - £5.00. Please call 01803 842382.

 

Photography workshop

25/09/2012, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Greenway
Join us at Greenway to learn top photography tips in the photogenic setting of Greenway house and garden! Spend your morning with local experts discovering new views to photograph in Greenway’s romantic woodland garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup and a roll in the cosy House Kitchen, and complete your day with an exclusive tour of Greenway house. To top it off, your favourite shot from the day can be entered into a competition, with the winning photograph appearing on the National Trust English Riviera website, and you could win an exclusive prize!!

Please bring your own camera, and wear sensible, weather appropriate clothing.

Booking essential: £17.50 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for more information and to book.

 

Lawn Maintenance Workshop

26 September 2012, 2pm – 4pm

Coleton Fishacre

Think you know the difference between Lawn and Grass? Come along and have a chat with our gardeners about how to tip your lawn looking tip-top and in great condition. Covering the general care of lawns, maintenance techniques, and moss control; learn all the secrets and skills you’ll need to get your lawn looking fresh as a daisy (but without the daisies!)

This is a free workshop, normal admission charges apply.

Please call 01803 842382 for details.

Apple Day at Woodhuish

07/10/2012, 10am – 4pm

Woodhuish, near Coleton Fishacre

Join in our first apple press of the year using our restored Victorian cider press. Bring along some of your own apples to make juice to take home! Have a go at some traditional crafts; sample some tasty local farm produce and much more!

This is a free drop in event. Please bring any apples that you wish to press, and containers to take your juice home in. Apple pressing is sticky work so wellies and aprons are advisable!

For more information please call 01803 842382

Woodland Crafts

06/11/12 – 07/11/12, 10am – 4pm

Greenway

Join us again for this hugely popular course, as we host another two day introduction to Woodland Crafts; working with our rangers to look at making gate hurdles, trellis, woodturning and cleaving. Develop skills that you might have only read about in books, as this really is a unique opportunity to learn these old crafts.

Park and meet at Lower Greenway Farm.

Stout footwear and sensible clothing is advised for these activities.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink on both days.

Booking essential: £30pp. Please call 01803 842382 to book and for more information.

Stick chair making

18/11/2012, 10am – 4pm

Greenway

Join our countryside Rangers to learn how to make a chair made of sticks! Not only will you be learning old crafts and new skills, you will have a stunning piece of hand crafted furniture to take home with you.

Please park and meet at Lower Greenway Farm, and wear sensible, weather appropriate clothing, and bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Refreshments and all the necessary materials will be provided. 

Booking essential: £30 per person. Please call 01803 842382 for details and to book.