Steady As She Goes at Havering Museum
| Jan 9th 2019 to Mar 16th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Havering Museum welcomes back their second exhibition from the Old Royal Naval College Art Club, based in Greenwich, with Steady As She Goes, an exhibition of maritime paintings on a nautical theme.
The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.
East End Days Talk – 28th January at Havering Museum
| Jan 28th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Enjoy an afternoon learning about the ‘Good Old East End Days’. Fun, laughter and music.
Tickets £5 each or FREE if you are a member of the Friends of Havering Museum.
Advance booking required.
The Great Train Robery – 9th February at Havering Museum
| Feb 9th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Geoff Platt author of The Great Train Robbery and the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad tells the story of the robbery from the Flying Squad perspective.
Tickets are £5 each.
All talks must be booked in advance.
Phone:01708 766571
Website:
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
Address:19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK
Havering’s WWII Heroes – 16th February at Havering Museum
| Feb 16th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
The remarkable WWII stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, e.g. Harry Irons, Bomber Command, Stanley Kiplin and many others.
Tickets are £5 each.
All talks must be booked in advance.
Phone:01708 766571
Website:
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
Address:19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK
Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad. The Story of Rom Skate Park at Havering Museum
| Mar 23rd 2019 to Apr 6th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
The Rom Skate Park was built in 1978 to the designs of Adrian Rolt/G-force, and as of 11th Sep 2014 is now a Grade II listed site. It was agreed to be the best, and most completely preserved, of a small number of purpose-built skateparks to survive from the early years of British skateboarding. This exhibition show cases the Rom Boys 40 years of RAD , it starts on 23 March and runs until 6th April.
The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.
Rom Skatepark Reminiscence – 23rd March at Havering Museum
| Mar 23rd 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Join us for a special reminiscence on Rom Skatepark, the world’s only heritage listed skatepark. The Rom Skatepark was built in 1978 to the designs of Adrian Rolt/G-force, and as of 11th Sep 2014 is now a Grade II listed site. It was agreed to be the best, and most completely preserved, of a small number of purpose-built skateparks to survive from the early years of British skateboarding. This reminiscence support the ROM BOYS 40 YEARS of RAD exhibition which starts on 23 March and runs until 6th April.
Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance due to limited spaces available.
Phone:01708 766571
Website:
https://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
Address:19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU, UK
Havering Museum – Vivian Maier Talk by Dr. Ian Browne at Havering Museum
| May 11th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
The talk will explore the fascinating and unravelling story of street photographer extraordinaire Vivian Maier. Between the 1940s – 80 Maier took thousands of photographs in Chicago and New York, capturing the many faces of twentieth century city life. The talk includes material exclusive to the Tate franchise.
Saturday 11th May 13:30 to 14:45
Tickets £5 each including light refreshment.
Advance booking required
Shakespeare at Eastbury: Much Ado About Nothing at Eastbury Manor House
| May 24th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing – a rip-roaring comedy of quarrels, deceptions and a frustratingly stupid man called Dogberry.
The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare's plays across the UK. The Fools do Shakespeare differently - a fast-paced, musically-driven style, using all sorts of different instruments, plenty of multi-roling and many a quick costume change along the way.
Book tickets here
Returning from the battlefield as brave soldiers, Claudio and Benedick find themselves battling feelings of the heart as they are reunited with Hero and Beatrice. A series of misunderstandings, mistaken identity, and a scheming brother threatens to sabotage Claudio’s attempts to woo Hero. While Benedick and Beatrice find themselves stubbornly fighting their feelings for one another.
This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs to sit on. Do bring coats and warm clothing, and if rain is forecast bring a raincoat. We ask that you don't bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. In the event of rain the performance will continue!
The venue will be serving food and drinks 45 minutes before the performance starts. Delicious salads, light dinners, hot and cold drinks will be available to purchase.
7.00pm start time, picnics welcome from 6.15pm.
Website threeinchfools.com
Twitter @threeinchfools
Facebook @threeinchfools
Instagram @threeinchfools
Youtube The Three Inch Fools (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM3yrSC0aHn1UrxcyOx2lVw)
Shakespeare at Eastbury: Macbeth at Eastbury Manor House
| May 25th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s infamous Scottish play, Macbeth.
The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare's plays across the UK. The Fools do Shakespeare differently - a fast-paced, musically-driven style, using all sorts of different instruments, plenty of multi-roling and many a quick costume change along the way.
Book tickets here
This performance is physically driven and vibrant performance will tell the story of witchcraft, prophecy, a dominant wife, and Macbeth’s unstoppable desire to become King of Scotland. All of this accompanied by an original folk inspired soundtrack.
This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs to sit on. Do bring coats and warm clothing, and if rain is forecast bring a raincoat. We ask that you don't bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. In the event of rain the performance will continue!
The venue will be serving food and drinks 45 minutes before the performance starts. 7.00pm start time, picnics welcome from 6.15pm. Delicious salads, light dinners, hot and cold drinks will be available to purchase.
Website threeinchfools.com
Twitter @threeinchfools
Facebook @threeinchfools
Instagram @threeinchfools
Youtube The Three Inch Fools (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM3yrSC0aHn1UrxcyOx2lVw)
Eid at Eastbury at Eastbury Manor House
| Jun 9th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join us at Eastbury Manor House to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a fun-filled day of free activities for all the family.
Learn more about the importance of Eid and the local community, everyone is welcome!
Enjoy performances from the Sufi Whirling Dervishes, the poems and drum beats of Pearls of Islam, listen to the melodic call to prayer and many more activities in Eastbury’s picturesque Grade I listed Walled Garden. Expect colourful and energetic performances, with all manner of musical instruments. The Pearls of Islam will also be welcoming everyone on stage to have a go at performing themselves!You’ll also be able to try your hand at calligraphy at a free ongoing workshop; learn a new skill and make something to take home. If creating isn’t your thing, you could visit the henna artists who will be providing free art designs all day long.Tours and trails will be available throughout the day, and we recommend visiting the pop-up exhibition on the history of Islam.Food will include a delicious halal BBQ and Mediterranean cuisine as well as sweet treats and more.
Goodnight Children Everywhere at Havering Museum
| Jun 22nd 2019 |
Havering Museum |
The Material Girls Present are also returning this year for their second exhibition at the Havering Museum. This year they are exploring the theme of Goodnight Children Everywhere, a look in mixed media at the war-time nursery at Rainham Hall.
The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.
RAF Hornchurch – World War Two at Havering Museum
| Jun 29th 2019 to Aug 17th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
A Digital Exhibition on TV Screens in the galleries
RAF Hornchurch: World War Two is a digital exhibition which includes a mini-display of RAF Hornchurch artefacts in the Museum’s Reception area marking the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War, with a focus on RAF Hornchurch which played a pivotal role in the defence of Britain.
The exhibition is normally available from 11:00 till 17:00 (last admission 16:00), Wednesday to Saturday but talks, events and room hire may mean it is closed off at certain times so please telephone 01708 766571 for Exhibition access times in advance of your visit.
Frost Fair at Coalhouse Fort and Park
| Jul 4th 2019 |
Coalhouse Fort and Park |
Join in the festive fun and take in the seasonal, woodland atmosphere. There will be local craft stalls to browse, providing the perfect antidote to online shopping and busy high streets. The Epping Forest setting will become a traditional festive scene with seasonal refreshments available at the pop-up après-ski terrace, and there will be seasonal songs, storytelling, a woodland trail and a visit from the Frost Queen on her woodland sleigh. Children can have plenty of fun with the ‘activi-ski pass’, a £4 ticket providing 5 seasonal craft activities. Otherwise, admission is free.
Lavender crafts at Eastbury Manor House
| Jul 7th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Learn how to make traditional lavender crafts including; wands, bottles and bath salts.
More information to come!
How to develop a heritage project at Havering Museum
| Jul 11th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Calling all voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations from Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge – the National Lottery Heritage Fund has new funding available that we want to share with you!
This session covers requests from £3,000—£250,000.
Attend our Workshop to be inspired, to improve your understanding of heritage, and to learn about what to include if you want to design a project we could fund. Havering Museum will be on hand to provide an introductory session to exciting heritage material from their collections, and will give us a curator-led tour of the Museum itself.
The workshop is interactive and will include:
- Introduction to Havering Museum’s collection and heritage material you could use in your project
- ‘What is Heritage?’ discussion to help you shape your idea
- Information and tips to help you design a fundable project
- A short guided tour
- Refreshments will be provided
To book a place please sign up online at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/thenationallotteryheritagefundlondon
or if you don’t have access to email please call us on 0207 591 6151
The National Lottery Heritage Fund distributes the heritage share of National Lottery ticket sales, supporting a variety of projects across the UK. The projects funded vary from recording diverse community histories, to providing life-changing training, restoring natural landscapes and rescuing neglected buildings.
Vintage-style Summer afternoon tea at Eastbury Manor House
| Jul 28th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Enjoy a seasonal Summer afternoon tea in the Grade I listed Walled Garden.
More information to come!
Garden Bouquet Workshop at Rainham Hall
| Aug 1st 2019 |
Rainham Hall |
Explore the Hall after hours, enjoy a drink and participate in a Denney inspired garden bouquet workshop.
We will be creating a garden style bouquet, taking ideas from Denney's most favoured colour ways using beautiful blooms to create a natural, textured bouquet to take home.
Some of the gorgeous flowers, foliage and grasses will be cut from the garden itself at Rainham Hall with some added extras from Minoux's favourite flower growers from around the UK.
Workshop starts at 7pm until 8:30pm.
Booking essential for workshop. Hall open 6pm-9pm. Discounted workshop ticket for RM13 residents.
Discover ME Heritage Bus Tour at Valence House Museum
| Aug 3rd 2019 |
Valence House Museum |
Ride aboard Daisy, the vintage Route Master for a day of discovery of the built heritage in our local landscape.
The route starts and returns to Valence House, the 15th century moated manor house that is now a local history museum in Barking an Dagenham. Daisy's route for the day takes in historic buildings around Ilford and Essex such as Eastbury Manor, Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge, and Ilford Hospital Chapel.
Daisy will be stopping at each site for approx 45 minutes where you will get the opportunity to have a guided walk/talk at the venue.
Buffet lunch at Eastbury Manor is included in the price of the ticket. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Due to the nature of the event, it is not possible to accommodate pushchairs and wheel chairs on the bus. Please contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements. It is also advisable that the event is not suitable for very young children.
No dogs allowed.
Book tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/discover-me-heritage-bus-tour
Summer Fête at Eastbury Manor House
| Aug 18th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join us for a fun-filled Summer Fête at Eastbury Manor House!
Browse a bustling arts and craft market and listen to live music. Also enjoy traditional outdoor games, make-your-own lemonade, face painting arts and crafts, and a limbo competition!
The Eastbury kitchen will be serving a delicious BBQ, sweet treats and hot and cold beverages. Take this opportunity to do a tour or trail of Eastbury Manor House and learn more about it’s fascinating history.
If you are interested in hosting a stall at the market please email: eastburymanorhouse@lbbd.gov.uk
Craft activities: £3 per child (all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Jennifer Potter: Jamestown Brides at Eastbury Manor House
| Sep 3rd 2019 to Sep 9th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join us to welcome back Jennifer Potter to discuss her new book Jamestown Brides: The Untold Story of England’s Maids for Virginia.
More information to come!
Open House London – Thames Chase Forest Centre at Thames Chase Forest Centre
| Sep 21st 2019 to Sep 22nd 2019 |
Thames Chase Forest Centre |
Part of the Open House London series over the 21-22 September 2019.
Check out the award-winning Visitors Centre, which was rebuilt in 2009 following a fire, as well as the iconic 17th Century Essex Barn, which houses a number of farming relics from the Broadfields site, and whose wooden beams can tell a thousand stories.
Free entry, no booking required.
Open House at Rainham Hall
| Sep 21st 2019 |
Rainham Hall |
For Open House and Heritage Open Days we are opening up the Hall for FREE for everyone from 10:30am-4:30pm.
We are pleased to be taking part in Open House and Heritage Open days on the 21st September 2019.
Visit our current exhibition The Denney Edition, about 1960s resident Anthony Denney. The Hall is represented as a living magazine, with room dedicated to fashion, accessories, food, and interior design.
Open House at Havering Museum
| Sep 21st 2019 |
Havering Museum |
The Havering Museum is pleased to be taking part again in this year’s Open House event on Saturday 21st September.
Please note that the Museum is only open on Saturday 21st September, we will not be open on the Sunday.
We are open from 11:00 with the last entry is at 16:00, the Museum closes at 17:00
Open House London at Eastbury Manor House
| Sep 22nd 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Discover how Eastbury was built and restored with special architectural tours throughout the day. Part of Open House London.
More information to come!
Harvest festival at Eastbury Manor House
| Sep 29th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Delight in a Tudor harvest with farm animals, apple pressing and special activities for all the family.
Delight in a Tudor harvest with apple pressing, crafts and special activities for all the family. We’ll be welcoming back a variety of animals to Eastbury, you might even have a chance to hug our furry friends! A variety of outdoor games and fun activities will be available throughout the day.
With free admission and access to the farm, why not find out more about this fascinating house and it's uses over the years with one of our tour guides or take one of our trails.
The Eastbury Kitchen will be open all day, serving a special Tudor menu.
Shakespeare at Eastbury – Macbeth at Eastbury Manor House
| Oct 4th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s infamous Scottish play, Macbeth.
The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare's plays across the UK. The Fools do Shakespeare differently - a fast-paced, musically-driven style, using all sorts of different instruments, plenty of multi-roling and many a quick costume change along the way.
This physically driven and vibrant performance will tell the story of witchcraft, prophecy, a dominant wife, and Macbeth’s unstoppable desire to become King of Scotland. All of this accompanied by an original folk inspired soundtrack.
Book tickets here.
This performance is an indoor performance and on the second floor. Eastbury is fully accessible and there is a platform lift.
We will be serving drinks 45 minutes before the performance starts. 7.00pm start time, guests are welcome from 6.15pm.
Website threeinchfools.com
Twitter @threeinchfools
Facebook @threeinchfools
Instagram @threeinchfools
Youtube The Three Inch Fools (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM3yrSC0aHn1UrxcyOx2lVw)
Excellent Essex at Havering Museum
| Oct 5th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Discover how amazing Essex landscape and architecture are through an illustrative talk.
Author of Excellent Essex, Gillian Darley takes us on a vivid, personal tour, from the seaside piers to the empty marshes and the New Town tower blocks, revealing a landscape and a story like no other.
To reserve a ticket contact Havering Museum on 01708 766571, or email
marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk or drop into the Museum, 19 High Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1JU. Tickets are £5.00 each and refreshments are included. Advance booking is advisable.
Haunted Royal Palaces and Houses at Havering Museum
| Oct 10th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
A spooky evening of Royal Ghosts!
Ellen Owen shares some of the many stories of reported royal hauntings in Palaces and Great Houses. You will even learn about one of the resident Beef Eater’s, who had her bed pushed three feet across her bedroom, with her in it!
To reserve a ticket contact Havering Museum on 01708 766571, or email
marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk or drop into the Museum, 19 High Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1JU. Tickets are £5.00 each and refreshments are included. Advance booking is advisable.
Police Heroes of Essex at Havering Museum
| Oct 12th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
Police Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Fred Feather of the Essex Police Memorial Fund will be sharing the stories leading up to the deaths of PC George Gutteridge, Inspector Thomas Simmons and PC Joseph Watt and the aftermath.
To reserve a ticket contact Havering Museum on 01708 766571, or email
marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk or drop into the Museum, 19 High Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1JU. Tickets are £5.00 each and refreshments are included. Advance booking is advisable.
Hallowe’en pumpkin carving at Eastbury Manor House
| Oct 24th 2019 to Oct 25th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Carve a special spooky pumpkin to take home.
Craft activities: £3 per child (all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
More information to come!
Leonora Dori Galigai, 17th Century She-Wolf at Havering Museum
| Oct 26th 2019 |
Havering Museum |
She meddled, bewitched and embezzled before meeting a horrible end!
Dr Ian Browne explores the story of Maria de Medici, Lady-In-Waiting, who conned the French aristocracy claiming she had magical powers and controlled government policy before meeting a horrific end.
To reserve a ticket contact Havering Museum on 01708 766571, or email
marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk or drop into the Museum, 19 High Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1JU. Tickets are £5.00 each and refreshments are included. Advance booking is advisable.
Hallowe’en at Eastbury Manor House
| Oct 27th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Discover the ghosts of Eastbury past in a spooky theatrical performance. Pumpkin carving drop-in and special Hallowe’en children’s trails. Theatre performance suitable for children and adults.
More information to come!
The Gunpowder Plot at Eastbury Manor House
| Nov 3rd 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Remember, remember the 3rd of November! Join us at Eastbury to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day.
Join us as we unravel the real story behind the Gunpowder Plot! Eastbury's hosting a wide range of indoor family-friendly activities including theatre, workshops and much more!
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Moneypenny Productions are back at Eastbury to tell one of the most dramatic and treasonous tales in British history. With an explosive mix of storytelling and theatre, find out who has a story to tell, a sizzling secret to hide, and a message to pass on from “the other side”.
Help us light the fuse on this interactive adventure suitable for the whole family. It’s guaranteed to blow the roof off!
Performances take place at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Each performance is 45 minutes long. Tickets cost £5 per person, under 3's are free!
Cake Decorating Workshop
Join us in The Buttery to decorate bonfire themed cupcakes, or let your imagination run wild with sprinkles, sugar stands and more. Our Eastbury Kitchen Chef will be on hand to offer tips and pointers on how to create a cupcake that’s (almost) too good to eat!
Children and adults welcome. Drop-in session all day. You will create a cupcake and box to take home. This workshop costs £3 per person.
Tickets are available on the door only unless purchased in advance as part of a multi-ticket. We cannot guarantee on the door availability.
Arts & Crafts
Would the little ones like a souvenir of the day to take home? Why not let them make their own! The Art & Crafts Team are back at Eastbury making a variety of themed goodies including rockets, Guy Fawkes masks and lots more.
Children and adults welcome. Drop-in session all day. Crafts cost £3 per person.
Tickets are available on the door only unless purchased in advance as part of a multi-ticket. We cannot guarantee on the door availability.
Multi-Tickets
Truly make a day of your visit and take part in all the above activities for a reduced price. Multi-tickets guarantee entry to a timed performance of your choice. Due to the nature of the drop-in workshops we cannot guarantee immediate entry but we do not anticipate you will have to wait longer than 10 minutes.
Please note that both drop-in sessions take approximately 30 minutes, so please allow enough time if you are attending the last performance of the day.
Other information
Other activities are available throughout the day, including themed children's trails, tours, outdoor games, ongoing exhibitions and an informative film.
The Eastbury Kitchen will be serving themed treats from 11am - 4pm, including light lunches, cakes and scones, soup and hot and cold beverages.
Taster session: Autumn identification of trees and plants at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Nov 6th 2019 |
Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Join Environmental Educator – and Lloyd Park’s Community Gardner – Cathy McLoughlin on a relaxing walk to enjoy the beautiful autumnal colours of Epping Forest and learn the names of trees and plants as you wander.
Free course. No booking required. Adults 19 years+ only.
Coordinated by Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, in partnership with City of London Corporation event.
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GLOW at Eastbury Manor House
| Nov 8th 2019 to Nov 9th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Creative Barking and Dagenham & Eastbury Manor House present GLOW Winter Lights Festival which will explore the theme of ILLUSION with a night of magical lanterns, projections & installations.
The theme of this year's GLOW Winter Lights Festival is ILLUSION!
Come and join us on Friday 8th November or Saturday 9th November, from 5pm - 10pm at Eastbury Manor House!
£5 Tickets
Under 16s go FREE
Tickets available NOW! at
creativebd.org.uk/festivals2019.
GLOW is being produced by Cultural Connectors with the Creative Barking and Dagenham (CBD) team in partnership with
Same Sky,
Eastbury Manor House and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. GLOW 2019 is our third winter lights festival at Eastbury Manor House and over the past two GLOW festivals we have welcomed over 3,500 visitors! Our aim for the festival is to bring light to the darkest months and bring opportunities for our local communities to come together.
Please note tickets are non-refundable.
Sound installation: Echoes at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
| Nov 12th 2019 to Jan 5th 2020 |
Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Come along and experience Artist in Residence Ellie Wilson’s fantastic free sound installation. Echoes unearths the stories of Epping Forest, comprising of a set of new music compositions exploring the human impact on Epping Forest through the centuries.
Free event. No booking required.
Traditional Christmas wreath-making at Eastbury Manor House
| Nov 29th 2019 to Dec 15th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Learn the techniques to make a traditional Christmas wreath, using sustainably sourced natural materials.
Learn the techniques to make a traditional Christmas wreath to take home, using sustainably-sourced natural materials. You can choose from a variety of plants and decorations to create your own festive wreath, inspired by Eastbury's beautiful grounds and gardens.
Part of our 'Heritage in the Making' workshop programme. Learn new skills and techniques at our craft workshops inspired by the history of Eastbury, All levels of experience are welcome and all materials are provided.
The workshop begins at 11.30pm and ends at 3.00pm. Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments. Hot drinks will be available throughout the day.
Book tickets
here
Eastbury’s Woodland Grotto at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 1st 2019 to Dec 8th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Meet Father Christmas in his Woodland Grotto.
Meet Father Christmas in his Woodland Grotto in this Grade I listed house.
Children will start their day by writing their Christmas wish list, with help from Father Christmas’s elves. They can take their letter to show Father Christmas, or post it in our Christmas post box to send it straight to the North Pole.
Father Christmas is waiting to meet all his little helpers in a stunning woodland grotto, complete with Christmas tunes and a festive fireplace.
Your visit to meet Father Christmas will include a stocking full of gifts and a private meeting with the man himself.
On Sunday 1 December you and all the family can also enjoy a Christmas Makers Market. We will be inviting a range of stalls to Eastbury so come and browse for your Christmas presents.
On Sunday 8 December also join us for more festive activities including Christmas crafts, children’s trails and tours of the house.
The Eastbury Kitchen will be cooking up festive surprises on both days.
Admission to Eastbury, and entry to the Christmas Makers Market, is free of charge on both days. Book tickets to visit Father Christmas at an additional charge. Please specify the ages of children visiting to receive a personalised gift.
Spaces are limited so we recommend booking in advance. Select the date you want to visit and then choose a specific time slot. Adults do not need to book tickets. Max party size is 15. Check Eastbury Manor House social media to see if on the door tickets will be available.
Book tickets
here
Christmas Maker’s Market at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 1st 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join us for a seasonal arts and crafts market.
More information to come!
Winter Candlelit Tours at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 6th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join costumed guides for seasonal candlelit tours of the house and learn about Eastbury’s history. Ticket price includes refreshments.
Join costumed tour guides for a seasonal candlelit tour of the house and learn about Eastbury's history.
The costumed guides will lead you around this beautiful Grade I listed building, illuminated by candlelight, and tell stories from Eastbury's rich past. Learn about who has lived at Eastbury over the past five centuries and what marks they have left on the building. Eastbury's fascinating past includes tales of disinheritance, destruction and decay.
Ticket price includes refreshments. Drinks and snacks will be served from 6.30pm and the tour starts at 7pm.
Book tickets
here
Eastbury Christmas at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 8th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Join us for Christmas festivities, including Eastbury’s Woodland Grotto, craft activities, Christmas trails and see Eastbury decorated for Christmas.
More information to come!
Winter concert with the Kingsley Choral Group at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 13th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
A festive carol concert with the Kingsley Choral Group.
Enjoy a traditional festive carol concert with the Kingsley Choral Group.
Eastbury is thrilled to welcome back the Kingsley Choral Group for a magical night of music in the beautiful surroundings of this Grade I listed house. Sing along to Christmas favourites and enjoy a cheery evening for all the family. Songs will include "Mary's Boy Child" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
Refreshments will be available for purchase from 6pm and the carol concert starts at 7pm.
Book tickets
here
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Eastbury Manor House
| Dec 15th 2019 |
Eastbury Manor House |
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea in Eastbury’s historic surroundings.
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea with a twist in the stunning surroundings of this Grade I listed house.
The Christmas afternoon tea will feature delicate finger sandwiches, delicious cakes and freshly made scones, all with a festive spin.
Take this last opportunity to see Eastbury decorated for Christmas, including a festive photo opportunity.
Seating is at 2.00pm, additional times may be available depending on demand.
Please ensure you specify any dietary requirements on checkout and email with any further queries (eastburymanorhouse@lbbd.gov.uk).
Book tickets
here
