Upcoming Events

The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. To book please click here for our Kinema event booking page. The site is displayed in $ rather then £. Our tickets are the equivalent of £10 so $12.49. Doors open at 7 for drinks with a 7.30 start, the film will finish at 9.10pm. Asthall Manor…

Join us for a workshop on the benefits of gardening with wildlife here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor). Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. A thriving and diverse population of insects and animals, big and small is key to the growing of healthy and nutritious (aka tasty) food. Healthy wildlife means healthy plants means healthy people. In this all-day workshop you will learn the fundamental benefits of gardening with wildlife while growing food for people.…

Looking for something special to entertain your children? A family-friendly afternoon which weaves dance and storytelling together, this is designed so that everyone, young or old, can join in. Live music will bring the beautiful Asthall Manor ballroom to life. We look forward to welcoming you and your family or friends. Ticket prices: Standard: £8 Supporters: £10 Supported: £6 (or whatever you can afford) Find out more and book places on Eventbrite Drinks will be provided. If you can, please…

Join Owen Vaughan, Head gardener for a talk in the garden at 2pm every Saturday during our open month. Owen will be guiding you through this spectacular oasis he and Rosie have created. Owen’s talks are free but you do have to book a place and numbers are limited to 20. This ensures that those on the tour can ask questions and enjoy the immersive experience. We would ask that you consider an extra donation to one of our charities…

This summer, we will be opening the garden, without any sculpture, from 13 June to 13 July, but on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only (11 am until 5 pm.) That’s 15 days! And there will be some special events during that time. See our What’s on page for details of birdsong walks, garden tours and guest events including a lunchtime concert and a conversation in the Ballroom between Caroline Lucas and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall We also have a few non-bookable weekly events…

Peter Cowdrey, who led walks around the Asthall grounds during our on form exhibitions, will be back with more insight into the secret meanings and musicality of birdsong. If you’re an early bird, try the Dawn Chorus! Walks are approximately one hour long and all proceeds will go to The Planet Birdsong Foundation. Friday 14 June 2 pm Friday 14 June 3.30 pm Friday 14 June 5 pm Friday 14 June 6.30 pm Saturday 15 June Dawn Chorus 04.00 am…

Come and join us for a hands-on workshop here at Asthall Manor Ballroom. We will guide you through the art of flower pressing, showing you how to select and prepare your flowers through the seasons, which ones work and which don’t; with our help, you will learn how to press your own flowers. We’ll also give advice on making your own flower press, and show you how to create beautiful designs using tips and techniques we’ve learned along the way. You will…

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful theory. You will also carry out some fun, practical work to apply your learning and to help keep us warm. Good, home-based or community-based composting is one of the key but often missing links to achieving the growing of healthy,…