A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special one-day event, kindly hosted by the head gardener, Mark Lyons. Meet at the front of the house on the main drive for an introductory talk on the gardens, followed by a guided tour accompanied by Mark and his gardening team who will be available throughout the garden. After visiting the garden, home-made teas will be served in the stable courtyard. Opens Thursday 25th April, pre-booking essential.
A limited number of tickets have been made available for a special 1 day rewilding tour on 23rd May. On arrival please meet at the Coach House Café, where you will be joined by Ben Padwick, the ranger at Mapperton. Ben will give an introductory talk and will be your guide throughout your visit. The tour will last for 2 ½ hours and covers a distance of 2 miles. Do wear appropriate footwear and bring waterproofs if it is expected to rain. Parts of the tour will take you up steep hills and across uneven ground, which may be challenging for anyone less able and with mobility difficulties. Opens Thursday 23rd May, pre-booking essential.
A limited number of tickets have been made available for these two special afternoon openings, hosted by John and Jennie Makepeace. There will be a warm welcome from John at 2.30pm in the main rooms of the house, with a talk on his furniture design and recent commissions. Jennie will then give a guided walk around the gardens followed by a cream tea. Opens Thursday 13th June, pre-booking essential.
The owners of Wyke Farm, Robert and Alex Appleby are both fanatical about rewilding, environmental conservation and preservation of the natural habitat. A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special 1 day rewilding event. Meet at the front of the house on the main drive for an introductory talk and guided tour with Ecologist, Tom Brereton, who has supported the Applebys on their work at Wyke Farm. Opens Sunday 23rd June, pre-booking essential.
Johnnie and Sophie Boden bought Wytherston in 2005. Since then they and their fantastic team have tried to encourage wild flowers in both their garden and in the meadows surrounding the farm, which makes for a breathtaking display. A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special event, kindly hosted by Johnnie, who will give a talk and guided tour through the wildflower garden and meadows. Please meet in the Tithe Barn at 2.30pm prompt. Plenty of parking. Dogs are very welcome. Opens Thursday 27th June, pre-booking essential.
A limited number of tickets have been made available for this private morning opening, hosted by Lord and Lady Fellowes. The morning will inc special home-made elevenses which will be served underneath the turkey oak tree planted in 1633 on the main terrace. There will then be the opportunity to explore the grounds and gardens, finishing at 12.30pm. Opens Friday 5th July, pre-booking essential.
A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special one-day event, kindly hosted by the owners, James & Sara Weld. Meet at the front the house on the main drive for an introductory talk on the gardens, followed by a guided tour accompanied by Sara and her gardening team. Opens on Wednesday 10th July, pre-booking essential. After visiting the garden a set menu lunch will be made available at the nearby Weld Arms from 1pm (not inc in adm price). To make a booking pls visit: www.theweldarms.co.uk or telephone: 01929 400211.
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