Events at Brantwood

Events at Brantwood  

What's going on at Brantwood?

From outdoor theatre for all the family to lectures on art and literature, from concerts in the drawing room to our annual craft fair, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Click here for Diary of  all Events and Courses

 

Outdoor Theatre

 

21st July 2009

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

7pm-9pm (Gates open at 6pm)

Adults £9.50

Children & Students £6.50

18th August 2009

"The Three Musketeers"

7pm-9pm (Gates open at 6pm)

Adults £9.50

Children & Students £6.50

Venue: Brantwood's lakeside meadow

Tickets on sale at Brantwood from May 2009

Guided Garden Walks


Explore Brantwood’s fascinating and extensive estate with one of our very knowledgeable guides. Easter to October: every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Sundays at 2.15pm. No additional charge. No pre-booking required.

 


Children's Activity Workshops

Nature and craft based activities. Topics will incude animal handling, pond dipping, mini-beasts and "Nature Experiments" in conjunction with the Living Laboratory exhibition running throughout the summer.

10.30am until 12.30pm

6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August 2009

£5 per child per workshop

Advance booking strongly recommended

 

Family  Trail


2009 School Holidays

Follow a fun trail around Brantwood's woodland estate to find hidden animal friends. Learn about the creatures around us and their habitats.

No additional charge

 


 

Talks

"Ruskin At Brantwood" by Freddie Harris

Gain an insight into Ruskin's life at Brantwood. Admission included in the house or garden ticket.

9th June, 28th July, 11th August, 8th September 2009

2.15pm until 3.15pm

Craft Fair

14th & 15th November 2009
A wide range of quality crafts from around Cumbria, on display throughout Brantwood house. 10.30am until 5pm. £2 admission for craft fair & house, inclusive. No charge for child admissions.

 

Crafts include: Pottery, jewellery, fused glass, felt bags, swill baskets, wood turning, photographs, bird & animal wood carving, lavendar goods, furniture restoration, driftwood clocks, children's clothes, lakeland scents, food - to name but a few!

 
 

 

 

 

 

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Events at Brantwood

Brantwood is an independent registered charity
The Brantwood Trust
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AD
enquiries@brantwood.org.uk
Telephone: 015394 41396
Facsimile: 015394 41263