What's on?

Saturday February 8th
9.30 – 13.00 (with 30 minute break at 11.00)

£75

Join us for a life drawing workshop where you’ll be guided through a variety of techniques and media to enhance your skills with Lynn Holbrook-Sutcliffe (Drawing Rooms Deal)

Explore the proportions of the human body, learn how to capture dynamic poses, and create both expressive and accurate drawings. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop is designed for all skill levels.

Afterward, unwind and treat yourself to a delicious meal at the award-winning Old Dairy Café, conveniently located onsite. It’s the perfect creative experience to share with family and friends.

To book, visit our Vouchers and Events page.

Saturday 15th February  10.30 – 15.00
Saturday 15th March  10.30 – 15.00
Saturday 16th April  10.30 – 15.00
£79

Make your own hiking staff or walking stick!  Hannah from Natural Pathways will provide the materials and equipment and show you how to make your very own staff which will last a lifetime.  You can personalise your staff, or maybe make a Foraging Stick to use at one of Hannah’s foraging courses.

Suitable for adults and for children aged 8+

15th February 2025 to 2nd March 2025
(excluding Mondays and Tuesdays)

As the days grow longer, the garden begins to stir. Witch-hazels are already in bloom in the woodland, and soon it will be time for another early sign of spring—the snowdrop. On this self-guided walk, you’ll discover the natural and cultural history of the snowdrop while wandering through the woodland garden. Enjoy breathtaking displays of snowdrops, winter aconites, and spring-flowering shrubs like camellias.

To take part in the walk, simply pay the garden entrance fee and pick up your self-guided snowdrop leaflet at the entrance. Warm clothes and wellies are highly recommended for a comfortable experience.

Monday 17th February  10.00 – 14.00
£35

A tracking and nature awareness course for families!
Get closer to wildlife than you could have thought possible and learn exciting facts about our native animals.
Gain valuable skills while having fun on this course run by Hannah from Natural Pathways.

Wednesday 19th February  10.00 – 12.00
£70

Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop where you’ll craft your very own dried flower picture! Choose from a variety of stunning dried flowers and design a unique floral display, which will be framed and ready to hang as a beautiful piece of art for your home.

In this hands-on workshop, Anna from Anna’s Country Flowers will guide you through the process of arranging and securing the flowers, helping you create a one-of-a-kind floral masterpiece.

With different frame sizes available, you can customise your artwork to suit your space perfectly. This workshop is a lovely opportunity to get creative and bring a touch of nature into your home décor. It’s also a perfect project to enjoy with friends or family.

What’s included:

All materials provided, including dried flowers, willow stick frames, and tools
Expert guidance from Anna
A finished, framed dried flower picture to take home

After the workshop, why not relax and treat yourself to a delicious lunch at the award-winning café onsite? It’s the perfect way to round off your creative experience.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, so no experience is necessary. Let your creativity bloom with us!

Email Anna to book – anna@annascountryflowers.co.uk

Sunday 23rd March  10.30 – 15.00
Sunday 27th April  10.30 – 15.00
£63

A day to awaken your senses!
Take time to slow down and reconnect with the natural environment during this course run by Hannah from Natural Pathways.  You will learn how to improve your skills of intuition and gain inspiration from your surroundings.  The day will include Awareness Exercises, Meditation and the exploration of Energy Fields and Brain Waves.

Wednesday 7th May  18.00

We can’t wait to see ThisIsMyTheatre’s adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s swashbuckling classic!

When tickets are on sale a link will be posted here.  In the meantime, read about this exciting and innovative theatre company by clicking below.

This will be an outdoor production, please bring something to sit on.  Picnics welcome, please note only assistance dogs permitted at the performance.

Thursday 22nd May  09.00 – 17.00

Today the gardens are open in aid of the National Garden Scheme which raises funds for nursing and health charities.

“For me, as Patron, the wonderful thing about the National Garden Scheme is its unique blend of Britishness – the marriage of nursing and gardens; the exemplary role of volunteers; the cumulative fundraising power of small events; the championing of local community activity and the celebration of what gardens can do for the benefit of us all. So I can only wish you all another happy year of garden visiting.”
King Charles III

Saturday 16th August  14.00

DOT Productions are bringing an hour of pure escapism to the gardens with this performance full of silliness and songs and sword fights!  Come and meet Robin and his merry men and watch them do battle with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

When tickets are on sale a link will be posted here.  In the meantime, you can read about this popular theatre company by clicking below.

This will be an outdoor production, please bring something to sit on.  Picnics welcome, please note only assistance dogs permitted at the performance.

Saturday 16th August  18.30

We are delighted to welcome Dot Productions back to Goodnestone with their adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, her first published work.   This comedy of manners full of heroes, heartbreaks and villains is a wonderful way to commemorate the birth of Jane Austen 250 years ago.

When tickets are on sale a link will be posted here.  In the meantime, you can read about this popular theatre company by clicking below.

This will be an outdoor production, please bring something to sit on.  Picnics welcome, please note only assistance dogs permitted at the performance.

Sunday 31st August  18.00

The Duke’s Theatre Company return to Goodnestone with Macbeth, Shakespeare’s landmark play first performed over 400 years ago.   Contemporary themes of ambition and power are interwoven with witchcraft and prophesy in a memorable production by this creative company.

When tickets are on sale a link will be posted here.  In the meantime, you can read about The Duke’s Theatre Company by clicking below.

This will be an outdoor production, please bring something to sit on.  Picnics welcome, please note only assistance dogs permitted at the performance.

Friday 12th September  09.00 – 17.00

Today the gardens are open in aid of the National Garden Scheme which raises funds for nursing and health charities.

In 2024 the charity donated a record £3,501,227.  Thousands of people who live with health conditions such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers, have been supported by NGS funding of the nurses, health professionals and case workers who support them.