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The Manor House

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Goodnestone Park grounds: The perfect backdrop for corporate events and celebrations

What's on?

Regular events at Goodnestone Park include guided tours with our Head Gardener Paul Bagshaw, along with gardening events, hands-on workshops, and enchanting outdoor theatre performances. This year, we're also offering exclusive Heritage Tours of the Mansion.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness in Nature

Saturday 28th February 2026
Saturday 28th March 2026
10.30 – 15.00

A day to awaken the senses!  Discover a deeper and richer experience of the natural environment during this workshop run by Natural Pathways.  Learn mindfulness skills which can easily be applied to your everyday life.  Connect with nature and restore your inner well-being in the beautiful surroundings of Goodnestone Park Gardens.

Staff Making May 23

Staff Making

Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 11th April 2026
10.30 – 15.00

Make your very own hiking or walking staff in this workshop run by Natural Pathways.

Materials and equipment will be provided and, following clear bushcraft instructions, you’ll create a personalised staff, stick or crook.

Suitable for adults and children aged 8 and above.

Creative Writing

Life Writing Workshop

Wednesday 11th March 2026
10.00 – 16.00
£150

Published author Kathy Barnaby is leading this fun and inspiring writing retreat.  Boost your skills in a relaxed and supportive setting – no experience needed!

Price includes refreshment, lunch at the Old Dairy Cafe and entry to the gardens.  Just bring your favourite notebook!

Watercolour

Create a Garden Journal

Wednesday 29th April 2026
10.00 – 16.00
£150

Renowned nature journalist Shilpa Agashe will guide you in creating a unique painted garden journal inspired by Goodnestone.   Relish the opportunity to develop your attention and to discover personal connections to the natural world.  Shilpa is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge so expect to be inspired!

The day includes refreshments, lunch at the Old Dairy Cafe and admission to the gardens.

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Flower Pressing Workshop

Wednesday 6th May 2026
10.00 – 16.00
£150

Capture the beauty of seasonal flowers in an inspiring day-long workshop run by JamJarEdit of south London.
After a personal tour of the walled garden you will learn the art of preparing and preserving the specimens you have chosen.  You will leave with your own flower press, a unique piece of artwork and renewed enthusiasm for creative exploration.  No experience needed.

The day will include refreshments, lunch at the Old Dairy and admission to the gardens.

R&J 2026

Romeo and Juliet

Wednesday 19th August 2026
19.00

We are delighted to see The Duke’s Theatre Company return to Goodnestone with a bold re-imagining of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.  With dynamic staging and original music the audience can revisit this classic tale of passion and peril in the stunning surroundings of Goodnestone Park.

This is an outdoor production; please bring something to sit on, a torch and wear footwear suitable for this historic venue.  Picnics welcome, sorry only assistance dogs.

A link to purchase tickets will be available later in the year.

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