Friday 14th February 2025
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with lunch or dinner at the Old Dairy.
Lunch bookings between 12.00 – 14.00
Evening bookings between 19.00 – 20.00
olddairy@goodnestone.com
01304 695098
Booking essential
Saturday 15th February 10.30 – 15.00
Saturday 15th March 10.30 – 15.00
Saturday 26th 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.
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
Saturday 1st March 11.00 – 12.30
£40 (includes yoga class, Ayurvedic facial massage & Ayurvedic herbal tea)
(Optional: Separate ticket including lunch available)
Join us for a restorative morning of yoga and Ayurveda led by Gigi, an experienced yoga teacher and holistic health coach. This session is designed to help you unwind, reconnect with your body, and experience deep relaxation through movement and healing touch.
What to expect:
A gentle and nourishing yoga class suitable for all levels
Ayurvedic facial massage to promote relaxation and rejuvenation
A soothing Ayurvedic herbal tea to complete your experience
To book, visit our Vouchers and Events page.
Saturday 1st – Thursday 13th March
The Grade II* listed mansion at Goodnestone Park will be available for guided tours between the hours of 10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Our tours will last approximatley 1 hour and you will be shown key rooms within the mansion as well as objects of historical interest and unique architectural features. Our morning tours will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and afternoon tours will run from 14.00pm – 16.00pm. Please book your tickets online via the link below which will take you to our voucher page. If you have any queries then please do get in touch on office@goodnestone.com.
Vouchers to be confirmed shortly.
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.
Saturday 29th March 10.00 – 14.00
This is your chance to explore our stunning venue, including a full house and marquee tour, meet our expert team, and enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample the incredible food by Judith’s Kitchen, our fantastic in-house dining option.
Important Information:
We look forward to welcoming you!
Saturday 29th March
11.00 – 15.30pm (lunch break 1.00 – 2.00)
£95
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).
Learn about the proportions of the body, how to capture the pose and create both expressive and accurate drawings. The workshop includes access to the beautiful gardens, providing a glimpse into our rich horticultural and creative history, along with all the materials you’ll need to bring your drawings to life.
To book, visit our Vouchers and Events page.
Monday 5th May
The Grade II* listed mansion at Goodnestone Park will be available for guided tours between the hours of 10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Our tours will last approximatley 1 hour and you will be shown key rooms within the mansion as well as objects of historical interest and unique architectural features. Our morning tours will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and afternoon tours will run from 14.00pm – 16.00pm. Please book your tickets online via the link below which will take you to our voucher page. If you have any queries then please do get in touch on office@goodnestone.com.
Vouchers to be confirmed shortly.
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
Monday 26th May
The Grade II* listed mansion at Goodnestone Park will be available for guided tours between the hours of 10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Our tours will last approximatley 1 hour and you will be shown key rooms within the mansion as well as objects of historical interest and unique architectural features. Our morning tours will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and afternoon tours will run from 14.00pm – 16.00pm. Please book your tickets online via the link below which will take you to our voucher page. If you have any queries then please do get in touch on office@goodnestone.com.
Vouchers to be confirmed shortly.
Thursday 14th August – Tuesday 19th August
The Grade II* listed mansion at Goodnestone Park will be available for guided tours between the hours of 10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Our tours will last approximatley 1 hour and you will be shown key rooms within the mansion as well as objects of historical interest and unique architectural features. Our morning tours will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and afternoon tours will run from 14.00pm – 16.00pm. Please book your tickets online via the link below which will take you to our voucher page. If you have any queries then please do get in touch on office@goodnestone.com.
Vouchers to be confirmed shortly.
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.
Tuesday 26th August – Monday 1st September
The Grade II* listed mansion at Goodnestone Park will be available for guided tours between the hours of 10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Our tours will last approximatley 1 hour and you will be shown key rooms within the mansion as well as objects of historical interest and unique architectural features. Our morning tours will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and afternoon tours will run from 14.00pm – 16.00pm. Please book your tickets online via the link below which will take you to our voucher page. If you have any queries then please do get in touch on office@goodnestone.com.
Vouchers to be confirmed shortly.
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.
