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Sensational Spring Hunt
- Thursday 26th March to Sunday 29th March, All day
Can you find all of the animals hiding around the site?
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Live Lute Music
- Sunday 29th March, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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Easter Crafts
- Tuesday 31st March, 10am to 12pm
Celebrate Easter with our crazy fun crafts!
Sensational Spring Hunt
- Thursday 2nd April to Monday 6th April, All day
Can you find all of the animals hiding around the site?
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Egg-Citing Easter Games
- Tuesday 7th April, 11am to 1pm
The Easter Bunny has prepared some egg-citing games for you to enjoy around our site!
Sensational Spring Hunt
- Thursday 9th April to Sunday 12th April, All day
Can you find all of the animals hiding around the site?
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Shakespeare and Kingship – Darren Freebury-Jones Talk
- Sunday 12th April, 6pm to 7pm
Darren Freebury-Jones grapples with the big questions Shakespeare raises in his history plays.
Live Lute Music
- Saturday 25th April, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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Plant Hunter’s Fair – May 2026
- Sunday 3rd May, 10am to 4pm
One of our most popular events returns this May as we house the top plant nurseries that are sure to have something special for every garden.
Live Lute Music
- Sunday 10th May, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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Shakespeare’s Music – Ayres and Graces concert
- Friday 15th May, 7pm to 9pm
Ayres and Graces presents a delightful evening of music, songs and readings from or inspired by the works of Shakespeare.
Live Lute Music
- Saturday 20th June, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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- Sunday 5th July, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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Pinocchio (Outdoor Theatre)
- Friday 31st July, 6pm to 8pm
Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.
The Three Musketeers – Outdoor Theatre
- Sunday 16th August, 7pm to 9:30pm
All for One - and One for All! Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever!
Live Lute Music
- Sunday 30th August, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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- Saturday 19th September, 1pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
Read more about 'Live Lute Music'