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A simply unmissable event for the Mitford-curious! Mimi Pond and Carla Kaplan will be in conversation in the Ballroom, about their books and their take on this infamous family, who lived at Asthall Manor between 1919 and 1926. In particular,

Join us for a workshop on Winter Fruit Pruning here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of winter fruit pruning to encourage the health,

18th and 19th April – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us here at Asthall Manor for a weekend journey through vegetable and herb propagation for your healthy food-growing needs. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. Good, home-based...

Join us for a workshop on saving seed, here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden (opposite Asthall Manor) Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. It is well documented that the best seed you can sow is the seed that

Join us for a workshop on home composting here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. In this all-day workshop you will learn the basics of different composting systems alongside a bit of helpful

A chance to get your hands on some of our lovely seedlings at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden, so that you can grow your own truly tasty treats at home. We’ll have tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers, cucumbers and much more available

Wanting to learn how to grow your own food throughout the year or to simply improve your food growing skills? Join us in Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden for this 4-part course, taking you on a full circle yearlong ecological food

Gardener and Florist Melanie Penning will welcome you to our ballroom and show you how to make a beautiful centrepiece for your Christmas table using foraged abundance from the hedgerow. This workshop is about connecting with nature and each other,

Come and join us in our beautiful Ballroom for a Christmas Bazaar. You will have the opportunity to buy a range of uniquely crafted gifts from local independent artisans and producers and vintage and antique items. Cards and cash both

We’re delighted to be hosting Fat Squirrel Outdoor at Asthall Manor. “Axe-throwing outdoors is an adventure with a natural soundtrack, and the sound of the axes hitting the targets is immensely satisfying” A Fat Squirrel Outdoor team member will host your

Christina McMaster is a pianist, composer and founder of Lie Down & Listen – a truly creative spirit fascinated by deep listening and sound.  Christina returns to the enchanting Asthall Manor in January 2026! Session Duration: 120mins experience ​Each session includes:

The Garden will be open every Wednesday in February for the fabulous snowdrops, and from 20th May-20th June every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoon for the springtime delights here in the meandering garden at Asthall Manor. Please book tickets in

Hosted by Mid Windrush Land and Nature Group. Come join us at for a fascinating hands-on workshop on the many marvellous moths found in our gardens! Led by Dr Julian Parfit from Wild Wantage.  Set up moth traps Learn about

Join Kieran Stiles on 19th September for his ‘Asthall Woodlands’ painting experience. Learn about describing light on trees using a small palette-knife to create thick textural layers of oil paint on board inspired by the techniques of Andrew Gifford.  

3pm- Afternoon Delight  6pm- Evening Sunset “There is the music of heaven in all things” Hildegard Von Bingen ​​ Join Christina McMaster for a peaceful and inspiring afternoon in a deeply calming and soul restoring experience of sound, baroque music,

ISHKAR is hosting a rug sale here on Saturday the 13th of September, where they will be offering up to 30% off a selection of their signature flatweave and hand-knotted rugs. Visitors will have the opportunity to shop a wide range

Peter Lanyon was inspired by the areas of landscape where elements meet. Where water meets land, clouds with a cliff, or rain with a woodland. Working from initial studies made of the lake in the gardens of Asthall Manor, explore

Come and join our FREE event! Organised by Mid Windrush Land and Nature Group and Supported by Oxfordshire County Council   Attractions include: Refreshments (cold drinks and biscuits) Browse our informationdisplays and chat with other local nature lovers See Harry

Join us at Asthall Manor on Saturday 2nd August 10am-4pm. The aim of the day is to encourage local projects to make connections and work collaboratively to increase their impact locally and globally. By using the framework of Doughnut Economics

Come and get some of our lovely seedlings at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Tomatoes, winter squash, chillies, sweet peppers, cucumbers and more, to help your garden grow come tasty treats! Bring some plants for the swap table or simply come

Come and join the early morning joy of birdsong on a walk through our woodland paths and meadows. Your guide will be Adrian State, local conservationist and bird expert. And, to reward you for the early start, you’ll be treated

A dynamic live painting and musical improvisation in the gardens with artist Kieran Stiles Experience a conversation between two entangled art forms exploring the dynamism of creativity. Part of Oxford Chamber Music Festival’s ‘Eden in Asthall’ weekend. Free – No booking

Discover the hidden world of reptiles: Meet in the Ballroom (W3W masks.students.followers) at 10.30 for a talk by Dr Angela Julian, the national co-ordinator of Amphibian & Reptile groups of the UK Then walk around the grounds for practical observation

As part of Oxford Chamber Music Festival’s 25th anniversary celebrations, Kieran is teaching this special workshop on Asthall’s magnificent trees. Explore ways of creating the effect of shimmering light on treetops in oils. Working in oil on board from direct