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*Please note – there is an error on our newsletter. The date of this event is Saturday 6 July. Visit Asthall’s St Nicholas Church on Saturday 6th July as two acclaimed musicians, Violinist Priya Mitchell and Cellist Claude Frochaux, perform...

Learn how to experiment with many different ways of creating the effect of reflections and light on water using oils on gesso primed board. We will be based outside at the Kitchen courtyard at Asthall Manor (below) and working from direct observation...

Come and join us for a hands-on workshop here at Asthall Manor Ballroom. We will guide you through the art of flower pressing, showing you how to select and prepare your flowers through the seasons, which ones work and which...

Come and join a family-friendly celebration of the wonderful River Windrush as it meanders through the water meadows of Asthall. Stalls and events on the riverside will include: An introduction to riverflies Water quality testing An introduction to flyfishing A...

Peter Cowdrey, who led walks around the Asthall grounds during our on form exhibitions, will be back with more insight into the secret meanings and musicality of birdsong. If you’re an early bird, try the Dawn Chorus! Walks are approximately...

Join Owen Vaughan, Head gardener for a talk in the garden at 2pm every Saturday during our open month. Owen will be guiding you through this spectacular oasis he and Rosie have created. Owen’s talks are free but you do...

This summer, we will be opening the garden, without any sculpture, from 13 June to 13 July, but on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only (11 am until 5 pm.) That’s 15 days! And there will be some special events during that...

Looking for something special to entertain your children? A family-friendly afternoon which weaves dance and storytelling together, this is designed so that everyone, young or old, can join in. Live music will bring the beautiful Asthall Manor ballroom to life....

This film tells the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. To book please click...

Looking for something special to entertain your children? A family-friendly afternoon of dance which will weave a story to fabulous live music in the beautiful ballroom at Asthall Manor. Designed so that everyone young and old can join in together,...

Discover the work of Claudia Carr who takes natural forms found during the course of day-to-day life and transforms them into otherworldly landscapes, with compositions that are both abstract and recognisable. The piece above takes a commonplace orange peel and transforms it into a centerpiece....

The Joy of Singing spring workshop. Breath Voice Body Song An holistic singing workshop using the science of breath work, posture, yogic movement and vocal techniques to sing for health, wellbeing and joy! Everyone is welcome – no experience of...

It is with deep regret that we have taken the decision to cancel our Winter Open Day this weekend. Winter is one thing, but it was going to have been more of an Underwater Open Day. Our only parking is...

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,...

An acrylic landscape painting workshop where the force of abstract colour is a guiding principle. Explore how the structured areas of colour in Brewster’s work are inspired by the Dorset coastline and learn how his mark making techniques and textural...

Looking for something special in the way of half-term entertainment? Ceilidhs for Everyone presents a family-friendly afternoon of dance which will weave the tale of The Three Little Pigs to live music from The Bees Knees in the beautiful ballroom...

Join us for a workshop on the benefits of gardening with wildlife here at Asthall Manor Kitchen Garden. Complete beginners through to keen amateurs all welcome. A thriving and diverse population of insects and animals, big and small is key...

Discover how contemporary Chris Bushe creates immense depth in his landscapes by juxtaposing thick sticky ‘impasto’ oil paint in the foreground with detailing and smoothing the paint in the distance. All materials are included except an A4 pad of cartridge paper for...

Ever wanted to try your hand with the gongs? Would you like to experience a day of re-connecting on a deeper level through the gong and meditation? Then come along and experience a deeper listening on all levels of your...

As this retreat day was so successful in October and has attracted a lot of interest, Delia is running it again in November.  This retreat day will focus on moving towards a more mindful approach to life.  It will especially...

Explore the geometric ‘colour field’ paintings of Fred Ingrams and how his work links with artists Richard Diebenkorn, Nicholas De Stael and Joan Eardley. During the workshop we will be working with acrylic on hardboard, looking at different ways of...

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...

This talk is organised by the Burford Environmental Action Group (Beagles). The owl project was set up in the 1980s when barn owl numbers were at an all time low.  This was due to a number of reasons, one of...

Attend from one up to all six sessions for ultimate bliss Choose whichever you feel most drawn to… Each session including nourishing warm drinks and a two hour experience. SESSION 1:FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 6.00pm – 8.00pm Disconnect to ReConnect Special...