Events
Summer Seedlings - Forest Fun
Tuesday mornings 10:30 -11:30
June 19th & 26th
Thurs Afternoons 1:30 - 2:30
June 21th & 28th
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our Summer forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18 months - 5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Tuesday mornings 9.30-10.30
From 19 June
This regular 1 hour drop in session, will give you an introduction into some basic yoga poses. Concentrating on healthy alignment and breathing to help you to improve your posture, core strength, flexibility and general wellbeing. Instruction in meditation and relaxation will naturally be incorporated into these friendly group sessions.
Instructor Paul Salman has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and has been a registered teacher for 12 years.
Please call or text Paul on 07768353108 if you have any queries.
Sessions take place in the Main House. All proceeds from the sessions donated to the support the House & Gardens.
£9 per session
Gin Club
Thu 21st Jun
Our monthly opportunity to sample Artisan Gins from award winning micro distillers. Enjoy tasters and 3 craft cocktails, with discussions about the botanicals, back story, and all juniper friendly matters. There will be opportunities to learn how to craft killer cocktails, meet the distillers and buy Artisan Gins at reduced prices. £22 per person. Ticket includes snacks from the barbecue. Booking essential.
Held in the Stables Cafe
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Sun 24th Jun
12pm -2pm Booking Essential
If you go down to the Bothy Gardens today you’re in for a big surprise! This summer we are launching our first ever Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring your teddy bears to the Bothy Gardens for an exclusive picnic and enjoy a range of teddy bear fun and games.
Suitable for age range 2-7 yrs and their grown ups
Tickets include a picnic lunch box - bring along a blanket
Please Note: Bookings close on Weds 20th June at midnight
Tickets: Adult - £7, Child - £5
Booking essential no on day sales
Sold out, sorry!
PLANE WALL by David T. Waller & John R. Waller
Weekends 12.00 -17.00 until 29th September 2018
In the basement of the House
Wonder at hundreds of model aircraft, an immersive soundtrack, and the accompanying collection of family memorabilia and nostalgic items which gently occupy an unknown part of Stephens Houses’ historical Victorian basement. This imaginative and intimate art installation is the collaboration of twin brothers.
Plane Wall’s absorbing atmosphere invites viewers into a surprising and ingenious space where a myriad of objects seek to acknowledge and even provoke the passionate and obsessive tides within ourselves so revealing the hidden connections and systems that lie between and beneath us.
Plane Wall has already captured audiences and its new home is perfectly suited to evoke a private, reflective and thoughtful climate. Visitors are invited to recall and share stories, ask questions, identify the aircraft, or simply spend time amidst this ambient and airworthy exhibit.
Free entry: Donations in aid of Combat Stress charity.
Please note: the installation will be closed on Sundays 29th July, 5th August and August Bank Holiday weekend
Free event
Centenary Garden Fête - Inky’s Place 100 years
Sun 15th Jul 12:00 - 17:00
2018 sees the 100th anniversary of Henry Inky Stephens bequest of the House & Gardens. To celebrate we have a packed day of fun, with a dog show to enter your best friend in, Donkey rides, and craft stalls. You try your hand at croquet in the Bothy Garden or have a go around the Maypole and there’s a brass band to top it off. Join us and make a day of it!
Admission to the gardens is free. Charges apply for activities.
If you are a craftmaker or seller and are interested in a stall please see link below
Gin Club
Thu 19th Jul
18.30 – 21.00
Our monthly opportunity to sample Artisan Gins from award winning micro distillers. Enjoy tasters and 3 craft cocktails, with discussions about the botanicals, back story, and all juniper friendly matters. There will be opportunities to learn how to craft killer cocktails, meet the distillers and buy Artisan Gins at reduced prices. £22 per person. Ticket includes snacks to compliment the tasting and a home cooked supper. Booking essential.
Held in the Stables Cafe
Forest School Week
Mon 23rd Jul - Fri 27th Jul
9.30 -12.00
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games, which develop confidence and self-esteem.
This is a 5 session activity, suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£60 per child Please see the Link to book your Place.
Please make sure you read the guide to Forest school document by following the link above before booking.
After booking we will send you a consent form to be returned to us.
The Reluctant Dragon - Outdoor Theatre
The Reluctant Dragon
Tues 24th, Weds 25th and Thurs 26th July 11.30 & 14.30
Tickets £11.50. Four tickets for £39
Presented by Quantum Theatre
Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the Dragon, but what happens when the Dragon simply won’t fight St George?
In this delightful new adaptation by Michael Whitmore, Quantum Theatre presents Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon, an enchanting tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family. Staged in the Bothy Gardens
Recommended age 3+
National Play Day - Mess Around
Wed 1st Aug
10-30 -12.30
It’s National Play Day so bring your little ones to main lawn for free messy play activities!
Slime, Finger Painting, Foam and more!
Suitable for children aged 6 months - 5 years
And don’t forget come dressed for the mess !!!!!!
Free event
August Forest School Week
Mon 13th - Fri 17 August
9.30 -12.00
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games, which develop confidence and self-esteem.
This is a 5 session activity, suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£60 per child Please see the Link to book your Place.
Please make sure you read the guide to Forest school document by following the link above before booking.
After booking we will send you a consent form to be returned to us.
Pond dipping
Tue 21st Aug
11.00 - Morning Session
Find out more about underwater creatures at a guided pond dipping session. Those taking part will be given a net and tray to look closer at some of the pond’s inhabitants and will be given the chance to examine the creatures with the help of staff before returning them to the water safely.
£4 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Suitable for ages 5+
Pond dipping
Tue 21st Aug
14.00 - Afternoon Session
Find out more about underwater creatures at a guided pond dipping session. Those taking part will be given a net and tray to look closer at some of the pond’s inhabitants and will be given the chance to examine the creatures with the help of staff before returning them to the water safely.
£4 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Suitable for ages 5+
Pond dipping
Thu 23rd Aug
11am - Morning Session
Find out more about underwater creatures at a guided pond dipping session. Those taking part will be given a net and tray to look closer at some of the pond’s inhabitants and will be given the chance to examine the creatures with the help of staff before returning them to the water safely.
£4 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Suitable for age 5+
Pond dipping
Thu 23rd Aug
14.00 - Afternoon Session
Find out more about underwater creatures at a guided pond dipping session. Those taking part will be given a net and tray to look closer at some of the pond’s inhabitants and will be given the chance to examine the creatures with the help of staff before returning them to the water safely.
£4 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Suitable for age 5+
Mix it up
Mixed Media Watercolour Workshop
Sun 2nd September. 10.30 - 15.30
Combine traditional watercolour painting with mixed media, to enhance your paintings and add drama to your work. We will use a variety of media including collage, drawing materials, texture and resists.
This workshop is for adults age 17+.
Fee £35. Materials not included. (List provided with booking).
Some experience with watercolour helpful, but beginners are welcome.
For booking and info:
Brilliant Birds
Sun 9th Sep
Free drop in workshop
11.30 – 13.00 & 14.00-15.30
Finchley’ is said to come from Anglo-Saxon, meaning ‘place of the finches’ come along and see what birds you can spot in the Gardens and make your own feathered friend
Pick up your Bird spotting sheet from the Visitor Centre
Quiz Night
Thu 13th Sep
Come and pit your wits against our resident quizmaster.
Starts at 19.30
Tickets cost £15.00 including Supper (Cash bar.)
Telephone 020 8346 7812 to reserve a ticket.
