Events
Gardening Day
Sun 19th Aug
Due to the large amount of work that needs to be carried out in the gardens, we have added an extra Gardening Day for August . Come dressed for the weather with sturdy footwear and join our friendly group to help maintain our beautiful gardens.
Choose a session, either 11.00–13.00 or 14.00–16.00, or do both if you’re really keen!
We meet at the Depot opposite the playground
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 August Bank Holiday weekend
Free event
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+
Sold out, sorry!
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+
Sold out, sorry!
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+
Sold out, sorry!
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+
Sold out, sorry!
Gin in the Park
Sun 26th Aug
12.00 - 17.00
Gin Lovers - looking for an excuse to enjoy your favourite tipple al -fresco this summer..this is a must.
Guests can taste from 50 Artisan Gins .award winning small batch.meet the distillers,take Masterclasses and learn how to create a Perfect Serve.
There will also be a live jazz act keeping you entertained and a barbeque to keep you fed as well as a bar serving up mouth watering gin cocktails .
Sounds a great afternoon..!!
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:
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 9th Sep
Sunday is lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 15:00.
The house is open 12:00 - 16:00. and the bar is open
Booking for lunch recommended, please call 020 8346 7812, option 1, or pop in at the house.
There is also the opportunity to visit our art installation Plane Wall in the basement of the House and The Stephens Collection will be open 2- 4pm
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
Autumn Seedlings - Forest Fun
Tuesday Mornings 10.30
September 11th, 18th, & 25th
October 2nd, 9th & 16th
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 for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
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.
Gardening Day
Sun 16th Sep
Help us maintain The Gardens
Choose a session, either 11.00–13.00 or 14.00–16.00, or do both if you’re really keen!
We meet at the Depot opposite the Playground. Tools provided
Gin Club
Thu 20th Sep
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
events
Quiz Night
Thu 11th Oct
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.
Halloween Spooktacular
Sun 28th Oct
16.30 - 19.00
Yes - it's back - Book early to avoid disapointment
Join us for an evening of Halloween fun including a spine-tingling spooky basement tour, creepy garden ghost hunt, fiendish face-painting, ghoulish games, cunning crafts, terrifying tattoos and more
Tickets £8, four tickets £26. (Note this is regardless of whether adult or children)
Under 2’s free. No unaccompanied under 16 years
Booking essential limited availability
The Lodger
Sat 10th Nov
19.30
A Silent film with live accompaniment by Martin Niele
Hitchcock’s 1927 masterpiece, inspired by the tale of Jack the Ripper
When a landlady and her husband take in a new lodger, they're overjoyed: He's quiet, humble and pays a month's rent in advance. But his mysterious and suspicious behaviour soon has them wondering if he's the killer terrorizing local girls. Starring Ivor Novello
Tickets £10.50 booking essential
Frost Fair with the Finchley Women’s Institute
Sun 25th Nov 11:30 - 16:30
Sunday 25th November 11:30 -16:30
Finchley Women’s Institute are hosting our 7th Annual Frost Fair, with art and craft stalls for Christmas shoping ideas .
If you are interested in a stall please contact: wifinchley@gmail.com
