Events
Celebrate the Opening of Our New Fitness Trail
Sun 9th Jul
10.00 - 17.00
A collection of specialised fitness equipment has been located in the Gardens, to promote outdoor exercise
To champion healthy lifestyles Stephens House & Gardens have invited exceptional fitness partners to host complimentary classes suited to all levels of fitness, throughout the day.
These include British Military Fitness, an organisation offering outdoor boot camps in parks and private venues around London. They will be offering participative taster workouts using the Fitness Trail, along with their unique brand of interval training. Find out more about them here http://www.britishmilitaryfitness.com and see them in action here https://youtu.be/63reovRygqM
For those looking for a gentler form of exercise, Yoga specialists will also be available providing classes for both adults and children.
Stephens House & Gardens would like to thank Rogers Removals for their sponsorship of the Fitness Day and donation to the Trail - Rogers Removals will also be running a Funfair Bottle Stall and for the Kid's there's a treasure trail and quiz
Sunday Lunch served in the house please see below
Free event
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 9th Jul
On Open Sundays we open our doors to the public with Sunday lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 15:00.
The house is open 12:00 - 17:00. and you can visit our new Artist in Residence, David Gilbert in the basement workshop 12.00 - 13.30 & 14.30 - 17.00
Booking for lunch recommended, please call 020 8346 7812, option 1, or pop in at the house.
Step Out for Stroke
Sun 9th Jul
Step Out for Stroke is a fun sponsored walk for everyone affected by stroke. Everyone can step out for stroke regardless of age or ability. The walk is a about a mile long but you can complete it at your own pace. Whether your challenge is to walk one step, 10 steps or the full mile you’re helping us to support people who really need us. Organised by The Stroke Association, the UK’s leading stroke charity. Together we can conquer stroke.
It costs £5 to enter, which will include your official Step Out event t-shirt.
Registration from 10 am. You can register on the day or in advance at
https://www.stroke.org.uk/fundraising/annual-fundraising-events/step-out-stroke
Summer Garden Fête
Sun 16th Jul 12:00 - 17:00
A packed day of fun and games with food, craft stalls, and 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.
Dotty the Dragon
Sun 23rd Jul
2.30pm & 5.30pm
Blunderbus Theatre presents Dotty the Dragon – Fantastic outdoor theatre especially for 3 -7 year olds
Dotty is a baby Fire Dragon. She lives in a dusty old castle with her grumpy Dad, but she's very lonely! One day Dotty has a brilliant idea - she will fly down to the village and say hello! After all, everybody loves surprises, don't they? Join us on our dragony quest to see if Dotty makes new friends or if the village folk chase her all the way home again.
Excellent stuff! The Guardian
Tickets £7.50, booking essential - please book by following the links below
Forest School Week
Mon 31 July – Fri 4 Aug 9.30 -11.30
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
£50 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.
Sold out, sorry!
Pond Pals
Thu 17th Aug
11.30-13.00 & 14.00 -15.30
Free Drop in Workshop
Come along and see what you can spot in the pond and then make your own paper Newt and pipe cleaner Dragon Fly.
Free event
The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sun 27th Aug
19.30
Illiyra present a thumping adventure, where intrepid explorers travel to an uncharted plateau and find plants and creatures beyond their wildest dreams. But how will they make anyone believe the wonders they have seen actually exist? Unless, of course, they bring something back... Illyria promises prehistoric thrills, monster laughs and life-size dinosaurs in the must-see show of the summer.
Booking essential Tickets Adult £ 16.50, Child under 16yrs £12 .50 and Family £52 (2adults and 2 children)
ENTRY BY THE STEPHENS GATE ON EAST END ROAD ONLY
Quiz Night
Thu 7th 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.
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 10th Sep
Sunday is lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 15:00.
There is also the opportunity to visit our artist in residence Sculptor David Gilbert. He is working in our basement carving wood reclaimed from the garden. Come along and see him work and for a chat about his techniques.
The house is open 12:00 - 16:00.
Booking for lunch recommended, please call 020 8346 7812, option 1, or pop in at the house.
Film on the Lawn - The Best of Discover.film
Sun 10th Sep
20.00
Discover.film is changing the way that people think of short films. Looking for the very best short films that are entertaining and tell a story. The sort of short films that people want to watch. That make them laugh. Or cry. That shock and surprise.
Each year they hold 2 Festivals with screenings at Finchley's famed Phoenix Cinema, followed by their awards ceremony here at the House. As a curtain raiser to their next festival in October they have selected a number of films to screened on our lawn, so come along bring a blanket to sit on and join us.
Age restriction applies Age 12 and above only
Admission Free
Café & Bar open
PLEASE NOTE: Due to film licensing restrictions Entry is only via The Stephens Gate on East End Road
Free event
Seedlings Forest Fun
Thu 14th Sep
Play and explore in our autumnal parents/carers and toddler forest activity session.
Outdoor fun for toddlers and their grown-ups!
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 1-5 Years. Places limited 10 children and their grown – ups.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up.
Seedlings Forest Fun
Thu 21st Sep
Play and explore in our autumnal parents/carers and toddler forest activity session.
Outdoor fun for toddlers and their grown-ups!
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 1-5 Years. Places limited 10 children and their grown – ups.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up.
Quiz Night
Thu 12th 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.
TRAFALGAR NIGHT CHARITY DINNER
Thu 19th Oct
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT STEPHENS HOUSE & GARDENS
THAT COMBINES FINE DINING WITH HISTORICAL DRAMA
Stephens House & Gardens is hosting a Trafalgar night dinner in aid of the Avenue House Estate Trust. The Trust is dedicated to the on-going development of Stephens House both as a treasured historic property and home for numerous Community focused projects and Charities.
A Trafalgar night event celebrates the victory won by the Royal Navy, commanded by Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson, over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Henry ‘Inky’ Stephens purchased lands for his estate from the 4th Viscount Nelson making Stephens House & Gardens perfectly suited for a Trafalgar Night experience.
This prestigious Reception and Cabaret dinner event will take place in the grand Drawing room of this magnificent Victorian Mansion and will feature a 5 course fine dining menu , free flowing wines and port. During the evening guests will enjoy live music and dramatic and amusing insights into the events at the Battle of Trafalgar. This evening in aid of a great cause will be a unique and extraordinary journey into a dramatic historical event.
For more information or a booking form contact:
The Phantom of the Opera
Tue 31st Oct
19.30
A silent film for Halloween with live accompaniment by Martyn Niele
At the Paris Opera, an aspiring young opera singer Christine Daaé discovers that she has a mysterious admirer intent on helping her become a lead performer. This lavish 1925 production starring Lon Chaney launched the Hollywood Gothic style - which would become the trademark of Universal Pictures horror films.
Tickets £10.50 - Booking essential
Inspired by Turner: Art Workshop
Sun 19th Nov
10.30 - 15.30
Inspired by J.M.W. Turner, this watercolour workshop will guide participants through different painting techniques to help develop their skills.
This workshop is for adults age 17+.
Materials not included. (List provided with booking).
Some experience with watercolour helpful, but beginners are welcome.
For booking and info:
