Events
Quiz Night
Thu 23rd May
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.
Sold out, sorry!
Half Term Forest School Morning
Tue 28th May
10.00 -12.30
Come and join us for an inspiring Forest School session.
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building, green wood working and games
Suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£12 per child
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.
Forest School Morning
Thu 30th May
10.00 - 12.30
Come and join us for an inspiring Forest School taster session.
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games
Suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£12 per child
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.
Shared Reading
Try Shared Reading
10.30 – 12.00 Every Monday
Shared Reading groups are a place to relax, make new friends and share stories. Just drop in and enjoy listening to a great story or poem – no pressure to talk or read
Everyone is welcome.
Refreshments will be provided and it’s free! No need to bring anything.
Held in the visitor centre - each Monday except bank holidays
Please Note: No session Monday 27th May
Free event
Summer Seedlings
Tuesday mornings from 4 June - 9th July
10.30
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
Meet at the Visitor Centre next to the Cafe
Art and Wellbeing
Wed 12th Jun
12.00
It's Art and Wellbeing week
Join artist Rebekah Dean on a series of free art and wellbeingworkshop. Explore the creative process and challenge expression through painting and walking; no art experience necessary.
During the workshop participants will be working together and individually, whilst sharing stories and ideas that navigate and map experiences of wellbeing and selfcare.
All art materials and protective clothing will be provided.
Refreshments available
This event has been kindly supported by Barnet Southgate College and Stephens House & Gardens.
Free but booking required: Please book using the link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-wellbeing-tickets-55506238654
Sold out, sorry!
Sense and Sensibilty
Thu 13th Jun
19.30
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense.
Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility.
Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.
This funny, fast-paced and faithful new adaptation from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company features live music, audience interaction, romance and heartbreak.
Held in the Bothy Gardens. All performances are in the open-air and will continue in all weather conditions bar a full-blown tempest.
Please note this event is seated and no picnics are allowed in the Bothy - picnics can be eaten pre show on the upper lawn
Adults £16 under 16yrs £12 Booking Essential
Father’s Day Lunch
Sun 16th Jun
Treat your Father to a delicious lunch in the atmospheric setting of Avenue House
Lunch is served 12pm-3pm.
Booking essential please call 020 8346 7812, option 1, or pop in at the house.
Deposit required to secure all bookings
Follow the link for the menu
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Sun 23rd Jun
12pm - 2pm Booking Essential
If you go down to the Bothy Gardens today you’re in for a big surprise! 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 and crafts
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 19th June at midnight
Tickets: Adult - £7.50, Child - £5.50
Booking essential. No on day sales
A Treaty of Peace
Fri 28th Jun
Museum open Day
10.30 -17.00
Today marks 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the most important of the peace treaties which brought World War I to an end. The Stephens Ink Company always maintained the treaty was signed in their ink and you can learn more and view our 1919 Stationery Office copy
Free event
Summer Garden Fete
Sun 21st Jul
Our annual garden fete is being held on 21st July and we are looking for craft and produce stall holders.
if you are interested please contact development@stephenshouseandgardens.com
The Wind in the Willows
Fri 2nd to Sun 4th August 11.30 & 14.30 Daily
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats…”
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad. What more could such firm friends wish for? But after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels?
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahamse’s family favourite.
Tickets £11.50. Four tickets for £39
Presented by Quantum Theatre
Staged in the Bothy Gardens
Recommended age 3+
National Play Day - Mess Around
Wed 7th 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
All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout - and don’t forget to come dressed for the mess !!!!!!
Free event
Summer Pond Dipping
Wed 14th 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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult with minimum 1 adult per 2 children
Summer Pond Dipping
Wed 14th 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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult (with a minimum 1 adult to 2 children)
Summer Pond dipping
Wed 21st Aug
11 am 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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult with minimum 1 adult per 2 children
Summer Pond dipping
Wed 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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult (with a minimum 1 adult to 2 children)
Late Summer Pond Dipping
Sun 1st Sep
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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult (with a minimum 1 adult to 2 children)
Late Summer Pond Dipping
Sun 1st Sep
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+
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult with minimum 1 adult per 2 children
Quiz Night
Thu 19th 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.
Capturing Nature in Pastel Art Workshop
Sun 22nd Sep
10.30 - 15.30
In this chalk pastel workshop, we will explore a variety of skills and techniques which include: layering and blocking in, expressive use of colour,
experimental papers and acrylic grounds, and use of a variety of tools.
Suitable for adults age 17+ all levels
Tickets £35.00 Materials not included (list available with booking)
For booking and info: email: artcurator@stephenshouseandgardens.com
