Events
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
Sold out, sorry!
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)
Sold out, sorry!
Hospital for Heroes
Weds, Sat & Sun 14:00 – 16:30 until 29 September
100 years since Avenue House became the Central Hospital of the Royal Air Force we remember the house as a hospital during, and in the aftermath of, WWI. The treatment of casualties is being illustrated with models and artefacts, including a section on the role of the railways during the war.
Entry to the exhibition is free, donations to the work of the Avenue House Estate Trust. Suggested minimum donation of £2 per visitor.
For visiting at other times by arrangement by groups please call 020 8346 7812 or email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com
Due to the authentic nature and location of this exhibition, it is not possible to make it fully accessible to those with restricted mobility.
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
Shared Reading
Try Shared Reading
10.30 – 12.00 Every Monday from 2nd Sept
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
Free event
Late Summer Pond Dipping
Sun 8th 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 8th 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
For ages 5+ All children must be accompanied by an adult (with a minimum 1 adult to 2 children)
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 8th 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.
Bothy Gardens and museum open 13.00 - 16.00
Gardening Morning
Sun 15th Sep
10.30 - 1pm
Join our friendly group to help maintain our beautiful gardens.
We meet at the Depot opposite the playground - tools provided.
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
Gala Dinner
In support of Avenue House Estate Trust
Sat 28th Sept
19:00 for 19:30 - Carriages 23:30
Did you know that the House and Gardens are managed by a small charity? It costs over £1500 a day to keep the Gardens open for all to enjoy.
Please help us
The evening will commence with a Bubbles and Canapé Reception
followed by a Gourmet 4 Course Dinner with live entertainment
The Menu will include Meat Free, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options
A Charity Raffle & Auction then Dancing to conclude the proceedings
Tickets £55 Special 10% Discount for Members and a Guest
Tables of 10 for £500
Please ensure you add your contact details to your booking and the team will be in touch nearer the time to discuss any specific dietary needs and other special requests.
Thank you for supporting the work of Avenue House Estate Trust
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 13th Oct
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.
Bothy Gardens open 13.00 - 16.00
Gardening Morning
Sun 20th Oct
10.30 - 1pm
Join our friendly group to help maintain our beautiful gardens.
We meet at the Depot opposite the playground - tools provided.
Halloween Spooktacular
Sun 27th Oct
16.30 - 19.00
It's back
Join us for an evening of Halloween fun including a spine-tingling spooky basement tour, creepy garden ghost hunt, beastly bouncing, ghoulish games, cunning crafts, terrifying tattoos and more
Performances by the Fire Artist at 17.00 & 18.00
Tickets £9 or 4 tickets for £32 (offer subject to availability) . Booking essential limited availablity
Cafe open
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920)
Sat 9th Nov
19.30
A Silent film with live accompaniment by Martin Niele
John Barrymore plays the humanitarian Dr Henry Jekyll, who becomes obsessed with the notion of separating the good and evil impulses within every man. To this end, he develops a potion, which unleashes his own darker side: the demonic Mr. Hyde.
Held in the Drawing Room of the Main House
Tickets £11. Booking Essential
Winter Watercolour Card Making Workshop
Sun 1st Dec
10.30 - 15.30
Celebrate the season and have fun learning watercolour techniques. Using a seasonal theme, we will make a collection of small paintings and holiday cards.
Suitable for adults age 17+ all levels welcome
Tickets £40.00 Materials not included (list available with booking)
For booking and info: email: artcurator@stephenshouseandgardens.com
Winter Lights
Sat 14th Dec
16.30 – 19.00
Come and take Christmassy walk around the lit up gardens
Cafe open so try some yummy hot chocolate or mulled wine
Entry £3 per person/child (under 2 years free) - ENTRANCE VIA STEPHENS GATE ON EAST END ROAD ONLY. LAST ADMISSION 18.30
Booking recommended
