Events - all proceeds go towards keeping the Gardens open for all to enjoy. Booking for ticketed events essential
Spine Chilling Cellars and Garden Ghost Hunt
Fri 30th & Sat 31st Oct
Please note everyone over 2 years of age needs a ticket. Children under 14yrs must be accompanied by an adult
Dare you go down into our spine chilling Cellars?
Can you spot the ghosts around the Garden and claim your prize?
Start your hunt anytime between 13.00 and 15.30 closes at 16.00
Booking essential
Tickets £5.50 per person/child, please note everyone over 2 years of age needs a ticket.
Members go free
Beyond VE - installation
Sun 1st Nov
11.00
A Commemoration in Poppies
Following our celebration of the anniversary of VE Day last year, we remember those who were lost, those who were displaced and those who came home.
In partnership with Finchley WI, we have asked people over the last few months to create poppies to be hung in an installation on the Main House. This will be displayed throughout November.
We will be raising the installation at 11.00, followed by refreshments on the terrace ALL WELCOME
Beyond VE. Contributors: Finchley WI, St Mary's church Hendon, Barnet Asian Elderly Group, Nanak Darbar Ladies Society, Finchley Reform Synagogue Meet and Make Group, Arts Depot Knitting Group, The Muswool Hill Knitters, Jewish Care - Colney Hatch Lane, SH&G Knitting Group, SH&G Reading Group, Age UK Walking Group, St Peter the Poor church Colney Hatch Lane, Community Focus Friary Park, North London branch of the Knitting and Crochet Guild, Jan Eastoe, Elizabeth Alcock,Daphne Berkovi, Ruth Warrens, Sabine Ottlitz, Sharon Taylor, Roger Beanlands & - more to come ....
The Private World of Spike Milligan
Sat 7th Nov & 28th Nov
Spike's daughters Jane and Sile take you on a highly personal journey into Spike's life, work and mind through his unseen archive.
With personal stories and recollections this is an intimate small group experience.
Suitable for adults only - multiple slots throughout day
Please note not suitable for wheelchair users - please contact us for access enquiries
Tickets £20.00
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 8th Nov
Lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 14:30.
Booking for lunch is essential please email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com giving number of guests and time required and a contact phone number
or call 020 8346 7812, option 1,
Frost Fair
Sun 22nd Nov
10.30 - 16.30
Finchley Women's Institute present their 15th Annual Frost Fair
Over 40 Stalls, offering an exciting variety of seasonal gifts and treats, created by local artisans at affordable prices.
For Stall enquiries please contact: wifinchley@gmail.com
Free event
Walking & Lino Printing Workshop
Sat 28th Nov
13.00 - 16.00
A seasonal walking and lino printing workshop, with visual artist Rebekah Dean
During this workshop you will be walking and gathering found objects from the landscape including the Bothy Gardens and will use these to create personalised lino-cut prints, to reflect the warmth and colours of the season to create your own greeting cards
Small group limited to 8 participants. All materials will be provided
Tickets £25 Adults only
Winter Lights
Sat 5th & Sun 6th December 17.30 - 19.30
Come and take Christmassy walk around the lit up gardens
Tickets £6.50 (under 2 years free) - ENTRANCE VIA STEPHENS GATE ON EAST END ROAD ONLY
LAST ADMISSION 19.00 - Dogs on leads welcome
Booking essential - no on door sales
Please Note: tickets are not transferable to another day
Christmas with Spike
Thu 10th Dec
Join Spike's daughters Jane and Sile, for a special festive Journey around Spike private archive
With personal stories and recollections this is an intimate small group experience. Multiple slots - booking essential
Tickets £25.00 including mulled wine and mince pies
Suitable for adults only
Please note not suitable for wheelchair users - please contact us for access enquiries
Avenue House - Take a Peek at Christmas. Guided Tour
Fri 11th Dec
14.00
Each year Avenue House is dressed for Christmas in traditional style using greenery from the Stephens House & Gardens Estate. Join us for mulled wine and mince pies to learn more about Christmases past , together with the history of the House
Includes mulled wine & mince pies (non alcoholic also available)
Tickets £17.50, members £15.00
(please note due to the historical nature of the building this tour is not accessible to those unable to use stairs)
Christmas Lunch in the House
Sat 12th Dec (Sun 13th Dec fully booked)
Traditional Christmas Lunch served in the House.
Served 12.00 - 14.30
Booking essential - please follow link for sample menu
Please email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com giving number of guests and time required and a contact phone number
or call 020 8346 7812, option 1
Deposit required
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 10th Jan
Lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 14:30.
Booking for lunch is essential please email info@stephenshouseandgardens.com giving number of guests and time required and a contact phone number
or call 020 8346 7812, option 1
Burns Night Supper
Sat 23rd Jan
19.00
Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!
Celebrate Burns Night in the historic setting of Avenue House, with our all inclusive three course menu, including Haggis with neeps and tatties and accompaning drinks
Follow the link above to see the full menu
Vegetarian options available
Tickets £32 per person. Members £29
Limited availability,Booking essential - Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements catering@stephenshouseandgardens.com
