The first signs of spring are starting to emerge around Bath and Bristol and places are sparkling after their winter deep cleans. There’s plenty to entice you out and about this winter with snowdrop celebrations, February half-term trails and woodturning workshops. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Here is what’s happening near you this winter, please check property website for opening days and times:
Dyrham Park
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park
Winter tots at Dyrham Park
Every Tuesday January – February (term time). 10.45-11.45am
Come and join our new group for pre-schoolers and their families inside the house at Dyrham Park in the new year running on Tuesday mornings in January and February in term time.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Guided garden walks
January (see website for exact dates). 11.30am-12.30pm
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
February half-term fun at Dyrham Park
14-22 February. 10am-5pm
Join us for half-term fun this February half term at Dyrham Park.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Nature tots at Old Lodge
17 & 24 March. 10.45-11.45am
Sessions will usually include a song, story, craft and a game.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Lacock
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock
Unseen Colour by Werner Bischof: Photography Exhibition
January – March. 10am-4pm
In collaboration with Magnum Photos, discover works of previously unseen colour by World War 2 photojournalist and Magnum photographer, Werner Bischof.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Newark Park
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/newark-park
A celebration of snowdrops
31 January – 1 March. 10am-4.30pm
This February, come and see the heralds of spring at Newark Park in the garden and estate. Why not visit the house where there will be an art display of snowdrops made by the local community in celebration of this beautiful flower?
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Art in Action with Yasmin Jones
5-16 February. 11am-4pm
Come along to Newark Park to see our artist in residence complete watercolour artwork before your very eyes.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Prior Park Landscape Garden
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden
ReBalance Bath - mindful watercolours at Prior Park
5 February. 10-11.30am & 12noon-1.30pm
An art session inspired by the season. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden while it's not open to visitors.
Price: £18pp. Booking required.
ReBalance Bath - mindfulness walks at Prior Park
6 February. 8.30-10am & 11am-12.30pm
Step into stillness and reconnect with nature in the stunning surroundings of Prior Park Landscape Garden while it’s not open to visitors.
Price: £22pp. Booking required.
Stourhead
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead
Behind Closed Doors tours
January – 4 March, weekdays. 11am-12.15pm, 12.45-2pm & 2.15-3.30pm
A chance to see behind the normally closed doors of Stourhead house. Tours may cover four floors with many stairs and will give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
February half term trail
14-22 February. 9.30am-3pm
Someone has stolen Squirrel's nuts! This children's mystery trail will take you through Stourhead's gardens in search for clues to help Squirrel find the culprit. Pick up your free trail booklet at VR.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Winter warmer weekends
14 February – 1 March, weekends only. 11am-3pm
After a wintery stroll, come and warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall of Stourhead House. Our volunteers will be on hand to share Stourhead's history with you.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Spring watercolour workshop
27 February. 10.30am-3.30pm
Take part in a relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop focused on creating your own watercolour hare.
Price: £65pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Walks & Talks tours
7 March – 31 March. 11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3pm
Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Glass decoration workshop
14 March. 10.30am-12noon
Discover glass fusing with Champagne Glass Studio. Create your own art, fired, framed, and ready in a week.
Price: £40pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Forage and cook course
15 March. 10am-4pm
Immerse yourself in wild food with this day-long course from Totally Wild Uk at Stourhead.
Price: £70pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Tyntesfield
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfield
Tyntesfield Book Club
24 February & 17 March. 10am-2pm
A new Book Club for reading enthusiasts
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply with an ask of £10 donation at the first meeting). Booking required.
Introduction to Green Woodworking
22 February. 10am-4pm
Learn the basics of bodging with the Somerset Bodgers. Ages 16 and above only.
Price: £80pp. Booking required.
Make a rustic stool or coffee table
21 & 22 March. 10am-4pm
In this two-day course, you'll make a three or four leg stool or coffee table with the Somerset Bodgers. Ages 16 and above only.
Price: £125pp. Booking required.
Bath Assembly Rooms
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/bath-assembly-rooms
Connection Café
6 February, 6 & 27 March. 10.30am-12.30pm
Join us for Connection Café at Burdall's Yard in Bath.
Price: Free event. Booking required.
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