Sharpham Summer Open Day - 2017

Wander through the formal and woodland gardens of historic Sharpham House, set in a Capability Brown parkland landscape - in the 300th anniversary of the famed garden designer's birth.

The day includes a host of activities for all the family including arts and crafts, poetry, music, kayaking, storytelling, nature connection and mindfulness workshops and beer tent (see full schedule below). The historic Grade 1-listed Sharpham House and Gardens will be open for people to explore.

All Day activities 10.30am - 4pm

Sharpham Gardens - Open to sit, wander and explore

Sharpham House – The principal rooms will be open to visitors (suggested donation £2). Set entry times and heritage introduction talks to a limited number of visitors every 30 mins - sign up at the info desk

Sharpham House Café - Open all day for teas, coffee and tasty lunch

Marquee Bar – Local real ale and Sharpham wines in the music & poetry marquee

Under the Yew Tree – Campfire cooking and nature arts & crafts. 

Rattle Box Storytelling – Free performances for all the family throughout the day – see outside the Rattle Box tent for show times

Willow weaving with sculptural artist Anthony Barclay - help us build some giant willow structures!

Canoe Paddle Taster Session with Sky Blue Canoe. Cost £4.50 (adult), £3 (child under 12) 45 minute paddle (please visit info table for times and sign-up)