Events Around Basingstoke

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder is one of our greatest artists: the first woman to be elected both to the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy, she was given the prestigious title of Her Majesty’s Painter and Limner in Scotland in 2001.

Artwork and Glass by local artists

Through a series of outdoor activities, families can learn about and look after nature. Among other tasks, measure bug biodiversity, see how camouflage works and map the audible landscape of The Vyne. Pick up an activity booklet from Visitor Reception and complete the activities.

Please note that this exhibition is taking place in multiple buildings on the Green Park site. Further information and a map showing all the exhibition sites will be available from reception.

Come and see 10 different local artists’ work all part of West Berkshire Open Studios in this very special setting. Talk to the artists about their creations, see what has inspired them and perhaps buy something special too.

Very popular outdoor car boot sale in the beautiful rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find directly off the A325 with ample parking on a large level site. Visit the dedicated website for more information, tips, terms and conditions or download an information leaflet.

Enjoy free access to our two self guided farm trails at Country Market. Guided by specially featured markers and the free information leaflet, the easy to follow trails will take either 3,000 or 5,000 steps depending on your route.

The Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will be transformed into a sculpture trail by the Friends of Open Studios, where you can discover artworks by acclaimed sculptors in this lovely historic setting. The exhibition is under the umbrella of the annual West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios Scheme.

Pick up our special map to discover the spring treats our garden and woodland have to offer on this self-led route. Explore our glorious grounds and see the wonders that spring brings to our garden and woodland. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Come and enjoy a 55 minute return trip down the beautiful Basingstoke Canal from the Canal Centre in Mytchett aboard the 12-seater boat ‘Rosebud’. Book and pay over the phone or at reception, in advance or on the day. Free parking at the Centre.

A little harder to find than at other places, set off on an adventure into the parkland and discover some special bluebells. Find a sea of beautiful natural bluebells in the woodland . Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children of all ages. Dogs on leads welcome.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion. Booking Not Needed.

The BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world. The award is aimed at encouraging artists of all ages to focus upon and develop the theme of portraiture in their work and this year’s exhibition has 48 exceptional entries.

“Fantastic, farcical, clever fun… a romp of a play.” Living Edge Magazine “The Hound of the Baskervilles is an absolute must-see!” Manchester’s Finest Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr.

Alexander Creswell returns to Watts Contemporary Gallery, exhibiting paintings from recent travels in the Holy Land. This new collection of small watercolours are on show for the first time.

Head to Spinney woods to discover a vibrant carpet of bluebells. Pick up a map from Visitor Reception and discover a beautiful carpet of bluebells. We expect the bluebells to flower between April - May, and will be updating our social media when they are out. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children of all ages.

Discover a beautiful carpet of bluebells and our stunning 128 year old wisteria in the garden. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for children of all ages.

Don’t miss BRICKOSAURS! A world exclusive, prehistoric LEGO® brick experience that will see 50 astonishing dinosaur sculptures inhabit Marwell Zoo, including the biggest ever move-able LEGO brick dinosaur model - a whopping 8 metre T-Rex!

Free table tennis taster sessions for young people aged 9 to 15 years old who live or go to school in the Guildford borough. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019.

Free squash taster sessions for young people aged 7 to 13 years old who live or go to school in the Guildford borough. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019.

Free tennis taster sessions for young people aged 7-8 years old who live or go to school in Guildford. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019. Come along to the free activity sessions and try new tennis skills!

Free tennis taster sessions for young people aged 7-8 years old who live or go to school in the Guildford borough. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019.

Free netball taster sessions for girls aged 8 to 12 years old who live or go to school in the Guildford borough. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019.

Free badminton taster sessions for young people aged 9-14 years old who live or go to school in Guildford. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019.

Free football taster sessions for girls aged 6-8 years old who live or go to school in Guildford. A series of weekly one-hour sessions will run during the 6-week lead up to the annual Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, on 15th and 16th June 2019. Come along to the free activity sessions and try new football skills!