What's On and Things To Do Around Botley

Walk through 7 acres of beautiful wildflowers on the winding paths, listening to the bees and finding butterflies and sit awhile in the ancient beech woodland. For children there is waterplay , cycle paths, play cabins and kite flying -( 3 kites available or bring your own ).

There will be a fun, new Cheerleading camp being held at the Chiltern Hills Academy over half term. The camp is open to the whole community for children aged 5-12. The children will learn a mix of jumps, stunts (appropriate to the ability of the child) and dance using Pom poms.

Please join us for a fabulous family day out on Saturday 9th June on Chesham Bois Common for a traditional Village Fete.

Chipperfield Choral Society Summer Concert - Light Eternal - towards the commemoration of the ending of the First World War. The Soldier and a medley of songs from WW1, Requiem and Feel the Spirit by Rutter. Soloist Rosemary Clifford (Mezzo-Soprano). Musical Director Delia Meehan

Cream Teas - Cholesbury Village Hall Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of locally baked cakes and scones (with fresh cream) in aid of Cholesbury Church. There will also be a plant and produce stall. Entry is free and this is suitable for all ages. 2pm - 5pm. Free entry and free parking.

Artistic chalk garden on two levels. Collection of C17/C18 plants incl auriculars, hellebores, bulbs, pulmonarias, peonies, geraniums, herbs and succulents. Many antique, species and rambling roses. Potager and lily pond. Cottage was once C17 fever house for Missenden Abbey.

Thoughtfully designed garden with yr-round colour and many interesting features. Shrubbery with ferns, hostas, grasses and hellebores. Small formal garden, herb garden, pergolas with roses and clematis. Topiary and landscaped terrace. Newly developed area incorporating water with grasses.

If you’re looking for a great educational and fun family day out this Bank Holiday then come and see our Roman Gladiators battle!

Every Bucks school holiday Tuesday throughout the Museum’s open season the Museum’s Education team have created special themed family activities, games and crafts all for the standard admission price! Join us on Tuesday 29th May and become a Museum Explorer.

Visit our site on this exciting weekend and experience the outdoors. You will have an opportunity to take part in a number of Bushcraft activities and explore areas of the site which are not usually open to the public.

The Festival will be held from Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June 2018 from 11am to 4pm. We are delighted that our favourite artists continue to support this prestigious event in the Borough of Dacorum. Hertfordshire. arts calendar and are also very happy to make new artists a welcome addition to the team.

Composer Professor Stephen Baysted and mezzo/pianist Susan Legg have collaborated with award-winning documentary film-maker Phil Grabsky to write four of the musical scores for his Exhibition on Screen films; Matisse; The Impressionists; Renoir: Revered and Reviled and I, Claude Monet.

This months meeting will include a talk by Ian Wells who will show us some of his techniques for making moulds. Ian is a graduate in fine art sculpture, plus he has spent five years working in stone conservation and restoration which has helped him acquire the skills needed for moulding fine art sculptures.

Gently sloping from terrace at the top down to deck at the bottom the plethora of plants and trees provide an ever-changing burst of colour and interest throughout the year.

Part of Bucks Art Weeks. Eight diverse and interesting artists will be demonstrating their skills in this exhibition. Admission free, refreshments and ample free parking. Cream teas each weekend from 3pm, and live jazz on Sunday 10th and 17th June from 3pm in aid of local charity.

The Hospice of St Francis will be holding its ever popular annual Garden Party once again in the beautiful grounds of Ashridge House with this year’s event offering a wide range of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

The gardens cover 190 acres forming part of the Grade II Registered Landscape of Ashridge Park. Based on designs by Humphry Repton in 1813 modified by Jeffry Wyatville. Small secluded gardens, as well as a large lawn area leading to avenues of trees.

165ft x 30ft sloping rural garden. Patio, lawn, borders and pond. Paths lead through a woodland area emerging by wildlife pond and sunny border. A choice of seating offers views across the beautiful Gade valley or quiet shady contemplation with sounds of rustling bamboos and bubbling water.

A behind the scenes tour at Tring Brewery, including beer tasting and fish & chip supper. Raising money for the Chilterns MS Centre.

Haydn - Quartet No. 58, Op. 74 No. 2, Hob III:73. Ravel - Quartet in F major. Smetana - Quartet No. 1 (’From My Life’). Our festival opens with the Norwegian Vertavo Quartet, who delighted us on their last visit in 2012.

Boccherini - Cello Sonata No.6 in A major, G. 4. Poulenc - Cello Sonata Op. 143. Debussy - Cello Sonata in D minor. Brahms - Sonata for cello and piano No.2 in F major, Op. 99. Our second concert is by the thrilling 2016 BBC Young Musician, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Oxford’s much-toured band 4-piece band, Moonrakers (Celtic harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals), give a full concert of songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions.

Follow honey bee’s trail through the woods and create a buzz with your own matching bee craft in the Visitor Centre. Crafts take place in the Visitor Centre. All children must be supervised by an adult. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join our knowledgeable walk leader for a gentle stroll through the gardens at Ashridge House. This walk focuses on the work of 18th century landscape designer Humpry Repton to celebrate the bicentenary of his death. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome with accompanying adults. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

See if you can spot a bat on this fascinating walk with one of our rangers. These amazing creatures are busy at night so join one of our rangers to see how many you can see. If you have a bat detector bring it along. Booking Essential. Phone: 01442851227. Not suitable for very young children.

Discover the beauty and rich natural environment of the chalk hills at Ivinghoe Beacon. Follow a family-friendly route designed to showcase the variety of natural features and history of this rare habitat. Booking Not Needed. 5+. Dogs on leads welcome.

Enjoy a two to three hour way-marked ride for horse-owners through some of Ashridge’s most beautiful landscapes. Follow our fabulous way-marked trail through stunning landscapes not normally open to horse-riders. There will be refreshments and rosettes for all. Pre-booking for this event is essential.

A plant filled garden designed by Barbara Hunt. A harmonious arrangement of arcs and circles introduces a rhythm that leads through the garden. Sweeping box curves, gravel beds, brick edging and lush planting. A restrained use of purples and reds dazzle against a grey and green background.

A plant filled garden designed by Barbara Hunt. A harmonious arrangement of arcs and circles introduces a rhythm that leads through the garden. Sweeping box curves, gravel beds, brick edging and lush planting. A restrained use of purples and reds dazzle against a grey and green background.

The Quaker Family History Society are holding their ’London’ One Day Meeting & AGM on Saturday 2nd June 2018 at Jordans Friends Meeting House. Jordans is 10 minutes walk from Seer Green & Jordans station on the Chiltern Line direct from Marylebone London and Birmingham via High Wycombe.

Two very diverse gardens. At its entrance the Barn has an enclosed courtyard, with tanks of water, herbaceous perennials and shrubs tolerant of generally dry conditions.

The race on Sunday 10th June 2018 and we have rescheduled the Ricochet Downhill Race that was scheduled for March but cancelled due to the snow. Ricochet is a fast and flowing trail and it will be an awesome race for both those racing and spectating.

Programme - Finzi: Five Bagatelles Ireland: Fantasy Sonata Arnold: Sonatina Debussy: Rhapsody Widor: Introduction and Rondo Horovitz: Sonatina Michael Collins is one of the most complete musicians of his generation.

On Sunday 10th June 2018, Watford Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

You are cordially invited to our OPEN ART WEEKEND in my Home Studio in the Garden. Where: Boddington Cottage, 157 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NZ. When: Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th May between 11.00 - 7.00 and 11.00 - 3.00.

You are cordially invited to our OPEN ART WEEKEND in my Home Studio in the Garden. Where: Boddington Cottage, 157 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NZ. When: Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th May between 11.00 - 7.00 and 11.00 - 3.00.

As You Like It is a pastoral comedy believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the first Folio in 1623. The play’s first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House, near Salisbury in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility.

If you are a member of the society why not take advantage of this members only event to visit the Trenchard Museum and the McCudden Flight Centre. These little known but very important Museums are well worth a visit. Discover the history of the RAF and in particular the history of Halton as an RAF station.

A friendly welcome awaits at this long-running popular market where you’ll always find a comprehensive selection of quality, local produce.

The place where "Smart Parents" shop! SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods! Plenty to keep the little ones amused. Buy & sell babies’ & children’s toys, clothes & equipment. For some fantastic pre-loved buying & selling tips, visit our website.

Illustrated talk organised by Watford Local RSPB Group. (following short AGM)

We have requested a National Trust representative from the workforce at Clandon Park to come and tell us of the progress and future of the rebuilding of Clandon Park. We await further information of who the speaker will be.

A great day out for all the family. See historic steam engines, vintage tractors, classic cars, motorbikes and trucks at this fun day out – arena entertainment, stalls, sideshows and refreshments, live music, beer tent with local real ales and Pimms, tea and home-made cakes, ice creams, fish and chips, children’s...

Open Air theatre set in glorious parkland of Hall Barn, Old Beaconsfield with the audience under cover. Chiltern Shakespeare Company will be bringing this powerful tale of jealousy, manipulation and deceipt to life.

Join us for a sizzling night of summertime fun, laughter and walking as our Ladies in the Night Walk challenge is back with a carnival twist! Pound the streets of Hillingdon for one amazing night in aid of your very special local hospice. Choose from the NEW 10 mile route or the existing 5.5 mile route.

Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me' Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me' Booking Not Needed. Suitable for all ages.

Find out about beekeeping and honey production with our friendly volunteer beekeeping team. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Get Buzzy this half-term at Hughenden. Craft your very own bee. Booking Not Needed. Up to 10 years old. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.