Events Around Eastcott Studios

Porcelain is used to create some of the world’s most beautiful, versatile and fragile ceramics. It has traditionally been used to create the finest dinner and tea services as it can be richly decorated and can withstand high temperatures. It can also be used to make far less traditional forms.

Delightful 2 acre community garden, created and maintained by volunteers. Features incl 7 individual display gardens, ornamental pond, plant nursery, Iron Age round house, artwork, fitness trail, separate kitchen garden site, Swindon beekeepers and the haven, overflowing with wild flowers.

The railway is set in the North East corner of Coate Water Country Park and is operated by volunteers. We have 1 mile of dual gauge track, with our extension opened in 2016. The railway is suitable for children and adults of all ages (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult).

The railway runs every Sunday throughout the year, in addition to this service we run on the first Saturday in the month May to October(11.00 to 5.00 pm) we are also open on Wednesdays throughout the schools summer holidays (12.00 to 4.00 pm). All openings are subject to the weather and sufficient volunteers.

Focusing on fun games, individual skill development and matches, the camps are suitable to all regardless of prior experience. All camps are open to children aged between 6 - 14 years and are delivered by experienced and highly qualified coaches.

Join us for an afternoon of fun with Secrets and Spies, and find out more about the Second World War History in Coleshill. And you never know you may discover a secret or two. Booking Essential. Phone: 01793 762209.

Ever wondered how grain is turned into flour' Visit our restored mill at Coleshill and find out more... you can also explore our replica Second World War Operational Base which will be open this afternoon.

Descend into darkness and imagine life as a sabateur exploring our secret underground replica bunker on this family-friendly open afternoon. Coleshill Mill will also be open so why not pay a visit and see flour being made' (Dependent on water level).

Join our Rangers in the school holidays for a Bug Hunt around Ashdown Woods and see what you will discover. Booking Essential. Phone: 01793 762209. Dogs on leads welcome.

The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape. Join us at Avebury on the fourth Sunday of every month between April- October for a free, 10k trail run. Enjoy a challenging run with stunning views across the wider Avebury landscape.

Chat to head gardener Simon Brooks to discover more about Avebury Manor Garden or ask a question to solve a problem you’ve been having with your own garden!

Join us at Avebury for a fun summer of play. With plenty of areas to explore and lots of family activities and events, there’s always something to do. Collect one of the family packs from the Visitor Reception areas and discover each area of the site with fun trails and spotter sheets.

Visit Avebury for a traditional crafts and food market in the Old Farmyard. To celebrate the Lammas Day harvest festival Avebury will be holding a traditional crafts and food market in the Old Farmyard. Browse a range of stalls and be tempted by delicious food and stunning artisanal gifts. Booking Not Needed.

Join in with one of the free, drop-in yoga sessions for children. Parents can get involved too! Have fun burning off some energy, trying out yoga animal shapes and experimenting with balancing.

Relax in the peaceful setting of Avebury Manor garden and read one of the family stories. You can also listen as a volunteer reads a story to you. Story hour takes part under the trees in the Church Garden of Avebury Manor garden. Ask for decorations at the garden entrance.

Discover what it’s like to be an archaeologist with hands-on children’s activities in the Museum Barn. Take part in a mini-dig to discover a Beaker burial and a West Kennet Long Barrow burial. These activities take place in the Museum Barn and are free with entry.

Curate your own miniature museum display using objects we’ve collected or something you’ve brought along with you .Decide how to display these objects and what you’d like to say about them by creating your own labels. This activity takes place in the Museum Barn and is by timed ticket only.

Join in with one of the 50 things activities from hunting for bugs, making a habitat for wildlife or creating wild art. Have fun and tick off one of your ’50 things to do before 11’. Discover more about the natural world around us and during lots of the sessions, make something special to take home.

Why not test your skills and get active by taking part in a fun sports day weekend at Avebury. Challenge yourself to ten sports related activities in the Farmyard to win a medal.

Focusing on games and individual skill development, Innov8 sportz CIC basketball camps, in partnership with Wiltshire Council provide participants with the chance to get involved in the games regardless of prior experience. All camps are open to 8 – 16 year olds, male and female.

South Cerney Angling Club will be holding it’s free annual taster days for those who would like to have a go at fishing, on the 21st July and 18th August 2017 These events are held as part of National Fishing Month Supported by the Angling Trades Association, and it’s supporting partners, the taster sessions are

Working in partnership with Wiltshire Cricket, Sloggerz cricket camps return to Wiltshire for 2018. Focusing on fun games, individual skill development and matches, the camps are suitable for both male and female participants aged 6 - 12, regardless of prior experience.

3-5 August 2018 will see the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage their Annual Show at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Water running through a multitude of channels no longer drives the mill but provides a backdrop for whimsical garden of pollarded limes and naturalistic planting. Paths meander by streams and over small bridges. Vistas give dramatic views of downs beyond.

This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England.This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine some more than 200 years old.