As well as being one of the finest private collections of shrubs and trees in the UK, Thorp Perrow Arboretum puts on a variety of events throughout the year. Check out a list of events taking place this July below:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Saturday, 2 July at 7pm (gates open at 6:30pm)
Bring a picnic and a chair and settle yourself for a wonderful evening of outdoor theatre as Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s popular play. Refreshments and snacks will be available from the tearoom.
This is a ticket-only event – prices as follows:
Adults: £12.00
Children & Students: £8.00
Family ticket (2+2): £35.00
TREE HUGGING
Tuesday, 12 July, 10am-4pm
Help the Curator record all of the ancient trees at the Arboretum for the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Register. The trees will be measured in hugs!
Lunch is provided in the tearoom and is included in the ticket price.
This is a ticket-only event – prices as follows:
Adults: £10.00
OAPs & Students: £8.00
ENCHANTED SUMMER WOOD TRAIL
From Thursday, 21 July to Sunday, 4 September
Running throughout the summer holidays, come down to the Arboretum and solve our enchanted woodland trail puzzle.
MR SWING’S DANCE ORCHESTRA
Saturday, 23 July, 7.30pm (gates open at 7pm)
The brilliant sounds of Mr Swing’s orchestra return to Thorp Perrow by popular demand!!! Bring a picnic and a chair, and be ready to dance the night away!
Refreshments and snacks will be available from the tearoom.
This is a ticket-only event – prices as follows:
Adults: £10.00
Children & Students: £7.00
CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING TOURS
Friday, 29 July, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Come and join the magical storyteller for our strange and wonderful adventure through the woods!!!
This event is suitable for all ages.
For more information about the Arboretum including directions, please see Thorp Perrow’s website here or to make bookings for any of the above events, please call 01677 425323.
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