What’s On
The Grand Tour Exhibition
Thursday 01 – Thursday 29 May
View the works of Robert G Mayston. Famed for his pen and inks of highland wildlife, Robert has painted commissions for the Royal Navy, RAF and most recently for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which is now part of the Royal Collection hung in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle.
BCC Ride and Drive
Sunday 01 June
Visit today and watch carriages being pulled by horses down the North Avenue as part of BCC Ride & Drive.
Included in your Park & Gardens ticket, we advise you to arrive between 11am and 2pm to see the horses.
St Peter's Singers Concert
Saturday 14 June
An evening of divine music celebrating Orlando Gibbins (1583-1625) and his contemporaries.
The Vanbrugh Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets including fizz and canapes!
Tickets via St Peter’s Singers website below.
Young King Henry
Sunday 15 June
Make sure you don’t miss King Henry VIIIs royal visit this Father’s Day!
Meet & Greet, photography opportunities, garden games and more!
Baston Car Show
Sunday 29 June
Live Promotions present Baston Car & Bike Show. A fun day out for all the family! Vehicles including vintage, classic, road, race, sports, customised, commercial and more! As well as traders, live music, entertainment, food & drink.
Vintage Speed Trials
Saturday 05 July
Vintage Speed Trials returns! A celebration of pre-war motorsport, set within the historic Grimsthorpe Estate. An event devoted to reviving the spirit of pre-war speed trialling which began in the old deer park at Grimsthorpe Castle in 1903.
The Malle Mile
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July
The British inappropriate motorcycle race and festival in motion! A non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of motorcycle culture.
Please note the Castle, Park & Gardens will be closed to the public from Thursday 17 for this event.
The only access is with an event ticket bought below.
Festival of The Unexceptional
Saturday 26 July
If you own a truly unexceptional car from 1968 to 1998, this is the show for you!
Food and entertainment will be available throughout the day. Please visit the website below for further details and tickets.
Please note this is a ticketed event and tickets sell out fast!
Storyteller
Tuesday 29 July
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long.
Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Storyteller
Wednesday 30 July
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Outdoor Theatre
Saturday 23 August
Quantum Theatre is back with a brand new adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter Tale, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.
Join Jemima on her feather-ruffling adventures in this delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s family favourite.
Season Ticket Holders get 20% off!
Tudor Day
Sunday 24 August
Visit today to see King Henry VIII and his fellow Tudors.
Included in your Park & Gardens Ticket.
Storyteller
Tuesday 26 August
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Storyteller
Wednesday 27 August
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Outdoor Cinema
Friday 29 August
Grease Sing-a-long!
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema!
Gates 7pm | Show 8.30pm-10.20pm
Greased Lightning! Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’! Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Outdoor Cinema
Saturday 30 August
The Goonies
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema!
Gates 7pm | Show 8.30pm-10.20pm
An 80s classic… Heyyyy yoooou guyyys! Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Outdoor Cinema
Sunday 31 August (PM)
Bridget Jones Diary
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema!
Gates 7pm | Show 8.30pm-10.10pm
“I like you very much. Just as you are.”… Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Nene Valley Rock Festival
Thursday 04 to Sunday 07 September
Get ready for a rocking weekend as we play host to the Nene Valley Rock Fest, featuring 3 stages and 60 bands playing the best classic, progressive and blues rock!
Great tunes and good vibes with a festival atmosphere that’s bound to make your weekend unforgettable!
Lettering Arts Trust Tour & Talk
Sunday 21 September
Join The Lettering Arts Trust for a talk and tour of the Art & Memory Collection held in our Walled Garden. This exhibition was launched in 2009 and ran for 7 months. The works are now permanently situated around the UK. More information to come.
