Our summer events always feel special as visitors soak up the atmosphere and tranquillity of our gardens at a variety of outdoor events. There’s nothing quite like a picnic in beautiful surroundings to make it feel like summer!
On Saturday 12th July, Illyria’s production of Jane Austen’s glorious social comedy, Pride and Prejudice, has been brought back to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people – and they hate each other. Enjoy a pleasant evening in the Walled Garden.
The following day, the summer cultural entertainment continues with the Tame Valley Stompers returning for an afternoon of jazz in the gardens. Pack your picnics, gather a group of friends and relax in a quintessential English garden.
Another newcomer to our innovative 2025 events calendar is the Lamport Hall Quilting and Sewing Show on the 18th, 19th and 20th July brought to us by Grosvenor Shows. Featuring quilt displays from acclaimed quilters and textile artists, a variety of exhibitors selling patchwork and quilting supplies for all your needs and demonstrators on hand to show you their techniques and to give help and advice, it’s sure to be an enjoyable day out for all crafting enthusiasts.
Our final opportunity this year to visit the gardens at the weekend is on Saturday 26th July when we open for the National Garden Scheme Open Day.
100% of the entry fee on the door will go towards the wonderful charities that the National Garden Scheme supports.
There will be 10 acres of formal gardens, including our beautiful walled garden and our woodland walk to explore. We will also have our Stables Cafe open offering homemade cakes, artisan coffee and light lunches, our gift shop open, and plants and cut flowers for sale.
If you’re looking for a thought-provoking outdoor exhibition to attend, we are honoured to be hosting the Royal Geographical Society ‘Earth Photo’ competition. The exhibition will be open every Wednesday-Friday from the 23rd of July to the 28th of August and will feature photos that tell a story about the environment and geography with accompanying interpretation.
After a very successful return of outdoor cinema to Lamport last summer, we are delighted to be offering a screening of Wicked on the 2nd of August. Enjoy one of the films of 2024 with a glass of wine and a box of gourmet popcorn in front of the magnificent backdrop of Lamport Hall’s main façade. The gardens will also be open for you to peruse before the screening starts, giving a rare chance to see them in ‘golden hour’.
Put on your headset and don your best pair of dancing shoes for the first ever Silent Disco at Lamport Hall on the 9th of August! Come along for a family-friendly disco between 2pm and 5pm with two channels and then an 18+ event from 7pm with three channels. Immerse yourself in music for a magical summer’s evening you won’t want to miss. Our wireless headphones provide the freedom to dance while preserving the tranquillity and serenity of the gardens. With three simultaneous channels, revel in eclectic music choices including chart hits, retro classics and an entire channel dedicated to Taylor Swift from the brilliant Swiftogeddon!
Finally, we also have an interesting indoor exhibition throughout August open on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy a display of historically accurate replicas of gowns worn by each Tudor Queen in their portraits, included in a house entry ticket.
The Hall and gardens continue to be open every Wednesday and Thursday for the Hall and gardens and on Fridays for the gardens only. Our gift shop is also open on Wednesdays and Thursday selling a variety of gifts, souvenirs and toys. Our café is open every Wednesday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
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