Summer events at Lamport Hall continue into September

As summer comes to a close, we begin to look ahead to our autumn series of events. September always seems to be a busy month at Lamport and this year is no exception.

September has become the month of Northants and Rutland Open Studios at Lamport and this year we are thrilled to be the host for the central exhibition once again. There will be 274 artists all in one place with over 548 artworks on display! Here, you’ll find the opportunity to browse and purchase a wide range of art from most of the participating artists.

The Central Exhibition will also give you the opportunity to purchase a mini masterpiece for just £10 and has the added thrill of being a complete surprise! There will be artists painting in the gardens on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout September too including Rosie Jarvis, Cordell Garfield, Tomasz Mikutel and Cate Kutas.

On Friday 13 September we are delighted to welcome the Oxford University Dramatic Society for their 2024 touring performance of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’. Sir Gyles Isham (the last Baronet to live at Lamport Hall) was President of the Society in the 1920s and performed in this very play. This year’s tour has been performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and we were thrilled to be selected as a venue in some prestigious company.

On Saturday 14 September we are looking forward to hosting our second Heritage Open Days event after the resounding success of last year. This year’s outdoor event will explore the history of the Victorian travelling player with a tented encampment from Melford Hys Companie. There will also be costumed actors from Historic Legacies including traditional lawn games and a trail for children.

Whistle Tot Lane will be providing a Victorian themed play village for little ones to immerse themselves in Victorian life through play. Moulton College will be attending to show traditional crafts including stonemasonry and furniture making. We will also have a large display of art by local artists in the stables from Northants and Rutland Open Studios. The event is entirely free including entry, car parking and all activities.

> For more information and tickets on all of the above events, please visit the website www.lamporthall.co.uk or phone 01604 686272.