2012 Events

SNOWDROP SUNDAYS

Sundays 12 & 19 February, 11-4 p.m.

Adults £4.00, Children Free

Deene Park has become renowned for its Snowdrop Sundays.

There are large drifts of snowdrops and many rare varieties that are a delight to see.

The lovely ‘Old Kitchen’ will be open with a roaring log fire to welcome you. There will be soup and hot food, tea, coffee and

cake for sale, all of which is home-made in the kitchens at

Deene Park.

DAFFODIL DAY

Sunday 1 April, 11-4 p.m.

Adults £4.00, Children Free

See the uplifting display of golden daffodils in the gardens with a scattering of hellebores and primroses. The Courtyard Gift Shop will be open and hot and cold refreshments will be sold in the Old Kitchen, decorated with spring flowers by Rutland Flower Club and Stamford Floral Arrangement Society.

THE GARDENS AT EASTER

Sunday 8 & Monday 9 April, 2-5 p.m.

Last entry 4 p.m. Normal admission.

With the house open, visit a much-loved family home at Easter

and take time to enjoy a stroll in the lakeside gardens, covered with

spring flora. See the teapot topiary on the David Hicks parterre before

enjoying a cup of tea and hot cross bun, on sale in the Old Kitchen.

NGS OPEN DAY

Wednesday 23 May, 2-5 p.m.

Last entry 4 p.m. Normal admission.

Every year, The National Gardens Scheme publishes the

famous Yellow Book, featuring an array of gardens across the country open for charity. Over £2 million is raised each year for nursing, caring and gardening charities. On this afternoon all funds raised through admission to the gardens

will be donated to the NGS. Upgrades to House available.

HEAD GARDENER'S TOUR

WITH SUPPER

Wednesday 6 June, 6 p.m.

£35. Booking essential on 01780 450278

Enjoy a private tour of the gardens at Deene Park with the Head Gardener. Have tea in the Great Hall before moving outdoors to experience the sights, sounds and smells on offer. Afterwards, enjoy a two course supper in the 'Old Kitchen'.

THE SCENT OF SUMMER

Sunday 17 June, 2-5 p.m.

Last entry 4 p.m. Normal admission.

June is a wonderful time to visit the gardens as it abounds with Roses, Philadelphus, Irises, Geraniums and other summer favourites.

This Father's Day, the Head Gardener will be available to answer any questions that visitors may have about the gardens at Deene Park or their own gardens, giving the opportunity to pick up some tips and advice.

Strawberries and cream will be on sale in the Old Kitchen and a selection of houseplants, grown at Deene Park and not normally available for sale, will be on offer.

CHORAL EVENSONG FOR

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Date TBC

Made redundant in 1980, St. Peter's Church in Deene is now in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust.

This is the perfect opportunity to see the Church used in a way that was once a regular occurence. After the service there will be a chance to access the south chapel containing monuments to the Brudenell family. These date from 1531 and include the tomb by J.E. Boehm of the 7th Earl and his wife. There will be refreshments provided and a collection held towards the work of The Churches Conservation Trust.

For more information please call the Administrator of Deene Park on 01780 450278 or e-mail admin@deenepark.com