EVENTS 2006
This list of events was correct at the time of production, but there is always the possibility of alterations to the programme. We suggest that you contact us to confirm details, particularly if you will be travelling a long distance to visit.
|
|
February 11-12
1000-1400
|
Siberian Husky Racing in the park. £4 per car. Refreshment trailer on site. |
|
| March 14 |
Lincolnshire Schools X-Country |
|
| April 2 |
Castle, Park & Gardens first open day |
|
| April 16 |
Fifth Rare & Unusual Plant Fair. Nurserymen & growers selling a wide range of plants & shrubs. Park charges apply |
|
| April 23 |
National Gardens Scheme open day Usual charges apply. Castle also open. |
|
| May 27 |
Baston Horse Show. Held in the gymkhana field. Call 01778 570280 for details |
|
| June 8 - 11th inclusive |
Flowers at Grimsthorpe. In aid of the St Barnabas Hospice Trust. Local flower arranging groups will decorate the ground floor of the castle with themed arrangements representing historical and gardening 'happenings' ranging from Tudor roses to Charlie Dimmock! Castle open from 1pm-6pm each day. Groups should contact the Estate Office to pre-book their visit. Standard charges apply. (There will be a special gala evening on Friday 9th. Tickets for this must be pre-booked. Contact us for details of ticket prices) |
|
| June 17 |
St Peter’s Singers in the Vanbrugh Hall. This choral performance will be a guaranteed sell out (returning for it’s 6th year). Tickets from 11 Willoughby Rd, Bourne, PE10 9JP |
|
| July 1 |
Edenham C of E Primary School and Bourne Grammar School perform an opera in the Vanbrugh Hall. 7.00pm
Enquiries to the school (01778 591207) |
|
| July 9 |
Alvis Owners' Club visit to the park |
|
| July 15 |
Woven Chord’ Choir in the Vanbrugh Hall. 60 men and women singing a selection of world music. Come and enjoy the atmosphere and emotion of this special performance when the Choir return after a captivating perfomance in 2005. Tickets £9.50 from the Estate Office. Concert starts at 8pm |
|
August 28
11 am - 5pm |
Family Fun Day in the park in Aid of St John Ambulance, Lincolnshire. Special admission charges apply. |
|
| September 24 |
CANCER RESEARCH UK 10 take part in a 10 kilometre run around the beautiful Grimsthorpe Estate and raise money for Cancer Research UK. For further details about joining in visit www.cancerresearchuk10.co.uk |
 |
|
| September 28 |
Castle, Park & Gardens close for winter. |
|