What’s On
The Ancient Art of Lacquering
Monday 21 July – Tuesday 30 September
This mini exhibition looks at the complex technique of lacquerware and it’s lasting appeal. Practised in the East since 5000BC, lacquer items were first shipping to Europe in the 16th century when they became a statement of luxury and sophistication.
Included in your Castle, Park & Gardens ticket.
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.
Grimsthorpe Castle Quest
August
Join us fellow Knights and Princesses as we take on the Grimsthorpe Castle Summer Quest!
Grab an activity pack from the Ticket hut and set off on your quest across the grounds and in the Castle.
£3 per child. Available throughout August.
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.
With meet & greets, photo opportunities, lawn games and talks in the Castle at 12pm and 2.30pm!
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
Sing
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema!
Gates 12pm | Show 1.30pm-3.20pm
Five contestants enter a singing competition in an attempt to save a theatre! Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Outdoor Cinema
Saturday 30 August
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Gates 5pm | Show 6.30pm-8pm
Experience the magic of Andrea Bocelli’s 30-year career on a huge open-air screen. Filmed at the iconic Teatro del Silenzio in Italy, featuring special guest performances from Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Brian May, Plácido Domingo and more!
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.
