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.

Grimsthorpe Castle Quest

Extended to the end of September!

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.

£3.50 per child. Available until the end of the season!

Ikebana, Japanese Floral Art

Monday 15 September 2pm – 4:30pm

Discover the peaceful and meditative art of Ikebana. Rie Day will explain the Japanese expression of natural beauty through flower arrangement. Rie is a professor of the Ikenobo school, Japan’s oldest Ikebana school, and president of its UK Branch.

Includes talk and demonstration, followed by tea and cake.

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.