Want some ideas for a day out?
Here's our guide to places to go and events to visit. Enjoy yourself!
Tours of the house and grounds are conducted by professional guides from 16 June to 23 August 2009, excluding Mondays and special events. There are a number of special events throughout the opening season; please check the Acton Court website for details.
Latteridge Road, Iron Acton BS37 9TL
Tel: 01454 228224
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Castle Quarry Activity Centre is in Tytherington, in a beautiful natural setting. Choose from indoor climbing, archery, shooting, caving, open canoeing or our 80 metre aerial runway.
All instructors are qualified and experienced - all necessary safety equipment is supplied. One call takes care of it all - 01454 411474
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Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley GL13 9EW
Tel: 01453 810510
Open 1 April-30 September, Tues–Sat and BH Mondays 12.30-5.30pm, Sunday 1-5.30pm. Mondays in June, July and August 12.30-5.30pm. October: Sundays only 1-5.30pm, October half-term 26-30th: 12.30-5.30pm. Click below for more details.
The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BN
Tel: 01453 810631
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There's heaps to see and do and lots of interesting and unusual animals to delight adults and children alike. There's always someone on duty to provide information on the more exotic creatures or to let you know of any new arrivals!
It's educational and lots of fun.
Foxholes Lane, Tockington, BS32 4PG
Tel: 0845 6830730
Mundy Playing Fields and Thornbury
Tablers are supporting this community event. For more information, please visit our website.
www.thornburyroundtable.org.uk
10am–4pm, Acton Court, tickets £12 (£5 concessions)
The site will be open for artists of all abilities to come and paint at Acton Court. Resident artist, Lisa Kopper, will be available to give assistance if required.
PLEASE NOTE: bring your own materials, any media except oil paints.
Light refreshments included; bring your own lunch.
www.actoncourt.com
Thursday 25 June, Wednesday 8 July, Friday 17 July and Wednesday 22 July, 7.30pm, Acton Court, tickets £5 (suitable for children aged 7 years and upwards)
Join broadcaster and conservationist, Chris Sperring MBE, for an evening of owl lore and information followed by a conducted Owl Prowl in the grounds.
Acton Court is host to several species of owl and these are often (though not guaranteed) to be seen or heard in the evenings.
This year we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hawk and Owl Trust, Britain’s premier bird of prey and owl conservation group. All proceeds to the Hawk and Owl Trust
www.actoncourt.com
2-4pm, Naite Farm, Oldbury Naite
Lots of family fun, stalls and delicious teas. The fete will be signposted from the Power Station road and is easy to find. It is in a lovely garden setting. For more information, please email Meg Adnams below:
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3pm, Acton Court, tickets £12 (£10 concessions)
A talk by World-renowned environmentalist, Satish Kumar, visits Acton Court with a talk for our times. Satish is well known as an author and broadcaster; he is the editor of Resurgence magazine and recently presented the highly acclaimed BBC Natural World programme about Dartmoor.
Satish brings eastern philosophy into a western context with seamless elegance. Satish Kumar will be available to sign copies of his books, which will be for sale on the day.
Acton Court will donate all profits from this event to the Hawk and Owl Trust.
www.actoncourt.com
Thursday 25 June, Wednesday 8 July, Friday 17 July and Wednesday 22 July, 7.30pm, Acton Court, tickets £5 (suitable for children aged 7 years and upwards)
Join broadcaster and conservationist, Chris Sperring MBE, for an evening of owl lore and information followed by a conducted Owl Prowl in the grounds.
Acton Court is host to several species of owl and these are often (though not guaranteed) to be seen or heard in the evenings.
This year we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hawk and Owl Trust, Britain’s premier bird of prey and owl conservation group. All proceeds to the Hawk and Owl Trust
www.actoncourt.com
Thursday 25 June, Wednesday 8 July, Friday 17 July and Wednesday 22 July, 7.30pm, Acton Court, tickets £5 (suitable for children aged 7 years and upwards)
Join broadcaster and conservationist, Chris Sperring MBE, for an evening of owl lore and information followed by a conducted Owl Prowl in the grounds.
Acton Court is host to several species of owl and these are often (though not guaranteed) to be seen or heard in the evenings.
This year we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hawk and Owl Trust, Britain’s premier bird of prey and owl conservation group. All proceeds to the Hawk and Owl Trust
www.actoncourt.com
25th & 26th July, off B4509 Wickwar, (M5 J14), GL12 8LJ
Enquiries Keith Shakespeare 01527 575003
www.shakespearesrally.com
Site open 10.30am-4.30pm, 1 hour break 1–2pm, Acton Court, tickets: £6 (£4 concessions, £16 family ticket 2 adults + 3 children). Purchase tickets in advance or at the door.
In the 500th anniversary year of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, Hungerford Household brings living history to Acton Court as members of the household, from servants to gentry, prepare for the King’s visit.
Costumed re-enactors demonstrate their skills as they go about the business of preparing food, crafts and entertainments making ready for the arrival of the court. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk with the characters and participate in a variety of activities. Hungerford Household is a re-enactment group with over fifteen years experience of bringing the Tudor period to life at historic houses and museums throughout the UK. Acton Court provides a perfect setting for this exciting event. An entertainment for all the family.
www.actoncourt.com
9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm. Proceeds for Marlwood School Mini Bus fund.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
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Thurs 6th - Sun 9th August 2009
Set in the rolling parkland of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol, this four-day event features mass balloon launches of over 100 balloons plus a wealth of family entertainment.
Night glows on the Thursday and Saturday.
www.bristolfiesta.co.uk
