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Welcome to Picton Castle's events in 2008. We've lined up an exciting range of extra events to lure you back again and again! There are family fun days, music evenings, outdoor theatre, a great re-enactment weekend, and a firework spectacular with Abba tribute concert and our traditional Christmas Market...
But remember - there's plenty to do at Picton Castle every day! Our 40 acres of woodlands, with nearly 2 miles of paths, are a treasure trove of woodland plants.
And it's worth a visit just to have lunch in Maria's! Mediterranean salads, hot meals with Spanish style with a glass or two of wine and beer, or really awesome homemade cakes and delicious coffee are a great reward after a brisk woodland walk.
The children's woodland trail is free; all they have to do is find the clues, solve the riddles and win a mini prize! The real maze is a challenge for all the family and the adventure playground is brilliant fun.
(see visitor information for
opening times).
For further information about our events,
either download our events itinerary here
(pdf), phone us during office hours (Mon - Fri, 10am
to 5pm) on 01437 751 326 or email info@pictoncastle.co.uk
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
JUNE
GRAHAM HADLOW ART EXHIBITION
AT PICTON CASTLE
3 June to 29 June 2008
10.30am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday
Admission Included in normal entry price
Popular Pembrokeshire watercolour artist Graham Hadlow
exhibits in the Picton Gallery throughout June. The
spacious gallery, which originally housed the Graham
Sutherland collection, is perfect for Hadlow's atmospheric
works, which will also be for sale.
JULY
PICTON CASTLE'S SUMMER
ART EXHIBITION: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS
1 July to 31 August 2008
10.30 to 5.00pm Tues to Sunday. (Open Bank Holiday Monday)
Admission Included in normal entry fee.
Guests: Variety of exhibiting artists
It promises to be thought-provoking, entertaining and
possibly controversial. Local artists compete for a
£1000 prize fund by providing their interpretation of
one or all of The Seven Deadly Sins.
MUSIC AT PICTON CASTLE: Côr Dewi Sant Top of page
Thursday 10 July 2008
7.30 to 9.30pm
£10.00 if booked before 28th June; thereafter £12.50
Optional buffet supper at Maria's Restaurant - before or after the performance £12.50 per person. Must be pre-booked, or pick up an 'al fresco' snack and a glass of wine.
Featuring conductor John S Davies and pianist Caradog Williams.
Enjoy light and classical music in the unique atmosphere of the castle courtyard.
NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME
AT PICTON CASTLE
Sunday 13 JULY 2008
10.30am to 5.00pm
Admission Normal entry fees apply
Guests: National Gardens Scheme
Picton Castle gardens open for the day on behalf of
the National Garden Scheme's successful fund raising
drive for nursing, caring and gardening charities.
RHS LECTURE: FERNS AND
OTHER WOODLAND PERENNIALS Top of page
Tuesday 15th July 2008
2.00 to 5.00pm
Admission £9.95 RHS members; £11.95 non-members
In association with the RHS, Picton Castle's head gardener
Roddy Milne presents a lecture on Ferns & Other Woodland
Perennials, followed by a tour of the Peep-In Walk,
including its fern glade.
OUTDOOR THEATRE AT PICTON
CASTLE - THE TEMPEST
Wednesday 23 July 2008
7.30 to 10.00pm
Admission Early booking discount £10 adults/ family
ticket £31. After 13 July: £12 adults/ students & children
£8/ family ticket (2 adults & 2 under 15s) £35.
Guests: Chapter House Theatre Group
Picton Castle's magnificent gardens provide the setting
for Shakespeare's popular Tempest. Bring your own seat
or ground rug, and pack a picnic, buy a BBQ or book
a table at Maria's.
PICTON CASTLE FAMILY FUN
- PIRATES AT PICTON Top of page
Wednesday 30th July 2008
10.30 to 5.00pm
Admission Included in normal entry price, although some
activities carry small additional charge.
A grand day out for young families, with a pirate theme.
Children's entertainer, art room activities and bouncy
castle. Also woodland trails, a real maze and adventure
playground to explore.
AUGUST
PICTON CASTLE FAMILY FUN
- MEDIEVAL MERRIMENT
Wednesday 6 August
10.30 to 5.00pm
Admission Normal entry fee applies; some activities
carry small additional charge
A grand day out for little lords and princesses, who
will love our courtyard jester, art room activities
and bouncy castle, as well as woodland trails, old maze
and fortress adventure playground.
RODDY WALK - WHAT'S UP
IN THE WALLED GARDEN Top of page
Thursday 7 August 2008
2.30 to 4.30pm
Admission £7.50
Join Picton Castle's head gardener Roddy Milne on an
informal and informative stroll around the tranquil
walled garden, to learn more about perennials, herbs
and indoor ferns.
SEALED KNOT CIVIL WAR
RE-ENACTMENT AT PICTON CASTLE
Sat & Sun 9 & 10 August
10.30 to 5.00pm
Admission included in normal entry fees
Guests: Sealed Knot Re-Actors and their Guest Cast
The Roundheads and Cavaliers have marched to Picton
Castle and there's trouble brewing! Re-live the battles,
meet the main players and learn about the life of a
17th Century soldier.
A RIGHT ROYALIST BANQUET
at PICTON CASTLE Top of page
Saturday 9 AUGUST
7.30 to 10.00pm
Admission £ to be advised
Guests: to be advised
Book your seat for this Civil War banquet in the Picton
courtyard, with food, entertainers and fun from the
17th Century. Dress the part (but leave your swords
at the door, please!)
PICTON CASTLE FAMILY FUN
- A WIZARD DAY OUT
Wednesday 13 August
10.30am to 5.oopm
Admission Included in normal entry; some activities
incur small additional charge
A magic day out at the castle, with a wizard in the
courtyard, art room activities, bouncy castle, plus
woodland trails, maze and adventure playground. Prizes
for best home-made wizard costume!
PICTON CASTLE OUTDOOR
THEATRE - ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Wednesday 13th August 2008
6.30 to 9.00pm,
Admission Early booking discount £10 adults/ family
ticket £31. After 3rd August: £12 adults/ students &
children £8/ family ticket (2 adults & 2 under 15s)
£35.
Guests: Chapter House Theatre Group
Outdoor Theatre and picnic in Picton Castle's garden.
Bring a picnic or buy a BBQ; bring your own rug or seat.
Dress as your favourite character and join the parade
during interval. Top of page
PICTON CASTLE TEDDY BEAR'S
PICNIC
Wednesday 20 August
10.30am to 5.00pm
Admission included in normal entry; some activities
carry additional charge
A grand day out for little-uns. Bring your teddy to
meet our Bear! Picnic boxes from Maria's. Woodland trails
in bear country - solve the bear riddle and win a mini
prize.
PICTON CASTLE FAMILY FUN
- AN ARTY CRAFTY DAY
Wednesday 27 August
10.30am to 5.00pm
Admission normal entry applies; some activities carry
small additional charge
A grand day out for little'uns. Turn your hand to pottery
and help paint a mural. Art room activities, balloon
modelling and bouncy castle, plus real maze, adventure
playground and woodlands trails.
SEPTEMBER
NEVILLE WESTON ART EXHIBITION
AT PICTON CASTLE Top of page
2 September to 5 October 2008
10.30am to 5.00pm Tuesdays to Sundays
Admission included in normal entry fees
Guests: Neville Weston
Picton Castle is delighted to exhibit the works of Neville
Weston, figurative painter, academic and writer who
has achieved recognition in Australia and UK. A superb
opportunity for Pembrokeshire art lovers.
PICTON CASTLE'S AUTUMN
PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
Saturday 6 September
10.00 to 5.00pm
Admission £2.50. (Stallholders £30.)
Guests: Nurseries and Plant Growers from throughout
West Wales
It's garden paradise! Dozens of nurseries with thousands
of plants to buy ... 40 acres of woodland and walled
garden to explore... pig roast from Maria's Mediterranean
restaurant to enjoy ...
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE Top of page
Thursday 11 September
t.b.a
Admission t.b.a
Guests: t.b.a
SUNDAY BRUNCH DAY AT PICTON
CASTLE
Sunday 28 September
Normal opening times for Garden; lunchtime music performance
Admission £to be advised (t.b.a)
Guests: t.b.a.
The first in a series of Sunday entertainment, with
music in the courtyard (or gallery in poor weather)
and a brunch menu in Maria's. A stylish way to spend
a lazy Autumn Sunday!
OCTOBER
A FLORAL TALE OF PICTON
CASTLE Top of page
Thurs - Sun 2,3,4, and 5 October
10.30am to 5.00pm
Admission £8 per person (Picton Castle season ticket
holders £5)
Guests: Pembrokeshire's Six Floral Art Societies
Pembrokeshire's first major flower festival, with more
than 50 arrangements depicting the history and characters
of Picton Castle. Arrangements by Pembrokeshire floral
art societies; share of proceeds to Pembrokeshire Cancer
Services.
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE: SONGS
FROM THE SHOWS
Saturday 11 October
7.30 to 9.30pm
Admission £15 per person
Guests: David Chalford and friends
David Chalford and Friends present music from the shows
and a taste of Gilbert & Sullivan in Picton Castle's
stunning Great Hall. Optional buffet at Maria's.
SUNDAY BRUNCH DAY AT PICTON
CASTLE Top of page
Sunday Brunch Day at Picton Castle
Sunday 12 October
10.30 to 5.00pm garden opens; music at lunchtime
Admission £to be advised
Guests: to be advised
Spend a relaxing Sunday at Picton Castle. Stroll around
autumnal woodland gardens, listen to music in the courtyard
(or galleries if weather poor) and brunch at Maria's.
SUNDAY BRUNCH DAY AT PICTON
CASTLE
Sunday 19 October
10.30 to 5.00pm gardens open; music at lunchtime
Admission £t.b.a.
Guests: t.b.a.
Spend a relaxing Sunday at Picton Castle. Stroll around
autumnal woodland gardens, listen to music in the courtyard
(or galleries if weather poor) and brunch at Maria's.
SUNDAY BRUNCH DAY AT PICTON
CASTLE Top of page
Sunday 26 October
10.30 to 5.00pm gardens open; music at lunchtime
Admission £t.b.a.
Guests: t.b.a.
Spend a relaxing Sunday at Picton Castle. Stroll around
autumnal woodland gardens, listen to music in the courtyard
(or galleries if weather poor) and brunch at Maria's.
NOVEMBER
FIREWORKS AND ABBA AT
PICTON CASTLE
Saturday 1 November
to be advised
Admission to be advised
Guests West Coast Fireworks, lots of food outlets, and
ABBA!!
Have a great night out at Picton Castle, with firework
spectacular, followed by Abba tribute concert. Lots
of different food stalls and beer tent. Bring your own
seating.
MUSIC AT PICTON
Thursday13th November 2008
7.30pm to 10.00pm
Admission £ to be advised
Guests: Performing artiste/s to be advised
Picton Castle's magnificent Great Hall provides an elegant
setting for winter concerts, with the optional bonus
of food and wine in Maria's Mediterranean restaurant.
Performer details to be announced soon. Top of page
DECEMBER
PICTON CASTLE INDOOR CHRISTMAS
MARKET
Fri - Sun 12, 13 and 14 December
11.00am to 6.30pm
Admission t.b.a.
Guests: dozens of stall holders
Following the success of our first Christmas market
in 2007, this year promises to be bigger and better,
with entertainment, food stalls and great Christmas
gift ideas.
BARNARDO'S TORCHLIT CHRISTMAS
SERVICE
Saturday 17th December 2008
6.00pm - to be confirmed
Admission to be confirmed
Organised by Barnardo's Pembrokeshire Committee
What better way to start traditional Christmas festivities?
Picton Castle's courtyard is not only sheltered but
acoustically wonderful, beautifully enhancing music
from choirs and soloists. Homemade refreshments. Indoor
option in bad weather. Top of page
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