Archive for July, 2019
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Mon, July 29th, 2019
Welsh Owls, Good Food and Garden visits
Welsh Owl Garden Wednesday …This Wednesday (31st July) is “Meet the Babies” week , where you can meet and get close to the cutest baby owls 💖 …. Open from 10am. Special Wednesday Gardens and Owls Family ticket (2 adult, 2 child): £36 Welsh Owl Garden is open at Picton every Wednesday (only) during July […]
Mon, July 29th, 2019
Amazing Toy Models
West Wales Modellers Model Exhibition. Today and tomorrow (29th and 30th July). For this 2 day event we have a special price Family Gardens ticket (2 adults, 2 children), only £19 🙂 Under 5s are free. The modellers are here to chat with and to answer any questions. There are lots of different themed set-ups […]
Fri, July 26th, 2019
Artist in Residence- this Saturday
….with Ray Burnell. This Saturday (27th) from 10am-5pm We are offering our lucky visitors the chance to try your hand at creating your own masterpiece! Artist Ray Burnell, who is currently exhibiting in our courtyard gallery, will be on site all day to provide advice and encouragement, and all the materials you need to produce […]
Fri, July 26th, 2019
Dewpond, Dragonflies and Damsels…
On Tuesday, I had a lovely walk through the woodland paths, up to the beautiful Dew Pond with Sam, from the Darwin Centre. Dragonflies and Damsel flies were zig zagging about over the glittering water. I even saw a newly emerged nymph, with sparkling wings and awkward flight. It was just so peaceful 😊 We also […]
Fri, July 26th, 2019
Welsh Owl Garden Wednesday ….
There are lots of extremely cute new arrivals here at Picton waiting to meet you! The Welsh Owl Garden (FB page) is open EVERY WEDNESDAY throughout the summer holidays (July and August). 10am-5pm Usual admission for the Welsh Owl Garden is £4 pp, in addition to Garden admission prices. Under 5s Free. Fully wheelchair accessible.
Tue, July 23rd, 2019
Toy treasures …
… and fascinating finds. What a joy to go through the boxes so kindly donated by Mr & Mrs Stimson. Our task is punctuated by a chorus of “wow”, “look at this”, “awwww, that brings back memories” and sometimes even “what on earth is this?” 😊 We will be rotating the exhibits as there are […]
Tue, July 23rd, 2019
Summer holidays are finally here …
…. and this weather is so refreshing….😊 So do come along and enjoy our magnificent 40+ acres of gardens. Plenty of shady places to picnic and, of course, your dog is very welcome too (on a lead). “This was frankly the best garden that I have ever visited as a gardener and lover of plants […]
Tue, July 23rd, 2019
Artist in August…
We are delighted to welcome artist Gill Farrington to our Studio Gallery this August. She will be setting up this Saturday (27th).. “Gill is a local artist based at Mynachlog-ddu, Pembrokeshire in the midst of the beautiful and inspiring Preseli Hills. She has been painting since childhood inspired by watching her father, an accomplished amateur […]
Wed, July 10th, 2019
Exciting NEWS… :-)
Thank you to all our wonderful visitors and supporters for being so patient during this period of renovation, but we can now announce that West Wales Falconry will be joining us this summer! They will be open EVERY WEDNESDAY during July and August. Tickets: £4 per person. Great value Family Ticket:£12 (2 adults, 2 children). […]
Wed, July 10th, 2019
Private Lives on the lawn….
This Saturday 13th July & Sunday 14th July, performance starts at 2.30 pm The weather still looks set fair for the first act to be set on our North Lawn (no seating). There will be a short intermission, after the first act, before the play continues in the Great Hall of the castle. Do join […]
Thu, July 4th, 2019
It’s July and Summer is here at Picton!
There is lots happening…. 🙂 For information Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July- NO Castle tours, due to Private Lives performance Saturday 10th August- Gardens open at 10am (not 9am) ________________________________ “Private Lives” Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July. Performance 2.30pm, please arrive 30 minutes early. The first act will take place on the North lawn […]