14th April – 10am – 12noon

12th May – 10am – 12noon

9th June – 10am – 12noon

Bring your classic vehicle to the stunning parkland of Thorp Perrow for easy Sunday morning coffee and car chat.

We’re pleased to be welcoming owners of classic cars and vintage vehicles to Thorp Perrow. We will be running our meet on a Sunday morning every month until September 2024 (dates vary).

This is a free event, giving owners of some amazing vehicles the space to meet and admire each others vehicles.

17th April – 10am – 4pm

As the days get warmer and the Arboretum bursts into colour from the thousands of flowers that come into bloom, embrace the arrival of spring with this lively and informative tour!

Join Faith Douglas, our Curator, as she shares her passion for the season on a walk-and-talk around the Arboretum. Faith will show you the best of the spring blossom, bluebell and daffodil collections and share some fascinating facts and care tips along the way.

22nd April

Celebrate International Earth Day with our exciting bespoke workshop by landscape artist, Rebecca Styles!

Join Thorp Perrow Artist-in-Residence, Rebecca Styles, for a creative day of foraging for local earth pigments, paint making, and painting in our beautiful Summerhouse and grounds.

With landscape firmly at the heart of her practise, Rebecca has developed a passion for sourcing and transforming found earth pigments into her working palette. Over time, she has developed various ways of producing unique colours, and in this workshop she will share her enthusiasm for the art of painting landscapes with landscapes, from sourcing and collecting materials to creating paint using ancient and environmentally friendly techniques.

24th April – 10am – 4pm

Create your very own sitting hare to celebrate spring!

Join Wendy Bristow, from Twigs and Sprigs, to weave a sitting hare out of willow. Wendy will guide you through the process, step-by-step so that you can take your stunning sculpture home.

8th May – 10am – 4pm

Join our in-house avian experts and volunteer guides for our Bird of Prey Photography Workshop. You’ll meet the birds then take your photography skills to new heights as you explore the best ways to showcase their spirit and beauty with your camera.

Suitable for novice (level 2), hobbyist (level 3) and above amateur photographers.

15th May – 10am – 3pm

Make a charming resting owl to take home!

We’re welcoming Wendy Bristow, from Twigs and Sprigs, back to Thorp Perrow. Wendy will guide you through the process of creating a willow owl sculpture to display in your home or garden.

22nd May – 10am – 12noon

Immerse yourself – mind, body and soul – under the relaxing canopies of our beautiful trees!

Forest bathing is the practice of walking in a natural environment and consciously connecting with what is around you. It results in a reduced heart rate, reduced blood pressure and reduced stress. Why not come along and boost your immune system, improve your mood and aid a better night’s sleep.