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What’s on at

Arlington Courtand the National Trust Carriage MuseumSeptember – December 2017

Essential informationOpening times

House and Carriage MuseumUntil 29 Oct 11-5 M T W T F S S4 Nov – 17 Dec 11-4 M T W T F S S18 – 19 Dec 11-4 M T W T F S SGarden, shop and tea-roomUntil 29 Oct 10.30-5 M T W T F S S4 Nov – 17 Dec 10.30-4 M T W T F S S18 – 19 Dec 10.30-4 M T W T F S S

Admissions

House, Carriage Museum and gardenAdult £12.10, child £6.10, family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £30.30, family (1 adult and up to to 3 children) £18.20Carriage Museum, garden and groundsAdult £9.80, child £4.90NT members and under 5s go free.Prices include 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation; visitors can choose to pay the standard admission charge which is displayed at the property.

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Once home to the Chichester family, Arlington Court, a Regency house, has ornate yet homely rooms and boasts an Aladdin’s cave of collections that include model ships, sea shells, pewter and more for you to explore.

Highlights

The vast collection of model ships including some made by French prisoners of war as well as those commemorating the World War Two evacuation from Dunkirk.

Discover the Chichester family’s nautical connections with an exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester’s solo trip around the world.

An intriguing Regency house

GardenFormal lawns, stunning views, and a fine pond teeming with fish. Nearby the formal Victorian garden has borders filled with an ever-changing display of flowers, including a conservatory for exotic blooms. Behind, there is always something to see in the walled kitchen garden with its many varieties of fruit and vegetables, as well as our very popular second hand bookshop, based in the Old Bothy.

The National Trust Carriage Museum houses over forty Regency and Victorian carriages. As you walk through the collection you can’t help but marvel at their construction and unique detail with the history of coach travel ready for you explore.

Highlights

The gold Speaker’s State Coach on loan from the House of Commons

Queen Victoria’s pony phaeton

Have a go at harnessing Dandy our wooden pony & take a photograph on the play carriage

Carriage museum

Tea-room & shopThe Old Kitchen tea-room offers a range of food, some of which is made with fresh produce from the walled garden. Indulge in a Devonshire cream tea or choose from a range of home-baked cakes for afternoon tea. Browse the shop and pick up something special as a reminder of your visit, such as a jar of jam or chutney made from our own produce. If you’re feeling peckish you can also buy a Devonshire ice-cream.

Wider estateThere are many routes for you to take a stroll, including the family play trail with fort, mudslides, balance beams, and more - just look out for one of our way-marked walks. Whilst walking the estate as well as the ruby Red Devon cattle and Jacob sheep that graze the land, keep an eye out for the various wildlife including birds, otters and deer.

September

Meet the gardener: a seasonal garden tour Wed 6 Sep, 2-2.45pmJoin one of the Arlington gardeners for a look at the plant highlights for this month from the Victorian garden, kitchen garden and pleasure grounds.

Heritage Open DaySat 9 Sep, 10.30am-5pmEnjoy free entry to Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum as part of Heritage Open Day. Explore the gardens and grounds and discover how the National Trust care for this beautiful place.

Conservation in actionEvery Thu in Sep (7, 14, 21 & 28), 1-3pmDiscover how the team care for the items in the collections, from miniature model ships, to stuffed birds and grand state coaches. See the tools used and learn the techniques they’ve mastered and find out tips on how to care for your own precious belongings.

OctoberMeet the gardener: a seasonal garden tourWed 4 Oct, 2-2.45pmJoin one of the Arlington gardeners for a look at the plant highlights for this month from the Victorian garden, kitchen garden and pleasure grounds.

Conservation in actionEvery Thu in Oct (5, 12, 19 & 26), 1-3pmDiscover how the team care for the items in the collections, from miniature model ships, to stuffed birds and grand state coaches. See the tools used and learn the techniques they’ve mastered and find out tips on how to care for your own precious belongings.

Morning deer walksSat 7 & Sun 8 Oct, 8.30-10.30amJoin one of our rangers for a morning stroll. See if you can spot the Red Deer who live on the estate, or just enjoy the colours of autumn. The walk will be approximately 4 miles and sturdy walking boots or Wellingtons and waterproof clothing are advised. Binoculars and cameras optional. Adult £5, child £3.50 b

Haunting Hallowe’en trailSat 21 – Sun 29 Oct, 11am-4pmTake part in our haunting Halloween trail in the grounds; find clues to claim your spooky prize! £1 per trail. Starts and ends in garage.

Celebrating the harvestSat 21 Oct, 11am-3pmEnjoy the best of the season with a magnificent display of crops from the kitchen garden, recipe suggestions, hints for storage and family activities.

Rag rug drop-in workshopMon 23 Oct, 11am-3pmLocal artist Deborah Hastings will be showing how to make beautiful creations from recycled scraps of material. Find out the basics for free, or make one of her fun designs to take home such as a red squirrel or Jacob sheep. £3 7

Hallowe’en craftsTue 24 & Thu 26, 12-4pmBring along your imagination and make some spooky Hallowe’en crafts. Be inspired by bats, wizards, witches, ghosts, skeletons and more. Crafts are different each day.

Spooky night walkFri 27 Oct, 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pmBook on a tour of the grounds at night and follow a spooky tale of unusual happenings at Arlington. Listen out for bumps and shrieks in the night and see if you can spot any ghostly visitors. Adult £5, child £3.50 b

NovemberChristmas craft fairSat 18 & Sun 19 Nov, 10.30am-4pmStart your Christmas shopping early at our Christmas Fair. Local stall holders will be selling a variety of items including jams, chutneys, jewellery, textile items, home furnishings, scarves, quilts, toys, cards, decorations, wood work and more.

Christmas at the CourtSat 25 & Sun 26 Nov, 10.30am-4pmJoin us and get in the festive mood this winter. The house will be decorated for a Victorian Christmas, there will be an outdoor festive family trail and a craft activity.

Christmas craftsSat 25 & Sun 26 Nov, 10.30am-12.30pmHave a go at making your own Christmas crafts to take home.

December

Christmas at the CourtSat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18 & Tue 19 Dec, 10.30am-4pmJoin us and get in the festive mood this winter. The house will be decorated for a Victorian Christmas; there will be an outdoor festive family trail and a craft activity. Don’t miss spotting the knitted mice hidden around the Carriage Museum.

Christmas craftsSat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18 & Tue 19 Dec, 10.30am-12.30pmHave a go at making your own Christmas crafts to take home.

Father ChristmasSat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18 & Tue 19 Dec, 12-3pmCome to our festive grotto in the stables at the Carriage Museum and meet our traditional green Father Christmas. All good girls and boys will receive a present. Child £4 for Father Christmas visit, admission charges apply b

Christmas trailSat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18 & Tue 19 Dec, 10.30am-4pmPick up a free Christmas trail and explore the outdoors this winter! Look out for the festive deer and trees on the way, they may hold a clue…

Festive natural decorations workshopSat 9 & Sat 16 Dec, 10.30am-3pmJoin us for a class in making decorations from materials in your garden. Learn the basics of how to construct wreaths and natural decorations. Leave a piece of your work at Arlington for us to display and take a piece home. All material provided. Please bring secateurs and gardening gloves. £20 7 b

Rag rug Christmas wreath workshopSat 2 Dec, 10am-2.30pmMake a recycled fabric wreath which can be used for years to come. Learn the skill of rag rug making to create a unique and colourful decoration, from artist Deborah Hastings. You’ll take home a completed wreath ready to hang. All materials, tools and hot drinks included. £20 7 b

Looking ahead to 2018

Meet the Chichester’s trailSat 10 – Sun 18 Feb, 10.30am-4pmPick up a trail and explore the grounds to find out more about the Chichester family who built and lived at Arlington Court. What member of the family do you like best?

Creative craftsTue 13 & Thu 15 Feb, Tue 3, Thu 5, Tue 10 & Thu 12 Apr, 12-4pmBring your imagination and drop in to create something crafty to take home.

Wild about spring trailFri 30 Mar – Sun 15 Apr, 10.30am-4pmGet outside this Easter and take part in our new wildlife trail across the grounds at Arlington. Look out for interesting facts and clues along the way and collect your prize at the end. £2.50 per trail.

Family ranger daysMon 12 & Wed 14 Feb, Mon 2, Wed 4, Mon 9 & Wed 11 Apr, 11am-3pmA chance to get outdoors, maybe get mucky, have fun with the family, pick up some new skills and learn about the work the rangers do.

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