Monday 25 August 2014

A Summer full of fun!

Can you believe that this season is almost over already?  August is nearing an end and there are only six weeks left until we close the gates for the 2014 season.

Looking back, August has been a fantastic month.  We were incredibly lucky with the weather for  Food and Craft Fair.  The sun shone for the whole event, giving visitors - and staff- chance to peruse the stalls at leisure.  There really was something for everyone with delicious snacks with everything from samosas to cupcakes; fudge to gourmet marshmallows.  Non-food lovers were also spoilt for choice with the selection of homemade gifts from shabby chic decorations to paper crafts and woodturned products.  Alexandra and Lady Sitwell's stall selling knick knacks from the Hall proved especially popular!  It was a truly enjoyable day for all involved.



Unfortunately, the Plant Fair on the Sunday didn't fair quite as well weather-wise but that didn't put off our visitors who still flocked to the fair and the gardens, despite the typically British weather.  These plant buyers are a hardy bunch!

It isn't all over yet, though.  We still have one weekend of public weekend tours to go.

Coming up we have the last of our WW1 talks, with our archivist Christine Beevers focusing on the impact of WWI on the Sitwell family.  These talks offer an exclusive insight into the Sitwell family and into Renishaw and are an absolute must for anyone with an interest in history. 

There is also the annual Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 26th September.  Free to enter, tea, coffee and cakes are served inside the Entrance Hall to Renishaw, making it a fun morning for all. 


Even when the gates do close on Sunday 28th September, it isn't for long as we are happy to bring back Christmas tours.  The Hall will be open to the public on Wednesdays 10th and 17th December.  Spaces are extremely limited, so booking is essential to avoid disappointment. The chance to see the Hall decorated for Christmas is not to be missed!