House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
What's On
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May
6
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Sun 20 May - Wed 23 May
7
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Sat 26 May - Sun 27 May
Wool Weekend
Sat 26 and Sun 27 May
Shearing Kentwell's sheep. Spinning, weaving, felting and working with wool. Kentwell spun wool and fleece for sale.
6
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Mon 28 May - Wed 30 May
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
June
12
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Sat 2 June - Mon 4 June
Kentwell as it was in WWII. 1940s Fete with traditional games. Cooking with rations in wartime kitchen. Home guard and home front. Tea Dance. Meet Mrs Bence and members of the family and house staff.
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Tue 5 June
Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee & anniversary of VE day. Join a mad fun 'street' party for children for Tea.
6
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Wed 6 June - Fri 8 June
Sun 10 June - Wed 13 June
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
7
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Sun 17 June
The first day of UK's largest RE-Creation of every day Tudor Life.
250 Tudors re-create every day life on the Manor as in the year 1556.
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Sat 23 June - Sun 24 June
The Tudors celebrate Midsummer: wicker man - bonfire activities - music and dance. Everyday Tudor life on the Manor as in the year 1556 continues all about.
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Sat 30 June - Sun 1 July
This weekend the Tudors enjoy a Pageant a central feature of which will be their version of the Battle of Agincourt 1415.
But the while everyday Tudor life as in 1556 continues about.
July
7
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Fri 6 July - Sun 8 July
The Tudors enjoy all the fun as a Fair comes to the Manor. Games, Challenges, Stalls, Plays, Music & Dance. But everyday Tudor life as in 1556 yet continues.
6
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Wed 11 July - Fri 13 July
Sun 15 July - Fri 20 July
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
14
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Fri 20 July
Sat 21 July
Open Air Picnic Theatre on the Cedar Lawn.
Fri 20 July and Sat 21 July at 7:30pm
Sun 22 July at 3:00pm
The Tempest, in which Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban create some of Shakespeare's best comedy moments and, in Prospero, some see Shakespeare himself, others a scheming old alchemist. The confusion which Prospero and his spirit, Ariel, create makes this one of Shakespeare’s most enjoyable plays.
The GB Theatre Company
6
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Sun 22 July - Fri 27 July
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
14
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Sun 22 July
Open Air Picnic Theatre on the Cedar Lawn.
Fri 20 July and Sat 21 July at 7:30pm
Sun 22 July at 3:00pm
The Tempest, in which Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban create some of Shakespeare's best comedy moments and, in Prospero, some see Shakespeare himself, others a scheming old alchemist. The confusion which Prospero and his spirit, Ariel, create makes this one of Shakespeare’s most enjoyable plays.
The GB Theatre Company
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Sun 22 July
Open Air Picnic Theatre on the Cedar Lawn
Sunday 22 Jul, 7.30pm
The Taming of the Shrew contains a play within the play and so much deception that it is sometimes difficult to keep up with the plot, but it all makes for excellent comedy. At the end, the wilful shrewish Katherina appears to be tamed by her new husband, Petruchio. Or, by apparent docility, has Katherina learnt another way to impose her will?
The GB Theatre Company
6
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Sun 29 July - Fri 3 August
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
August
14
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Fri 3 August
Glenn Miller at Kentwell
Fri 3 August 2012, from 6.30pm
This will be the 13th year in succession that we have welcomed a Glenn Miller Orchestra to our 1940s Night.
This promises to be another evening of pure nostalgia as once again the strains of Glenn Miller's unique sound fill the air. Join the throng to Jitterbug on the Courtyard. Or just relax on the lawns in Kentwell's magical romantic setting to enjoy the music and the occasion while you picnic.
10
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Sat 4 August - Sun 5 August
Meet the Victorian Household holding a Fete to be opened by MR Dickens to raise funds for the hospital at Gt Ormond St. Hear on of his readings.
6
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Mon 6 August - Fri 10 August
Mon 13 August - Fri 17 August
Sun 19 August - Thu 23 August
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
7
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Fri 24 August - Mon 27 August
Daily life in 1556 with some 150 costumed Tudors - our second largest Re-Creation of the year - House, Gardens and Farm also open.
6
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Tue 28 August - Fri 31 August
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
September
6
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Sun 2 September - Wed 5 September
Sun 9 September - Wed 12 September
Sun 16 September - Wed 19 September
Sun 23 September - Wed 26 September
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
7
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Sat 29 September - Sun 30 September
Some 100 Tudors spread throughout the Manor from Gentry & retainers (cooks, bakers etc) to craftsmen & labourers. Some visitors' favourite Re-Creation. House, Gardens and Farm also open
October
6
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Sat 6 October - Sun 7 October
House, Gardens and Rare Breed farm open from March to October
11
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Thu 18 October - Wed 31 October
The site for a Fright.
Do you dare?
Award winning scare attraction, biggest in the East.
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December
10
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Sat 15 December - Sat 22 December
A Victorian Christmas. See house set up as of the year 1869. Meet the Bence family, their friends and staff. Hear Mr Dickens read his 'A Christmas Carol' with Victorian Illusions. Enjoy a visit to the Music Hall. Visit Father Christmas in his Cottage. Make period decorations. East in the Victorian Tearoom.
Wool Weekend
Sat 26 and Sun 27 May
Shearing Kentwell's sheep. Spinning, weaving, felting and working with wool. Kentwell spun wool and fleece for sale.
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We know Kentwell is exceptional, you know Kentwell is exceptional, and now we have the opportunity to let the whole nation know. So please vote for us under Category 4 at: http://www.countryfile.com/webform/countryfile-magazine-awards-2012-voti... by the end of May! Thank you!
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