Events and Activities at Elsham Hall
Experience a range of exciting events, from fun kids’ activities to local entertainment and seasonal celebrations
Upcoming Events
Christmas and Winter Walks (Included With Admission)
We will continue to be open from 10 am to 4 pm every day this Christmas Holiday, including Boxing Day, for the first time in Elsham’s History!!
We will only be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Christmas holidays can be hectic and stressful. We’ll be here for those who want a quiet escape or a refreshing winter walk with the family. Alpacas Freddie and Winston will be looking forward to seeing you.
Snowdrop Week (Included With Admission)
Included with admission
Come and celebrate half-term by seeing our incredible and extensive variety of Snowdrops or Galanthus (est - 100,000s). Snowdrop bulbs have been planted at Elsham for generations. We are also home to the Giant Snowdrop or Galanthus Elwesii which was discovered by distant relative Henry John Elwes on a visit to Turkey in 1874. His family home, Colesbourne Park and Gardens in Gloucestershire is still open to the public to this day. It boasts one of the biggest collections of snowdrops in the world.
https://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/
Interesting Facts about snowdrops;
-Snowdrops contain natural anti-freeze proteins which protect them from Ice, frost and snow.
-It’s Greek name Galanthus translates as ‘Milk flower”.
-Snowdrops aren’t actually native to the uk. It’s not clear when they were brought over, but it was during the 18th century they were officially recorded in the wild.
-Snowdrops can be incredibly valuable with avid collectors named ‘galanthophile’s’ paying £100s - £1000s for rare bulbs.
-Galantamine is a compound found within snowdrops which is used to help manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Family Lamb Bottle Feeding Experiences (Online Booking Only)
Lamb Bottle Feeding experiences will be returning to a wider audience across the Easter holidays in 2025!
Updates will be announced soon.
Abba by Moonlight (Online Booking Only)
Special early bird offer available until 1st May 2025.
Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather. Be sure to dress accordingly. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made. For carer ticket enquiries, please contact us. Accessibility varies; please enquire with the venue for details.
ABBA BY MOONLIGHT
ABBA by Moonlight’s faithful recreation of ABBA’s signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for one electrifying live performance. Expect to hear all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and many more! Decked out in full disco costume, ABBA by Moonlight combines stunning vocals, talented live musicians, and a uniquely beautiful outdoor setting to make one unforgettable concert.
Come along with family and friends, picnic in picturesque surroundings before grabbing your dancing shoes and get ready for the party of a lifetime at Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park.
About Music by Moonlight:
Founded by experienced outdoor event organisers Chapterhouse Theatre Company and now in their fifth year of touring, Music by Moonlight brings the songs you know and love to life in some of the UK and Ireland’s most beautiful outdoor venues including castles, gardens, and heritage sites. Featuring talented tribute bands specially chosen not just for their outstanding musical ability and showmanship but also their remarkable resemblances to the original artists, Music by Moonlight open-air concerts are a “Family friendly funfest” (The Times) and the perfect way to spend a summer evening.
Gates open at 6.00pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.
Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.
Pride and Prejudice (Online Booking Only)
Pride and Prejudice
By Jane Austen, adapted by Laura Turner
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. With stunning period costumes, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse’s Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen’s greatest work. Join family and friends for an evening of magical theatre in the 250th anniversary year of Austen’s birth.
Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather; be sure to dress accordingly. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made. Children under 5 go free. For carer ticket enquiries, please contact us. Accessibility varies, please enquire with the venue for details.
For a group booking of ten or more, please get in touch.
Key info;
-Gates open at 5 pm, and the performance will take place on the Hall’s lawns.
-Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating.
-In the event of bad weather, the event will still go ahead in one of our barns.
-Snacks and drinks will be available, and some will be available for preorder.
-Our bar will be open, serving Pimm’s, Wine, Beer and Cider on tap.
Alice in Wonderland (Online Booking Only)
By Lewis Carroll, adapted by Laura Turner.
Take a trip down the rabbit hole this summer with Chapterhouse Theatre Company. When young Alice tumbles into a fantastical world of talking caterpillars, mad hatters, and evil queens with only the white rabbit to guide her, she must rely on her wits and her sense of adventure if she is to save Wonderland and return home. Filled to the brim with magic, music, and not-so-organised chaos, Chapter house Theatre Company’s sparkling adaptation is perfect for all the family!
Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather. Be sure to dress accordingly. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made. For carer ticket enquiries, please contact us. Accessibility varies; please enquire with the venue for details.
Key info;
-Gates open at 5 pm, and the performance will take place on the Hall’s lawns.
-Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating.
-In the event of bad weather, the event will still go ahead in one of our barns.
-Snacks and drinks will be available, and some will be available for preorder.
-Our bar will be open, serving Pimm’s, Wine, Beer and Cider on tap.
Family Halloween Animal Encounters (Online Booking Only)
Halloween Animal Encounters will be returning 2025
Christmas Craft Fair Day 2 (Free)
Come and visit our Christmas Craft Fair 2024 on the 23rd and 24th of November. There’ll be plenty of local crafts, raffles, food and lots more to go around. It’ll be taking place across the sheep barn and carpark following the success of last year.
Christmas Craft Fair Day 1 (Free)
Come and visit our Christmas Craft Fair 2024 on the 23rd and 24th of November. There’ll be plenty of local crafts, raffles, food and lots more to go around. It’ll be taking place across the sheep barn and carpark following the success of last year.
Halloween Half-Term Kids Animal Encounter (Online Booking Only)
Halloween Half-Term Kids Animal Encounter (Online Booking Only)
Tickets will go on sale from our online shop on Wednesday the 18th of September.
The Halloween encounters will be taking place daily from the 19th - 27th of October.
Includes;
Free Park and Garden admission for the day (1 Child + 1 Free Adult)
For 1 hour (12 pm - 1 pm) meet Exotic encounters of the world in the trail centre to Interact and hold Insects, Spiders, Snakes, and a certain Skunk.
Wizard/Witch's hat and a trick-or-treating bucket of candy
Important Info;
Please arrive 20-25 minutes before to collect your wristbands. Please bring your receipt (digital or printed).
It's a 5-minute walk from the shop to the trail centre next to Mud and Stud cottage.
The session begins at 12 pm and ends at 1 pm.
Suitable for children of all ages
This event booking is nonrefundable unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
Feet First - 25th August
FEET FIRST - 25th AUGUST 2024
Feet First returns at Elsham Hall bringing a variety of circus, theatre and performances for all the family.
Summer Craft Fair
Come and join us for our Summer Craft Fair on 25th August 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. It will be taking place across the courtyard, sheep barn and carpark areas. Just like our successful fairs of 2023 we’ll be having 3 this year Spring(26th-27th May)/Summer(26th August)/Christmas (23rd and 24th November).
Feet First - 18th August
FEET FIRST - 18th AUGUST 2024
Feet First returns at Elsham Hall bringing a variety of circus, theatre and performances for all the family.
Feet First - 11th August
FEET FIRST - 11th AUGUST 2024
Feet First returns at Elsham Hall bringing a variety of circus, theatre and performances for all the family.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Adapted by Laura Turner
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Adapted by Laura Turner.
Key info;
-Gates open at 5 pm and the performance will take place on the Hall’s lawns.
-Please bring your own rugs or low-back seating.
-In the event of bad weather the event will still go ahead in one of our barns.
-Snacks and drinks will be available, and some will be available for preorder.
-Our new bar will also be open serving cold Beer and Cider on tap.
You can book now here
Spring Craft Fair Day 2 (free)
Come and visit our Spring Fair 2024 over the 26th and 27th of May. They’ll be plenty of local crafts and food to go round. It’ll be taking place across the sheep barn, carpark and courtyard areas. Just like our successful fairs of 2023 we’ll be having 3 this year Spring(26th-27th May)/Summer(26th August)/Christmas (23rd and 24th November).
Spring Craft Fair Day 1 (free)
Come and visit our Spring Fair 2024 over the 26th and 27th of May. They’ll be plenty of local crafts and food to go round. It’ll be taking place across the sheep barn, carpark and courtyard areas. Just like our successful fairs of 2023 we’ll be having 3 this year Spring(26th-27th May)/Summer(26th August)/Christmas (23rd and 24th November).
Wedding Venue Open day
Save the date for the grand opening of our newly renovated Grade II Listed barn. Decked out with festoon lights, new floors and much more. The place is full of rustic charm and you won't be able to help yourself from falling in love with our stunning wedding venue.
Doors open at 11am and close at 4pm on Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th.
Canapés will be available, and drinks may be purchased at our bar.
Enjoy some beautiful music from Eleanor Grace and Connor Pension, plus live magic with James Kirman!
We can't wait to share our hard work and vision for the perfect wedding with you
Elsham Hall Extra Lambing Day 3 (Included with admission)
With over 300 ewes, Elsham Hall has one of biggest open lambing days in the country. Shepherd Warwick and his family have run the operation for well over a decade. The barn will be open to the public for 2 days only. Sunday the 31st March and the 7th of April. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to watch multiple lambs being born.
The event is included with Park and Garden admission which also gives you access to the Park and Gardens.No booking necessary, just pay at the door. Adult £8/Concession £7.50(Students,Blue cards,People with disabilities + 1 free carer) /Children £6.50(3 and above)/Family £28(2 Adults and 3 Children) Pregnant women are advised not to attend this event as close contact with sheep during the lambing poses a risk to health for mother and unborn child from infections sheep can carry.
Good Hygiene practise is essential to avoid cross contamination of infectious diseases for both sheep and human. Please wash your hand on exit/entry and avoid touching.
Elsham Hall Lambing Day 2 - Open but… (Included with admission)
Open but…We are currently at High risk of closing the Park and Gardens due to the anticipated high wind this weekend. If we do have to close the Park and Gardens in the morning on Sunday, you will be offered either a 20% discount on tickets or 2 stars in the Rewards system. Whatever your preference. (We have a strict wind policy in place to keep everyone safe.)
With over 300 ewes, Elsham Hall has one of biggest open lambing days in the country. Shepherd Warwick and his family have run the operation for well over a decade. The barn will be open to the public for 2 days only. Sunday the 31st March and the 7th of April. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to watch multiple lambs being born.
The event is included with Park and Garden admission which also gives you access to the Park and Gardens.No booking necessary, just pay at the door. Adult £8/Concession £7.50(Students,Blue cards,People with disabilities + 1 free carer) /Children £6.50(3 and above)/Family £28(2 Adults and 3 Children) Pregnant women are advised not to attend this event as close contact with sheep during the lambing poses a risk to health for mother and unborn child from infections sheep can carry.
Good Hygiene practise is essential to avoid cross contamination of infectious diseases for both sheep and human. Please wash your hand on exit/entry and avoid touching.
Snowdrop Week (Included with admission)
Included with admission
Come and celebrate half term by seeing our incredible and extensive variety of Snowdrops or Galanthus (est - 100,000s). Snowdrop bulbs have been planted at Elsham for generations. We are also home to the Giant Snowdrop or Galanthus Elwesii which was discovered by distant relative Henry John Elwes on a visit to Turkey in 1874. His family home, Colesbourne Park and Gardens in Gloucestershire is still open to the public to this day. It boasts one of the biggest collections of snowdrops in the world.
https://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/
Interesting Facts about snowdrops;
-Snowdrops contain natural anti-freeze proteins which protect them from Ice, frost and snow.
-It’s Greek name Galanthus translates as ‘Milk flower”.
-Snowdrops aren’t actually native to the uk. It’s not clear when they were brought over, but it was during the 18th century they were officially recorded in the wild.
-Snowdrops can be incredibly valuable with avid collectors named ‘galanthophile’s’ paying £100s - £1000s for rare bulbs.
-Galantamine is a compound found within snowdrops which is used to help manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Lambing Days
The sheep at Elsham start lambing in March/April (look out for our special lambing days). The older lambs can be seen skipping about in the fields on the main entrance drive.