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at Sheffield Park and Garden

Watercolour Workshops in the Garden 

Spend a peaceful and creative day immersed in nature at our Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop.

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24 Jul to 10 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Stand Up Paddleboarding 

Get a ducks-eye-view of Sheffield Park this summer when you take to the water on a paddleboard! Moxie Unleashed are offering fun-filled SUP sessions for complete beginners through to experienced paddlers.

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24 Jul to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 51 other dates or times

Lakes and Lilies Festival 

Our picturesque lakes burst with colour during the summer. From the jewel-like waterlilies to swathes of wildflowers or the explosions of colour from the rhododendrons. There is something for everybody!

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24 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 44 other dates or times

Summer of Play: Myths and Legends 

Explore our enchanting garden as it transforms into a magical mythological realm throughout the summer months.

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24 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 44 other dates or times

Group Fitness Sessions with Moxie Unleashed 

Invigorate your day in a beautiful National Trust setting with energising outdoor group fitness sessions designed to help you feel stronger, fitter and more motivated.

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28 Jul to 18 Aug 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Kwik Cricket on Wednesdays in the Summer Holidays 

Practise your skills this summer with our Kwik Cricket sessions on Sheffield Park and Garden's famous and historic cricket pitch every Wednesday during the holidays.

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29 Jul to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

Thursday Lates Summer Evenings 

Enjoy the gardens painted in golden evening hues with late summer evenings on select Thursdays! Experience the garden in a light new, relax with a picnic and enjoy live music on the main lawn.

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30 Jul to 13 Aug 2026
at 17:00 to 20:00+ 1 other date or time

Big One Hundred - Ashdown Forest Family Festival 

A magical new story for Ashdown Forest awaits...

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1 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00

Big Camp Out 

Visit Sheffield Park after dark! Join us from 12.00pm on Friday 7 August to camp out under the stars on our cricket grounds.

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7 Aug 2026
at 12:00 to 23:00

Pilates with Moxie Unleashed 

Reconnect with your body and mind through calming yet effective outdoor Pilates sessions set within the beautiful surroundings of Sheffield Park, as part of our Lakes and Lilies Festival.

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11 Aug 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

Sound Baths in the Garden 

Our summer sound baths, led by Sound Therapist Brighitta, are offered as a pause to truly rest, receive, and connect with yourself.

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12 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

Waterlily Walk & Talk with Senior Gardener Steve 

Wander the shores of the lakes, adorned by thousands of waterlily plants. Enjoy a guided walk with Senior Gardener Steve and learn about how these amazing flowers traverse our great lakes and benefit the wildlife.

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13 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00

Craft Club 

Join us at Sheffield Park and Garden for our monthly Craft Club.

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13 Aug to 10 Dec 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00+ 4 other dates or times

The Makers Fair 

Join us for the Makers Fair at Sheffield Park and Garden.

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14 Aug to 16 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times

Outdoor Theatre: Romeo and Juliet 

Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.

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22 Aug 2026
at 18:15 to 20:05

Botanical Printing Workshop with Mary Cushing 

Create your own beautiful handmade notebook, bound with botanically printed paper — perfect to treasure yourself or gift as something truly unique and personal.

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25 Aug to 6 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Fantastic Fungi Spotting Trail 

Be on the lookout for giant red mushrooms dotted around the garden complete with Fantastic Fungi facts and jokes!

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12 Sep to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 57 other dates or times

Autumn Colour Early Morning Self-Led Photography 

Discover Sheffield Park and Garden before normal opening hours and experience the stunning autumn colour for peaceful walks around the misty lakes, to breathe in the crisp seasonal air or simply to take some personal photographs.

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14 Oct to 21 Oct 2026
at 08:00 to 09:00+ 1 other date or time

Autumnal Foraging Workshop with Megan Howlett 

Join professional forager Megan Howlett on an autumnal exploration through the gardens, learning more about the seasonal delights on offer.

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15 Oct to 3 Nov 2026
at 13:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Snowdogs™ Discover Sheffield Park and Garden 

We are diving back into The World of The Snowman™ this Christmas as we celebrate The Snowdog™ trail at Sheffield Park and Garden.

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28 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 41 other dates or times