• Events

    Layer Marney Tower has all sorts of different Events throughout the year. Some are organised by us and some are put on by other people. Some are inside and others are outside. Some are free and others require tickets booked in advance.

Tudor Legacies

Event Series Tudor Legacies

In addition, do you fancy chatting to Anne Boleyn? do you have any questions to ask Catherine Parr? The Tudor Legacies with their Henry VIII and his six wives will all be here and would enjoy your company. It is a wonderful selfie moment!

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Robin Hood by the Three Inch Fools

Delayed because one of them had Covid, we are delighted The Three Inch Fools have reset their date. Come and see Robin Hood with his Merry Men and their slightly confused idea of their adventures.

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Tudor Legacies at Layer Marney Tower

As part of the house opening Henry VIII will be wandering around Layer Marney Tower and will be bring all six of his wives. They are a friendly bunch and are more than happy to chat. Come and find out more about the Tudor times and may be have yourself a selfie with Jane Seymour!
Later on, if you bring a kite you can take it to the big field to fly

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Kite Day

Mix history with kite flying. Bring your own kite and fly it in our big field. Later have a chat with one of Henry VIII's wives!

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Closed for a Private Function

Closed for a Private Function. Unfortunately we are closed today, please check our opening times for other available dates.

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Essex Book Festival Alison Weir’s book on Katherine Parr

As Part of the Essex Book Festival: Katherine Parr by Alison Weir. Come and meet the Author

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Village Fete

The village of Layer Marney organise a good old-fashioned fete once a year. Moved from May to August this year it is your opportunity to smash plates, buy jam, splat the rat and enter your dog into one of the silliest of Dog Shows.

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Companye of Merri Folk

As if the village Fete is not enough, throughout the day, camped in the field will be the Companye of Merri Folk. A Tudor encampment keen to show you how life was in Tudor times. They welcome you to see, touch and smell what they are up in the camp.

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Robin Hood by the Three Inch Fools

Hapless hero Robin Hood pulls out - Sadly postponed due to Covid. The new date is Tuesday 31st August 6pm

£16
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The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan

The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan performed by the Merry Opera Company to raise money for the Essex Rural Fund

£30.00
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Red Cross Day

Last Day of House Opening and all the Gate Money will be give to the Red Cross. Come and support an excellent Charity.

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Wedding Fayre

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There are so many different things going on at Layer Marney Tower that sometimes it is easier to read what we are up to. These are regularly written, gentle tales of life at Layer Marney Tower.

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Event Series Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Event Series Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Event Series Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester

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Tailor of Gloucester

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The Tailor of Gloucester
Come to a lovely Christmas play and sing carols as well

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Tom Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-long

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Tom Carradine's Cockney Sing-a-long

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First Day Of House Opening 2022

Come and see what we have been up to since you were last here

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Event Series Bottle Feeding the Lambs

Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn

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Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Event Series Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Come and Enjoy Easter with us. Egg and Spoon Races, Toddler Easter Egg Hunts and Bottle feeding Lambs and that is before your explore the Tower.

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Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Event Series Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Come and Enjoy Easter with us. Egg and Spoon Races, Toddler Easter Egg Hunts and Bottle feeding Lambs and that is before your explore the Tower.

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Tudor Legacies

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As well as a visit to Layer Marney Tower, do you fancy chatting to Anne Boleyn? do you have any questions to ask Catherine Parr? The Tudor Legacies with their Henry VIII, wives, courtiers and two children will all be here today and would enjoy your company. It is a wonderful selfie moment!

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Invitation to View Tours

Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.

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Twelfth Night performed by the Handlebards

The Handlebards return with an hilarious, energetic, outdoor production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, bring your own chair, picnic and blanket, doors open at 6pm for 7pm start.

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Celebration of Music and Song

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organised by Annette Gentleman

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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Father’s Day

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Invitation to View Tours

Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.

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Essex Book Festival

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Julia Abel Smith
Tracy Borman
Andrew Lownie

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Essex Opera Festival – Cosi fan Tutte

The Essex Opera Festival 2022.

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Essex Opera Festival – Cosi fan Tutte

The Essex Opera Festival 2022.

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Essex Opera Festival – Cosi fan Tutte

The Essex Opera Festival 2022.

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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The Secret Garden Live

Stunningly beautiful, interpretation of this classic tale by New Creations Collective Company - complemented by superb music score and choreography staged in the gardens at Layer Marney Tower.

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Village Barn Dance

Come and join us for some English Country Dancing.
Caller and toe tapping music
Pay Bar

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Invitation to View Tours

Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.

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500 year Celebration of Henry VIII’s Visit

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500year Celebration of the Visit of Henry VIII

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Village Fete

Visit us for all the fun at the fete in beautiful gardens and absorb 500 years of history in The Tower.

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Invitation to View Tours

Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.

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Charity Day at The Tower

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Come and support the Essex Boys and Girls Club.
All Gate Money goes to this charity

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

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Come and celebrate Christmas with us.

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

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Come and celebrate Christmas with us.

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Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

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Come and celebrate Christmas with us.

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Christmas Matinee – ‘Twas the Night before Christmas

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'Twas the Night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...........

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Christmas Invitation to View

Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Christmas tour full of history and stories and enjoy Mulled wine and mince Pies. Christmas trees, fires in the grate and candles lit in the Dining Room.

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Lamb Season at Layer Marney Tower

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Come and enjoy this Spring with us

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Easter Sunday and Monday

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Easter Egg and Spoon Race, Toddler Easter Egg Hunt and Tractor rides to the Lambs

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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Invitation to View – Guided Tour

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Invitation to View - Guided Tour

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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Celebration of Music

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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The Handlebards return for this year's performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Enjoy an evening of hilarious, witty Shakespeare fun.

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Essex Book Festival

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Three Great Authors on three Great Subjects

£14.00
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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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The Elixir of Love

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The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
Opera at Layer Marney Tower

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Invitation to View – Guided Tour

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Invitation to View - Guided Tour

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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500 year Celebrations – Starting in the City of London

College of Arms, 130 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BT 130 Queen Victoria Street, London

Day 1 of the three day Commemorations of Henry 1st Lord Marney's Funeral Procession

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500 years Celebrations- The Long Walk

St Dunstan's Church, Stepney High Street E1 0NR London

Day 2 - Get a feel of the extraordinary journey Henry, 1st Lord Marney's Funeral Procession undertook

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500 year Celebrations – Parade

Grove Road Recreation Park, Tiptree Tiptree
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500 year Celebration – Tudor Fair

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Day 3 - Come to the Tudor Fair at Layer Marney Tower and watch the Funeral Procession arrive

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Invitation to View – Guided Tour

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Invitation to View - Guided Tour

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Nightingale

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New Creations Collective use classical and contemporary artforms to tell timeless, hope-inspiring stories.

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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Layer Marney Cup Fuel Trial

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Snow White

An opportunity to visit a 500 year old historic building and enjoy a fantastic pantomime held in our barn. Fun for all ages.

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Invitation to View – Guided Tour

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Invitation to View - Guided Tour

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Kite Flying

A number of kites will be here to entertain you in the gardens. You can bring your own kite to fly or just sit, relax with a ice cream and watch. Fun for all the family.

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Tower Tours

Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.

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History Festival on Saturday – 500 years

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Five Fantastic Historians talking on their favourite subjects

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History Festival on Sunday – 500 years

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Four Fantastic Historians adding History to Layer Marney Tower

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Bach to Baby

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Trick or Treat at The Tower

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Open Road Fundraiser

An afternoon of poetry, music, magic, auctions and raffle

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Christmas Fair

Everything you want under one roof

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Fine Cell Work

A wonderful opportunity to support this well-deserved charity in their endeavour to assist prisoners learn a new skill.

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Christmas Matinee – ‘Twas the Night before Christmas

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Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Invitation to View – Christmas Guided Tour

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Invitation to View - Guided Tour

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The Messiah at Layer Marney Tower

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Handel's Messiah,
part of Christmas at Layer Marney Tower

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Escape the January Blues

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Beautiful Chamber Music to wash away the January Blues

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Spring Open Day

Make a visit and see the early spring colour

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Easter Sunday

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The Famous Egg and Spoon Race, Toddler Easter Egg Hunt and Garden Games in the Barn
Two types of Ticket for sale, with and without the Tractor Ride to the Lambs

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Easter Monday

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The Famous Egg and Spoon Race, Toddler Easter Egg Hunt and Garden Games in the Barn
Two types of Ticket for sale, with and without the Tractor Ride to the Lambs

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Tractor rides to the Lambs

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Come and Visit the Lambs

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Tractor rides to the Lambs

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Come and Visit the Lambs

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Tractor rides to the Lambs

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Come and Visit the Lambs

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An Evening with Guy Deacon CBE

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A Quick summary:18,000 miles, 25 countries, 19 breakdowns and 3650 prescription pills!

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