
Events
Week of Events
Soup and Steps
Get your steps in this January and February across our 26 acres of tranquil sculpture gardens. The perfect way to clear your head, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the art without the summer crowds.
Paintings for the New Era of Innocence, an Exhibition by Fernando Velázquez
Paintings for the New Era of Innocence is a new body of work by Fernando Velázquez that quietly resists acceleration and the growing dominance of artificial intelligence, affirming the enduring value of human touch through fragility, patience, and process.
Monday, February 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- February 18, 2026 -Winter Tree Tour: Conifer Collection
Winter Tree Tour: Conifer Collection
Join Rebecca Porter, our Wildlife expert, for a winter tour of our Conifer Collection, home to some of the world’s rarest and most ancient trees. Hear the dramatic stories behind their discovery, learn how conifers survive tough conditions, and finish in the Pod with palaeontologist Andrew Lawrence, who will share fascinating plant fossils from the deep past.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 20, 2026
- February 20, 2026 -Paintings for the New Era of Innocence: Fernando Velázquez in Conversation
Paintings for the New Era of Innocence: Fernando Velázquez in Conversation
In celebration of his solo exhibition, we are honoured to welcome Fernando for a talk and open engagement around Paintings for the New Era of Innocence.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- February 21, 2026 -Winter Rose Pruning Workshop With John Cunningham
Winter Rose Pruning Workshop With John Cunningham
Learn how to identify, prune, and care for different rose varieties with John Cunningham.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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