La Traviata -Open Air Opera
Come and join us on the The Great Lawn for an evening of Verdi’s La Traviata performed by the Barefoot Opera Company. Tickets are on sale now
Present Laughter by Noel Coward
We are delighted to welcome back The Changelilng Theatre with Noel Coward’s Present Laughter.
Open Garden on behalf of the NGS
Sunday 21st July 2024 - we will be open once again as part of the National Garden Scheme. Pre booking is essential and as with other gardens, ticket price is wholly donated to the charities that are supported by the organisation which include Macmillan’s and Hospice UK amongst others.
We will be having a pop up cafe for tea on the terrace with lots of delicious cakes and other refreshments.
All the details for the opening can be found on the National Garden Scheme website: www.ngs.org.uk
Open Garden on behalf GUILD CARE
Sunday 28th July - we will be open once on behalf of Guild Care. Pre booking is essential and as with other gardens, ticket price is wholly donated to the charity.
We will be having a pop up cafe for tea on the terrace with lots of delicious cakes and other refreshments.
All the details for the opening can be found on the the Guildcare website. Tickets are £6 each
Findon Sheep Fair Weekend
The Findon Sheep Fair, established as long ago as 1261 is an annual three day fair, attracts thousands of visitors from the South East of England and beyond. It is free to attend and whilst the auctioning of livestock no longer happens it still has the most fantastic display of a variety of breeds being shown and competing. Findon Sheep Fair has become one of the top attractions for showing in the South of England at the end of the season and is recognised as an integral part of the UK’s Country & Agricultural Show calendar.
Findon Place is not available for hire during the Sheep Fair.
More information about the fair can be found here
Vintage Car Fair in Aid of St John the Baptist
The return of this fun day out and more details to follow
COURSE: Willow basket making
Come and join Catherine Beaumont for a lovely day of willow weaving to make your very own egg basket!
What to Expect:
Using Somerset and locally cut willow in a variety of colours Catherine will guide you in making your very own egg basket - useful not only for eggs but collecting herbs from the garden, a little picnic tea break, blackberry picking, Easter egg hunts or even for throwing confetti from!
This is a day long course that has limited space and everything you need to make the basket will be provided. This basket is about 30cm across and 14cm high and Catherine will show you different weaving techniques from a simple weave for the side to other techniques that allows you to bring in different colours of willow and of course form the handle.
The ticket price also includes a light lunch and hot and cold refreshments.
About Catherine: Catherine Beaumont is a professional English willow basket weaver based in Midhurst who developed a passion for basket making after a weekend workshop in 1996. Using English, and locally sourced willow and coppice materials she loves to create beautiful baskets in traditional and contemporary designs.
After initially learning the basics of basketry in 1996, she was fortunate to meet Jack West, a second generation basketmaker. After the closure in 1971 of Cobbetts, the basket making factory in Guildford, Jack had set up as a self employed basketmaker; he had a keen eye for detail, and masses of knowledge. Jack was always willing to advise her on the projects and orders she received at farmers’ markets, including making panniers for donkeys, an umbrella basket for a vintage car, or a wicker arrow carrier for medieval re-enactments. He taught her traditional methods, and techniques he’d learnt over the years. His advice was invaluable. He was basketmaking daily until the age of 86, only a few weeks before he died. He was passionate about basketmaking.and Catherine feels privileged to have been able to work and learn from him.
Tickets are £95 each and include all that you need and refreshments. Tickets are available here
Course: Spring gardeN Workshop with Jo Dowers
Spring Garden: Come and join Sussex watercolour artist Jo Dowers for a Spring inspired creative watercolour workshop in the beautifully picturesque Findon Place estate set in the heart of the South Downs.
In this idyllic setting Jo will share her passion for watercolour exploring colour mixing and a variety of watercolour techniques
With all materials provided and suitable for all abilities this workshop is the perfect opportunity to enjoy & experiment with the wonderful loose medium of watercolour in a relaxed, friendly environmen
About the Artist: Jo is a Sussex artist & since completing her Fine Art Painting degree in Leicester, has continued to sketch & paint, exhibiting regularly in both group & solo exhibitions including having work selected & exhibited for the National Open Art exhibition & Community Arts exhibitions at Pallant House Gallery, her work is also being showcased on an ongoing basis at the Montague Gallery in Worthing & Seasons Studios, part of East Beach Studios.
Watercolour is her passion, inspired by landscapes & nature she loves experimenting with different techniques which is reflected in her more recent botanical watercolour & acrylic pieces. She is also a member of the Sussex Watercolour Society. Jo has run Creative Art Workshops in Arundel, Midhurst & Denmans Garden, Fontwell with the key focus on exploring & experimenting with a variety of water-based media & techniques in a relaxed & friendly environment.
She has been a volunteer with the Community Arts at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester for a number of years & last year was delighted to be asked to join their team of Artist/Educators holding outdoor workshops throughout last summer as part of their Community Arts programme.
All materials & delicious light refreshments included in the £45 workshop fee.
Tickets Available here
Star Gazing Evening
POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 3rd MARCH
Due to poor weather conditions we have had to move this event to Sunday 2nd March - if you were originally booked on the Friday you’re not booked on Sunday. If you’d like to swap to Saturday please email us on hello@findonplace.com. If you’d prefer a refund please email also.
Come and join us at Findon Place to enjoy the fabulous Dark Skies above the Southdowns National Park with enthusiastic astronomers from the Worthing Astronomers Club. Using a selection of portable telescopes you’ll be guided around the cosmos.
Stargazing experiences are ideal for anyone interested in astronomy and getting outside into the great outdoors. It’s good fun exploring the Universe with the help of experienced astronomers, learning to navigate the constellations and observing incredibly distant objects through large telescopes. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills from astronomers and learn how to correctly set up a telescope and see stunning celestial objects. View and photograph some of the beautiful sights you see and enjoy this exciting experience together.
We will then use one of our large telescopes to take you out on a journey across the universe. Along the way you’ll be able to view star systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies far beyond our own in the telescope, while our astronomer gives you the background story to each view. If the moon and / or planets are visible at the time then we’ll visit them too with the telescope. We’ll be lighting our fire pits and offering a selection of hot drinks, toasting marshmallows over the fire and enjoying the night sky.
Cloud & Rain: In the UK cloud and rain is always a threat to any stargazing event and we will review closer to the date if the event can go ahead or be moved to another date.
Suitability: Our Stargazing Experience Nights are suitable for individuals, couples and families.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT
Duration: approximately 2 hours What to bring: Please wrap up warm - gloves, hats and scarves as you will be outside most of the time, blankets too. We won’t have any external lights on so that we reduce light pollution giving us a clearer view of the night skies so you might find a torch helpful.
Ticket Price: Adults £20 each, Children £10
Hot Drinks and Marshmallow Toasting availably separately
Limited Tickets Available via our Tickets Tab
Star Gazing Evening
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY 2nd MARCH.
If you already have tickets with us they will be automatically transferred to Saturday 2nd March.
Come and join us at Findon Place to enjoy the fabulous Dark Skies above the Southdowns National Park with enthusiastic astronomers from the Worthing Astronomers Club. Using a selection of portable telescopes you’ll be guided around the cosmos.
Stargazing experiences are ideal for anyone interested in astronomy and getting outside into the great outdoors. It’s good fun exploring the Universe with the help of experienced astronomers, learning to navigate the constellations and observing incredibly distant objects through large telescopes. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills from astronomers and learn how to correctly set up a telescope and see stunning celestial objects. View and photograph some of the beautiful sights you see and enjoy this exciting experience together.
We will then use one of our large telescopes to take you out on a journey across the universe. Along the way you’ll be able to view star systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies far beyond our own in the telescope, while our astronomer gives you the background story to each view. If the moon and / or planets are visible at the time then we’ll visit them too with the telescope. We’ll be lighting our fire pits and offering a selection of hot drinks, toasting marshmallows over the fire and enjoying the night sky.
Cloud & Rain: In the UK cloud and rain is always a threat to any stargazing event and we will review closer to the date if the event can go ahead or be moved to another date.
Suitability: Our Stargazing Experience Nights are suitable for individuals, couples and families.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT
Duration: approximately 2 hours What to bring: Please wrap up warm - gloves, hats and scarves as you will be outside most of the time, blankets too. We won’t have any external lights on so that we reduce light pollution giving us a clearer view of the night skies so you might find a torch helpful.
Ticket Price: Adults £20 each, Children £10
Hot Drinks and Marshmallow Toasting availably separately
Limited Tickets Available via our Tickets Tab
Course: Luxury Wreath Making
If you're thinking about how you're going to get festive this year we have some great choices or you! The very lovely Vanessa from @sageandco.floraldesign will be running two festive workshops here - Christmas Wreath Making and Christmas Garland Making. Come and make your own festive decorations, learn from a pro and be the envy of all your neighbours! Workshop spaces are on sale now via this link for the 1st December Wreath Making Workshop.
Tickets are £75 per person including some festive nibbles and refreshments!
Tickets are limited so don't dilly dally and available from here
Festive afternoon tea
Join us in our sumptuous Ballroom for a Festive Afternoon Tea - home made scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches and delicious cakes!
Tickets are £25 each and you’re able to choose a vegetarian option if you prefer.
All the details can be found here
Wine Tasting with South Downs Wines
Come and join us in the Ballroom at Findon Place for a really pleasant evening of tasting wine, learning a bit more about the wine you're tasting and eating some lovely grazing boards to accompany it.
We'll be tasting a fantastic award wining local sparkling wine, 2 white wines, 2 reds and a dessert wine blind tasting. It's a great opportunity to try some lovely wines, learn a little bit about what you like and what you don't in a great location.
It's going to be a really fun, convivial evening - perfect for a Saturday night with friends and family and if you're getting married this year and want to taste some wines that might be a great choice to celebrate with then this is going to be ideal.
Tickets available here
Course: FESTIVE Watercolour Workshop with Jo Dowers
Winter Festive: Join Jo Dowers for a creative watercolour workshop in the beautifully picturesque Findon Place estate set in the heart of the South Downs. In this idyllic setting Jo will share her passion for watercolour experimenting with a variety of watercolour techniques to create festive themed piece.
Suitable for all abilities this workshop is the perfect opportunity to enjoy & explore the wonderful loose medium of watercolour in a relaxed, friendly environment.
About the Artist: Jo is a Sussex artist & since completing her Fine Art Painting degree in Leicester, has continued to sketch & paint, exhibiting regularly in both group & solo exhibitions including having work selected & exhibited for the National Open Art exhibition & Community Arts exhibitions at Pallant House Gallery, her work is also being showcased on an ongoing basis at the Montague Gallery in Worthing & Seasons Studios, part of East Beach Studios.
Watercolour is her passion, inspired by landscapes & nature she loves experimenting with different techniques which is reflected in her more recent botanical watercolour & acrylic pieces. She is also a member of the Sussex Watercolour Society. Jo has run Creative Art Workshops in Arundel, Midhurst & Denmans Garden, Fontwell with the key focus on exploring & experimenting with a variety of water-based media & techniques in a relaxed & friendly environment.
She has been a volunteer with the Community Arts at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester for a number of years & last year was delighted to be asked to join their team of Artist/Educators holding outdoor workshops throughout last summer as part of their Community Arts programme.
All materials & delicious light refreshments included in the £45 workshop fee.
Tickets Available here
COURSE: FESTIVE LINO CUTTING
Join us for a lovely workshop of print making and mindfulness in our glorious Ballroom.
What to expect: Lino Printing is a really fun, relatively quick, and accessible way to make wonderful prints that can be reprinted time and time again. In this session you will be taught how to design and carve your very own design - just in time for Christmas! We will then print a series of cards and prints that will look fabulous as gifts or hanging on the wall. There will be lots of help at hand for anyone less confident with drawing and the freedom to 'go with the flow' if you're a seasoned professional. The pace of the class allows time for chatting and making so it will be a fun creative atmosphere.
Your Teacher: Your workshop teacher is Amy Brown; Illustrator and founder of Cult Milk. Amy loves running workshops that entice the creative side out of people. Her goal is to make everyone feel at ease so that they can feel comfortable enough to have a go at making something, especially if they've never tried it before. She loves teaching lino printing because people are always delightfully surprised by how well they've done!
Useful information:
This Lino Printing workshop is suitable for all skill levels and all sized parties - everyone will be welcoming and friendly so please don't hesitate if you're coming alone.
We recommend coming to the workshop with a few design ideas or printouts for reference.
There will be the chance to make lots of prints so we recommend bringing a weather appropriate bag to take them home in.
Tickets are £45 each and include all that you need and refreshments. Tickets are available here
COURSE: Willow basket making
Come and join Catherine Beaumont for a lovely day of willow weaving to make your very own egg basket!
What to Expect:
Using Somerset and locally cut willow in a variety of colours Catherine will guide you in making your very own egg basket - useful not only for eggs but collecting herbs from the garden, a little picnic tea break, blackberry picking, Easter egg hunts or even for throwing confetti from!
This is a day long course that has limited space and everything you need to make the basket will be provided. This basket is about 30cm across and 14cm high and Catherine will show you different weaving techniques from a simple weave for the side to other techniques that allows you to bring in different colours of willow and of course form the handle.
The ticket price also includes a light lunch and hot and cold refreshments.
About Catherine: Catherine Beaumont is a professional English willow basket weaver based in Midhurst who developed a passion for basket making after a weekend workshop in 1996. Using English, and locally sourced willow and coppice materials she loves to create beautiful baskets in traditional and contemporary designs.
After initially learning the basics of basketry in 1996, she was fortunate to meet Jack West, a second generation basketmaker. After the closure in 1971 of Cobbetts, the basket making factory in Guildford, Jack had set up as a self employed basketmaker; he had a keen eye for detail, and masses of knowledge. Jack was always willing to advise her on the projects and orders she received at farmers’ markets, including making panniers for donkeys, an umbrella basket for a vintage car, or a wicker arrow carrier for medieval re-enactments. He taught her traditional methods, and techniques he’d learnt over the years. His advice was invaluable. He was basketmaking daily until the age of 86, only a few weeks before he died. He was passionate about basketmaking.and Catherine feels privileged to have been able to work and learn from him.
Tickets are £95 each and include all that you need and refreshments. Tickets are available here
Festive CALLIGRAPHY with Helen Wallace
Come and join Helen Wallace - a leading Calligraphy and Brush Lettering artist in the Ballroom at Findon Place on Saturday 18th November at 4.30pm
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags.
Join us for a relaxing morning at Findon Place where you will be taken through a 2-hour Watercolour Brush Lettering session by Helen Wallace.
We will start with learning the essentials of this lettering style with brush strokes, practicing letters, words and Christmas quotes and phrases using aqua brushes and watercolour paint.We will also learn how to create loose Christmas florals, blend colours, create washes and ombre effects to compliments your beautiful lettering. All materials, brush starter kit which will be yours to take homeTea, coffee and cake will be provided throughout the workshop Perfect for beginners, both left and right-handed.Recommended age 10+
What's included:
All materials for the workshop will be provided and you will be able to take away the tools needed to carry on your calligraphy journey at home.
Hot and Cold refreshments.
Who would enjoy this?
This workshop is perfect for all, whether you are a bride-to-be, hand lettering fan or simply want to learn a new mindful skill.
Designed for beginners, there is no experience necessary.
It's a perfect way to spend a couple of hours learning something new with friends or family. If you're getting married this year - and you want to make your wedding more personal this is an ideal craft to learn!
Tickets available here
Festive Brush Lettering with Helen Wallace
Come and join Helen Wallace - a leading Calligraphy and Brush Lettering artist in the Ballroom at Findon Place on Saturday 18th November at 4.30pm
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags.
Join us for a relaxing morning at Findon Place where you will be taken through a 2-hour Watercolour Brush Lettering session by Helen Wallace.
We will start with learning the essentials of this lettering style with brush strokes, practicing letters, words and Christmas quotes and phrases using aqua brushes and watercolour paint.We will also learn how to create loose Christmas florals, blend colours, create washes and ombre effects to compliments your beautiful lettering. All materials, brush starter kit which will be yours to take homeTea, coffee and cake will be provided throughout the workshop Perfect for beginners, both left and right-handed.Recommended age 10+
What's included:
All materials for the workshop will be provided and you will be able to take away the tools needed to carry on your calligraphy journey at home.
Hot and Cold refreshments.
Who would enjoy this?
This workshop is perfect for all, whether you are a bride-to-be, hand lettering fan or simply want to learn a new mindful skill.
Designed for beginners, there is no experience necessary.
It's a perfect way to spend a couple of hours learning something new with friends or family. If you're getting married this year - and you want to make your wedding more personal this is an ideal craft to learn!
Tickets available here
Marquee Open Afternoon with Sail and Peg
An opportunity to visit us and see one of the beautiful sail cloth marquees from Sail & Peg in situ. Those couples who are considering celebrating here and indeed if you considering appointing Sail and Peg as your marquee company - this is a great time to have a look around the tent, meet the team and get a feel for what a marquee wedding would look and feel like. This afternoon is by appointment only - please contact us at hello@findonplace.com to make an appointment.
Findon Sheep Fair Weekend
The Findon Sheep Fair, established as long ago as 1261 is an annual three day fair, attracts thousands of visitors from the South East of England and beyond. It is free to attend and whilst the auctioning of livestock no longer happens it still has the most fantastic display of a variety of breeds being shown and competing. Findon Sheep Fair has become one of the top attractions for showing in the South of England at the end of the season and is recognised as an integral part of the UK’s Country & Agricultural Show calendar.
Findon Place is not available for hire during the Sheep Fair.
More information about the fair can be found here
Marquee Open Afternoon with Sail and Peg
An opportunity to visit us and see one of the beautiful sail cloth marquees from Sail & Peg in situ. Those couples who are considering celebrating here and indeed if you considering appointing Sail and Peg as your marquee company - this is a great time to have a look around the tent, meet the team and get a feel for what a marquee wedding would look and feel like. This afternoon is by appointment only - please contact us at hello@findonplace.com to make an appointment.