Waterperry plays host to a number of different attractions and events throughout the year, from outdoor theatre to Art in Action, guided walks and high teas to Apple weekend. You can pick up a copy of our latest Events Diary from the Garden Shop.
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Gardens open free to individual RHS members
See the garden spring to life in March
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1st March to 31st March
Waterperry is a partner garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, which means individual members can enjoy free entry to our ornamental gardens during March and October 2010.
Membership cards must be shown and the offer only applies to the cardholder.
It's a great excuse to visit Waterperry for a spring stroll - and no better way to warm up than by treating yourself to a home baked lunch or tea in the Teashop.
Mothering Sunday and Hellebore Day
Mums get free entry to the gardens on Mothering Sunday!
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14th March
Entry to our ornamental gardens is free for all Mums on their special day!
It's a fantastic opoprtunity to see our beautiful Hellebores which should be in full bloom and there's also a fabulous Mothering Sunday menu in the Teashop.
Please note no bookings will be taken for lunch - it's first come, first served.
Saxifrage Weekend
One of Waterperry's many beautiful Saxifrages
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27th March to 28th March
Waterperry holds the National Collection of Kabschia and Silver Saxifrages adn this special weekend gives visitors the chance to see a wonderful array of these versatile plants in our newly extended courtyard garden.
Resident expert Adrian Young will give galks about Saxifrages in their natural habitat and how to cultivate them at 2pm on each day.
There'll also be plenty of Saxifrage varieties on sale in the Plant Centre.
Maggie's Easter Egg Hunt
4th April
Help support our Charity of the Year by visiting the gardens on Easter Day or taking part in our Maggie's Easter Egg Hunt!
All entrance money for the gardens will be donated to the Maggie's Cancer Caring Charity appeal to build a 3 million pounds cancer caring centre in Oxford.
Proceeds from the Easter Egg Hunt will also go to Maggie's. It costs £2 per child payable on the door.
Gardens open from 10am to 5.30pm but last egg hunt is at 4pm.
Artweeks at Waterperry Gallery
One of our featured artists, Noriko, during Artweeks 2009.
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1st May to 30th May
Enjoy a showcase of work by 5 local artists in the Gallery throughout May as part of Artweeks - Oxfordshire's visual arts festival.
The exhibition will feature work by painter Ken Messer, jeweller Sally Spencer, Glassmaker Tanja Entwistle, Ceramicist Kate Garwood and textile artist Ann Brooks.
There'll also be opportunities to talk to the artists on May 15th, 16h, 22nd and 23rd with a special late open evening on Thursday 20th May between 10am and 8pm.
