Waterperry Gardens

Duo Destino – Flamenco Fusion
2026-07-04 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Date: 4th July 2026
Venue: Waterperry Amphitheatre
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Virtuoso guitarists Ben Bruant and Will Cashel – together known as Duo Destino – bring their exhilarating blend of flamenco passion and familiar melodies reimagined in surprising ways to Waterperry Gardens for the very first time.
Since meeting at the Royal Academy of Music in London in 2011, Ben (from Le Havre, trained at the Conservatoire National de Paris) and Will (from Bath, a Purcell School scholar and graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music) have captivated audiences across Europe with dazzling fingerwork, rhythmic percussive techniques, and infectious energy.
With seven albums, two EPs, and their acclaimed original release Destino (2023) followed by Destino – Live (2024), the duo have performed for royalty, at Glastonbury, the Liverpool Philharmonic, the Edinburgh Fringe, Goodwood, and even the F1 Grand Prix. Their music has been featured on BBC Radio 2, Scala Radio, and they are the resident band on Susannah Constantine’s My Wardrobe Malfunction podcast.
During the pandemic, Duo Destino won national recognition with their heartfelt “Gigs in Your Garden” – 70 free concerts performed for NHS and frontline workers, celebrated on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and in the national press.
Now, by popular demand, they bring their Flamenco Fusion to Waterperry Gardens. Expect bold, Latin‑inspired compositions alongside inventive arrangements of a wide‑ranging repertoire — from classical masters like Vivaldi, to pop and rock icons such as Daft Punk and Dire Straits, and timeless favourites from the Rolling Stones and The Gypsy Kings. Their sound is so rich and layered, you’ll swear there are more than two musicians on stage.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, passion, and artistry.
Once seen, never forgotten.
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Othello - The Lord Chamberlain's Men
2026-06-28 18:30 - 20:40 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – with a history stretching back to Shakespeare’s original company – present this play in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Venue: Front Lawn
Time: 6:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
“I know my price, I am worth no worse a place.”
Othello, the Moor of Venice, a respected General in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio to be his Lieutenant over Iago, a soldier in his service. In doing so he unwittingly sparks Iago’s deep-seated hatred into terrifying life and sets in motion a horrendous spiral of vengeance and destruction that sweeps away everyone before it. As Iago weaves his web and seeks his revenge he poisons Othello against Desdemona, who he has recently and secretly married, and turns the world upside down until Othello becomes unmoored from reality with devastating consequences.
“Put out the light, and then put out the light.”
A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well – this stunning and heartbreakingly poignant play is one you won’t want to miss. Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be rapt and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!
“The best authentic Shakespearean experience.” – Yorkshire Post
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Yoga Beyond the Mat
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-24 | WATERPERRY HOUSE, WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX33 1LA, United Kingdom.
Yoga is often approached through the body.

The Bhagavad Gita explores how we face, challenge and make decisions.
The Bhagavad Gita is a core text within the yoga tradition, presented as a conversation on how to act with clarity, especially in difficult or uncertain situations.
Date: 22nd-24th June 2026
Venue: Waterperry House
This retreat introduces the Bhagavad Gita in a grounded, accessible way – with a focus on how its ideas can be applied in everyday life.
Across three days, the experience unfolds from understanding moments of disruption and inner conflict, through to a clearer view of what yoga actually means beyond postures, and how its different paths take shape in practice.
Alongside the sessions, the retreat includes daily yoga and mantra meditation, with space to reflect and consider how this carries into your life.

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Handmade Oxford 2026
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Date: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 June 2026
Venue: Lawns of Waterperry House
Entry Time: 10am-5pm
VIP Entry Time: 9:30am-5pm
The 6th Edition of Handmade Oxford will bring together over 150 of the most exciting UK-based makers featuring a curated selection of fine arts and craft including Jewellery, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics & Glass, Sculpture, Furniture and more. Handmade Oxford also offers a packed programme of craft workshops and demonstrations which will keep visitors occupied throughout the festival, with an added option to explore the beautiful gardens. There is something for everyone at Handmade Oxford! Live music by local musicians and local artisan food will add to the fun festival atmosphere.
Event Highlights:

Over 150 UK-based makers present an exquisite array of fine arts and crafts, including jewellery, fashion, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture, sculpture and stationery.
Engage in craft workshops and insightful demonstrations.
Immerse yourself in the delightful ambience of Waterperry Gardens while enjoying live music by local musicians and savouring artisanal food.
Tickets available NOW – Visit Handmade in Britain website

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Rare Plant Fair - 2026
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Date: 7th June 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: Adult tickets £12.95 per adult, includes the Gardens and Fair; Children 16 years and under are free. You may buy your tickets on arrival at the gate with no need to prebook.
The chance to browse stalls manned by experts specialising in both rare and traditional plants, all in the beautiful setting of Waterperry Gardens.
For more information about Rare Plant Fair, click here.
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Jubilee Brass Band Concert - British composers
2026-06-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Jubilee Brass (Oxford) Band are Celebrating British composers with a concert at Waterperry Garden Amphitheatre.
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 4:30pm
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Gnometastic - May Half Term
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-31 17:30 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
They’re cheeky and they gnome it!

Date: 23rd May – 31st May
Time: 10am and close at 5.30pm
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Price: £4.75 per child, including a prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies.
Half-term fun at Waterperry Gardens.
Look carefully around our gardens to find the 8 cheeky little gnomes hiding.
When you find one, write their name next to their number. Be careful, trust gnome one, some of the gnomes may have written their names backwards!
Gnome worries if you can’t find them all, you’ll still get a prize for taking part!
Once you’ve found as many gnomes as you can, take your completed form to the Garden Shop to claim your prize. Please leave all the gnomes where you find them to allow others to enjoy Gnometastic too!

Waterperry Saxifraga Day
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
PLEASE BE ADVISED, DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
Date: 23rd May 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Walled Garden
Come along to see the largest collection of Saxifraga in the UK.
Saxifrage are a wonderful and diverse group of plants – don’t miss The Silver Saxifraga, which will be in flower at this time.
Come and talk to the experts and browse our plant sales, take a tour of the Alpine nursery and view our collection of 400+ Hostas.

The Treasures of Waterperry
2026-05-18 16:00 - 2026-05-21 09:00 | Oxfordshire,
The Treasures of Waterperry – The School of Philosophy and Economic Science
A new retreat for this year, taking in the riches that Waterperry has to offer.
Come and stay at Waterperry House and rest in its peace and tranquillity. Enjoy the beautiful gardens; learn about Yew Henge; reflect upon the frescos; hear about the history.
The programme will consist of tours and informal discussions. There will be an opportunity for reflection and to ask questions on any of its many diverse treasures.
Date: 18th – 21st May 2026
Venue: Waterperry House
Time: 4:00pm-9:00am
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Modern Makers Collective
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Oxfordshire,
For Oxfordshire Art Weeks and through to the end of June, we are delighted to be showcasing the work of several members from the Modern Makers Collective. We have invited familiar faces and guest artists to show their work together in our beautifully restored 18th Century Tythe Barn Gallery.
Date: Friday 1st May – 28th June
Venue: Gallery
Time: 10:00pm-5:00pm
The Collective comprises of a range of artists, craftspeople and designers whose shared ethos is rooted in the celebration of quality craftsmanship. Throughout the year, the Makers organise showcases and workshops to promote the appreciation of functional and beautiful craft.
On display you’ll find work across several disciplines by the following artists – Victoria Baker, Charlotte Berry, Harriet Coleridge, Geoff Hannis, Rosa Harradine, Robyn Hardyman, Albert Harvey, Andrew Hazleden, Kate Hipkiss, Lorna McCurdy, Emmy Palmer, Aimée Alice Payton, Yvette Phillips and Kate Wilkinson.
See www.modernmakerscollective.co.uk for information about individual artists, Summer Schools and the Yattendon Winter Market.
See here for more info on the gallery and future exhibitions.
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4-day Spring Cleanse Retreat
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | WATERPERRY HOUSE, WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX33 1LA, United Kingdom.
Date: 3rd – 6th April 2026
Time: 8:30am – 9:30pm
Venue: Waterperry House
Price: Please see the booking link below
Spring is the perfect time to boost the liver, eliminate mental and physical stagnation and create a fertile ground to build again.
Over four days, you will be guided on a gentle detox to nourish and rebalance your system, allowing you to return to yourself and feel lighter and joyful in your mind and body.
The program will include daily yoga, meditation, delicious, clean homemade food, sound healing, dancing, nature walks, and cooking together, all designed to support your process of transformation.
You will be supported by me and my carefully chosen team of highly experienced practitioners: a psychotherapist, dance teachers, sound healers, massage therapists, artists and nature lovers.
All activities are optional – so you can choose to take part or rest as your body needs require.
If you send an inquiry with Waterperry Gardens in the subject, you get an extra £20 off!

Enquiries: info@rinagolan.co
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Big Easter Bunny Hunt
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-19 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
An Eggtastic hunt.

Date: 28th March – 19th April
Time: 10am and close at 5.00pm (March), 10am and close at 5.30pm (April)
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Price: £4.75 per child, including a prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies.
Hop along to Waterperry Gardens this Easter holiday dressed as a bunny (optional) to find eggs that our bunny has dropped and eggsplore the beautiful Spring gardens at the same time.
Carefully hop around the gardens and sniff out the eggs. Every time you find one, match it to the ones on the provided sheet. We’re rooting for you!
Collect your prize from the Garden Shop.
No need to pre-book, we look forward to seeing lots of eager bunnies!

Mothering Sunday 50% off garden entrance fee
2026-03-15 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of all.
On Mothering Sunday, 15th March 2026, all Mum’s receive 50% off their garden entrance fee.
Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of Snowdrops and Daffodils around our 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens.
Why not treat Mum to tea at the Teashop afterwards to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with your family! Freshly prepared home-cooked food and a fantastic selection of cakes are on offer.

Bhagavad Gītā Retreat
2026-03-09 21:00 - 2026-03-12 09:00 | WATERPERRY HOUSE, WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX33 1LA, United Kingdom.
Bhagavad Gītā – The School of Philosophy and Economic Science
“If one has to find out the essence of all that has been described in eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā, the message is ‘surrender yourself’. Once the surrender has taken place, nothing is going to be dislodged and yet the flow of energy will not take place from the individual ego … then all wonderful acts of creative power in the Absolute … could be made available and manifested.” Śrī Śaṅkarācarya
On this retreat we will study and reflect on the concept of surrender as it appears in various places in the text. There will be time for group discussion and individual study and practice.
The retreat leader, Stephen Silver, has a deep love for the Gītā and runs retreats and study groups for many years, in person and online.
What past attendees say about the retreat:
“That was such a superb Retreat. Thank you very much indeed. Fabulous materials, and great meetings.”
“Thank you for absorbing days of Gītā study. It was delightful.”
Date: 9th March – 12th March 2026
Venue: Waterperry House
Time: 9:00pm-9:00am
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Daffodil Season at Waterperry Gardens
2026-03-01 10:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 | Oxfordshire,
In Autumn, 10,000 bulbs were planted to create a meadow of yellows, oranges and creams in our gardens. This is a must-see this Spring for a stunning walk.*
Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and tag us.
*Normal garden entrance fee applies, and no need to book.

Renewal & New Beginnings

Valentine's Afternoon Tea
2026-02-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Love is in the air

Waterperry Tea or Celebration Tea
As Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, why not treat you and your loved one to one of our afternoon teas?
Date: 14th February 2026
Time: 12:00pm midday – 5pm
Venue: Waterperry Gardens Teashop
Choose from either of the following:

Waterperry Tea
A selection of homemade cakes, homemade jam, scones and clotted cream, a selection of sandwiches and homemade mini vegetarian quiche tart. A pot of loose leaf tea or your choice of Barista Coffee.
£25.50 per person
Celebration Tea
A Waterperry Tea with a glass of Prosecco.
£32.75 per person
Also available: Cream Tea – Homemade Jam and Scone with Clotted Cream, and a Pot of Tea
£8.75 per person
To book please speak to a member of the Tea Shop team, ring 01844 338087 or email teashop@waterperrygardens.co.uk
Please note we require one day’s notice to organise a Waterperry or Celebration Tea.

Green Works Spring Exhibition in the Gallery
2026-02-14 10:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Oxfordshire,
Our Spring Exhibition collection is entitled ‘Green Works’, the colour of Spring celebrated and interpreted in many ways; from the joys of collective gardening in Sarah Kirby’s graphic lino prints to the unknown and often healing potential of a forest path or mountainside in Morna Rhys’s glorious etchings. We also welcome Emily-Kriste Wilcox to the gallery with her abstract landscape slab-built ceramic vessels and accompanying paintings.
The Gallery and exhibition are FREE to enter, simply go through the main shop and turn left.
To view more of our upcoming Gallery Exhibitions, click below.
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February Snowdrops
2026-02-01 - 2026-03-31 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
A perfect excuse for a walk!

There are few better places to celebrate the arrival of spring than Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, where the historic ornamental gardens provide the perfect setting for the Galanthus. These wonderful little heralds of spring carpet the old orchard and riverside walks at this time of the year, and winter aconites are also likely to bring a smile to visitors’ faces, providing new hints of colour in the garden (normal garden entrance fee applies).
Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of double and single-flowered snowdrops all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the Teashop to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with friends and family.
OPEN DAILY 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Rachel Wright demonstrations in the Gallery
2026-01-29 11:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00 | Oxfordshire,
In the lead-up to The Stitched Garden exhibition in September, Rachel Wright will be demonstrating her work-in-progress.
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Dates: Last Thursday of every month – Jan 29th, Feb 26th, Mar 26th, Apr 30th, May 28th, Jun 25th, Jul 30th & Aug 27th
Venue: The Gallery (free to enter, just turn left after entering the main garden shop)
Price: FREE
Working on a domestic sewing machine, with carefully chosen pieces of cloth and endless colours of thread, Rachel will translate the gardens and plants here at Waterperry into her beautiful machine-embroidered textile art pieces.
The most distinctive aspect of her embroideries is the expressive skies, evoking perpetual movement and fluidity, the restless elements on their never-ending journey. She creates the essence of both place and time with attention to detail being given in both the foreground and scenic backdrop throughout the seasons.
Meet Rachel in the gallery and watch her whilst she paints in stitch and brings her work to life.

Comfort & Joy in the Gallery
2025-12-03 10:00 - 2025-12-24 17:00 | Oxfordshire,
A free-to-enter exhibition celebrating the ‘Comfort and Joy’ of the festive season. Come and find the perfect hand-made gift for Christmas and see some of the wonderful pieces we have on show: jewellery, glassware, printmaking, fabrics and more.

Find Santa’s Reindeer
2025-11-22 - 2025-12-24 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Date: 22 November 2026 – 24 December 2026
Time: 10-5 daily
Price: £4.50 per child with a prize*. No pre-booking required.
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Help Santa find his missing Reindeer who are lost all around the gardens!
Don’t forget to wrap up warm and wear appropriate footwear on the trail.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.

Real Reindeer
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
For this one weekend, on Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am until 2.30pm you and your family will have the opportunity to see real reindeer here at Waterperry Gardens.
You will be able to get very close and take photos of these beautiful creatures (from the safety of our fencing).
Knowledgeable handlers will be there to give you and the children insightful facts and information about these magical animals, getting you in the mood for the Christmas period.
Please be aware these are live animals and are unpredictable. It is unlikely you will be able to touch or feed them. Do dress appropriately for the English weather and at busy times expect to queue.
Reindeer2Hire is a family run business based in ‘Oxfordshire’ and born out of a passion for sharing these beautiful animals with the public to enthral and to educate. Every one of our reindeer is truly loved and cared for to the highest standard. The reindeer live with us for their entire lives on our countryside farm near Oxford.
Waterperry Gardens has the highest regard for all creatures and we would not be hosting this event if we had any doubts about the way these reindeer are treated and the quality of their lives.
Adults will have to pay low season garden entry to see the reindeer and children do have to be accompanied by an adult.

Spooktacular Halloween Hunt
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Join us October half term for our annual spooky Halloween Hunt around the gardens. Find the spooky characters hidden around the garden, mark that you’ve found them on the sheet provided and collect a scary prize at the end.
£4.50 per child with a prize (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies).
The gardens are open from 10am and close at 5.00pm daily.
No need to pre-book, we look forward to seeing lots of eager scary monsters!

The Printed Garden
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Celebrating the beautiful gardens here at Waterperry, the gallery has invited 14 printmakers to take inspiration throughout the seasons and create works for this unique exhibition.
Using a variety of techniques and styles our artist’s work represent different areas of the garden and grounds from the floral displays to the museum walls.
The exhibition is accompanied by floral related ceramics and jewellery.
A free exhibition in the Gallery at Waterperry Gardens.

2025 RHS Partner Garden of The Year competition
2025-04-17 - 2025-09-29 | Oxfordshire,
We’re delighted to be part of the ‘2025 RHS Partner Garden of The Year’ competition!
Now is a perfect time to step into nature, and soak in the joyful sounds, scents, and sights of a garden, and RHS – Royal Horticultural Society is on a quest to find the nation’s most cherished RHS Partner Garden. This year’s theme is ‘Joy’, celebrating the pure happiness and energy that being in nature brings.
If your visit to our garden (or the pictures and videos we share) have filled your heart with joy, we’d love to hear about it! When voting, all voters can share how their chosen garden elicits joy in their lives in the optional comment section.
We’ve been so grateful for your continued support, and we’d love it if you would vote for us. Voting closes 29th September 2025.
Find out more on The RHS website: rhs.org.uk/pgoty
