Past Events

The Unforgettable Behaviour exhibition showcases 39 photographs from previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year collections, displaying some of the most incredible animal behaviour moments ever captured on camera. The photos show an extraordinary range of surprising, and often deeply moving, acts by animals. They have been chosen to allow visitors to connect with animals they might never otherwise see and to inspire everyone to care about the world around us. The collection includes the works of several American photographers, with…

Join us weekly for fun gardening themed activities suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Activities change each week.

Big scream event for parents and carers with babies under 1 year old. 9 October: Joker folie a deux 16 October: A Different Man 13 November: Paddington in Peru

A free group for teens aged 13-18 years living in BANES offering a variety of activities to help young people relax and connect with nature. Activities include creative expression, mindful exercises, and gardening in a supportive environment to provide and opportunity to take a break from daily studies and stresses, engage with peers, and boost wellbeing and self-confidence. Participants are welcome to drop in at any time during the session. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please email Alison Chadwick…

Improve self-expression and motivation to help mental health and wellbeing while capturing great images and learning new skills. Sessions run 4-4:45pm (ages 8-10 years) and 4:45-5:30pm (ages 11-17 years).

A new Son et Lumiere installation marking the first light and sound installation in the Abbey. The stained-glass windows of the Abbey will be brought to life using light projections and musical compositions highlighting the intricate designs and colours that define these masterpieces and echo the colours and stories once painted across the architecture.

An opportunity to take a tour of the School, meet the Head and Key Staff members. After registration, visitors will be able to attend a class assembly by Reception and Year 1, dance lesson reception, tour of the School with Year 6 pupils (10am, 10:20am and 10:40am), cookery session, an opportunity to meet the Head and Head of EYFS with Q&A session. Please register online.  

An opportunity to take a tour of the School and meet with Staff members.

Visitors will get to tour of the School and the facilities available as well as meeting key members of staff, including the Prep School Headmaster, Mr Mark Brearey. Please register your interest online.

Free exhibition featuring a selection of the 150,000 artefacts, specimens and books donated and cared for in our the collections of the Institute. Highlighting key people and events in the Institution’s history to demonstrate how it survived through two centuries. Some items are on show for the first time and will explore the circumstances in which they found their way into the Collection, and what this reveals of the shifts in our scientific, cultural and moral understanding over this period.

Free admission for families during half-term (26 October – 3 November) and a ‘Fantastical Tails’ gallery trail inspired by the wonderful creatures and animals in Chila Burman and Paula Rego’s work; suitable for ages 6yrs+.

A celebration of all things autumnal including pumpkin patch Fur, Fangs, and Feathers scavenger hunt (28 Oct–1 Nov) to explore the zoo, hunt for hidden clues whilst learning all about some fascinating animals and native wildlife. Participants will receive a discount pumpkins purchased from the patch and win a family animal adoption of your choice. There will also be displays with a selection of birds of prey.

Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…

A weekly opportunity to listen to a new picture book as well as enjoy some healthy snacks and tea and coffee for the accompanying adults. Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Please sign up in advance.

The Unforgettable Behaviour exhibition showcases 39 photographs from previous Wildlife Photographer of the Year collections, displaying some of the most incredible animal behaviour moments ever captured on camera. The photos show an extraordinary range of surprising, and often deeply moving, acts by animals. They have been chosen to allow visitors to connect with animals they might never otherwise see and to inspire everyone to care about the world around us. The collection includes the works of several American photographers, with…

An interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! There will also be a special meet and greet after the show.

An opportunity to take a tour of the School and meet with Staff members.

A new Son et Lumiere installation marking the first light and sound installation in the Abbey. The stained-glass windows of the Abbey will be brought to life using light projections and musical compositions highlighting the intricate designs and colours that define these masterpieces and echo the colours and stories once painted across the architecture.

Author Maddie Ballard discusses her non-fiction debut Bound: A Memoir of Making and Remaking, an illustrated diary exploring all the practical comfort and pleasure of sewing in a time of uncertainty celebrating the value of craft in a digital age. In a new home, relationships shift, and ties fray in this collection of essays about sewing and knowing who you are. Each chapter charts the crafting of a different garment. From a lining embroidered with the Cantonese names of her…

An opportunity for prospective families to meet with Staff and visit the school. Stonar welcomes pupils from 2 years old to 80 acre campus in Atworth, where children benefit from a friendly environment, where they love to learn and are taught as individuals.

An opportunity to take a tour of the School and meet with Staff members.