HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE ESTATE OPEN DAY

A FREE OPEN DAY awaits at Herstmonceux Castle Estate when you will be welcomed to a special free Community Open Day on Saturday, 11 April. It is a chance to step inside the castle, explore the grounds and hear first-hand about the exciting projects shaping the future of the estate, from rewilding to the nationally significant water lily collection.
While the presentations in the ballroom require registration due to limited space, the rest of the day is open to everyone. Children can enjoy lawn games, face painting, dressing up and nature spotting around the grounds and the new Nuthatch Kitchen and Terrace will be open throughout the day for refreshments. This was a very popular event last year and many people were disappointed not to be able to get in to listen to the talk so do book early at https://herstmonceux-castle.com/event/community-open-day/.
Gates open at 9.30am and the presentation will begin at 10.30am with an information session, led by the Principal of Queen’s University, Canada (which runs Bader College and the estate), followed by a series of small presentations that will shine a light on the diverse range of activities taking place at Herstmonceux: There will be updates from the interim director of the estate, including a presentation on the rewilding project. The CEO of the Observatory Science Centre will share future plans and opportunities for collaborative activities. The head of gardens and grounds will share information regarding the incredible water lily collection on the estate – cultivated by the late Ken Warner, which has been awarded National Collection status by Plant Heritage. The head of academic and educational programming will share information on new developments, including the Historic Architecture and Heritage Conservation Programme. Attendees can ask questions following the presentations.