events at ragley - 2010

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may

2nd – 3rd – Spring Garden & Craft Fair

Join us this Spring Bank Holiday and enjoy a relaxing shopping experience with a host of Garden, Craft & Gift Stalls both inside the House and in the Rose Garden. There will also be a Bluebell Walk, Children's Activities & Garden Tours as well as all the usual attractions.

For full details of the Stallholders who will be at the Fair click here to download a list.

Normal Admission Prices Apply

23rd – British Skin Foundation Walk for Skin

Take part in a Sponsored Walk through Ragley's Park and Woodlands and help raise money for the British Skin Foundation.
For more information about the Walk or to enter visit the British Skin Foundation website.

29th – 11th July – Jerwood Sculpture Photography Competition

The Jerwood Photogrpahy Competition returns with visitors challenged to take interesting and unusual photographs of the sculptures in the Collection at Ragley. The winner in each age category will recieve £100 and a 2011 Family Season Ticket. For more information about the competition including details of how to enter visit Jerwood's website.

30th – 31st – Classic Car Show

The Classic Car Show returns to Ragley once again with a wide range of cars on show and a host of stalls. There will be over 600 cars and motorbikes as well as tradestands, autojumble and children's inflatables.
Plus new for 2010 Monday is VW day with Volkswagen cars, vans and buses on display.

Normal Admission Prices Apply

june

1st – 6th – Family Compass Challenge

Get the whole family together to negotiate our orienteering course which takes you around the park in search for clues.

Challenge Packs are available from Bodgers Cabin free of charge although a refundable deposit of £5 will be required for use of the compass.

From the 2nd – 6th June there will also be a chance to have a go at Bumperballing – the new alternative to bouncy castles. There will be charge to have a go at this activity. For more information about Bumper Balls visit their website.

1st – 4th – Aston Villa Soccer School

Join the Aston Villa coaches to pick up some football skills. For more information or to book please contact Aston Villa on 0121 3261552.

6th – Toy Car Boot Sale

Why not have some fun and earn some pocket money by selling your unwanted toys at the Ragley Toy Car Boot? Arrive at Ragley before 11am to set up your car boot stall at Lakeside. Admission will be charged at 5 per car with normal admission prices applying to non stallholders. Only toys,games and children's clothes to be sold please.

july

10th – Fork to Fork – 7pm

Join Ragley's Head Gardener for a tour of Ragley's vegetable garden and enjoy cooking demonstrations and tastings throughout the evening.

Tickets 29.95 per person to include welcome drink on arrival, garden tour and three course meal. For more information or to book please contact Carol on 01789 762090. Please note that this in an outdoor event therefore please wear appropriate clothing.

23rd, 24th & 25th – The CLA Game Fair

The CLA Game Fair is the ultimate event for the country sport enthusiast. In addition to the enormous amount to see and do, the Game Fair offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the company of thousands of like-minded people and soak up the tremendous atmosphere generated by this world renowned countryside event.

More Information...

31st – Newfoundland Dog Trials

The Newfoundland Dog Club will be holding their water trials in the Lake at Ragley. These magnificent dogs will be demonstrating rescuing people from the Lake. The event starts from 10am and spectators are welcome. Normal admission prices apply.

august

1st August – 3rd September
Denim Holiday Club Outdoors at Ragley

Denim Outdoors at Ragley will be returning this Summer with a programme of activities for 4–11 year olds. Please note that because of the CLA Game Fair Denim will be based at Dunnington Primary School from 26th – 30th July.
For more information visit Denim's website or call 01789 290390.

23rd – 27th – Aston Villa Soccer School

Join the Aston Villa coaches to pick up some football skills. For more information or to book please contact Aston Villa on 0121 3261552.

29th – 30th – Warwickshire and West Midlands Game Fair

EVENT CANCELLED. Unfortunately this event will no longer be going ahead in 2010 as advertised. We apologise for any inconvenience.

29th – 30th – Best of the British Seaside

Ragley will be bringing the best bits of the British Seaside to the Midlands this August Bank Holiday. There will be a traditional Punch and Judy Show, Donkey Rides, Face Painting and a Bouncy Castle. Soak up the sun from a deck chair annd tuck into Fish and Chips and Ice Creams, the only thing missing is the Sand.
Normal Admission Prices Apply.

september

5th – BMW Car Club National Annual Concours

The 2010 BMW Car Club Rally will include a display of new models from BMW Rybrook as well as the Austin Healey Club and Trade Stands.

Members please contact the Club for details. Non members are welcome to attend and Ragley's normal admission prices will apply.

october

25th – 31st – Halloween Half Term

More details coming soon...

november

6th – Bonfire and Fireworks Night

Join us for a spectacular fireworks display set to music, bonfire by the Lake and entertainment and food stalls.

Gates open from 5pm, Bonfire will be lit at 6pm with fireworks at 8pm. Please note that last admission is at 7.30pm when the Gates will be closed.

Admission £5 with children aged 2 and under Free. Please note payment will be by cash only.

27th – 28th – Christmas Market and Fayre

This event returns for it's third year with craft and gift stalls and festive entertainment. If you are interested in booking a stall please contact Lisa Sinclair on 01789 762090 ext.123.

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