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CALENDAROF EVENTS ––– MARCH TO DECEMBER 2018 –––

HYLANDS HOUSE OPEN DAYS (HH)

10am – 4pm (last admission 3pm)

Hylands House opens its doorsfree of charge to reveal the secretsof its history. Each month theFriends of Hylands House will havea different exhibition displayed inthe library. In addition, HylandsFarmers’ & Crafts Market and theartist studios are open for you tobrowse and purchase unique gifts.Hylands Estate is also introducingAfternoon Tea in the Terrace Roomfor all Open Days.

To make a reservation for Afternoon Tea please call 01245357770 or email [email protected] further information please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events.

FRIENDS OF HYLANDS HOUSE OPEN DAY EXHIBITIONS4 March 'The Gooch Family at Hylands'

1 April 'The Pryor Family at Hylands'

6 May 'The Servants at Hylands'

3 June 'World War ll at Hylands'

1 July 'The Hanbury Year at Hylands'

5 Aug 'World War l on the Estate'

2 Sept 'Hylands Weddings from 1770 to the present day'

7 Oct 'Hylands Families'

4 Nov 'World War l – The Military Hospital'

16 Dec 'Sales of Hylands Estate through the years &Hyland properties'

FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKETSFirst Sunday of the month March to November andChristmas Market Sunday 16 December, 10am – 4pm.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of The Stables, our Farmers’and Crafts Markets feature a wide array of artisan creatorsand local merchants specialising in locally sourced produce.With stalls selling a wide selection of goods ranging fromhand crafted gifts and seasonal plants to freshly baked treatsand local fruit and vegetables, there’s always something forthe whole family to enjoy.

For further information please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

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MARCH FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)

HYLANDS HOUSE OPEN DAY (HH)10am – 4pm (see panel)

APRIL FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)


MAIN EVENT WEDDING SHOW(HH/GP) 11am – 3pm

Back by popular demand, the Main Event Wedding Show returns to Hylands House and the adjoining Grand Pavilion.With one of the largest collections of local wedding suppliers inEssex and a complementary goodie bag for all pre-registeredbrides, this event is ideal for all couples preparing to tie the knot. Free Entry – to register please visit:www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk

MAY FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)


WEDDING PREVIEW DAY (HH/GP)


Hylands Estate proudly welcomescouples looking for a venue to hosttheir special day. View Hylands Houseand The Grand Pavilion beautifullydressed for a wedding at your ownleisure or be shown around by amember of our dedicated weddingteam. Hylands’ range of celebrationspaces presents the perfect settingfor intimate weddings or lavishreceptions. Meet local suppliers whoregularly provide services at HylandsEstate – including florists, caterersand entertainers. Register to receiveyour own goodie bag on arrival.Free Entry. For further informationand to register please visit:www.hylandsestateweddings.co.uk

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MAY (CONTINUED) THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

(HH/BL/GP) 10am – 5pm dailyPrepare to be amazed as you walk through Hylands House whichwill be filled with the heavenly scent of beautiful roses, as it playshost to a Festival of Flowers, run by the multiaward winning designer and celebrity florist,Mig Kimpton. Enjoy beautiful flower displays,amazing show gardens, and attendgardening talks held by the regions experts.Discover a world of shopping, from plantsand flowers to food and crafts. Plus, we are delighted to welcome Alan Titchmarsh to the 2018 National Flower Show!Advance tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £11, Acc. Children £2. For further information and tickets pleasevisit: www.hylandsestate.co uk/events

ALL ABOUT DOGS SHOW (HP) 9.30am – 5pm daily

The UK's largest outdoor event dedicated to dogs and all thingscanine returns to Hylands Estate. All About Dogs Show featuresarena displays, have-a-go attractions and fun competitions. Plusplenty of dog related products and a crafts and gifts marquee. Adults £12, Concessions £11.50 (pre- booking price), Children 5 – 16 £6.50 (pre-booking price). For further informationand tickets please visit: www.hylandsestate.co uk/events

JUNE FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)


THE 3FOOT PEOPLE FESTIVAL (HP)

The UK’s largest outdoor festivalexclusively for pre-school children!This sell-out, award-winning eventwelcomes over 14,000 big (and little)people for an array of playfulactivities and amusements ready toinspire and entertain across threedays, within the beautiful grounds ofthe Hylands Estate. Children, parentsand carers alike will be overwhelmedwith wonder as they experience thisunique festival.For further information and ticketsplease visit:www.chelmsford.gov.uk/3foot

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JUNE (CONTINUED) THE FLING FESTIVAL (HP)

12noon – 11pm

Our annual Fling Festival is Essex’s top event exclusively for adults.With music, cabaret, theatre, comedy, immersive crafts and somuch more, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and bolderthan ever before.For further information and tickets please visit:www.flingfestival.com

JULY FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)


RACE FOR LIFE & PRETTY MUDDY (HP)

Race for life 5k or 10k at 11am, Pretty Muddy Kids at 10am,Pretty Muddy 5k at 11:45am in Hylands Park.

We welcome back Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and PrettyMuddy! Please be aware that on the day the entrances, car parksand surrounding roads will be very busy; please allow extra time foryour journey. For further information please visit: www.raceforlife.org

AUGUST FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES)

HYLANDS HOUSE OPEN DAY (HH)

10am – 4pm (see panel)

INFLATABLES IN THE PARK (BL)

Two sessions daily: 11am – 1.30pm & 2pm – 4.30pm

Jump into summer with our inflatable extravaganza in the grounds ofHylands House! Let your little ones bounce, hop and jump their waythrough the many different attractions set up by Island Inflatables.Make it a day out for the whole family with a relaxing picnic in ourexpansive parkland. £6 per session, £10 for both sessions (12yrs and under), £3.50 under 3’s. Tickets only sold on day of event. For furtherinformation please visit: www.hylandsestate.co uk/events

OPEN HOUSE AND WORLD WAR ONE EXHIBITION (HH)


Hylands House opens its doors to display its extensive World War One Exhibition. Immerse yourself in the tales of the men who worked on Hylands estate and went to war.Our experienced staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

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AUGUST (CONTINUED) WEDDING PREVIEW DAY (HH/GP)


Hylands Estate proudly welcomes couples looking for a venue tohost their special day. View Hylands House and Grand Pavilionbeautifully dressed for a wedding at your own leisure or be shownaround by a member of our dedicated wedding team. Hylands’range of celebration spaces presents the perfect setting for intimateweddings or lavish receptions. Meet local suppliers who regularlyprovide services at Hylands including florists, caterers andentertainers. Register to receive your own goodie bag on arrival.Free Entry. For further information and to register please visit:www.hylandsestateweddings.co.uk

PETER PAN (BL)

2pm – 4pm (Doors open at 1pm)

Soar away to Neverland and enjoy the most magicalmusical to date, PETER PAN. This year’s family theatrewill be located on the back lawn of Hylands House.Filled with catchy music, heaps of audienceinteraction, a laugh-a-minute script, and the opportunity to meetthe characters after the show, this hilarious and exciting musical ofthe boy who never grew up promises to have every member of thefamily entertained throughout…You’ll be HOOOKED! Bring a chairor blanket and enjoy this outdoor Summer treat in beautifulsurroundings.Refreshments are available to purchase. £10 Adults, £8 Children.For further information and tickets please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events/peter-pan

THE TEMPEST (BL) 7pm – 9pm (Doors open at 6pm)

Join us on the Back Lawn of Hylands House for Shakespeare’sspellbinding masterpiece The Tempest – a play of soaring poetry,high comedy and tender love. Be sure to catch The LordChamberlain’s Men perform Shakespeare as it would have been; allmale, in open and in full Elizabethan costume with traditional musicand dance. Bring a blanket or chair and make yourself comfortablein the beautiful surroundings. Refreshments and full bar available. Advance tickets: Adults: £15,Children: £8. All tickets on the door if available: £17. For further information and tickets please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events/outdoor-theatre-tempest

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NATIONAL HERITAGE OPEN DAYS (HH) 10am – 4pm (last admission 3pm)

Hylands opens its doors free of charge to reveal the secrets of its history, exclusively for Heritage Open Days 2018. Enjoy free guided tours of the House led by our knowledgeable team or walk around at your leisure. Then visit the Twenty Years at Hylands from 1966 to 1986exhibition to find out about the estates eventful past.For further information please visit:www.heritageopendays.org.uk

ESSEX SUMMER OF ART FESTIVAL: OPEN STUDIOS AND GIVE IT A GO (Stables)

10pm – 4pm

During Open Studio you can watch new works being created, talkto the makers, participate in ‘Give it a Go’ activities and learn fromthe artists! This is also an opportunity to purchase original orcommission artworks directly from the artists, makers anddesigners.For further information please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

THE NATIONAL COUNTRY SHOW LIVE (HP) 10am – 5pm daily

The annual 2-day NationalCountry Show Live isChelmsford’s largest familyevent, held on the eventfields of Hylands Estate. The show features a vastselection of entertainment,shopping and displays forall the family to enjoy – weeven have fun and gamesfor your dog. So, get readyfor an action and animalpacked weekend! Plus thisyear come and meet BenFogle at the show.£14 Adults, £13.50 Concession,£6.50 Children (Under16) (Pre-booking Prices). For further information and tickets pleasevisit: www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

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10am – 4pm (see panel)

THE GUILD OF ESSEX CRAFTSMEN (HH) 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

With over 40 craft stalls offering shoppers an amazing choice ofunique, beautifully designed and handcrafted gifts, The Guild ofEssex Craftsmen show is the perfectopportunity to purchase your Christmasgifts. Supporting genuine handmade localarts and crafts, the voluntary non-profitmaking Guild selects its members for theoutstanding quality and originality of theirwork. With a wide range of quality goodsand craft demonstrations taking place onboth days, don’t miss this wonderfulfestive event.£3 Adults (pre- booking price), £2.50 Concessions (pre booking price),Accompanied under 16s free. For further information please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

DECEMBER HYLANDS HOUSE CHRISTMAS

SOIRÉE (HH) 7.45pm

You are cordially invited to the splendour of Hylands House as TheCameo Players present another of their acclaimed ChristmasSoirées! Experience the hustle and bustle of Hylands as the lady ofthe house and her aides prepare the country house for Christmas.With an evening of drama, poetry, and a selection of familiar songsto set your toes tapping, join us as we celebrate the glory days ofthe traditional Christmas House Party. Please note this show is suitable for adults only. £16 Adults, £15 Concessions. Tickets on the door £18 (where available). For further information and to book please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

CHRISTMAS FARMERS’ AND CRAFTS MARKET (STABLES) 10am – 4pm

Set in the beautiful surroundings of The Stables, our annual Christmas Farmers’ & Crafts Market will feature a magnificent range of artisan stalls and local producers offering the finest range of wares. Our Artist Studios will also beopen and full of handmade Christmas goodies to buy. Father Christmas may even be popping by to spread someextra Christmas joy and magic! For further details please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events.


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TUESDAY TODDLES (HH)

Tuesday Toddles are runevery other weekthroughout the yearfrom 10am – 11.30am.

Our fortnightly Toddles are a fantasticopportunity for parents with pre-schoolchildren to enjoy a guided walk in theHylands Park and Gardens, followed byfun-filled crafts in the Hylands Houseworkshop. This is a great opportunity toenjoy our stunning Estate and mix withother parents with children of a similarage in a friendly setting.

Due to its popularity, pre-booking isessential. £4 per child. For furtherinformation and to book please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

SCRAPBOOK SAFARIS (HH)

10am – 12 noon

Is your little one ready for the adventureof a lifetime? Then our Scrapbook Safariis the perfect day out! After the childrenimmerse themselves on an expeditionaround Hylands Estate, learning aboutthe plants and wildlife that surroundthem, the fun moves inside where theyassemble their own scrapbook. Withdates available during the schoolholidays, the Safari is ideal for primaryschool aged children and their parents.

With this ever-popular event, early bookingis essential. £5 per child. For furtherinformation and to book please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/events

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HYLANDS ARTIST STUDIOS The Artists’ Studios are located in The Stables on the ground floorand first floor. Visitors can meet our resident artists and view theirwork as they create unique bespoke pieces in their studios. Theresident artists at Hylands Estate are a diverse collection of skilleddesigners and makers who not only create their own original work forpurchase but also run demonstrations, workshops and exhibitions.

For further information please visit: www.hylandsartists.co.uk

THE STABLES CAFÉThe Stables Café is operated by Churchill Catering and after acomprehensive refurbishment it offers a fantastic range of food forall the family and Lavazza coffee. The café also has a special andunique area where dogs and their owners are welcome and a widerange of food and home-made cakes to take away.

OPENING TIMES: Garden Café 9am-4pm daily Stables Café 10am – 4pm daily

GIFT SHOP Visit our Gift Shop which is brimming with products including china,candles, children’s toys, garden and home wares. The Gift Shopoperates as the main tourist information point for the Estate whereyou can pick up the Hylands Walks and Events leaflets. Don’t forgetto purchase your duck food before heading to the Pleasure Gardens.

OPENING TIMES: 10am – 4pm Contact: 01245 605523

THE STABLESThe Stables, at the heart of the Estate, offers a welcomingcafé, eclectic gift shop, Hylands Artist Studios and a second-hand book shop. It is the perfect place to enjoy with friendsand family.

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BOOK SHOPThe second-hand bookshop ismanaged entirely by volunteers ofthe Friends of Hylands House. TheBookshop carries a good stock ofsecond-hand books covering manysubjects. The Friends rely ondonations of all types of bookswhich may be delivered and left atthe Bookshop.

OPENING TIMES: 10am – 4pmContact: 01245 605509www.friendsofhylandshouse.com

For further information on The Stables please visit:www.hylandsestate.co.uk/explore/the-stables

HEAVY HORSEEXPERIENCE DAYSHylands Heavy Horse Experience days runat Hylands Park. These include a CarriageDriving Day and a Horse Logging Day.Come and spend time with our horses andlearn about these traditional skills.

For more information, dates and prices visit ourwebsite www.hawthornheavyhorses.co.uk

CONTACT USHylands House General Enquiries 01245 605500

The Stables Gift Shop 01245 605523

The Stables Café 01245 337770

Friends of Hylands Bookshop 01245 605509

Hylands House, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 8WQ

Find us on www.facebook.com/hylandsestate

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www.hylandsestate.co.uk

Please note: images used in this leaflet are indicative of the event but not an exact representation. All information is correct at the time of going to print.

HYLANDS HOUSE AND ESTATEHylands House is a beautiful Grade II*listed villa set in over 700 acres ofhistoric landscaped parkland. With itsstunning white Georgian façade,Hylands offers a spectacular venue forevents, weddings, corporate & private hires.

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