Hall & Garden tours

Guided tours of the downstairs of the hall (downstairs only) must be booked in advance.
These special tours are for a minimum of 25 people and a maximum of 50.

Guided Tour of the Hall with access to Garden, Museums and Galleries
£9.95 per head on open days (Thursday - Sunday Bank Holiday Mondays)
£11 per head on non-open days (Monday - Wednesday)

Renishaw Hall Calendar of Events

Thursday, 24 April 2008 -- Wednesday, 07 May 2008
  BLUEBELL FORTNIGHT

Delight the senses with a visit to our Bluebell wood. Open every day during Bluebell fortnight. April 24nd to May 11th. (Normally only open Thurs-Sun) Normal admission charges apply.

Saturday, 03 May 2008 -- Monday, 05 May 2008
  Colourists Art Exhibition
The Colourists will be exhibiting their work in the Rex Whistler Meeting Room. Not to be missed
for more information please see www.timrose.co.uk and www.derekmcqueen.com
Sunday, 11 May 2008
  PLANT FAIR

Specialist nurseries gather in front of historic Renishaw Hall. £1.00 admission into Plant Fair.
Renishaw Hall attractions Adult £5.00, Concession £4.20, children under 10years f.o.c
£1.00 parking fee
10.30-4pm

Monday, 12 May 2008
  BLUEBELL WALK & DINE
Tour of the gardens and Bluebell Wood with our head gardener Mr David Kesteven, followed by 3 course dinner in the Gallery cafe.
Tour 6pm, Dinner 8pm
£26.00 - Booking essential
Sunday, 25 May 2008
  PUBLIC HALL TOUR

A unique opportunity to view the inside of historic Renishaw Hall (ground floor only) not normally open to the public. 2.30pm. £11.00. with access to Gardens, Galleries and Museums.  Booking essential

Sunday, 01 June 2008
  JAZZ IN THE GARDENS
Picnic and Jazz in the gardens. 6pm-9.30pm Adults £12.00 Concession £8.00.
featuring The Lounge Lizards, Impressions + Dixey style jazz band
Bring your own picnic, wine, table, chairs and blanket.  dress to keep warm! Booking essential
Monday, 02 June 2008
  WALK & DINE EVENING

Tour of the Gardens with our Head Gardener Mr David Kesteven. Gardens open 5.30pm, Tour 6.30pm. 3 course dinner served inthe Gallery Cafe at 8pm.  £26.00 per head - Booking essential (see also Tuesday July 1st)

Monday, 09 June 2008
  HALL TOUR & DINE
Tour of the ground floor of Renishaw Hall followed by a 3 course dinner in the Gallery Cafe. Gardens open 5.30pm, Tour 6.30pm, Dinner 8pm. £26.00 per person, Booking essential
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
  CLASSIC CARS
Organised by the Chesterfield Rotary Club.  Classic and customised cars meet in front of historic Renishaw Hall. 4pm-9pm.  Please contact Chesterfield Rotary Club for details. Proceeds in aid of Weston Park hospital.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
  MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Featuring the Abbeydale Singers 2pm and 3.15pm. Normal admission charges to the gardens apply
Friday, 20 June 2008 -- Sunday, 22 June 2008
  RENISHAW'S WARTIME WEEKEND

June 20th -22nd (Preview day Friday 20th) daily 10.30-4.30 see Renishaw transformed into the 1940's, featuring Stalls-clothing & militaria, Civil and Military Re-enactors, Living History Groups,Entertainment fro the era, 1940's dance classes, Rene's Cafe, Licensed bar and much much more.
Admission for re-enactors and stall holders is by prior agreement and with PASS only.
Public attendance £5.00 adult, £4.20 Concession, childen under 10years f.o.c
Polish your glad rags and benefit from the discounted price of £3.00 to those arriving in 1940's attire.

Saturday, 21 June 2008
  'WE'LL MEET AGAIN' WWll Concert and Dinner
Dinner and ENSA style concert £25.00 per person.
Concert in the Courtyard 7pm, Dinner served in Rene's cafe 8pm. dress to impress!
Concert only, £5.00 per head
Booking essential for both
Sunday, 29 June 2008
  ART & CRAFT EVENT

Annual Art & Craft event.  Quality artists display & sell their work in the grounds of Renishaw Hall. Entertainment and refreshments. 10.30-4pm Adults £3.00. Children under 10years free

Tuesday, 01 July 2008
  WALK & DINE EVENING

Tour of the Gardens with our Head Gardener Mr David Kesteven. Gardens open 5.30pm, Tour 6.30pm. 3 course dinner served in the Gallery Cafe at 8pm.  £26.00 per head - Booking essential (see also Monday June 2nd)

Sunday, 06 July 2008
  OPEN AIR THEATRE AND PICNIC IN THE GARDEN

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' 6pm
Adults £12, Concessions/Students/Children £8.00. family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £35. Parties of 10+ 10% Discount
Bring your own picnic & seating.  This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately and keep warm!
Gardens open at 5.30pm. perfomance starts 6pm. Booking essential

Sunday, 13 July 2008
  LOCAL FOOD & FARMING FAIR

local farmers market in the Georgian stable courtyard, living history of farming, steam engines, demonstrations, small animal handling, birds of prey, alpacas, farm animals, woodland crafts, music dance and much more.
Adults £3.00, children under 10years free.
10.30-4pm

Monday, 14 July 2008
  PUBLIC HALL TOUR

A unique opportunity to view the inside of historic Renishaw Hall (ground floor only) not normally open to the public. 7.00pm. £9.95 with access to Gardens only.  Booking essential

Sunday, 20 July 2008
  MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Featuring the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band 2pm and 3.15pm. Normal admission charges to the gardens apply.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
  OPEN AIR THEATRE & PICNIC IN THE GARDEN
 CANCELLED' Fly On The Wall' theatre Company presents 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'
Friday, 01 August 2008
  Open air Theatre and Picnic in the Garden
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents 'The Tempest'. gates open 6.30, performance 7pm.
Adults £12, Concessiona £8, family £35, parties of 10 and over 10% discount.
Please bring your own picnic, chairs, tables, and dress suitably for an outdoor event.
Sunday, 03 August 2008
  OPEN AIR THEATRE AND PICNIC IN THE GARDEN
 CANCELLED Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre Company presents 'The Secret Garden'
 
Tuesday, 05 August 2008
  GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY
We are opening our gardens to support the 'National Gardens Scheme' 10.30-3.30pm only. Admission is £3.00 and all proceeds go towards the charity. Pastoral Music to be played in the garden.
cafe open
Sunday, 10 August 2008
  MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Featuring the Hallamshire Military Concert Band 2pm and 3.15pm. Normal admission charges to the gardens apply.
Sunday, 17 August 2008
  PLANT FAIR

Specialist nurseries gather in front of historic Renishaw Hall. £1.00 admission into Plant Fair.
Renishaw Hall attractions Adult £5.00, Concession £4.20, children under 10years f.o.c
£1.00 parking fee
10.30-4pm

Monday, 25 August 2008
  MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Featuring the Barrel Organ Ensemble 11.00am -3pm Normal admission charges to the gardens apply.
Sunday, 31 August 2008
  MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
Featuring the The Woodhouse Prize Band 2pm and 3.15pm. Normal admission charges to the gardens apply.
Monday, 01 September 2008
  HALL TOUR & DINE
Tour of the ground floor of Renishaw Hall followed by a 3 course dinner in the Gallery cafe. Gardens open 5.30pm, Tour 6.30pm, Dinner 8pm. £26.00 per person, Booking essential
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
  VINEYARD 'TOUR & TASTE'
A tour of Renishaw's Vineyard, once the most northerly in the world, followed by tasting of Renishaw Wine and 'nibbles' Tour commences at 6pm. £12.00 per person.  Booking essential. Please wear sensible footwear.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
  VINEYARD 'TOUR & TASTE'
A tour of Renishaw's Vineyard, once the most northerly in the world, followed by tasting of Renishaw Wine and 'nibbles' Tour commences at 3.30pm. £12.00 per person.  Booking essential. Please wear sensible footwear.
Friday, 19 September 2008
  'GOING BATTY' BAT WALK

 An evening walk around the Italianate Gardens of Renishaw Hall looking for and learning about this mysterious creature. An opportunity will be available to look closely at injured bats. Walk commences at 6.30pm and is concluded with a hot drink in the Rex Whistler Meeting Room. Adults £5.00, Children £3.00.  Booking essential

Sunday, 21 September 2008
  VINEYARD 'TOUR & TASTE' WITH BUFFET
A tour of Renishaw's Vineyard, once the most northerly in the world, followed by tasting of Renishaw Wine and Buffet in the Gallery Cafe. Tour commences at 3.30pm £24.00 per person.  Booking essential. Please wear sensible footwear.
Friday, 26 September 2008
  'GOING BATTY' BAT WALK
An evening walk around the Italianate Gardens of Renishaw Hall looking for and learning about this mysterious creature. An opportunity will be available to look closely at injured bats. Walk commences at 6.30pm and is concluded with a Pie & Peas supper in the Gallery Cafe. Adults £10.50 Children £8.50.  Booking essential
Friday, 26 September 2008
  Mac Millan Coffee Morning
Coffee morning to support Mac Millan Cancer Appeal.  In the hall 10.30-12.00 including short talk on the Sitwell family
Sunday, 28 September 2008
  2008 SEASON CLOSES
Saturday, 29 November 2008 -- Sunday, 30 November 2008
  VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH 'CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD'
Get into the festive mood early. We have combined our popular Carols in the Courtyard with a Victorian themed Christmas Market in our Dickensian Style Stable Courtyard.
Buy your presents from our Craft Stalls, order Festive Foods, Sing-a-long to Christmas Carols, with choirs, brass bands. Make a Christmas wreath, childrens crafts and face painting, santa sleigh, and much much more.
Refreshments available including, mince pies, mulled wine, roast chestnuts, jacket potatoes, hot sandwiches and cafe facilities.  !0.30 until 6pm.  This is an outdoor event in a cobbled courtyard please dress appropriately.

Adults & Concessions £3.00
Children under 10years free
Monday, 23 March 2009
  EASTER TREASURE TRAIL

Follow the trail around our Italianate Gardens and the Magical Children's Garden looking for hidden clues to our Easter quiz.  £1.00 for participating child including chocolate treat.
Face painting, childrens crafts and side stalls.  Normal admission Charges apply.
10.30-4pm