What's On
Ascott House and Gardens provides a stunning backdrop to a diverse range of events from March to September. From thrilling theatre performances and exhibitions to cricket matches, family activities and outdoor cinema evenings, find out what’s on in Buckinghamshire.
Special Events
Bucks Art Week Exhibition
Part of Bucks Art Weeks’ 41st year, this exhibition celebrates Buckinghamshire artists, featuring work in paint, textiles, ceramics, photography, and more. Visitors can meet artists, learn about their work, and buy pieces, with demos and workshops available.
Outdoor Cinema: GREASE SING-A-LONG
Grease is the word!
Pink ladies and T- Birds assemble! Slip into your leather jacket and your pink poodle skirts for an electrifyin’ night as you watch and sing along with Grease on an open-air screen under the stars at Ascott Estate.
The Jungle Book, with Immersion Theatre
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!
Romeo & Juliet, with Immersion Theatre
Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.
Families
Nature Makers - May Half Term
Join Nature Makers - Milton Keynes at Ascott Estate for a series of FREE (with admission), drop-in nature-inspired craft activities.
More details coming soon.
The Tales of Peter Rabbit, with Quantum Theatre
Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.
The Jungle Book, with Immersion Theatre
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!
Romeo & Juliet, with Immersion Theatre
Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.
Nature Makers - Summer Holidays
Join Nature Makers - Milton Keynes at Ascott Estate for a series of FREE (with admission), drop-in nature-inspired craft activities.
More details coming soon.
Workshops
Bat Walk and Talk with North Bucks Bat Group
Learn all about these amazing nocturnal creatures. We’ll cover bat ID tips and how to look for them in the wild. As night falls, take a guided walk through the gardens and discover the secret lives of bats in their natural habitat. Bat detectors will be provided so you can hear their echolocation calls!
Tours and Talks
Summer Head Gardener Tour
Join Head Gardener Ian for a 120-minute tour of Ascott’s evolving gardens, including the Madeira Walk, Cherry Dell, and Ascott Circle. Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the glasshouses and nursery, with chances to ask questions. The tour ends at the Tea Room.
Bat Walk and Talk with North Bucks Bat Group
Learn all about these amazing nocturnal creatures. We’ll cover bat ID tips and how to look for them in the wild. As night falls, take a guided walk through the gardens and discover the secret lives of bats in their natural habitat. Bat detectors will be provided so you can hear their echolocation calls!
Summer Head Gardener Tour
Join Head Gardener Ian for a 120-minute tour of Ascott’s evolving gardens, including the Madeira Walk, Cherry Dell, and Ascott Circle. Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the glasshouses and nursery, with chances to ask questions. The tour ends at the Tea Room.
Horticultural Talk: A Bulb For All Seasons, with Chris Day
Bulbs offer colour, resilience and spectacle to gardens, pots, and baskets over the gardening year. Horticulturist and nurseryman Chris Day provides practical tips for planting, displaying, and combining bulbs to create stunning effects in any space.
