April 2019
The thrilling story of the first non-stop trans-atlantic flight by Alcock & Brown 100 years ago.
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Join a collection of small specialist nurseries for a spring plant fair with a difference. Find interesting perennial plants, shrubs and grasses. Chat to the growers and ‘Plant Doctor’ for expert advice.
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Join our Estates Manager for a gentle 45 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds. Listen as he explains how we ensure we have year round colour and interest and pick up some good gardening tips from the expert.
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The first of this seasons art classes run by our very own accomplished artist Anthony Nield. Understand the techniques behind ‘Pen & Ink/Wash‘ whilst learning how to illustrate trees realistically.
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BBC and local antiques expert Catherine Southon will be available with her team from 10am – 2pm to value your antiques and collectibles in the Visitor Centre.
Find out moreJoin our Estates Manager for a gentle 45 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds. Listen as he explains how we ensure we have year round colour and interest and pick up some good gardening tips from the expert.
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Wedding couples evening to view the house and speak to our friendly staff
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A captivating talk by David Gilham on the heroic story of John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown who were the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in 1919 in their Vickers Vimy, designed and built in Crayford.
Find out moreCrayford History Walk Join Archivist Oliver Wooller as he takes you on a walk from Hall Place to Crayford, stopping at various points to bring the history of the area and buildings alive.
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Come and have a ROARING time with us this May! Includes a hilarious story and dinosaur craft to take home.
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The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for a nationwide act of community and friendship. So why not come down to Hall Place and picnic in the beautiful grounds with friends and family, or even enjoy our BBQ and Riverside Café onsite.
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Be entertained by our Estates Manager as he imparts interesting facts and amusing anecdotes on this fascinating walk.
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A UK wide programme to encourage children, young people, families and teachers to engage with the visual arts. Join in by visiting Hall Place and drawing your favourite scene.
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The effervescent Anthony Nield will help you understand the techniques behind watercolours to make a picturesque scene of the house.
Find out moreA wonderful chance to track down specialist varieties and something different for your garden this year from a collection of specialist nurseries.
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Come and see an exciting range of art genre and media by Bexley Arts Trust. Image shown - Penguins by Rowena Chatters Access to this exhibition is free.
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The critically acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative open-air version of Jane Austen’s classic.
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Let artist Anthony Nield help you concentrate your mind and pencil as one to capture the movement of figures.
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Come and hear Kent archaeologist Nathalie Cohen talk about the exciting discoveries at Canterbury Cathedral during recent projects at the monastic site.
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Join the fairy folk hunt around the gardens. Find all the magical fairy folk posters hidden in the gardens.
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A fun exhibition about the history of board games with many to play. Get your game face on.
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A range of family fun, including A Guinness world record attempt in flying a model aeroplane, Duck races on the river
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Meet the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford for this free drop in activity to learn how to safely observe the sun through special equipment.
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An enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.
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A feel good film for all the family with plenty of opportunity to singalong, celebrating the imagination of showman P.T. Barnam.
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Eat, drink and dance the night away in the atmospheric Great Hall
Find out moreAn enchanting school where pupils enjoy storytelling, fairy cake decorating, dancing, crafts and other magical skills.
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Join us on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures. Bat detector supplied!
Find out moreQuantum Theatre presents this much loved children’s classic. Watch the lovable Toad wreak havoc whilst his friends Ratty, Badger and Mole try and limit the devastation.
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Painting a Landscape. A full day session led by our very own artist Anthony Nield. You will start with a demonstration, and then be given the opportunity to have a go at drawing some of our beautiful flora and fauna.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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Give your ‘little grey cells’ an evening out and discover whodunit!Includes a full three course sit down meal with coffee.
Find out moreJoin us on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures. Bat detector supplied!
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Join Pat Simmons, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, for an informal walk around our beautiful gardens as part of a small exclusive group.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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Find your wedding inspiration at Hall Place, the perfect location to start planning the wedding of your dreams.
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Come and join in this drop-in session in the Visitor Centre, sharing your memories whilst playing traditional and family favourite board games and toys. Free entry, turn up on the day. No advance booking required.
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Find your wedding inspiration at Hall Place, the perfect location to start planning the wedding of your dreams.
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Eat, drink and dance the night away in the atmospheric Great Hall
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There are ghoulish goings on in our Halloween Garden Trail. Find all the fiendish friends and fill in their foul features to collect a small prize. Pick up your trail sheet from the main Historic House. Bring your own pencil or buy one for 50p. Pay on the day
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What are jampires and where do they come from? Come and hear a fang-bulous story and make your own jampire bat hat to take home.
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Join Pat Simmons, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, for an informal walk around our beautiful gardens as part of a small exclusive group.
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Not only was Agatha Christie the world's best-selling novelist, she was also one of the most travelled of authors in an age before foreign travel became commonplace.
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Wrap up warm to spend an evening looking at the stars in the company of Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford.
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Find out about why Hall Place was once referred to as the 'Eton of Kent'.
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Our highly popular annual Christmas Craft Fair bursting with things to see and do.
Find out moreOur highly popular annual Christmas Craft Fair bursting with things to see and do.
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Community Archivist, Oliver Wooller tells the story of Hall Place as a boys school.
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Find out what's being baked up at the South Pole this Christmas. Find all the penguins and discover the recipe for delicious cupcakes you can bake at home. Includes small free prize. Trails available from the main historic house.
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Join Pat Simmons, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, for an informal walk around our beautiful gardens as part of a small exclusive group.
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Family carol concert with toe tapping favourites that will have you singing along. Father Christmas will also be arriving to spread the festive cheer. Includes refreshments (mulled wine & mince pie). Erith Operatic Society.
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Eat, drink and dance the night away in the atmospheric Great Hall
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Get that festive feeling listening to the fabulous all-age Choir School of Sidcup. They’re promising a fun mix of traditional carols and popular Christmas songs you’ll be aching to join in with. Includes festive refreshments (mulled wine/juice and a minced pie).
Find out moreEat, drink and dance the night away in the atmospheric Great Hall
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Art exhibition located in the Stables Art Gallery and Shop in the Visitor Centre. Free entry.
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Find out moreWrap up warm to spend an evening looking at the stars in the company of Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford.
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Come and help us identify some of the River Cray's birdlife. Drop-in bird watching day with Bexley RSPB at the bird hide. Everyone welcome, dress for the weather and meet at the bird hide.
Find out moreJoin Pat Simmons, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, for an informal walk around our beautiful gardens as part of a small exclusive group.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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What's small, green, yet totally evil! And who can defeat it? Find out this February in our fun story and craft session.
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Join the RSPB for a fascinating 90 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds meeting the early morning wildlife.
Find out moreFrom the majestic Great Hall, the atmospheric Tudor Kitchen, the elegant Great Chamber and cosy Tudor Parlour, come and view the rooms dressed for a wedding and reception.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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Did you attend Bexley Technical School for Girls at Hall Place? Fancy a catch-up and meeting old schoolmates? Come along for an informal chat and reignite some school day memories.
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BBC and local antiques expert Catherine Southon will be available with her team from 10am-2pm to value your antiques and collectables in the Visitor Centre. No appointment necessary, free entry.
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The first of this years 'Painting the Place' art classes run by our very own accomplished artist Anthony Nield.
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Spoil your Mum with a special afternoon tea at Hall Place. Enjoy a traditional tea with finger sandwiches, cake, scones, jam and cream. Who would not want to indulge?
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Join Pat Simmons, a member of the Royal Photographic Society, for an informal walk around our beautiful gardens as part of a small exclusive group.
Find out moreFind your wedding inspiration at Hall Place, the perfect location to start planning the wedding of your dreams.
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Come and judge the Best Bunny Bake-Off. Can you match the right bake with the right bunny? Hoppingly good fun finding them hidden in the gardens. Pay on the day. Bring a pencil or buy one for 50p. Includes small prize at the end.
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Come and browse the artisan craft stalls for something special whilst visiting Hall Place this Easter. Located outside on the Courtyard Lawn by the Visitors Centre
Find out moreOn the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
Find out moreFrom the majestic Great Hall, the atmospheric Tudor Kitchen, the elegant Great Chamber and cosy Tudor Parlour, come and view the rooms dressed for a wedding and reception.
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Come and enjoy a hilarious story and craft family activity. Places are limited so please book well in advance to avoid disappointment as our booking lines get very busy.
Find out moreCome and enjoy a hilarious story and craft family activity. Places are limited so please book well in advance to avoid disappointment as our booking lines get very busy.
Find out moreOriginal paintings in a variety of media by local artists on display in the Stables Gallery.
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Join a collection of small specialist nurseries for a spring plant fair with a difference. Find interesting perennial plants, shrubs and grasses. Chat to the growers and ‘Plant Doctor’ for expert advice. A wonderful chance to track down specialist and unusual varieties and something a bit different for your garden. Located on the Courtyard Lawn by the Visitor Centre.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
Find out moreThe second class in our popular ‘Painting the Place’ series of art classes. This class focuses on understanding tone in the landscape. You will be using monochrome and watercolour to develop depth of field in your paintings.
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Come along and watch our professional dance couple wow you with their dance moves. If your foot starts tapping, why not join in with some classic 1940s dances. Our professional dancers will show you the steps or just simply bop along to the beat.
Find out moreCan you Jive, Lindy Hop, Swing? If yes then come on down to join our professional dance couple on the dance floor. If not, no worries, they will show you all the moves and have you dancing the night away. Bar available on the night.
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Join Archivist Oliver Wooller as he takes you on a walk from Hall Place to Bexley, stopping at various points to bring the history of the area and buildings alive. Walk lasts 90-120 minutes.
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Join Bexley’s Local Studies Librarian Will Cooban in discovering the life stories behind six men with Bexley links who have won the prestigious Victoria Cross medal, and the Hall Place raised artist who helped make the award world famous. Located in the historic house, use the large green gates to the house from the car park.
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The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for a nationwide act of community and friendship. So why not come down to Hall Place and picnic in the beautiful grounds with friends and family, or even enjoy our BBQ and Riverside Café onsite.
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The third instalment of our popular ‘Painting the Place’ series of art sessions with our jovial artist Anthony Nield. In this session you will be shown how to quickly develop your skills and confidence simply with 10 minute speed painting on large postcard sized sheets of watercolour paper, 2-4 at a time.
Find out moreGet your garden ready for a summer spectacular with the aid of specialist nurseries and unusual plant varieties. Help and advice is also on hand by the ‘Plant Doctor’ who will be able to answer all your gardening questions. Located on the Courtyard Lawn by the Visitor Centre.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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Come find all the helpful fairy folk at Hall Place. Can you find them all hidden in the gardens. £2.50, includes small prize at the end.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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Art exhibition located in the Stables Art Gallery and Shop in the Visitor Centre. Free entry.
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Come find all the scary spider family at Hall Place. Can you find them all hidden in the gardens. £2.50, includes small prize.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
Find out moreAn extra Farmers Market this month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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On the first Sunday of every month, you can buy the best local produce at Hall Place.
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