Pete Jackman's paintings explore the shifting moods, colours, and textures of the British coastline and countryside. Known for his layered approach in oils, Pete creates surfaces that echo the weathering of land and the passage of time. His work balances realism and abstraction, capturing light, atmosphere, and a sense of place that invites quiet reflection. […]
Fiona Pearce's paintings burst with colour and energy, celebrating the countryside around her Upper Farringdon studio. Working mainly in acrylics, Fiona layers paint to create depth and atmosphere, often beginning with digital sketches before translating them onto canvas by hand. Her work captures the rhythm of fields, hedgerows, and skies as well as the joy […]
Pete Jackman's paintings explore the shifting moods, colours, and textures of the British coastline and countryside. Known for his layered approach in oils, Pete creates surfaces that echo the weathering of land and the passage of time. His work balances realism and abstraction, capturing light, atmosphere, and a sense of place that invites quiet reflection. […]
Who framed the Easter Bunny? A question for the young detectives visiting RHS Garden Wisley this Easter, from 28 March – 12 April. Find the clues, solve the crime, and rescue the Easter Bunny to get a small chocolate reward. No need to book, just come along, buy the trail pack (£3) and start sleuthing. […]
New Ashgate Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Makila Nsika (M.Kala), winner of the Rising Stars 2025 Award. The exhibition brings together new jewellery and object-based work shaped by Makila's ongoing research into pattern, repetition, and surface, developed through careful making and collaboration. Makila is a London-based teacher, designer and jeweller whose practice connects contemporary […]
Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. This seasonal display brings together established names and emerging talent, with each […]
Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition Guildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones. By transforming instruments of death into symbols of life, hope and faith, the exhibition raises vital funds […]
Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations. The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for […]
Come and enjoy some Easter fun with us on Thursday 2nd April between 10am – 1pm. Enjoy refreshments and lots of fun activities in our beautiful gardens, including pebble and plant pot painting, and an Easter Egg hunt. Entry is by donation with a small fee for the various activities. We look forward to seeing […]
The Old Vicarage The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS Open Every Thur 5 Feb to 1 Oct (10am-4pm). Adm £10, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs. org.uk for information & booking. Self service light refreshments on Thurs (cash only) & picnics welcome. Mon 6 Apr, Mon 31 Aug (10am-5pm). Adm £10, chd free. Home-made teas. […]
As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners, and how gardens, in turn, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
Christina Taylor-Smith is a British printmaker whose work uses line, texture and colour to map the pull between natural rhythms and human-made structures. This exhibition focuses on her new Oxford body of work. Expect layered prints with a strong sense of surface and light, built through drawn marks, embossing and, in some pieces, metal leaf. […]
Shorelines and Horizons brings together large-scale prints by three significant figures in British art: Trevor Price, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. The exhibition focuses on landscape as structure and sensation rather than description. Trevor Price's woodcuts and engravings build dense surfaces through repeated line, capturing water, woodland, vegetation and reflection with quiet intensity. Barbara […]
White Noise Theatre present an outrageous, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress, Tiggy Bayley. A disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job […]
Line Dancing - Leatherhead. Every Thursday 19:30 - 22:00. Line dancing to all kinds of music, absolute beginners welcome. Free on-site parking, no need to book. Trinity School, Woodvill Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7BP. £7 on the door for both classes. First class - Beginners. Second class - Improvers. Come & join our friendly, inclusive, supportive […]
It’s OPEN PRACTICE Season. Where fitness meets folklore. Dare to dance on the dark side? Box Hill Bedlam’s Open Practice is your chance to experience a bold, creative twist on traditional Morris dancing. Forget hankies and bells—our steam-goth style blends rhythmic steps, clashing sticks, and moves inspired by local myths and modern riffs. Weekly practices […]
New Ashgate Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Makila Nsika (M.Kala), winner of the Rising Stars 2025 Award. The exhibition brings together new jewellery and object-based work shaped by Makila's ongoing research into pattern, repetition, and surface, developed through careful making and collaboration. Makila is a London-based teacher, designer and jeweller whose practice connects contemporary […]
Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. This seasonal display brings together established names and emerging talent, with each […]
Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition Guildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones. By transforming instruments of death into symbols of life, hope and faith, the exhibition raises vital funds […]
Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations. The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for […]
As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners, and how gardens, in turn, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
Christina Taylor-Smith is a British printmaker whose work uses line, texture and colour to map the pull between natural rhythms and human-made structures. This exhibition focuses on her new Oxford body of work. Expect layered prints with a strong sense of surface and light, built through drawn marks, embossing and, in some pieces, metal leaf. […]
Shorelines and Horizons brings together large-scale prints by three significant figures in British art: Trevor Price, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. The exhibition focuses on landscape as structure and sensation rather than description. Trevor Price's woodcuts and engravings build dense surfaces through repeated line, capturing water, woodland, vegetation and reflection with quiet intensity. Barbara […]
Book your free ticket for one of our regular Friday Library talks. Covering many, varied subjects, these short talks are a regular feature arranged by the library staff. Check the website for details and reserve a space. Included in normal garden admission.
White Noise Theatre present an outrageous, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress, Tiggy Bayley. A disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job […]
New Ashgate Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Makila Nsika (M.Kala), winner of the Rising Stars 2025 Award. The exhibition brings together new jewellery and object-based work shaped by Makila's ongoing research into pattern, repetition, and surface, developed through careful making and collaboration. Makila is a London-based teacher, designer and jeweller whose practice connects contemporary […]
Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. This seasonal display brings together established names and emerging talent, with each […]
Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition Guildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones. By transforming instruments of death into symbols of life, hope and faith, the exhibition raises vital funds […]
Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations. The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for […]
As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners, and how gardens, in turn, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
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