PLEASE NOTE that there will be road closures around Arley on Sunday 24th May due to the Cheshire 10K. The event is due to take place between 08:30-11:15.
Alcohol Ink on Canvas Workshop
Sunday 5th July 2026
In this extended 3.5-hour, 10am - 1.30pm, alcohol ink workshop, you’ll explore the fluid, meditative beauty of inks — a medium that surprises and delights with every movement.
You’ll begin with practice pieces before creating your own 40 x 50cm canvas to take home. Then you will be guided through techniques including blending, layering, creating texture, and shaping space, so you can bring to life abstract forms, moons, landscapes, florals, or something entirely your own.
This workshop is open to everyone — whether you’ve never picked up a brush since school or you’re a seasoned maker looking for a fresh approach.
What’s Included:
Welcome teas & coffee
All art materials (inks, canvas, tools, gloves, apron)
Your own 40 x 50cm canvas to take home as well as your paper pieces
Free parking and entry into the gardens.
Hall Open
Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th & Monday 13th July 2026
Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm). Adult £8.00, Child (4-16) £4.00, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £22.00. No need to book, but pre-booked tickets at a discounted rate are available using the Buy Tickets link above.
PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.
Live In The Park - NMC Outdoor Concert
Saturday 11th July 2026
Live in the Park 2026 is back! An evening of live music, stunning surroundings, and fundraising for the Neuromuscular Centre (NMC).
Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy tribute performances.
Here’s a little hint for you from the NMC: fans of legendary voices and chart-topping hits won’t want to miss this… some of the biggest names in music are coming to Arley Hall, but the NMC are keeping the full line-up under wraps for now!
Bring your picnic and settle in for a night of singing, dancing, and live music in the beautiful grounds of Arley Hall.
Gates open 5pm.
Adults – £30
Child (Up to 16yrs) – £22
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - £90
A limited number of Gazebo plots are also available, please contact Arley Hall on 01565 777353 to book a 3m x 3m plot, £60.
Discover Tree Climbing
Sunday 12th July 2026
For ages 6 years and upwards, adults and children can experience a unique activity within the canopy of some fantastic trees. Tree climbing allows children to develop physical and mental skills, gain in confidence and develop their team building skills, all at the same time as having fun.
If you’re looking for a unique gift, then why not purchase a gift voucher which is redeemable at one of the tree climbing events.
Outdoor Theatre In The Walled Garden - Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles
Wednesday 15th July 2026
The Pantaloons are a vibrant and anarchic theatre company whose style draws from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions from commedia dell’arte and clowning to stand-up comedy and silent movies.
Bring a picnic and something to sit on!
The performance runs from 7pm- 9.20pm. You can visit the gardens from 6pm until the performance starts at 7pm and then again during the 15 minute interval at around 8.15.
Tickets include garden entry, free parking and are available to purchase on the night.
Toilets can be found on the stable yard.
This event is not suitable for dogs.
Tickets will be available soon.
Spring Beginners Botanical Water Colours Workshop
Sunday 26th July 2026
Sue McHugh, is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists and is the current Artist in Residence at Knowsley Hall, Sue is hosting a series of 2 hour, relaxed botanical watercolour art classes, aimed at beginners in the Coach House at Arley each month throughout the year.
Each workshop last 2 hours.
£50pp and includes a hot drink & cake as well as access to the gardens (normally £13) and parking (normally £4).
10 places per session so booking is essential.
The workshop requires no experience and the easy-to-follow process will walk you through the key steps to producing realistic botanical watercolours with real impact!
All professional art materials will be provided, just turn up!
What you will learn:
- Key elements of botanical illustration
- The art materials Sue uses
- Selecting your botanical specimen to paint
- Composition and common elements of botanical layouts
- Sue's easy-to-follow step-by-step watercolour technique
The focus will be learning about the watercolour process used to produce a spring painting to take away.
Sue's aim is to share her love for botanical watercolours and to demystify the key stages to creating successful paintings.