Guided Bluebell Walks
Saturday 3rd SOLD OUT, Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May 2025
11am & 2pm
Enjoy huge carpets of bluebells, birdsong and many other wild flowers in the magnificent Big Wood which is a private wood at Arley and is not normally open to visitors. Your guide will be an experienced bluebell tour guide who has been part of the estate for many years.
Walks last approx. an hour and a half on footpaths through the woods, visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear. Dogs are welcome on a lead.
As well as your exclusive guided walk you will be able to visit the Gardens (normally £12) and enjoy free parking (normally £3). Booking essential.
Adult £23
Child £10
Annual Pass Holders - Adult £8
PLEASE NOTE: tickets cannot be replaced or exchanged if lost and are non-refundable.
Guided Bluebell Walks and Garden Entry 2025 – Book Tickets hereWillow Weaving Workshop
Wednesday 7th May 2025
In this workshop with Juliette you will be making a bumble bee.
£75pp, all equipment and guidance is provided.
The workshop runs from 10am - 4pm.
Beginners Botanical Watercolour Art Classes
Thursday 8th, Sunday 11th, Thursday 15th & Thursday 22nd May 2025
Sue McHugh, is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists and is the current Artist in Residence at Knowsley Hall 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.
£45pp and includes a hot drink & cake as well as access to the gardens (normally £12) and parking (normally £3).
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
Sue's aim is to share her love for botanical watercolours and to demystify the key stages to creating successful paintings.
The Great British Food Festival
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May 2025
The nation's favourite food festival is back in 2025 with great food and drink at some of the country's most treasured locations. GBFF offers a chance for foodies, friends and family to come together for a special day out. THE PERFECT FOODIE DAY OUT!! We make sure children are blissfully amused and the dog has fun too!
Hall Open
Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th & Monday 12th May 2025
Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm). Adult £6.50, Child (4-16) £3, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £17. No need to book.
PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.
Live At Arley - Outdoor Concerts
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025
Back to Boogie - Saturday 17th May 2025
Join us for our ‘Back to Boogie’ Concert with a spectacular line up of disco legends as 70s chart-toppers; Boney M headline to celebrate their 50th anniversary alongside US Chart-toppers; ODYSSEY and Soul Icons; THE REAL THING. Fans can expect an electrifying night filled with all of the groups biggest hits!
SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Line up for this May’s Live at Arley Concerts keeps getting better! 🥳🕺
Kennie Simon of 70s Disco Mega-group HOT CHOCOLATE will be joining the line up for Back to Boogie on Saturday 17th May alongside Boney M, Odyssey & The Real Thing!
Russell Watson - The Proms at Arley Hall - Sunday 18th May
Headlined by Russell Watson who will be celebrating 25 years since the release of his landmark debut album, The Voice.
Watson’s concert will feature a selection of beloved tracks from the Voice album, alongside rousing Proms favourites.
Supported by a host of incredible musicians and performers; from Brass and Pipe Bands to hundred-strong Local Choir Groups and performers; it promises to be a fantastic proms extravaganza with a firework finale to conclude the evening.
Guests can bring their own picnics (food and drink) to the concerts with additional food and drink stalls on site also.
Tickets, VIP Passes & Gazebo Pitches are available to purchase now using the link below.