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2014 VISITOR INFORMATION
www.weston-park.com
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
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weston parka history of making visitors feel at home
In 1964 Gerald, 6th Earl of Bradford opened Weston to the public and this year we celebrate 50 years of welcoming visitors to this magnificent 17th century house. Set in 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland, Weston is so much more than just a stately home. You’ll find the same warmth and friendliness that has welcomed visitors for over 300 years, and a perfect mix of past and present that guarantees fantastic days out for our visitors.
An historic house with so many fascinating stories to tell. Immerse yourself in Weston’s amazing and colourful history. Admire the breathtaking collection of internationally acclaimed paintings, tapestries and furniture. Discover works by Van Dyck, Lely, Gainsborough, rare Gobelin tapestries and furniture by
royal makers Morel & Hughes. Weston is truly a rare experience for connoisseurs and non-experts alike.
Weston: a family’s historyWeston was the home of the Bridgemans, Earls of Bradford and their ancestors. At every corner the house echoes with different eras that together create a rich history that dates back to the Domesday Book.
From the building of the present House in the 17th century, to the landscaping of the park and gardens by Capability Brown, through to hosting the G8 Summit of 1998, the story of Weston has something to interest everyone.
Weston is now owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.
Take a ‘Behind the scenes’ tour* for a glimpse of parts of the House normally off-limits to the public. Discover how the house ran in Victorian times when the 3rd Earl threw lavish house parties.*Selected Sundays
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You will find Weston beautiful. I marvel whether I shall see the like of it again! It is a place that has always pleased me.Benjamin Disraeli
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Lose yourself in the magnificent formal gardens and Capability Brown parkland. Explore beautiful lakes and follies. Take lovely woodland walks and visit the Italian Broderie Gardens, the Tear Drop Garden, the Orchard and the Deer Park.
This is how all stately homes should be...grand, but really friendly, with loads of great things to do.
It’s all about learning and discovery, and Weston’s safe, natural landscape is perfect for kids to go exploring along trails through the park, hunting for secrets hidden in the woodlands, enjoying sensory walks and scavenger hunts, and discovering Weston’s wildlife.
Kids can go wild themselves in the woodland adventure playground with its slides, zip wire and cargo net. And if the weather doesn’t want to play; little ones will still find loads to do in our activity room with a fabulous traverse wall, board games and dressing up boxes!
Get hands on! with FREE Discovery Workshops*
During the school holidays our Education team put on a series of activities including clay modelling and ceramic painting, go pond dipping, bug hunting or plant detecting. *Discovery Workshops take place on weekdays during the summer school holidays.
Please visit www.weston-park.com for more details
You’ll love the rusticWalled Garden - the 4.5 acre walled kitchen gardens and orchards once produced fruit and vegetables for the family, their guests and staff. Now you can discover a Yew Hedge Maze, labyrinth and grass maze, apple trees, a
sensory garden, chickens and Jacob and St Kilda rare breed sheep. The Walled Garden is open all year round and, outside of the main summer season, is free to enter.
the gardens
formal gardens, sumptuous lawns & wide open spaces
Miniature Railway jump aboard the railway and take a ride through Capability Brown’s Temple Wood
just turn the kids loose
A year round foodie’s delight, The Granary houses a relaxing grill, tempting deli café and art gallery.
The Granary Grill
Welcome to a warm and relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menus and fantastic food seven days a week, all year round. Head Chef Guy Day and his brigade serve up homemade classics, signature steaks and dishes with an imaginative twist in an open plan kitchen and grill where the sights, sounds and smells create a sense of theatre.
On Sunday we run an extended lunch service until 4pm. (Closed for dinner on Monday and Tuesday evenings.)
Our Walled Kitchen Garden is open in the spring and winter months and is free to enter.
Granary Deli & Café
Enjoy breakfast rolls, light bites, freshly brewed illy coffee, delicious cakes and range of deli counter goodies to eat in or take away. Relax with the papers or catch up with friends over barista served illy coffee and homemade cake. Upstairs, the coffee snug has large comfy sofas and free wi-fi where you can catch up and meet over a coffee and pastry.
The Deli is a convenient Aladdin’s cave of irresistible treats when you’re shopping for those special quality meats, cheeses, ready meals and sauces, carefully sourced from close at home and further afield.
Open daily from 9.30am – 5.00pm (Closed Mondays)
“first class food destination”
We serve illy coffee, with its blend of nine Arabica coffees. The result is a velvety, slightly sweet coffee with caramel, toast and chocolate notes. Perfect with one of Chefs homemade macaroons.
Open all year round
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Weston is famous for having a wide range of exciting and interesting things to see and do at any time of year.
Spring Horse Trials 11th, 12th and 13th April Transport Show 20th and 21st AprilSpring Plant Fair 4th and 5th MaySpring Food and Craft Fayre 26th May International Model Air Show 14th and 15th June Camper Jam 5th and 6th July Midland Game Fair 20th and 21st September International Autumn Horse Trials 9th, 10th, 11th and12th October Bonfire & Fireworks 2nd NovemberChristmas Food and Craft Fayre 6th and 7th December
This is just a taster of what’s happening this year. Take a look at weston-park.com for the full line up. Please note that opening times and prices vary on Public Event Days. Weston Park Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to alter events, artists, times and prices without prior notice.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 27th April Saturday 24th May – Sunday 7th September The Park and Gardens will be open daily The House will be open daily apart from Saturdays The House, Park and Gardens will be closed between Wednesday 13th and Wednesday 20th August inclusivelyChildren under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs are permitted on leads in the Park and Gardens. Assistance dogs are permitted in the House.
opening timesPark & Gardens 10.30am – 6pm (last admission 4.30pm) House 1pm – 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Walled Garden Open all year round and is free to enter outside of the published opening dates aboveGranary Deli and Cafe Open daily (Closed Mondays)Granary Art Gallery Open daily from 11am – 4pm all year roundGranary Grill Open daily for lunch and dinner* all year round * Dinner is served from Wednesday to Saturday.
The Art Gallery, set beneath a splendidly characterful old beamed roof, hosts monthly selling exhibitions by acclaimed artists from the UK and beyond, and has items on loan from private collections. Open daily from 11am - 4pm, Free entry.
art at the granary opening dates 2014
a year round welcomeevents 2014
make the most of westonA Weston Park Annual Pass gets you unlimited access to the Park and Gardens all Summer, plus discounts and free entry to some public events, 50% off guided walks and discount vouchers on eating and shopping in the Granary.
Family £60.00 Adult £22.00 Children £16.00 Seniors £19.00
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Park & Gardens Adults ............................................................................................ £5.50
Senior Citizens ......................................................................... £5.00 Children (4-14 yrs) ................................................................ £3.50
House, Park & Gardens Adults ............................................................................................ £8.50 Senior Citizens ......................................................................... £7.50 Children (4-14 yrs) ................................................................ £6.00 Family ......................................................................................... £23.00 Groups 12+ ............................................................................... £6.00 A Family ticket admits up to two adults and three
children or one adult and four children
Weston Park Annual Pass Includes unlimited access to the House, Park and Gardens during the 2014 summer season, a voucher booklet with money off eating and shopping and free entry or discounts to certain public events. Pays for itself in just three visits!
Adults ......................................................................................... £22.00 Senior Citizens ...................................................................... £19.00 Children (4-14 yrs) ............................................................. £16.00 Family ......................................................................................... £60.00
Miniature Railway Per person .................................................................................. £2.00 Children under 2 years...........................................................Free
Schools & Colleges Weston’s Learning Department, winners of the Sandford
Award, offers a wide range of enjoyable curriculum based visits and a variety of guided walks throughout the year.
Please contact our Learning Department on 01952 852104 for further information.
Please note that, although all details are correct at the time of going to print, we would encourage you to check details before travelling.
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Terms and conditions: Voucher entitles free entry on one full paying adult ticket, cheapest ticket goes free. Entry to the Park & Gardens only. Not valid during public special event days. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Only one voucher per transaction. Voucher has no monetary value. Voucher is valid until Sunday 7th September 2014. Defaced, torn or photocopied vouchers will not be accepted. Not valid on Group Bookings or Weston Park Annual Pass purchases.
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Gift Aided Admission
This year we will be including an optional 10% donation that goes towards the on-going restoration of Weston Park House and Gardens. By agreeing to pay this optional donation we can claim Gift Aid on the full ticket price if you are a UK taxpayer to support the ongoing work of the Weston Park Foundation.
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Weston Park Enterprises Limited reserves the right to alter opening dates, times and prices without prior notice. Weston Park
is owned and maintained by the Weston Park Foundation.
Charity No. 518325.To make a charitable donation to the Weston Park Foundation
please visit our website for more details.
Weston Park Enterprises LimitedWeston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal
Shropshire TF11 8LETelephone: +44 (0)1952 852100
Fax: +44 (0)1952 [email protected]
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Directions
Weston Park is situated on the A5 at Weston-under-Lizard,just 30 minutes from central Birmingham, three miles off the M54 junction 3 and eight miles off the M6 junction 12.
You can also reach Weston via the M6 Toll Road.Weston Park is accessed directly from the A5.
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