Coming Up in 2010
- Gardens Re Open Saturday March 20th
Successful Events Previous 2009 Season
We are open everyday from March 20th to October 31st in 2010, however if you would like your visit to coincide with any other events in 2010 then you may find the dates below of interest. Contact us for further details on any of them. We very occasionally close the gardens early to accommodate special events, please check this closing early page for specific dates you might want to visit us 
Saturday: 20th March - The Abbey House Gardens open to the public for the first time this year as part of the National Gardens Scheme 2010, as featured in the famous Yellow Book
Monday: 31st May - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 6th June - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 27th June - David Copperfield by the Bristol Old Vic theatre company, please contact us for tickets
Sunday: 11th July - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 8th August - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 5th September - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 6th June - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 27th June - David Copperfield by the Bristol Old Vic theatre company, please contact us for tickets
Sunday: 11th July - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 8th August - Clothes Optional Day
Sunday: 5th September - Clothes Optional Day
Successful Events Previous 2009 Season
You are very welcome to join us at any time, but if you want to make it a really special day, why not visit during one of our events:
March 15th:
Sunday: National Gardens Scheme Open Day
April 3rd:
Friday: Girls Night In. Help us raise money for the Malmesbury branch Cancer Research UK and have a fun evening with your girl neighbours. The theme for the night will be 'Making the Most of What You've Got' - consisting of a 'What's Your Style' talk by Shan Williams followed by 'Why's My Style Important for Me' from Barbara Pollard. The second part of our girls night will be 'Making the Most of What Others Don't Want' with the ultimate 'Bring and Buy' opportunity. Plenty of other goodies too. Please contact us for further information.
May 24th/25th:
Sun/Mon : BIRD TALK. Our special bird lovers weekend in conjunction with the RSPB includes bird trail, bird carving demonstration from international champion Ian Chappell, quiz, and storytellings from Chloe "Tales on the Wing" RSPB members 10% off admission.
May 31st:
Sunday: Clothes optional. Further info.
June 21st:
Sunday: 7.00 p.m. 'Cyrano de Bergerac' night only Magic Circle return with this classic play
June 28th:
Sunday : “Tess of the D’Uberville” Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - Open-air performance 7.00. Picnics from 5.30. Please contact us for tickets.
July 11th:
Saturday: Clothes optional. Further info.
July 29th:
Wednesday: The Madness of Queen Maria - Book Launch - Open to Season Ticket Holders - 6.30 to 8.30pm - Meet the Author
August 14th :
Friday: Clothes optional. Further info. (Sorry, this date has had to be cancelled to allow for a wedding)
September 3rd/4th:
Thurs/Fri: Clothes optional. Further info.
September 6th:
Sunday: Clothes optional. Further info.
October 1st to 11th:
Thursday - Sunday: Nature's Rich Weave: An exhibition of work by Liz Watts and Melissa Wishart. The exhibition knits together paining, sculpture, textiles and words. Between them Liz and Melissa use a wide range of materials and ideas to explore the rhythms, tensions and wonder that exist between man, woman and nature, with much of the work finding its roots in Abbey House's arcadia.
The exhibition and cafe layout allow you to relax over morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea either in the midst of the art or the midst of the gardens.
"Nature's Rich Weave" opened for a private viewing on a beautiful October evening in the Belvedere. Apart from fascinating and inspiring work on display, some pieces were linked to prose with headphones provided for visitors to listen as well as look.