https://www.creativesacrosssussex.com/listings/events/?archive=1&user=9289&view=rss Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/romeo-juliet/ Chapterhouse Theatre Company are pleased to announce a wonderful new production of Romeo and Juliet as a part of their Summer 2022 tours. This best loved story of star crossed lovers and feuding families shall be perform... Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/easter-egg-hunt/ Pick up a form from the Visitor Centre and look for the clues hidden around the walled garden. Correct entries win a mini egg and a 2 for 1 voucher for entry into Oakwell Hall. Cost 50p per entry sheet. The Visitor Cen... Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/maypole-monday/ Maypole dancing and country dance demonstrations on the Hall front lawn. Come and have a go yourself! Organised by the Friends of Oakwell Hall. Friends with valid membership cards are invited to a special tour of the ... Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/oakwell-at-night-a-museums-at-night-event/ Enjoy a taste of 17th century delicacies, costumed tours around Oakwell and Shakespearian themed music from the Leeds Waits. £15 per person but discounted entry of £12 for Friends of Oakwell Hall. Pre-booking essentia... Sat, 27 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/odd-one-out/ Fun quiz in the Hall spotting objects in the rooms that wouldn’t have been around when the Batts lived here. Free to take part but normal Hall admission charges apply Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/classic-car-rally/ Organised by the Yorkshire Rover Club, this event on the front lawn of the Hall features classic cars of all makes and models. Free to look around. Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/oakwell-artisan-emporium/ Some of West Yorkshire’s finest independent artisan products for sale in the gorgeous setting of historic Oakwell Barn. Browse stalls including handmade jewellery, paintings & prints, vintage items, knitwear, ceramics, ... Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/jane-eyre/ Chapterhouse Theatre Company stage Charlotte Bronte’s classic story in the walled gardens of our Elizabethan Hall. Please bring your own seating but no tables. The gardens will be open for viewing and picnics from 6pm. R... Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/history-comes-alive/ A weekend of living history at Oakwell Hall, including a military display, featuring the English Civil War Society’s ‘Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote’ and friends. Imagine yourself as a resident of Oakwell... Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/christmas-craft-weekend/ A range of local craft stalls in the Barn and Hall with Christmas music, food and Santa in the Hall too! Free entry to the Barn and Hall over the weekend. Small charge to see Santa. Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/art-in-the-barn/ Saturday 10 February to Sunday 25 February (Not Mondays or Tuesdays) 11am to 4pm. Popular annual art exhibition and sale featuring the work of local artists. Free entry, normal Visitor Centre opening times apply Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/busy-bees-crafts/ Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Drop into the Discovery Classroom in the Visitor Information Centre and learn a new craft, or bring your own craft along with you. Tea and biscuits available, pre-school children welcome. Free Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/dewsbury-and-district-3rd-age/ Find out about the work of the Dewsbury 3rd Age in the Visitor Centre Barn and how you can get involved too. Free entry, open from 12 noon to 4pm each day. Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/christmas-at-oakwell-deck-the-halls/ This Christmas you have the chance to come and see the hall decorated for a traditional 17th Century Christmas. Normal Hall opening time and admission charges apply: 12 - 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. There will be a... Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/easter-activity-trail/ During normal open hours, please see website for details. Pick up your family activity pack from the Visitor Centre Shop and your adventure around the Country Park and Gardens begins. £1.50 per pack Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/living-history-the-english-civil-war/ 11am-4pm Step back to the 1640s with a weekend of living history in the Hall and gardens, including a military display, featuring the English Civil War Society’s ‘Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote’. Supported b... Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/seasonal-oakwell-maypole-monday/ Maypole and country dancing demonstrations on the hall’s rear lawn. Come and have a go yourself! Dancing at 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm. Organised by the Friends of Oakwell Hall with music from the Leeds Waits. Free Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/an-afternoon-of-17th-century-dance/ Demonstrations of popular 17th century dances throughout the afternoon in Oakwell’s Great Hall, featuring the White Rose Early Dance Group. Normal Hall admission charges apply: Adult £3.50, Child £1 and Families £8 Sat, 26 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/odd-one-out2/ (during Hall opening times: closed Monday & Friday) Fun quiz in the Hall. Can you find the household items in the rooms that would not have been there in the 17th century? Free quiz but normal admission charges apply... Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/nova-lane/ Admire the shining lines of a wide range of lovely classic cars set out on the front lawn of the Hall. Organised by the Yorkshire Rover Club. Free Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/little-women/ Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America. It is a story full... Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/alice-at-oakwell/ Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole ho... Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/summer-activity-trails/ Explore, discover and enjoy the park and gardens with your family activity pack available from the Visitor Centre Shop. £1.50 per pack, available during normal shop opening times. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/busy-bees-crafts1/ Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Drop into the Discovery Classroom in the Visitor Centre and learn a new craft, or even bring your own craft along with you. Tea and biscuits available and pre-school children are welcome too. Free, j... Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/halloween-trail/ Saturday 27 October to Sunday 4 November (closed Mondays) 10am-4pm Pick up your activity pack from the Visitor Centre shop and take a spooky walk around the park this half term. £1.50 per pack Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/family-forest-craft-oct/ Outdoor family activity days. Children must be 5 and over and accompanied by an adult. £8 per child & £2 per adult. Booking essential. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/forest-craft-feb/ Outdoor family activity days. Children must be 5 and over and accompanied by an adult. £8 per child & £2 per adult. Booking essential. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/bush-babies-oct/ Fun environmental themed activities for the under 5s including storytelling, crafts and games. Children must be accompanied. £5 per child, including juice drink. Booking essential. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/bush-babies-feb/ Fun environmental themed activities for the under 5s including storytelling, crafts and games. Children must be accompanied. £5 per child, including juice drink. Booking essential. Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/christmas-crafts/ A great opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts with craft stalls in the Barn, Christmas Music, food, and Santa in the Hall too! Free entry with a small charge to see Santa. Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/christmas-with-the-batts/ Enjoy an afternoon of seasonal Yule in the Great Hall featuring traditional songs, carols to sing and a mumming play with the Leeds Waits. Please note the Hall will be closed to other visitors this day. Booking essent... Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/father-christmas-in-the-woods/ 4.30pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.30pm Join Santa and his helpers around the campfire and make a wooden Christmas decoration. Children must be 5 and over and accompanied by an adult. £8 per child. Pre-booking essential Sat, 22 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/deck-the-halls/ 12 noon-4pm Come and see the Hall’s traditional Christmas decorations. Please note the Hall will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Friday 28 December, Monday 31 December and Friday 4 January. Normal Hall admissio... Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/art-in-the-barn-2019/ Saturday 12 January to Sunday 3 February 11am-4pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Our popular annual art exhibition and sale featuring the work of local artists in the Visitor Centre Barn. Free entry with many works availa... Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/photography-and-craft-exhibition/ Saturday 9 February to Sunday 3 March 11am-4pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Photographic and craft exhibition with works for sale in the Visitor Centre Barn Free entry Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/d-d-3rd-age/ Exhibition and displays featuring the work of the Dewsbury 3rd Age in the Visitor Centre Barn. Free entry Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/half-term-trail/ Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February (closed Mondays) 10am-4pm Pick up your activity pack from the Visitor Centre shop and enjoy a winter walk around the park this half term. £1.50 per pack Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/creative-writing/ Using the park for inspiration, try some creative writing around the campfire. Each session £5 per person. Pre-booking essential. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/tai-chi/ An introduction to Tai Chi on the Hall rear lawn. Each session £5 per person. Pre-booking essential. Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/mother-s-day-cream-tea/ Sittings at: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Treat yourself, or a loved one to a cream tea and scone followed by an introductory talk about Oakwell in the Great Hall. £6.50 per adult and £4 per child. Pre-booking essential. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/war-of-the-worlds/ “No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man’s…” …And fewer would have believed in the first years of ... Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/oakwelleasterexplorers/ 10am-5pm Pick up your seasonal explorer pack from the Visitor Centre Shop and your exploration around the Country Park and Gardens begins. £1.50 per pack Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/maypolemonday/ 1pm-4pm Maypole and country dancing demonstrations on the hall’s rear lawn. Come and have a go yourself! Dancing at 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm. Organised by the Friends of Oakwell Hall with music from the Leeds Waits. ... Sat, 25 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/springbankadventuretrail/ 10am-5pm Pick up your pack from the Visitor Centre shop and take a spring time adventure around Oakwell Hall Country Park. £1.50 per pack. Summer Opening times: Oakwell Hall Saturdays & Sundays: 12noon - 4... Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/ccrallycraftfair/ 11am - 4.30pm Organised by the Yorkshire Rover Club, this free event on the front lawn of the Hall features classic cars of all makes and models. Make a day of it and also enjoy an artisan craft fair in t... Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/ctsecretgarden/ Chapterhouse Theatre Company stage this classic children’s story in the walled gardens of our Elizabethan Hall. The gardens will be open from 6.30pm for viewing and picnics. Please bring your own seating but no tables... Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/ctwutheringheights/ Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring Emily Brontë’s classic novel to life in the walled gardens. The gardens will be open from 6.30pm for viewing and picnics. Please bring your own seating but no tables. Refreshments wi... Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/livefields2019/ 2.30pm-11pm Tribute music festival featuring bands including: The Clone Roses, Definitely Mightbe, Antarctic Monkeys, These Smiths and Acoustic Skado... Sat, 20 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/summerexplorerstrail/ Pick up your seasonal explorer pack from the Visitor Centre Shop to start your adventure. Add new activities to your pack each week that you visit both Oakwell and Bagshaw Museum. £4 per pack then £1 for additional e... Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/oakwell-hall/fundogshow/ 11am-4pm Annual event organised by Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue, a local charity committed to rescuing and re-homing unwanted dogs. For more information or to volunteer email info@yrdr.co.uk or see www.yrdr.co.uk ...