Sat March 13 11am – 4.30pm: Reptiles and Raptors!
With North Wales Reptile and Raptor Sanctuary and Pen Y Bryn Falconry, Primrose Walks and children’s trail. With National Science and Engineering Week. www.britishscienceassociation.org
April 1 – 29 10am – 4.30pm: Spinning a Yarn
Exhibition by Ann Bridges looking at the life-cycle of the silkworm. Saturday April 10, 10.30 am – 4 pm Family Workshop with the artist. www.ann-bridges.com
Sun April 11, 10am – 5pm: Open Gardens
Part of the National Gardens Scheme. www.ngs.og.uk
May 2 – June 3, 10am – 4.30pm: Sowing Seeds
Environmental art exhibition with the artist Mai Thomas. May 20 and 21, Mai will hold collage workshops, “Gardens of Memory”, 11am – 4pm. With NIACE Dysgu Cymru’s Adult Learning Festival and the Gwanwyn Festival.
Mon May 17, 11am – 3pm: In Your Own Words: Creative Writing Workshop
For writers of all levels with Dee Rivaz. With NIACE Dysgu Cymru’s Adult Learning Festival.
Sat May 29 10.30am - 12.00pm at Plas Newydd, 2.30pm - 4.00pm at Ruthin Gaol: Vale to Gaol.
Event linking sites of the Denbighshire Heritage Service. The story of a prisoner from Llangollen who was sent to Ruthin Gaol.
Sat June 5 – Sun June 6: Llangollen Gardening Show
North Wales’ largest gardening show at the Royal International Pavilion.
June 6 – 29, 10am – 4.30pm: Half-Timbered
Exhibition by the internationally acclaimed artist Sophie Horton. www.sophiehorton.org
July 2– 29 10am – 4.30pm: Historic Landscapes
Exhibition looking at Denbighshire’s historic landscapes. On Wed July 21 Geodiversity Officer Jacqui Malpas will hold a family Fossil Workshop, and on Wed July 28 a Volcanoes Workshop!
Sun July 4 5.30pm: Music from the Time of the Ladies
Peter Bull will stage a concert in the Library of period music, including songs and ballads on traditional instruments. Booking in advance. Tickets ÂŁ10.
Aug 1 – 31 10am – 4.30pm: Ahead with Hats!
Exhibition of historic headwear in association with Lock & Co. Hatters and Stockport Hat Museum.
Aug 2 7.30pm: As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Off the Ground Theatre Company. Tickets ÂŁ11 / ÂŁ6.50 concessions. www.offtheground.co.uk
Thurs Aug 5, 11am – 4pm Stories in the Wood
Children’s crafts day looking at the fantastical wooden panelling of the house and creating art inspired by the carvings.
Wed August 11, 11am – 4pm: Mad Hatting!
Spark children’s creativity, making hats of their own design!
Tues August 17, 11am – 4pm: Birds in the Garden
Celebration of the gardens with storyteller Andy Harrop-Smith, bird watching and garden trails.
Tues Aug 24, 12pm– 4pm: Life and Times of the Ladies of Llangollen.
Meet the Ladies of Llangollen in this authentic costumed event.
Sept 3 – 29, 10am – 4.30pm: Helfa Gelf
Exhibition by local artists. Workshops will be offered during the exhibition. www.helfagelf.org.
Sat 18 and Sun 19 Sept: Heritage Open Days
A weekend of organised talks and tours around Llangollen. Tours of the house and grounds. Free – early booking recommended. www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Sat Sept 25 from 10am: Llangollen Walking Festival
There will be two walks based on the walks of the Ladies. At 4 pm Janis Deves will talk in the house on the history of the Ladies’ walks.
Oct 2 – 31, 10am – 4.30pm: Women of Substance
Exhibition by the clay sculpture artist Katie Scarlett Howard on the prominent women of Wales, including the Ladies of Llangollen.
Sat Oct 10, 11am – 4pm: Autumn Leaves
Event for children part of The Big Draw. Create drawings on the theme of trees in autumn.
Sun Oct 31, 11am – 4 pm: Halloween Masks!
Fun day of children’s crafts. Make scary masks for Halloween!
Weekdays, Nov 1 - 30: Mosaic Workshops : Learn the art of mosaic with artist Trisha Jones.
Tel: 01490 440261 / 07746550107
Fri Dec 17, 7pm: Christmas with the Ladies
Meet the Ladies with their servant Mary as they welcome you to their home – with mulled wine and mince pies! There will be a charge for this event. Early booking recommended.
Unless otherwise stated, events are included in the normal admission price.
