Ashwell at Home 2023: Open village event returns next month

The event takes place on Sunday, May 14 from 11am to 5pm, and this year's theme is 'A Day in the Country'.

Alongside a tour of gardens of all shapes and sizes, there will be a range of country-themed activities, displays and talks.

The programme will be announced throughout the day by the town crier, and is available in advance from www.ashwellathome.co.uk.

Visitors to Ashwell at Home will be able to enjoy open gardens (Image: Ashwell at Home)

Gardens will be open throughout the village, with the opportunity to gather gardening tips. Ashwell's historical herb garden, wildlife allotment and village cottage garden will also be open for visitors.

As part of the country theme, visitors can enjoy a 'down on the farm' exhibition of local farming, including farm animals, a dog show, a tree trail, and talks on food production and butter making.

A previous Ashwell at Home village open day (Image: Ashwell at Home)

Children can take part in free workshops, including drama, craft and folk dancing, as well as making junk robots, welly throwing and storytelling. There will also be a magic show and a small funfair.

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Workshops for adults include crafts, singing and mini-harp lessons, and visitors can go on a guided walk through Old Ashwell. Artists from the village will display their arts and crafts and offer demonstrations.

Folk, Morris and Tudor dancing will take place in the village (Image: Ashwell at Home)

Concerts and live music will be held around the village - from classical and folk to pop - and dancing including Morris Men, Tudor and folk dancing, with a chance to join in.

Theatre groups will perform classic scenes from English comedy and there will be a children's stage school workshop.

There will be activities and workshops for children to enjoy (Image: Ashwell at Home)

Other attractions available to visit on the day include the village lock-up, which is no longer in use, the village museum and the 'Ashwell Banger Challenge' cars display.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day, including ploughman's, hot dogs and burgers. Tea, coffee and cake, including cream teas, will be served at venues around the village, including the school, parish rooms, recreation ground, church and village halls.

Proceeds from the event will go towards Ashwell Village Museum, Ashwell Primary School and St Mary's Church.

Ashwell at Home is taking place in May (Image: Ashwell at Home)