Come and ‘Shell-ebrate’ the summer with A la Ronde’s summer festival
A la Ronde is hosting a five day ‘Summer Festival’ to celebrate the culmination of its two year-long project: ‘A la Ronde: Conserving the Past, Creating the Future’. This five-day festival will run from Tuesday 16 July to Saturday 20 July 2024.
Visitors can see A la Ronde in an exciting new light, with special offers such as:
- Shell crafting workshops and talks
- Bookbinding and printing workshops
- Special tours of the house and grounds, including a new family trail
- Live music and family theatre workshops
- Sculpture and headdress making for Exmouth parade
- Garden games and a community picnic
- Deaf awareness sessions
- After school specials
A la Ronde’s Summer Festival is a celebration of conservation work, new experiences, collaborations with partners, and points to the exciting new digital offer. The festival themes centre around people and place, craft and creativity – the legacy of Mary and Jane Parminter, the cousins who built and loved A la Ronde.
Emma Mee, Project Lead at A la Ronde, says: “We are delighted to be hosting a ‘Summer Festival’ at A la Ronde. This wonderful programme of events is designed to celebrate the achievements of our project, showcasing our work with partnering groups, our conservation success, and sharing our new experiences through talks and craft workshops.
Harriet Squire, Project Co-Ordinator at A la Ronde, says: “This five-day festival will highlight why A la Ronde is so special, with a wide range of events including live music, theatre, workshops, talks, after school specials, and much more besides. We hope to welcome visitors of all ages to help us bring in new voices and backgrounds. Please visit our website for more information.”
The Summer Festival runs from Tuesday 16 July to Saturday 20 July 2024. Most workshops and activities require booking in advance, although some can be booked on the day. Please see the website for more details. Normal admission applies.
For more information check the website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/a-la-ronde
