Join us to celebrate 80 years of Hatchlands being in the care of the National Trust with live music, dancing and games on the lawn.

Free entry for everyone.

Eighty years ago, in 1945, HS Goodhart Rendel, the last owner of Hatchlands gifted the estate to the National Trust. Why not bring your own picnic, buy one from our café or pre-order a Hatchlands picnic with games to celebrate this 80 year anniversary with an afternoon of 1940s themed live music, dancing, and vintage garden games on the west lawn. 1940's themed clothing is welcomed!

Pre-booked picnics include: Your choice of sandwich (g/f available) - Cheddar and Slow Roasted Tomato (vg), Coronation Chickpea (v), Egg and Cress (vg), Tuna Mayonnaise and Cucumber or Coronation Chicken. Please choose your sandwich filling at checkout when booking.
A slice of Victoria Sponge cake (vg)* A packet of crisps A pot of coleslaw (vg)** A bottle of homemade lemonade (v) A pot of flummery***
*The v alternative is a lemon drizzle slice. The gf alternative is trillionaire’s shortbread. ** The v alternative is cherry tomatoes *** The v alternative is strawberry jelly

v = vegan vg = vegetarian gf = gluten free

If you require more information about ingredients or allergens for this event, please contact 01483 222482 or email hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk Please note, food and drinks prepared in our kitchens are made using a wide range of ingredients. Whilst we do our very best, we can't guarantee that any of our products are totally allergen free.

Picnics will also include 1940's themed classic family picnic games, suitable for all ages.

Free admission for all.

Available times

Suitability
Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Meeting point
For pre-booked picnics, head to outside the Kitchen Café where you will see the picnic pick-up table. Picnics can be collected between 1100 - 1400.

What to bring and wear
Please bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Accessibility
The west lawn is suitable for wheelchairs.

Other
No dogs are allowed on the west lawn. Picnics are non refundable. In the event of bad weather, the entertainment and games will not go ahead. Booking essential for Hatchlands picnics only. If you are bringing your own picnic or buying one from the café, then you don't need to book.