Past Events
| June 2009 | ||
| Moth Evening - Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June | ||
 | Times: 9.30pm-1am. A free event held by the Devon Moth Group. You will need to equip yourself with suitable footwear & a torch! For further details... more details | |
| Sense and Sensibility - Wednesday 24th June | ||
 | Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment, as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the excitingly... more details | |
| Vintage Vehicle Road Run - Saturday 27th June | ||
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Event.An event that will take place on the eve of the Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally at Escot.Starts... more details | ||
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service – Fire Engine Vintage Vehicle Rally - Sunday 28th June | ||
 | A great family day out with various activities to suitable all ages! Childrens Rides, Fair Organs, Craft Marque, Clown and face painting. Steam engine... more details | |
| July 2009 | ||
| Messing About on the River – Celebrating 100 years of Wind in the Willows - Sunday 19th July | ||
 | Join us for an unforgettable day by the river. Suitable for the whole family. Activities run from 10am until early evening. Come for as long as you like... more details | |
| August 2009 | ||
| The Three Musketeers - Tuesday 4th August | ||
 | All for One; One for All! Young D'Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as a Musketeer of the King's Guard. But are his swashbuckling... more details | |
| Beautiful Days Festival - Friday 21st August - Sunday 23rd August | ||
 | The seventh year of what has become one of the most popular family friendly music festivals in the country! Don't miss out on this three-day festival... more details | |
| The Mowgli Stories - Thursday 27th August | ||
 | Mowgli's REAL adventures are more extraordinary & a lot more exciting than any cartoon film! International award-winning Illyria uses an ensemble... more details | |
| September 2009 | ||
| Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association Introduction to Country Sports Day - Sunday 6th September | ||
 | Free event. A day out for the whole family. There will be displays, trade stands, and events, including the wildfowlers big bore clay competition,... more details | |
| October 2009 | ||
| Choctober – Chocolate Letterboxing - Thursday 1st October - Saturday 31st October | ||
 | Hunting for clues in glorious parkland with chocolate prizes and a certificate for every child taking part. What could be sweeter? Normal Garden entry... more details | |
| Tasty Towers - Sunday 4th October | ||
 | Enjoy a fun packed day with a difference! Great for a family activity and a team building experience!Tasty Towers event is an afternoon of competitive... more details | |
| Halloween Night Fright - Saturday 31st October | ||
 | Ghostly walk through the dark, dark forest followed by story telling & a fireside feast. Numbers are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.... more details | |
| March 2010 | ||
| Mothers Day - Sunday 14th March | ||
 | MOTHERS DAY TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FREE ENTRY TO ESCOT GARDENS Why not enjoy a family treat on Mothers Day? Simply book... more details | |
| April 2010 | ||
| Survival School Courses - Friday 2nd April - Sunday 4th April | ||
 | Survival School is all about learning to live with nature, enjoying yourself, respecting the environment and pushing back the boundaries of your capabilities,... more details | |
| Easter Egg Hunt - Friday 2nd April - Monday 5th April | ||
 | Solve the riddles and follow a map to find the hidden eggs! Once you have successfully found all the eggs, enjoy a chocolate reward! Normal garden entry... more details | |
| Anglo–Saxon Activity - Saturday 3rd April - Monday 5th April | ||
 | Anglo-Saxon LifeThis event is managed by the Greenwood Education Centre - Environmental Education and Forest School specialists.Investigate and experience... more details | |
| Willow Sculpture Course - Saturday 10th April | ||
 | Wild Willow is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.Visit Alicia's... more details | |
| Tamsin Green - Sunday 11th April - Tuesday 31st August | ||
 | About the ArtistTamsin Green grew up in rural Suffolk, and studied in Sheffield, Reading and Lund, Sweden. Graduating with BA Archaeology she worked in... more details | |
| Mike Hughes - Sunday 11th April - Wednesday 30th June | ||
 | More about the Artist... Mike HughesMike has worked as an illustrator for the last 10 years specialising in natural history, he has worked for many... more details | |
| May 2010 | ||
| Willow Sculpture Course - Sunday 16th May | ||
| Wild Willow is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.Visit Alicia's... more details | |
| Escot Camp Wild Special Half Term Offer - Monday 31st May - Wednesday 30th June | ||
 | CAMP WILD INTRODUCTORY OFFER - FOR A LIMITED PERIOD50% off on all our Camp Wild summer camp residential programmesFrom mid July until the end of August, children... more details | |
| June 2010 | ||
| National Family Week - Wednesday 2nd June | ||
 | National Family Week is the UK's biggest annual celebration of family life aiming to highlight the importance of quality time together and promote... more details | |
| Willow Sculpture Course - Saturday 12th June - Sunday 13th June | ||
| Wild Willow is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.Visit Alicia's... more details | |
| Country Sports Introduction Day - Sunday 20th June | ||
 | 200 children from South West England have the opportunity to learn about the work of gamekeepers, wildfowlers and deer managers as well as watching gundog,... more details | |
| Willow Sculpture Course - Saturday 26th June - Sunday 27th June | ||
| Wild Willow is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.Visit Alicia's... more details | |
| Mad Hatter Weekend - Saturday 26th June - Sunday 27th June | ||
 | Visit Escot's Mad Hatter Weekend and enjoy all the special offers available in the Aquatic Centre & Gift Shop and of course don't be late for afternoon... more details | |
| Alice Through the Looking Glass - Sunday 27th June | ||
 | Quantum Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, Through the Looking Glass (and What Alice Found There) for next... more details | |
| July 2010 | ||
| A Midsummer Nights Dream - Thursday 1st July | ||
 | Exeter Little theatre Company presents Shakespeare's ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream' As one of Shakespeare's best loved comedy's,... more details | |
| Camp Wild - Monday 12th July - Saturday 28th August | ||
| NEW FOR 2010Award winning Escot Park is about to set new standards in children's summertime activities. Camp Wild begins in 2010 and for many lucky... more details | |
| James Morrison Concert - Friday 16th July | ||
 | Following his first UK arena tour, James Morrison has announced he will be performing live at Escot Park, Exeter on Friday 16 July.His debut album, ‘Undiscovered',... more details | |
| JLS Concert – Sold Out - Saturday 17th July | ||
 | JLS were one of 2009's biggest bands - their debut single 'Beat Again' went to number one, while their second single 'Everybody in... more details | |
| Willow Sculpture Course - Saturday 17th July - Sunday 18th July | ||
| Wild Willow is run by artist Alicia Castrillo (BA ed). Alicia specialises in creating beautiful and unique willow sculptures.Visit Alicia's... more details | |
| Messing About on the River - Sunday 25th July | ||
 | Celebrating The Return of 100 Acre Wood - Winnie the Pooh Join us for an unforgettable day by the river that is suitable for the whole family. Activities... more details | |
| James and the Giant Peach - Wednesday 28th July | ||
 | JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH By Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood Illyria brings the world's most popular children's author, Roald Dahl,... more details | |
| August 2010 | ||
| Birds of Prey Display - Sunday 1st August - Sunday 5th September | ||
 | Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Pride and Prejudice - Tuesday 10th August | ||
 | PRIDE AND PREJUDICE By Jane Austen It's back! Illyria's production... more details | |
| Beautiful Days Festival - Friday 20th August - Sunday 22nd August | ||
 | Beautiful Days is the Levellers festival which takes place at Escot Park in the heart of Devon. 2010 will be the eighth Beautiful Days! It's a family... more details | |
| September 2010 | ||
| Country Sports Day - Sunday 5th September | ||
| Devon Wildfowling & Conservation Association Introduction to Country Sports DayFree eventStarts at 10am Finishing time: 3 pm List... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Tuesday 7th September | ||
| Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm. Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Saturday 11th September - Sunday 12th September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Tuesday 14th September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Thursday 16th September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm. Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Bird of Prey Display - Saturday 18th September - Sunday 19th September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Tuesday 21st September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Saturday 25th September - Sunday 26th September | ||
| Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds... more details | |
| Living History Week - Saturday 25th September - Sunday 3rd October | ||
| Edcott -The Anglo-Saxon Village, created & managed by the Greenwood Centre located at Escot. Over the coming years a living history site will enable... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Thursday 30th September | ||
 | Today's Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful... more details | |
| October 2010 | ||
| Chocolate Letterboxing - Friday 1st October - Sunday 31st October | ||
 | Choctober!Hunting for clues in glorious parkland with chocolate prizes. What could be sweeter? Normal garden entry prices apply. No booking needed. ... more details | |
| Tasty Towers - Sunday 3rd October | ||
Enjoy a fun packed day! Tasty Towers, an afternoon of competitive tower building using only marshmallows & spaghetti! Please enrol your team via email:... more details | ||
| Birds of Prey Display - Thursday 14th October | ||
 | Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds of... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Saturday 16th October - Sunday 17th October | ||
| Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds of... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Tuesday 19th October | ||
| Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds of... more details | |
| Birds of Prey Display - Thursday 21st October | ||
| Birds of Prey Display takes place at 2pm.Face to Face Falconry provides a collection of birds of prey based here amongst the beautiful grounds of... more details | |
| Escot Camp Wild Half Term Halloween Camp - Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October | ||
 | This is Escot Park's very own Camp Wild! Based in our brand new yurt village, children will explore the great outdoors within a safe, adventure-filled... more details | |
| Halloween Night Fright - Friday 29th October | ||
 | Activities for all, a ghostly walk through the dark, dark forest followed by story telling and toasting marshmallows by the fireside. Numbers are limited.... more details | |
| November 2010 | ||
| Christmas Treats Weekend - Saturday 27th November - Sunday 28th November | ||
 | Free entry into the gardens for the whole weekend!Santa comes for a visit! Santa's visit will take place at 1pm in the Coach House Restaurant's... more details | |
| December 2010 | ||
| Snowman Hunt - Wednesday 1st December - Friday 31st December | ||
| Hunt for the elusive Devon snowmen by following the clues & receive a chocolate reward! Normal Garden entry prices apply.Join in on the festivities... more details | |
| February 2011 | ||
| Come and Celebrate the Year of the Red Squirrel at Escot - Thursday 24th February | ||
 | 2011 is officially Red Squirrel Year at Escot. Exciting plans have been laid and great surprises are in store for our visitors later in the year. ... more details | |
| March 2011 | ||
| 5K Resolution Run - Sunday 13th March | ||
Join us on Sunday 13 March 2011 for our Resolution 5K run in the breathtaking Escot Park Estate.The course at Escot Park provides the perfect opportunity... more details | ||
| Family Bird Box Making Weekend - Saturday 26th March - Sunday 27th March | ||
Family Bird Box Making Weekend: 26th & 27th March 2011Join us for our Family Bird Box Weekend! Families will have the opportunity of learning... more details | ||
| April 2011 | ||
| Mothers Day Special Offer! - Saturday 2nd April - Monday 4th April | ||
Last Minute Special Offer for Mothers Day! Still struggling to decide on what to do for Mother's Day? Time is running out! Why not... more details | ||
| Birds of Prey Display - Friday 8th April - Tuesday 26th April | ||
 | In the heart of the beautiful grounds at Escot, you will find a unique collection of birds of prey. You are welcome to view the birds in their aviaries... more details | |
| Escot Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday 9th April - Monday 25th April | ||
| Solve the riddles and follow a map to find the hidden eggs! Once you have successfully found all the eggs, enjoy a chocolate reward! Normal garden entry... more details | |
| Easter Camp Wild 2011 - Monday 11th April - Saturday 16th April | ||
 | Escot Camp Wild is located in glorious East Devon and delivers exciting outdoor residential (7-12yrs) and day (6-12 years) programmes connecting children... more details | |
| May 2011 | ||
| Birds of Prey Display 2011 - Sunday 8th May - Sunday 30th October | ||
 | In the heart of the beautiful grounds at Escot, you will find a unique collection of birds of prey. You are welcome to view the birds in their aviaries... more details | |
| Otter Valley Harvest Hub Open Day - Saturday 14th May | ||
 | The Otter Valley Harvest Hub is an exciting community project based at Escot. It's permaculture-for-everyone and aims to raise enthusiasm... more details | |
| Family Bird Box Making Days! - Tuesday 31st May - Wednesday 1st June | ||
 | Join us for our Family Bird Box Making Days! Families will have the opportunity of learning more about native birds & getting creative making their... more details | |
| Escot Camp Wild May Half Term - Tuesday 31st May - Saturday 4th June | ||
| Escot Camp WildEscot Camp Wild delivers exciting nature based outdoor 2, 3 and 5 night residential programmes for 7-12 year olds and day programmes for... more details | |
| June 2011 | ||
| Fire Engine Vintage Vehicle Rally - Sunday 26th June | ||
 | Sunday 26 June 2011, 10am - 5pm Come and join us for a variety of activities including: steam engine rides, co-responders, Childrens rides, craft... more details | |
| July 2011 | ||
| Great Expectations Theatre Production by Quantum - Thursday 7th July | ||
 | This theatre production has been cancelled.Please visit Quantum Theatre's website www.quantumtheatre.co.uk for a list of locations throughout the South... more details | |
| Young Shots Country Sports Introduction Day - Sunday 10th July | ||
Young Shots Country Sports Introduction DayTimes: 10-4pm Prices: The day costs £10 for members and £32 for non members which... more details | ||
| The Escot Butterfly Hunt - Saturday 16th July - Sunday 31st July | ||
 | Hunt around the gardens and woodlands for the butterfly pictures and match the butterfly to the correct fun fact. Ask in the kiosk for a clue sheet at... more details | |
| Smuggler’s Gold Jurassic Coast Heritage Touring Project - Monday 25th July - Tuesday 26th July | ||
 | FREE Theatre Production Presented by the Common Players, taking place in the walled garden at Escot Park. Garden admission prices do apply.Monday... more details | |
| Summer Camp Wild 2011 - Monday 25th July - Saturday 3rd September | ||
| Summer 20112011 Residential courses for 8 to 12 year olds (7 year old siblings/friends welcome)Times and dates: 25th July-3rd Sept 2011Available: 2, 3... more details | |
| Hog Roast in the Walled Garden! - Tuesday 26th July | ||
Escot will have a Hog Roast in the walled garden! Serving from 12.00pm. There will be a charge of £4.50 per serving, which will include... more details | ||
| August 2011 | ||
| Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl - Tuesday 2nd August | ||
 | Ticket prices:Advance Prices: Adults: £12 ... more details | |
| Barefoot Swamp Walk - Wednesday 3rd August | ||
Every Wednesday throughout August 2011 Times: 4pm Meet at the entrance kiosk to the park.Price: £5 per child This is the first time... more details | ||
| Messing About on the River - Sunday 7th August | ||
 | The Tale of Mr Jeremy FisherSUNDAY 7th AugustJoin us for an unforgettable day by the river that is suitable for the whole family! River dipping, Barefoot... more details | |
| The Pirates of Penzance by Illyria - Tuesday 9th August | ||
| Ticket prices:Advance Prices: Adults: £15 ... more details | |
| Barefoot Swamp Walk! - Wednesday 10th August | ||
Every Wednesday throughout August 2011 Times: 4pm Meet at the entrance kiosk to the park.Price: £5 per child This is the first time... more details | ||
| Escot Nature Walk - Wednesday 10th August | ||
Time: 11.30am and 4.30pm £3 per person Unlock the secrets of Escot's wildlife by joining one (or both!) of these informative guided nature walks.... more details | ||
| Exploring The Wetlands Bug Safari - Saturday 13th August - Sunday 14th August | ||
£4 per child. Supervising adults: Free Discover all the incredible little creatures that can be found in the Wetlands on a guided Bug Safari with... more details | ||
| Barefoot Swamp Walk! - Wednesday 17th August | ||
Every Wednesday throughout August 2011 Times: 4pm Meet at the entrance kiosk to the park.Price: £5 per child This is the first... more details | ||
| Smuggler’s Gold Jurassic Coast Heritage Touring Project - Friday 19th August | ||
FREE Theatre Production Presented by the Common Players, taking place in the walled garden at Escot Park. Garden admission prices do apply.Friday... more details | ||
| Beautiful Days Festival - Friday 19th August - Sunday 21st August | ||
 | Main Stage headline acts for Beautiful Days 2011 are Carter USM, Big Audio Dynamite, Gogol Bordello and Levellers. MANY more to be announced in the coming... more details | |
| Escot’s Bird Box Days - Tuesday 23rd August - Wednesday 24th August | ||
£5 per box Make your own bird boxes with the guidance of Escot's Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about what birds to keep your eyes... more details | ||
| Barefoot Swamp Walk! - Wednesday 24th August | ||
Every Wednesday throughout August 2011 Times: 4pm Meet at the entrance kiosk to the park.Price: £5 per child This is the first time... more details | ||
| Barefoot Swamp Walk! - Wednesday 31st August | ||
Meet at the entrance kiosk to the park.Price: £5 per child This is the first time Escot has offered customers the opportunity of doing the Barefoot... more details | ||
| September 2011 | ||
| Escot’s Sundown Nature Walk - Friday 2nd September | ||
£15 per person Join Escot's Nature Rangers and the RSPB for this highly informative evening nature walk, which ends with a delicious home-cooked... more details | ||
| Tamsin Green Exhibiting for the Devon Open Studios at Escot - Saturday 3rd September - Sunday 18th September | ||
| Tamsin will be taking part in the Devon Open Studios event from 3-18th September at Escot and hope to see you there!Tamsin grew up in rural... more details | |
| Country Fair - Sunday 4th September | ||
 | DWCA Country Fair Free entry to the show! Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting (first prize £75!),... more details | |
| Living History Week - Monday 12th September - Sunday 18th September | ||
Edcott, Escot's Anglo-Saxon village is a living history site that enables individuals and groups to experience the day-to-day life of our ancestors. Experience... more details | ||
| Escot’s Dawn Nature Walk - Wednesday 28th September | ||
£15 per person Explore the Escot Estate, as you've never seen it before. Join Escot's Nature Rangers and the RSPB for this highly informative... more details | ||
| October 2011 | ||
| Choctober Chocolate Letterboxing - Saturday 1st October - Monday 31st October | ||
Hunting for clues in glorious parkland with chocolate prizes and a certificate for every child taking part. Normal Garden entry prices apply. On arrival... more details | ||
| Apple Day - Saturday 22nd October | ||
| The Walled Garden Project Community Kitchen Garden at EscotCome along and help us make apple juice using apples from the Escot Estate or bring along your... more details | |
| Bat Box Making Days! - Tuesday 25th October - Wednesday 26th October | ||
£5 per box Make your own bat box with the guidance of Escot's Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about native bats and how to care... more details | ||
| Escot Camp Wild Halloween - Thursday 27th October - Friday 28th October | ||
| Camp Wild's Halloween Camp returns with an exciting schedule of spooky activities. Residential camp is for two days and one night and is suitable for... more details | |
| Halloween Shriek Weekend - Friday 28th October - Saturday 29th October | ||
Activities start from 6pm - 8.30pm Price: £7 per person Fancy Dress Essential! A prize will be given for the best costume! Meet an owl, bring your... more details | ||
| November 2011 | ||
| Nature Walks with the RSPB - Sunday 6th November | ||
 | Learn more about Escot's wildlife by joining the RSPB on one (or all!) of the free guided nature walks around the Escot estate today. From... more details | |
| Escot’s Christmas Treats Weekend - Saturday 26th November - Sunday 27th November | ||
Free entry into the gardens for the whole weekend! Santa stops by for a visit! Santa's visit will start at 1pm in the Coach House Restaurant's... more details | ||
| Snowman Hunt - Saturday 26th November - Tuesday 3rd January | ||
Time: From 10am - 4.30pm Hunt for the elusive Devon Snowmen by following the clues & receive a chocolate reward and a certificate! Normal Garden entry... more details | ||
| January 2012 | ||
| Artists exhibiting in the Coach House Restaurant - Sunday 1st January - Monday 31st December | ||
 | Tamsin Green Tamsin grew up in rural Suffolk, and studied in Sheffield, Reading and Lund, Sweden. Graduating with BA Archaeology she worked in Oxford,... more details | |
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- Dear staff, we had a great time at Escot on our residential programme. Thank you so much!
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