Bedfont Area Guide

The eponymous house is a rambling old structure of ancient vintage overlooking the English Channel. Years ago a yacht heading for the South of France sank in a storm and everyone on board perished. Sometimes at night, they say, you can hear them screaming for help, crying out against the storm.The houses occupants include Ellen Clayton, a lovely young heiress who is confined to a wheelchair, Karen Lloyd, her coolly beautiful stepmother and Jenny, the austere housekeeper.Ellen is looked after by Dr Lane who leaves suddenly to attend a conference overseas. Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful, curious person intent on putting things in order. And theres the substitute doctor, Corey Philips, who believes Ellen can walk again and soon.It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.

Experience the magic of Spring like never before at Tulip Patch at Hobbledown Heath! This first-of-its-kind floral attraction in London invites you to wander through vibrant fields of blooming tulips, offering a serene escape into nature. With over 400,000 tulips in full bloom, this is a must-visit for flower enthusiasts, photographers, and families. Take advantage of stunning photo opportunities, including a giant heart, oversized clogs, and a charming windmill. Whether you're looking for a peaceful nature walk, a romantic outing, or a fun-filled day with family, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Or why not enjoy a date night with a difference and visit Tulips at Twilight from 5pm - 7pm.Event details and FAQ here .

Flair Academy of Dance presents our first ever showcase, "It's Time to Dance". Join us at The Riverside Arts Centre (Sunbury-on-Thames) for a show you won't want to miss! For any booking queries or accessibility information, please contact [email protected] or phone Demi on 07736 761 236

Marathi Standup Comedy Aale Pak Mandar Bhide is a Stand up comic, writer, actor and most importantly a married guy from Mumbai. He is the premier Marathi stand-up comedian and has performed all over India and international tours in Australia, USA, Canada, Africa, Europe, New Zealand and Dubai. His comedy has also been showcased on Television on the Sab TV Good India comedy show. Come and join Mitra Events' first ever Stand up Comedy show in the UK! Thoda tikhat, thoda goad aani ekdum avismarniya anubhav mhanje Aale Pak. Shahanya ni khau naye pan tumhi Marathi Stand Up Comedy che rasik aahat, mhanun avashya anubhav ghya kaaran kasa hi asla tari to aapla aahe, Marathmola aahe aani yacha saarkha jagaat dusra kahi nahi. + In Marathi Language + For ages 8 and above + Refund policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Only in the case that the show gets cancelled due to any reason beyond our control for e.g. Covid, tickets will be refunded. + Doors open 45 minutes before the show start time, please ensure you arrive at the venue before the show starts. + NO Photography or Filming allowed during the Show.

Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Unlock your inner mystery-solver and learn the secrets of science in this fact-packed event with bestselling author Sam Sedgman. Sam reveals the incredible science that shapes our world and explains how the magic of maps inspired his latest thrilling mystery, The Forbidden Atlas, starring his aspiring inventor Isaac Turner. Mixing STEM topics with an exciting, fast-paced adventure, Sam's new series is an accessible, fun and friendly introduction to science for our next generation of inventors, whoever they may be. www.samsedgman.com [https://samsedgman.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist:Isaac Turner Investigates: The Forbidden Atlas

Discover more about JMW Turner’s works on animals with our online lectures! 15 May- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them….In Turner’s Work – Nicola Moorby, Curator of ‘Turner’s Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts’ – 6.30 – 7.30pm We don’t immediately think of J.M.W. Turner as an animal painter of animals, but they regularly feature as elements within his landscapes. As an introduction to the 2025 exhibition at Turner’s House this lecture explores the intriguing appearance of birds and beasts within his paintings, revealing their narrative, symbolic or decorative function. We will also meet the creatures known to be part of Turner’s household at various points in his biography and examine what they reveal to us about the man himself – his family, friends, personality and private life. 3 July – Farnley, Fawkes, and Feathers: J. M. W. Turner’s Illustrations for an Ornithological Collection – Lucy Bailey 6.30-7.30pm This talk will consider the friendship between Turner and his patron, Walter Fawkes (1769-1825), in particular focusing on the background to Fawkes’s Ornithological Collection. MP, and landowner, Fawkes lived at Farnley Hall in Wharfedale, Yorkshire. From around 1809, the family and other members of the estate’s community began collecting feathers and specimens of birds, arranging them in albums according to the order in Thomas Bewick’s History of Birds (1797). Chief amongst the artists who provided illustrations for the project was Turner who painted twenty watercolours of birds. Rarely studied in the artist’s oeuvre, these bird portraits will be considered within the context of the cultural hub nurtured by Fawkes at Farnley, and the important role played by country houses in fostering the development of scientific investigation. 11 September – Turner and the Avian – Professor Leo Costello, Chair and Associate Professor of Art History, Rice University, Texas 6.30 – 7.30pm This talk will consider the long and, not surprisingly, complex engagement with birds throughout Turner’s career. It will look in depth at Turner’s numerous watercolours of individual birds from the extraordinary “Farnley Book of Birds” featured in the exhibition at Turner’s House, and consider these in relation to current discourses of hunting, ornithology and natural philosophy. But the talk will also catalogue the many different thematic and formal roles that birds played in paintings and watercolours of many subjects throughout his career. In particular, it will assess the potential ecological and environmental implications of Turner’s avian engagements, and ask what we might learn from them today. Cannot make it on the day of the lecture? We will record the events and make these available for ticket-holders ONLY. Cannot make it on the day of the lecture? We will record the events and make these available for ticket-holders ONLY.