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Bourne Hall

Find out what's coming up at the Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF.  For the full and most up-to-date list, please visit the Bourne Hall website.

Some highlights below include:

In Search of Pre-Raphaelite Ewell

Tuesday 7 April, 10am - 12pm 

Cost: £6.50

Join Tricia for a walk round Ewell and along the Hogsmill to discover the links to Pre-Raphaelite artists. Find out which landscapes, buildings and characters inspired Holman Hunt, Millais and Collinson to produce iconic works.

For more information phone 020 8393 9571 or email sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Epsom Riot and the Death of Police Sgt Green

Wednesday 15 April, 7pm - 9pm

Cost: £10 

Explore the dramatic story of the Epsom Riots and the tragic death of Police Sgt Green on this engaging walking tour around Epsom led by Tim Richardson, as he guides you through the key sites where events unfolded.

For more information phone 020 8393 9571 or email sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 

Mindful by Design

Thursday 16 April, 10am - 12.30pm

Cost: £40

Join Susan Kinsey from Purple Feather, to enjoy the decorative detail of heritage wallpaper, connect with nature, and taste teas featuring herbs like rose, lemon and sage in a creative morning blending local history, landscape and flavour.Susan will guide guests through a calming sensory journey inspired by Bourne Hall's historic wallpaper, the beauty of the surrounding gardens and the soothing ritual of herbal tea. With a background in philosophy, mindfulness and holistic healing, Susan creates gentle, immersive workshops that bring people back into presence through nature, breath and awareness.

For more information phone 020 8393 9571 or email sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 

Create a Spring Tied Bouquet

Saturday 18 April, 10am - 12.30pm

Cost: £60

Join Tracey to produce your own beautiful spring bouquet. There will be an introduction to seasonal flowers, foliage and conditioning to make your flowers last longer, and a demonstration using spiralling techniques.Everyone will create their own bouquet to take home. The session includes all flowers, materials, equipment and homemade cake. 

For more information phone 020 8393 9571 or email sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 

Willow Sculpture

Saturday 25 April, 10am - 1pm

Cost: £40

Join artist Gina Martin for a hands-on course on crafting sculptures with willow. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, participants will create their own handmade willow dragonfly. Gina has been working in willow for many years. She studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art gaining a masters in soaked willow.

For more information contact Susan on sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734. 

Historical Tour of Epsom and Ewell

Thursday 30 April, 9.30am - 3.30pm

Cost: £52

Staring and finishing at Bourne Hall you will spend a day immersed in the unique history of the area travelling by minibus. The tour will take in Bourne Hall Museum, Nonsuch Service Wing, The Horton, Epsom Well, Epsom Racecourse and Epsom High Street.Led by local historian, Tim Richardson, who will introduce you to the facts and stories about Epsom and Ewell through the ages. The tour includes the model of Nonsuch Palace, Epsom Hospital Cluster, Epsom Racecourse and the statue of suffragette Emily Davison in Epsom.

For more information contact Susan on sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734. 

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