Garden Open Days & Afternoon Teas at Whatton House
Experience the beauty of Whatton House and Gardens as we open our gates for a series of special Garden Open Days this spring and early summer. Held once a month, these exclusive events invite you to wander through our stunning historic gardens and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea in an enchanting setting.
It is the Year of Our Lord 1655. A land ruled by fear. Plague strikes at random. The cause – a mystery. Witchcraft lurks in the wild heathen woods of Puritan England. The blame must be theirs!
England recruits a cruel Champion. Step forward The Witchfinder – a hate-driven hammer to crush witchcraft in the name of all that’s holy.. As dark and dreadful as any demon. Feared by the guilty and innocent alike. Evil is recruited to combat Evil.
Through torture, torment and trials he forces confessions from the Crones, Curse-mongers and Cunning Women of the parishes.
Immerse yourself in this Wicked Land, as you are plunged into the dark days of old England and pursued through the woods by the daemonic entities.
The Christmas Courtyard will be the gathering point, marking the start and finish for your guided garden walk. You will be taken on an adventure through the beautiful gardens at Whatton House, meeting an array of characters amid wonderful scenery. A unique experience mixing theatrical performances with a magical walk through a stunning location. The attraction is suitable for families including accompanied children aged four and over. (Younger children are of course permitted but 4+ is our suggested age for maximum enjoyment). No Dogs Permitted, sorry!
You are on the Path into Purgatory. Your challenge is to SURVIVE or Suffer in Hell!! For the few, you will find the Garden of Earthly Paradise, for the rest the flames of Dante’s Inferno await! Your task is to walk amongst the spirits trapped in Limbo, and the fiery eyed demonic shapeshifters that inhabit this darkest of the twilight realms. Will they entrap you? Will they engulf you? And how will you be judged?! Now is the time of testing! Sinners – prepare your souls for the Path of Purgatory.