Meditative walks led by Deborah Lewis from Gratitude Walking. Join a slower paced, guided walk around the wider estate woodland. A small group walk in silence and a short distance apart, enjoying a sense of togetherness with space for contemplation and celebration of nature. 

No charge, but please book via the Greys Court website to secure a place. 

25 July to 31 August 2026 

Details to follow 

From 13 June to 12 July  
Formed in 2002, this is the 10th year that Greys Court has hosted the Oxford Sculptors Group which now consists of over 80 artists from Oxfordshire and across the UK. Like previous years, the sculptures by more than 30 artists will be on display, outside throughout the gardens and indoors in the historic Cromwellian building. 

 

To celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the National Trust’s partnership with Oxford Sculptors Group, we will be featuring a different sculpture every 2 months on the garden plinth in Greys Court’s apple orchard. For many years, this plinth held a sculpture of Charles Taylor, Lady Brunner’s head gardener, which has now been taken undercover for conservation. It will be found in a new home in the Old Gardeners office adjacent to the walled garden from early April 2026. 

 

Charles Taylor worked as Head Gardener for Sir Felix and Lady Elizabeth Brunner at Greys Court from the tine they purchased the estate in 1937 until his retirement in 1955. When the Brunner family moved to Greys Court, the gardens were in a derelict state. Taylor played a key role in creating the gardens we see today.  

 

In the mid-1980s, to celebrate Taylor’s contribution to the gardens, Lady Elizabeth commissioned Jacqueline Geldart to create this sculpture of him. The Sculpture was painstakingly moved in late 2025 in readiness for a new presentation of in the former Head Gardener’s office to ensure its preservation for the future.  

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The tradition of art and sculpture continues in the garden with a celebration of work thanks to the Oxford Sculptor Group who will take over the plinth that previously hosted the Charles Taylor sculpture and rotate exhibits throughout the Summer.   

 

Variety is the key, ranging from small to very large pieces in a wide range of styles: figurative, animals, other natural themes and abstraction. The range of materials will be equally wide: wood, metal, stone, ceramics, glass and resin. And there will be sculptures for both indoor and outdoor display, so there is truly something for everyone. 

25 April to 4 May 

Founded in 2006, The Henley Arts Trail was set up to showcase the amazing talent in the area. It has gone from strength to strength and now shows the work of over 200 creatives in 34 venues. It acts as an open studio and exhibition event showcasing an array of work by artists and makers at venues in and around Henley-on-Thames Greys Court are proud to be one of the venue’s once again this year  

 

The ancient Cromwellian room will feature an extended exhibition of artists all inspired by the beautiful gardens of Greys Court. The botanical theme is captured in a range of media including ceramics, oils, watercolours and pastels. 

Half term 23 May to 31 May 2026 
Journey around the house and gardens, hunting out patterns, colours and textures. From dazzling wallpapers to the amazing patterns found in nature, use your colour match guide to get up close and personal. 

The trail is at National Trust’s Basildon Park from 23 May to 31 May. Fun for all the family, the trail is free to members. Usual entrance charges apply. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court for details. 

18-27 July & 12-16 September 

Whether you’re an archaeological amateur or the next Indiana Jones, join us to discover more about the layered history of Greys Court.  

 

Join us this summer as Greys Court once again takes part in the Festival of Archaeology, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology, proudly organised by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and supported by the South Oxfordshire Archaeology Group.  

 

Explore history in action as archaeologists excavate the oval lawn—visitors are welcome to chat with the team and witness discoveries as they happen. Don’t miss the live finds processing taking place in the historic Cromwellian building, where newly unearthed artefacts are carefully examined and documented. It’s a rare chance to experience archaeology up close—perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and curious minds of all ages. 

18 May to 6 June 
Sarah Pye and Kate Findlay will be showing their spectacular large-scale paintings and exceptionally detailed textiles pieces in the Cromwellian building at Greys Court. The paintings will be complimented by jewellery designed by Janet Richardson. 

Kate Findlay is a textile artist and teacher who lives and works in the Reading and Henley-on-Thames area. Kate specialises in raw edge appliqué & embroidery. Kate’s love of nature is evident in her beautiful fabric collections inspired by birds & animals, which she incorporates into her textile art with layers of free-motion embroidery & hand stitch. 

Sarah Pye is a self-taught continually evolving artist, who’s lived in Henley for the majority of her life. She spent fifteen years as a gardener prior to painting professionally and these years spent outdoors have undoubtedly played a large part in her inspiration to paint wild gardens, meadows and woodlands. Sarah’s large impressionist paintings are created freely and intuitively. There are no preliminary sketches, only an idea fired by an exquisite view, image or days remembered. 

 

Janet Richardson’s work spans a diverse range of styles, unified by flowing lines and a clear passion for metal. Influenced by everything she observes, her jewellery features strong 3D forms, rich textures and translucent gemstones. She is a Gold Award winner at the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards and co-author of the bestselling book Silver Jewellery Making. 

Monday 14 September to Wednesday 16 September 

Greys Court is taking part in Heritage Open Days, which means free entry for all to the site on specified days!  This year our Open Days will coincide with the Festival of Archaeology.  

 

Take in the autumn colours of September through the garden and estate, visit the manor house and end the day by treating yourself to refreshments and souvenirs from the shop. Please note that all food and drink and retail items are purchased at own cost.