Lauderdale House

Our children's art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting. Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability. Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art. We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £18.50 ahead of booking the whole term. Term Dates & Hours Children's Drawing and Painting takes place every Monday from 4.45pm to 5.45pm. Autumn 2023 Term Term runs from Monday 11 September - Monday 11 December. Half-term break: Monday 23 October & Monday 30 October (No class these weeks)

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Our spooky Halloween walks are back! Come along for an immersive, circus-themed adventure around Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park on the most terrifying night of the year! Discover a surprising mix of historic elegance and creative opportunities in this vibrant Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London. Built in 1582, we were saved from demolition in the 1800s by William Morris; rescued in 1978 by local people following a devastating fire in 1963; and, in 2016, achieved a major £2.3million refurbishment guaranteeing a dynamic future. Packed full of activities, which you can discover in our What’s On section, and revealing historic features dating back almost 450 years, Lauderdale is a ‘house of many colours’ where no one day is like another. We offer different things to a wide range of different people, always seeking to reflect the original charitable gift of the house and park as a centre for arts and heritage for all and a ‘garden for the gardenless.

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Our Easter Treasure Hunt returns! Join us in solving riddles and hunting for the Giant Bunny in a free Easter Trail around Waterlow Park. Join us on Easter Sunday between 11am and 4.30pm for an Easter trail around Waterlow Park, complete with a treasure map and a series of riddles and clues. There will be an information table and marquee set up on the Tea Lawn at the back of the House where you can collect a copy of the treasure map. When you finish the trail, you should return to the table - there will be a small chocolate surprise for the first 100 people to complete the trail! Hard copies of the treasure map will be available on the day from the Tea Lawn, but it will also be available for download mid-March. Don't forget to tag us in on social media as you find your way along the trail!

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We are so excited for our brand new family workshops designed to share the history of Lauderdale House! These relaxed, drop-in workshops are designed for children aged 4 - 10 and include tactile and sensory lessons, as well as crafts related to specific periods in Lauderdale House’s history. For our first workshop, we will be learning about Lauderdale House in Tudor times. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. This is a free event. You do not need to book a ticket.

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Our super spooky Halloween walks are back! Join a host of creepy characters on an adventure around Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park on the most sinister night of the year! Discover a surprising mix of historic elegance and creative opportunities in this vibrant Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London. Built in 1582, we were saved from demolition in the 1800s by William Morris; rescued in 1978 by local people following a devastating fire in 1963; and, in 2016, achieved a major £2.3million refurbishment guaranteeing a dynamic future. Packed full of activities, which you can discover in our What’s On section, and revealing historic features dating back almost 450 years, Lauderdale is a ‘house of many colours’ where no one day is like another. We offer different things to a wide range of different people, always seeking to reflect the original charitable gift of the house and park as a centre for arts and heritage for all and a ‘garden for the gardenless.

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Every year a magical Christmas grotto springs up in Lauderdale House as the man himself (Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Père Noël, Saint Nick) pays us a special seasonal visit. Kids of all ages can come along to meet him! Selected 30 minute time slots are available to book on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December between 10am - 5pm. Within your booked time slot, children will take it in turns to meet Father Christmas with the adults accompanying them.

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