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www.trentham.co.ukStoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

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Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JGCall 01782 646646 Email enquiry@trentham.co.uk

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Aerial Extreme

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Monkey Forest

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Show Gardens

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North Main Entrance to:• Trentham Gardens• Trentham Shopping Village• Trentham Garden Centre• Premier Inn • Restaurants

South Entrance to:• Trentham Monkey Forest• Aerial Extreme• Trentham Gardens via

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TrenthamGardensAdmissionfrom 1st April:Adult £7.75Child (5-15 years) £6.50Family (2 adults + 3 children) £26.50Family (1 adult + 3 children) £18.80Concession £6.50Disabled Persons/Carers £3.85Evening Ticket £3.00

Annual TicketsAdult £47.50Child (5-15 years) £20Family (2 adults + 3 children) £99.50Family (1 adult + 3 children) £70Concession £45Disabled Person as applicable.Carer of Disabled Person Free withDisabled Annual Ticket Holder.

OpenApril - October:9am - 6pmexit by 8pm North Entrance.10am - 5pmexit by 6pm South Entrance.

Evening openings:Wed, Thur & Fri until 9pmin June & July. North Entrance only.

Trentham Shopping Village:Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pmSun: 10am - 5pm

Visit www.trentham.co.ukor call 01782 646646 for furtherinformation.

We accept Tesco reward tokens asfull or part payment for day or annualtickets to Trentham Gardens. Not tobe used in conjunction with anyother offer.Visit www.tesco.com/clubcardto exchange your rewardvouchers for Days Out tokens.

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Home to...• Trentham Gardens• Trentham Monkey Forest• Aerial Extreme• Trentham Shopping Village • Premier Inn

• Leave M6 at J15

• Take A500 towardsStoke-on-Trent

• Then A34 towardsStafford.

How tofind us...

North Main Entrance: Sat Nav postcode ST4 8JG

Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village 01782 646646

Trentham Garden Centre 01782 646644

Premier Inn (119 bedrooms) 01782 645680

South Entrance: Sat Nav postcode ST12 9HR

Trentham Monkey Forest 01782 659845

Aerial Extreme 0845 652 1736

Trentham Monkey Forestand Aerial Extreme have separateadmission charges and opening hours.www.monkey-forest.comwww.aerialextreme.co.uk

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Regular activitiesMiss Elizabeth Passenger BoatApril 2-3, 9-25, 27, 29-30May 1-2, 4, 6-8, 11, 13-15, 18, 20-22, 25, 27-31June 1-4, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29July 1-3, 6, 8, 13, 15-17, 20, 22-31Take a gentle cruise along the mile long lake. Enjoy breath-taking views of the woodlands and gardens on theecologically friendly, electrically powered, 42 seat catamaran.2 April - 20 July: sets sail from North Jetty at Lakeside at11am. Last sailing at 5.30pm from Lakeside Cafe.Cost: £2 per person, each way.

Miniature TrainApril 2-3, 9-25, 29-30May 1-2, 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22, 26, 28-31June 1-5, 9, 11-12, 16, 18-19, 23, 25-26, 30July 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14, 16-17, 21-31Sit astride the miniature train and steam along the lakesideand back.Cost: £2 per person for a return trip.

Rowing BoatsJune 12, 19, 26July 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 22-31Hire your very own rowing boat and charter the lake.Cost: £7 per boat per hour.

Summer Evenings in the GardensEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in June andJuly, Trentham Gardens is open until 9pm.Cost: £3 entrance from 6pm, all categories.

Live Music at CadwaladersJazz every Tues, 7-9pm • Blues every Thurs, 7-9pmCall 01782 654177 for details.

Live Music at David’s BrasserieEvery Thursday 8-10pm and every Sunday 7.30-9.30pmCall 01782 657783 for details and bookings.

Hot Air Balloon RidesGet up, up and away with a Hot Air Balloon Ride.Call 01782 646646 for details and ticket information.Cost: From £135 per person.

For further details and dates for the above visitwww.trentham.co.uk

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Throughout July and August dance your way through thedecades with an outdoor film or tribute band in a magicallakeside setting. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends.Delicious Italian Garden Tearoom open until late.

9th July The Rat Pack is Back 7.30pm - 10pm

16th July Elvis Tribute 7.30pm - 10pm

23rd July Motown Vogue 7.30pm - 10pm

30th July Queen Tribute 7.30pm - 10pm

6th August Grease Cert PG 8pm - 11pmGrease is the word! One of the most popular musicals ever. Pre-showentertainment starts at 8pm, film starts at 9pm.

13th August Back to the 80’s 7.30pm - 10pm‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ and ‘Get in to the Groove’, so ‘Relax’ andmaybe find ‘Tainted Love’ or some ‘Wild Boys’!

20th August The Greatest Take That Tribute 7.30pm - 10pm‘Could it be Magic?’ We think so, and ‘It Only Takes a Minute’ girls tobook your tickets!

27th August Mamma Mia Cert PG 8pm - 11pm‘Here We Go Again… My My….’ How could you resist this? Pre-showentertainment starts at 8pm, film starts at 9pm.

Book your pre-event dinner at the Delicious Italian Garden Tearoomnow on 01782 643917.

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Cost:Advanced^ tickets:Adult £10.00Conc./Child/Group £8.00

Annual Ticket Holders*in advance:Adult £5.00Conc./Child £4.00

On the day tickets:Adult £13.00Conc./Child/Group £11.00

Annual Ticket Holders*on the day:Adult £8.00Conc./Child £7.00

All concert and film ticketsallow access to TrenthamGardens all day!

Group Tickets. Bring 12 ormore of your friends, and getdiscounted tickets.Bring your own gazebo!Pre-book a 3m x 3m pitch for£20.00. Limited availability, booknow on 01782 646646.

* To become an Annual TicketHolder ask at the GardensEntrance or call 01782 646646for details. Annual Tickets mustbe valid on the day ofperformance to be eligible fordiscount.

^Advanced tickets areavailable during open hoursuntil the day prior to event.

Terms and conditions apply,available on request.

Get active atThe TrenthamEstateStroll around Trentham Gardens, run wild in the woodlands,brave the barefoot walk, row, steam or set sail along thelakeside, hide and speak in the maze, enjoy adventure play.

Get inspiration for a new look for you, your home and gardenat the Shopping Village and Garden Centre. Refuel in an arrayof cafes and restaurants.

Get up close and personal with 140 free-roaming monkeys atthe Monkey Forest. Fly high at the Aerial Extreme high ropeadventure course. Stay over at the Premier Inn.

Turn the page and find out What’s On at The Trentham Estateand join us for fun and action, in the great outdoors.

There’s so much to see and do that many of ourguests choose to return time and again. Enjoyyear-round access and special privileges as anAnnual Ticket Holder.

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Booknow andsave!Call 01782 646646to make yourbooking

Celebrate Spring at the Garden CentreFriday 1 April • 6pm - 9pmCome along and celebrate Spring with some specialevents courtesy of the Garden Centre. Includes live music,barbeque, face painting, hanging basket demonstrationsand refreshments.

Reaseheath College WorkshopsSaturday 2 & Sunday 3 April • 10am - 4pmJoin Reaseheath College for a special weekend packedfull of fun gardening activities! Includes seed sowing,hanging basket and garden design demonstrations,garden question time and there will be free taster sessionsbetween 11am - 12noon and 2pm - 3pm each day.Tasters will need to be pre-booked on 01270 613211.

Mother’s DaySunday 3 AprilFREE admission to the Gardens for all mums who areaccompanied by any paying member of their family. FacePainting in the Gardens between 12noon and 3pm(additional charge applies), and a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like will be in the Shopping Village amusing passers by!Mum’s go free at Aerial Extreme. Learn about theMacaque mums at the Monkey Forest.

Trentham Garden Workshop Saturday 9 April • 9am - 12pmInteractive Gardening Workshop covering herbaceousperennials, shrub propagation by cuttings, produce severalplants out of one, and take your newly propagated plantshome. Boots, warm clothing and gardening gloves arerecommended. Tools are supplied, please bring your ownsecateurs and knife. Must be booked at least 1 week inadvance, call 01782 646646.Cost: £10 per person, additional to garden entry fee.

Wild WeekendSaturday 9 & Sunday 10 April • 10am - 2pmGet active with Wilderness Survival Skills in a woodlandenvironment.

Easter HolidaysSaturday 9 - Monday 25 AprilFollow the Easter Nature Trail around Trentham Gardensand lake. At the Monkey Forest there will be ThemedPlays on selected days and you can help the bunnies tomeet the monkeys, by completing the Easter Trail. ForEggstreme High Rope Adventure head over to AerialExtreme.

Kids Food is Fun Day - Brown and GreenTuesday 12 April • 10am - 4pmTastings, hands on activities, quizzes and competitionscourtesy of Brown and Green. Join us and our friendly foodproducers for a fun and informative day. All activities arefree, bookings for some activities required.For info and bookings call 01782 641976or email info@brown-and-green.co.uk

Wild WeekendSaturday 16 & Sunday 17 April • 10am - 2pmGet active with Wilderness Survival Skills in a woodlandenvironment.

Willow WeavingSunday 17 - Wednesday 20 AprilCome along and see our expert Willow Weavers creating alarge willow flower basket that will be displayed in theGardens.

The Deer Study Centre Photo WorkshopsFriday 22 April • Friday 3 JuneFriday 1 July • Friday 29 JulyMeet outside the visitor centre at 8.30amCourse finishes at 5pmThese day-long photography workshops, featureTrentham’s black fallow deer. Learn tracking and cameratechniques to capture their beauty, expressions andbehaviour in this stunning natural environment. Includesentrance to Trentham Gardens and refreshments. Book atleast 1 week in advance by contacting 01782 646646.Cost: £99.00 per person.

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Easter WeekendFriday 22 - Monday 25 AprilSet up your scopes with the RSPB between 10.30am and3.30pm, learn all about our Heronry and make a gift totake home. Get active with Wilderness Survival Skillsincluding advanced knife, axe and saw work and learnhow to make shelters, fires and camp furniture all between10am and 2pm! Follow the Easter Egg Hunt clues toclaim your prize courtesy of Delicious and there’ll beEaster themed Face Painting between 12noon and 3pm(additional charge applies). The Animal Roadshow will bein the Shopping Village giving free hands-on animalsessions with zoologist James McKay. There’ll be a varietyof animal species… all tame and handle-able!

North West Balloon ClubFriday 29 April - Monday 2 MayThe North West Balloon Club will be in the Gardensoffering free tethered balloon rides (weather dependant).

Royal Wedding - Bank HolidayFriday 29 AprilEnjoy the day at Trentham where there’ll be WildernessSurvival Skills. Learn how to make a den in the wildbetween 10am and 2pm, and get your Face Painted tocelebrate the day between 12noon and 3pm.

Bank Holiday WeekendSaturday 30 April - Monday 2 MaySet up your scopes with the RSPB between 10.30am and3.30pm, learn all about our Heronry and make a gift totake home. Basic Wilderness Survival Skills withTrentham’s Forest School Leaders between 10am and2pm, learn how to use the natural environment around youand there’ll be Face Painting between 12noon and 3pm(additional charge applies).

Yeomans Camping ExhibitionThursday 5 - Thursday 26 May • 8am - 8pmGet ready for the great outdoors. Visit the South Entrancewhere you’ll find the display and sale.

Fairies go FREESaturday 7 & Sunday 8 MayFairies and their Princes’ are encouraged to tiptoe throughthe Bluebells. All children dressed for the occasion will beadmitted FREE with a paying adult. Post your imaginativeflower fairy stories at www.visitcheshire.com/gardensfor the chance to win a free photo shoot with CelynnenPhotography.

Trentham Garden WorkshopSaturday 7 May • 9am - 12noonInteractive Gardening Workshop covering weed and mosscontrol in turf with tips to give your lawn a kick start for theyear. Boots, warm clothing and gardening gloves arerecommended. Tools are supplied. Must be booked atleast 1 week in advance, call 01782 646646.Cost: £10 per person, additional to garden entry fee.

Wildplay at the Monkey ForestSaturday 7 & Sunday 8 MayStaffordshire Wildlife Trust introduces you to the greatoutdoors and nature through fun and games.

Love Food Hate Waste - Brown and GreenSaturday 14 & Sunday 15 May • 10am - 4pmBy doing easy, practical, everyday things in the home wecan all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit ourpurses and the environment. There’s inspiring recipes, tips,advice and cookery demos, plus the chance to win afabulous hamper to help you love your leftovers.For more information call 01782 641976or email info@brown-and-green.co.uk

Donna Louise 10k RunSunday 15 May • Race starts at 10amTake part in the Donna Louise sponsored charity run.Register in advance at www.treetops10k.org

Bank Holiday WeekendSaturday 28 - Monday 30 MayJoin the RSPB between 10.30am and 3.30pm and getcreative making fat feeders for your garden anddragonflies to take home. Advanced WildernessSurvival Skills between 10am and 2pm, learn aboutwater and edible plants and find them in the woodland.Discover how useful rope can be in a survival situationand create some structures on and off the ground. Makeand use a selection of hunting tools and get dirtycamouflaging yourself using nature. Face Paintingbetween 12noon and 3pm (additional charge applies).

Wild WeekendSaturday 4 & Sunday 5 June • 10am - 2pmGet active with Wilderness Survival Skills and learn aboutthe natural environment around you.

Trentham Boat Club RegattaSunday 5 June • Races start at 9am until 3pmJunior crews from all over the country will be rowing forthe Victor Ludorum Cup which marks the club winners ofmost races. Many senior rowers will be producing astrong performance of strength, grit and determination.Come along and cheer on the crews!

Race for LifeTuesday 7 June • Race starts at 7.30pmSign up for amazing moments and take part in the Racefor Life at Trentham. Enter now and be one of the 5000women who will walk, jog and run 5k around thewoodlands, park and lake for Cancer Research UK.Enter in advance at www.raceforlife.org

RSPB Owl Weekend at the Monkey ForestSaturday 11 & Sunday 12 JuneFind out all about local Owls and what they have beeneating. Join in a pellet dissection and explore more aboutthese fascinating birds.

The ‘Big Cheese’ Day - Brown and GreenSaturday 18 June • 11am - 4pmWatch expert cheese making in store, plus the skilled‘cutting’ of a huge whole parmesan truckle. Cheese andaccompaniments tastings, with expert advice on buying,storing and serving.For more information call 01782 641976or email info@brown-and-green.co.uk

Father’s Day - Special Event DaySunday 19 JuneTreat Dad this Father’s Day at the Transport Festivalbetween 10am and 4pm where there will be over 1000classic, contemporary and rare cars on show.Please note: Annual Tickets are not valid for entrance toTrentham Gardens on this day. Annual Ticket Holders canpurchase entrance tickets at a reduced rate.

Tickets in advance^: AnnualTicket Holder*

Adult £7.00 £3.50Concession £6.00 £3.00Children £4.00 £2.00 Family (2+3) £25.00 £12.50

Tickets on the day:Adult £10.00 £5.00Concession £9.00 £4.50Children £7.00 £3.50 Family (2+3) £30.00 £15.00

Call 01782 646646 to book.

There will also be Advanced Wilderness SurvivalSkills between 10am and 2pm. Learn how to use natureor a compass to find north. Plan and follow a route eitheron your own or as a group. Then try your skills out on thenavigation courses set up around Trentham and on the‘circular challenge’! Family fun in the Shopping Villageincluding Mechanical Horse Racing and challengeeach other on our Scalextric Track (additional chargesapply for both activities in the Shopping Village).Dad’s go free at Aerial Extreme. Learn about theMacaque dads at the Monkey Forest.

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Page-2-Stage Productions:Romeo & Juliet and Robin HoodTuesday 21 - Sunday 26 JuneReturning to the lakeside Amphitheatre, Page-2-StageProductions bring their fresh and exciting adaptations ofRobin Hood and the quintessential Shakespearian lovestory Romeo & Juliet.

Performance times:

Robin Hood Romeo & JulietTuesday 21 10am Wednesday 22 10am Thursday 23 10am Thursday 23 8pmFriday 24 8pm Friday 24 10amSaturday 25 2pm Saturday 25 8pmSunday 26 2pm

Tickets in advance^: AnnualTicket Holder*

Adult £12.00 £9.00Child/Concessions £10.00 £7.50Family (2+3) £30.00 £22.50

Tickets on the day:Adult £14.00 £10.50Child/Concessions £12.00 £9.00Family (2+3) £32.00 £24.00

Call 01782 646646 to book.School Group Tickets available.

Wildplay Weekend - Staffs Wildlife TrustSaturday 25 & Sunday 26 June • 11am - 4pmTake part in exciting environmental activities, includingteam games, nature trails, exploration of habitats andcreating pieces of art or musical instruments usingnatural materials. Everything you make you can takehome! Bring the whole family and discover what livesand grows at Trentham Gardens together!

Wildplay at the Monkey ForestSaturday 2 & Sunday 3 JulyJoin Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for games and bughunting!

The Rat Pack is BackSaturday 9 July • 7.30pm - 10pm‘Luck be a Lady Tonight’… An ultimate tribute tothe legendary Rat Pack.Cost: For ticket prices see overleaf.

TriathlonSunday 10 July • Races start at 7amEnter now and compete in one of the many types oftriathlon at www.uktriathlon.co.uk

Elvis TributeSaturday 16 July • 7.30pm - 10pm‘Don’t be Lonesome Tonight’… Join us for oneof the top Elvis tribute acts in the UK.Cost: For ticket prices see overleaf.

Motown VogueSaturday 23 July • 7.30pm - 10pmYou’ve ‘Heard it Through the Grapevine’ thatMotown Vogue are the UK’s most authentic andcharismatic motown tribute band.Cost: For ticket prices see overleaf.

Wildplay Weekend - Staffs Wildlife TrustSaturday 23 & Sunday 24 July • 11am - 4pmTake part in exciting environmental activities, includingteam games, nature trails, exploration of habitats andcreating pieces of art or musical instruments usingnatural materials. Everything you make you can takehome! Bring the whole family and discover what livesand grows at Trentham Gardens together!

Queen TributeSaturday 30 July • 7.30pm - 10pmThis band promises ‘We Will, We Will Rock You!’Cost: For ticket prices see overleaf.

Wild WeekendSaturday 30 & Sunday 31 July • 10am - 2pmGet active with Wilderness Survival Skills and learnabout the natural environment around you.

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Unless stated otherwise, all events listed are included in the admission charge. Entertainment isperiodic throughout the day. All street performances in the Shopping Village are free of charge.^All Advanced Tickets are available during open hours until the day prior to event.*Annual Tickets must be valid on the day of performance to be eligible for discount.To become an Annual Ticket Holder ask at the Gardens Entrance or call 01782 646646 for details.Terms and conditions apply, available on request.

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