The Importance of Being Earnest at Woodhill Park Estate

The Importance of Being Earnest by Shrewsbury High School & Open Gardens at Woodhill Park Estate, near Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 9AS   

"Two young gentlemen use the same false name (‘Ernest’) on the sly - which is fine until they both fall in love with two young ladies who only want to marry men named Ernest ..."

The Importance of Being Earnest 3pm July 4 is part of the Month of Flowers at Woodhill Park Estate 

4 July 

10-12 Floragami Paperflower Lavender taster Workshop in the Jasmine Courtyard

10-4 Flower Farm Papers Workshops in the Glasshouse

10-12.30 Peach & Peony Hand-tied Bouquet Workshop

12-4 Lunch, tea & cake

3pm The Importance of Being Ernest by Shrewsbury High School

5 July

10-2 Floragami Paperflower Workshop to Create Wild Roses

10-12.30 Create a Floral Table Centrepiece Workshop with Peach and Peony

12-4 Lunch, Open Garden.

Antique oil landscapes & Sarah Pearson Holistic Beauty products for sale

July 11 Open Gardens and Nicola Watters Summer Floral Painting Workshop and Herbology Workshop by the Historical Herbologist 

(all workshops ticketed separately, email for details: events@woodhillparkestate.com)

Tea & cake will include: 

Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownie

Carrot Cake with silken cream cheese frosting

Sticky Banana and Sultana Loaf

Blueberry and Raspberry Lime Drizzle Cake

Chocolate Cake Mascarpone, with Marsala-soaked raisins

Pistachio Shortbread

Seating:  
Seating is provided for the first half, which is in the Jasmine Room. Seating for the second half is not provided. Please bring fold up garden chairs, camping chairs or blankets. People on blankets will be advised to sit in the first 5 metres in front of the stage.

Getting Here: 
Directions:
From Mile End Roundabout, Morda, Oswestry, Head towards the A483, exit the roundabout onto the A483 and continue for 0.7 miles.
Turn right onto Maesbury Road. After 400 feet, turn left onto Weston Road. Continue for 1.5 miles, joining Trefonen Road at the crossroads and passing the Post Office & corner shop. Turn left at the signs for Woodhill and continue for 0.7 miles.
Then turn right at the sign for Woodhill Park Estate and follow the road for 0.3 miles.
You will arrive at Woodhill Park Estate — please follow the signs to car park.

Parking:
There is ample parking on site, in the fields to the rear of the Walled Garden, accessed from the private lane from the main road. Parking is free of charge.
 
Accessibility: 
The grounds and lawns where the performance will take place are across fields and a gravel courtyard, including access to the lavatories.

Dogs: 
Except for assistance/guide dogs, we regret that we cannot admit any dogs or other pets to our performances. We appreciate that most dogs are well behaved, but it only takes one pinched meat pie or canine stage invasion, and chaos ensues! It has to be one rule for all.
 
Loos: 
Lavatories are located in the Lion Courtyard, there are a few steps up to the loos – there are no specific disabled loos available.
 
Food and Drink: 
There will be a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, along with light lunches and cake. This can be enjoyed in the garden area or tables and seating will be available within the Jasmine Courtyard.
 
Weather and Cancellations:
Please be prepared for performances to continue in all eventualities, with the exception of severe rain, heat or wind.