MONTHLY GUIDED TOURS
The tours last about 2 hours 30 min and cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables.
Tours start from 10.15am. Cost £7.00.
Third Sunday every month – except December when it is the second Sunday.
18 January, 15 February, 15 March, 19 April, 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August,
20 September, 18 October, 15 November and 13 December 2009
Tea, coffee and home-made cakes are available in the Racquets Court where there is also a shop selling books about Copped Hall and a variety of gift items. At certain times of the year, seasonal fruit and vegetables from our Walled Garden are available for sale.
There are permanent exhibitions on site.
TRUST POLICY
Where possible, we are holding our prices for tours, lectures, education and entertainment to the 2008 level.
OPEN GARDEN "THROUGH THE SEASONS"
Sundays: 1 March, 5 April, 3 May, 7 June, 5 July, 2 August and 6 September 2009.
The gates are open between 2.00pm and 4.00pm only. Gardens will close at 5.00pm.
A new idea this year is to open the gardens in the afternoons, when people can wander around and talk to our gardeners. It was felt that these times may be more convenient.
There is no tour but a map with brief descriptions of the gardens is given out on arrival.
The mansion is not open on these days. The Racquets Court is open until 4.00pm for tea and coffee, home-made biscuits and cakes, and the shop is open at the same time.
OPEN DAYS
Sundays 24 May and 30 August 11.00am-4.00pm. Cost £3.50 gardens and £3.50 mansion (with room stewards).
There is access to the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. Tea, coffee, home-made biscuits, cakes and lunch are available, as well as alcoholic drinks. There are stalls selling produce. There is a shop in the Racquets Court and various exhibitions or quided tours.
COPPED HALL “APPLE DAY”
Sunday 11 October. Gates open 11.00am-4.00pm. Entry tickets £3.50. Entry to mansion £3.50 (with room stewards.
Apple Day is a national annual celebration of our apple orchards and local distinctiveness initiated by Common Ground in 1990. It is a way of celebrating the variety and richness of orchard fruits in linking particular apples with their place of origin and hopefully ensuring that they are not lost. Come and join in the fun, play some traditional games, help with the juicing and have your own apples identified by our expert. There will be a display of over 50 varieties, and you can taste before you buy some of the delicious different apples that will be on sale. There will also be refreshments, sales, cakes, lunches, bar, trees to buy, and more.
PRIVATE GROUPS TOURS
Copped Hall is visited throughout the year by various special interest groups.
To book a guided tour, write to:
The Administrator, The Copped Hall Trust, The Stables Courtyard,
Crown Hill, Epping, Essex CM16 5HS.
Tel: 01992 571657.
Your group should contain 20 people or more. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes are always available on such tours, which take approximately 2 hours 30 min.
WALLED GARDEN PRODUCE
When visiting Copped Hall on Tour Days and Open Days, come to the Racquets Court to purchase our wonderful selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers cultivated by the dedicated team of volunteer gardeners working in the Walled Garden. Supplies of produce vary according to the season.
LECTURES
These are held at Theydon Bois Village Hall - 7.30pm for 8.00pm start.
Tickets cost £5 per lecture.
Tickets available from:
Francis Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, Essex CM16 5HB
Tel. 01992 610713
Email: f.dennett3@ntlworld.com
Tickets are also available on the door. Tea and biscuits are available in the interval.
Sunday 1st February 2009
Peter Lawrence "The lost mansions of Essex"
Peter Lawrence is a well known lecturer on historical subjects - such as architecture and local history. His illustrated talk will cover the large number of country houses demolished in Essex over the years.
Sunday 22nd March 2009
Alan Cox "Last year in Copped Hall"
Alan Cox is the co-founder of the Copped Hall and its architect. He will give an illustratied overview of the achievements at Copped Hall during the last year - covering the mansion, gardens and events.
Sunday 4th October 2009
Jill Gillies "The Gardens of Easton Lodge"
These gardens are situated at Great Dunmow, Essex. The illustrated talk will explain the history of the mansions on the site and the well known Edwardian gardens. The occupancy by Countess Warwick - the mistress of Edward VII - will be explained, as well as the use by the USAF and RAF during the war and the recent restoration work and plans for the future.
Sunday 15 November 2009
To be arranged
DILYS BIDEWELL SUMMER DRAWING COURSE
Tuesdays 16 June, 23 June and 30 June, 9.30am to 5.00pm
Cost £30 per day which includes tea or coffee on arrival, a ploughman’s lunch and afternoon refreshments. You may attend any or all of the days. The course is limited to 10 people per session.
The historic architecture and gardens of Copped Hall (and the inside of the mansion if it rains!) offer a rich and varied range of subjects to anyone interested in drawing from observation. You can spend the day drawing just one flower or the whole mansion. The course will provide an opportunity to spend time in this inspiring location, while developing your drawing skills, at your own pace, with the one-to-one support of an experienced artist and tutor. There will also be a brief presentation of different aspectsof drawing at the start of each day.
All levels of experience are welcome, including beginners. The course places no restrictions on the choice of media used for drawing. Easels will be provided.
Dilys Bidewell is an artist and qualified teacher. Originally trained as an architect, Dilys has an MA in Fine Art and has taught as a regular visiting lecturer on the BA and MA Fine Art Painting Courses at Wimbledon College of Art since 1991. She has also conducted summer schools for Central St Martins at Byam Shaw School of Art.
Please telephone Alan Cox on 020 7267 1679 or email: Coxalan1@aol.com for any questions to do with the course.
Please make cheque out to The Copped Hall Trust and send to:
Alan Cox
112 Torriano Avenue
London NW5 25D
MUSIC AND THEATRE AT THE MANSION 2009
Tickets are available from:
Frances Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, Essex CM16 5HB
Tel: 01992 610713
Email: f.dennett3@ntlworld.com
FELICITAS - Chamber Choir
Saturday 16 May 2009
Gates open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £12.50.
Originally formed to sing capella music from the 16th and 17th centuries, both sacred and secular, the choir has extended its repertoire to include accompanied and unaccompanied works from the late medieval period to the 20th century. Licensed bar available.
MIRIAM KRAMER - Violin Recital
Saturday 13 June 2009
Gates open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £12.50.
The distinguished international American violinist will give a performance of 18th and 19th century music and some gypsy music. The performance will be held inside the mansion. A licensed bar will be available.
GREEK THEATRE PLAYERS – "A Comedy of Errors"
Sunday 14 June 2009
Gates open at 3.00pm for 4.00pm start. Cost £10.
This Shakespearian play will be performed in the Copped Hall gardens. The highly respected and locally based Greek Theatre Players perform in traditional costume with traditional music. Refreshments available.
ERATO - Elizabethan Madrigals
Saturday 18 July 2009
Gates open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £10.
A performance inside the museum of beautiful Elizabethan madrigals written in 1601 to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth I. The Erato Consort are experienced local singers. The performance is in the 450th anniversary year of the coronation of Elizabeth.
BURT BUTLER’S JAZZ PILGRIMS - Summertime Jazz
Saturday 1 August 2009
2.00pm to 5.00pm Gates open at 1.00pm Cost £10.
This event will be held in the gardens (weather permitting). Bring your own picnic and enjoy the traditional jazz playing during the afternoon. Licensed bar will be available.
FITZWILLIAM STRING QUARTET
Saturday 5 September 2009
Gates open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £12.50.
Founded in 1968 by four Cambridge undergraduates, the Fitzwilliam Quartet is internationally
acclaimed and the Trust is very fortunate to have them play at Copped Hall.
THE HUGH RAINEY JAZZ BAND - Traditional Jazz
Saturday 26 September 2009
Gates open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £12.
Price includes snacks and a licensed bar will be available. The Hugh Rainey Band is one of the best-known traditional jazz bands in southeast England. The performance will take place in the mansion cellars.
OKTOBERFEST
Saturday 24 October 2009
Gates open 6.00pm for 7.00pm. Cost £12.50.
A celebration of the link between the people of Epping and Eppingen in association
with the Epping-Eppingen Town Twinning Association. There will be music by Epping
Forest Band, food and drink in the cellar and a friendly social evening for everyone.
FOUR CAROL CONCERTS
Saturday 12 December 2009, Sunday 13 December, Saturday 19 December, Sunday 20 December 2009
Carols start at 3.00pm. Gates open at 2.00pm. Tickets £8.50. Accompanied children under 14 free.
Mince pies and mulled punch are included in the ticket price and the Copped Hall shop will be open for last-minute Christmas presents. Licensed bar available.
NOTE: The carols will be held in the South Room heated by a roaring log fire.
OTHER EVENTS FOR 2009
Tickets for all events are available from:
Frances Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, Essex CM16 5HB
Tel: 01992 610713
Email: f.dennett3@ntlworld.com
QUIZ EVENING
Saturday 21 February 2009 at the Catholic Church Hall, Epping
Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Cost £10.00.
Includes Ploughman's Supper. Tickets must be purchased beforehand.
OLD TIME MUSIC HALL
Saturday 7 March 2009 at Theydon Bois Village Hall
Doors open at 7.00pm for food at 7.15pm. Cost £15.00.
Includes Bangers & Mash supper. Licensed bar available. Fancy dress optional.
COPPED HALL RUN
Sunday 27 September 2009.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Epping.
Contact John Padfield on 01992 575762 for all details.
This will be the fifth year that this event has taken place in support of the Copped Hall Restoration Fund and local schools. The main event is over a multi-terrain course of 5 miles around the Copped Hall Estate. There are also schools’ runs of 1 mile for under 11s and 2 miles for under 13s. The event now attracts between 400 and 500 runners each year.
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