Flute and Piano Recital
Charity Flute and piano recital at Lukesland House in aid of Plymouth Music Zone.
A charity concert at Lukesland, featuring in the first half Margaret Grimsdell (piano) and Caroline Collingridge (flute) in a programme of duets by female composers - : Anna Amalie, Katherine Eggar, Avril Coleridge Taylor, Anne Boyd, Laura Netzel and Lili Boulanger
After the interval young Exeter-based musician Nina Savicevic will play a programme of Chopin, Prokoviev and Schubert
Tickets £12 available from lorna.lukesland@gmail.com
Mothering Sunday - First opening of 2024 spring season
First opening of the spring season 2024, which then continues on Suns, Weds and Bank Hols till 9th June
Demo by textile artist Helencas
Demo by textile artist Helencas in the tea room, showing how she makes her delicate art work with fablic, inks and embroidery.
First Autumn opening 2023
First opening of the autumn season 2023, which runs on Sundays and Wednesdays till 15th November.
Sunday 11th June - last Spring Opening 2023
Sunday 11th June is our last opening of the Spring season. We then close for the summer and reopen on Wednesday 11th October for Autumn colour.
Art in the Garden with Sian Dudley
Artist Sian Dudley, whose wonderful watercolours are on display in the servery, will be conducting a sketching class in the garden from 2 - 4.30pm. Normal garden entry applies and the class will cost £10. For full details and to book a place on this class go to https://www.moortoseaarts.co.uk/art-in-the-garden
Classic Car Rally
We welcome back the Devon Vintage Car Club to Lukesland with their wonderful collection of vehicles parked in front of the house. Collection boxes will be out for Moorvision and South Brent Caring.
To the Woods Forest School Taster
Come and join us at Lukesland for a Forest School drop-in session on Weds 31st May, 1-4pm. Gather round the fire, try a crafty activity, use the mud kitchen and swing in a hammock under the trees. Normal Lukesland Gardens entrance fees apply (children go free). Recommended donation of £1/pp for the Forest School activities. See you in the woods!
Art in the Garden with Sian Dudley
For full details and to book a place on this class go to https://www.moortoseaarts.co.uk/art-in-the-garden
Watercolour demonstration by Sian Dudley in the tea room
Watercolour artist, Sian Dudley, whose beautiful exhibition of Spring flower paintings is on show in the Lukesland tea room this season, will be painting in the servery on Sunday 30th April 2023. Come and see her at work!
Watercolour demonstration by Sian Dudley in the tea room
Watercolour artist, Sian Dudley, whose beautiful exhibition of Spring flower paintings is on show in the Lukesland tea room this season, will be painting in the servery on Wednesday 19th April 2023. Come and see her at work!
Wednesday 5th April - wood carving in action in the garden!
At our opening on Wednesday 5th April, talented chainsaw sculptor, Dan Cordell, will be carving a bird of prey out of a Wellingtonia by the top pond at Lukesland. Come and see him in action.
Sunday 2 April Garden Opening in aid of St Luke's Hospice
On Sunday 2nd April Lukesland Gardens will open in aid of St Lukes’s Hospice, Plymouth
FIRST CHANCE TO SEE SIAN DUDLEY'S WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION AT LUKESLAND
First chance to see the fabulous exhbition of spring watercolours by local artist, Sian Dudley, in the Lukesland tea room. For more details about Sian go to the News page on this website.
First of 2023 Spring Openings
Lukesland’s Spring openings start on Sunday 12th March and continue on Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays till 11th June
Illustrated garden talk on Spring in Japan on Wednesday 1st March at 7.30pm
Rosemary Le Grand, an excellent photographer and speaker, is giving a talk on the wonderful gardens and culture of Japan at Lukesland on Wednesday 1st March at 7.30pm. Tickets available for £12 from lorna.lukesland@gmail.com.
HARFORD SPECIAL SPACES CREATIVE DAY AT LUKESLAND
Join a creative day in the Lukesland tea room led by local artists, writers and musicians. Play with linocuts, watercolours, words and tunes in response to an audiovisual journey to the special spaces we have been visiting in Harford since June. It doesn't matter if you haven't been on the walks - the photos will tell the story. The day is from 10am - 3pm, but you can drop in for part of it. There is no charge or age limit. Hot drinks will be provided, but bring your own packed lunch. Please let us know you are coming, either by joining the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/650860559950985 or phoning 01752 691749
Demonstration of reduction lino cuts on Sunday 6th November
On Sunday 6th November, local artist Joanna Haigh will give a demonstration of the reduction lino cutting process in the tea room from 11am - 3pm. Come and watch this talented artist at work!
Start of autumn openings 2022
Sunday 2nd October is the first of our autumn openings 2022, which then continue on Sundays and Wednesdays till 13th November.
Sunday 5th June - Classic Car Rally
A fascinating range of classic cars will be parked at Lukesland during the opening on Sunday 5th June.
Sunday 29th May - James Martin art demonstration in the garden
James Martin, the talented artist whose paintings are on display in the Lukesland servery this season, will be sketching in the garden on the afternoon of Sunday 29th May. Visitors are welcome to watch and ask James questions as he sketches.
Piano recital by Kate Durran
A wonderful programme of piano music by Liszt, Schubert, Beethoven and Bach/Busoni, performed by acclaimed Scottish pianist Kate Durran in the intimate setting of Lukesland House. Tickets are £20 for the concert, or £40 for concert plus post concert supper with wine. For details contact: lorna.lukesland@gmail.com or phone 01752 691749
Start of Spring Openings 2022
Lukesland’s spring opening starts on Sunday 13th March, then continues on Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays till 12th June. The garden and the tea room will be open from 11am - 5pm on all these days.
St Luke's Hospice Day
Tickets can be purchased on the gate, pre-booking not required. Adults £6, Under 16’s free
NB Lukesland annual tickets and 2 for 1’s cannot be used at this event
Tea room is open from 11 - 5 and there will be plant and card stalls and a wood turning demo.
Sunday 13th September - start of the autumn season 2020
Start of autumn season, then on Suns and Weds 11am - 5pm till 15th November.