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events on thu 4 aug
The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm
[This is an archived event from 2016]
Aloha! The Hawaiian Elvis themed beach is back – all summer long.
- 10:00 -16:00 FREE
The Sun Always Shines on Turtle Beach
The Hawaiian Beach continues indoors, so whatever the weather it's always summer at the Farm.
- 10:00 -22:30 FREE
Arts and Crafts Session
Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.
Led by Maria Chernyak Belenky
Tues 27 May 11.30am and 1.30pm
Frog Craft
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing Character.
Fri 30 May 11.30am and 1.30pm
Fairytale Craft
Create a beautiful stained glass inspired design based on the fairytales.
Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.
£7 per person
Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Thomas and Friends: The Great Race (U)
Dir: David Stoten 2016
Thomas wants to go to the Great Railway Show, but the big engines laugh at him. They say he's not strong or big enough to compete. Thomas is determined to get there but his plans go wrong. Will he find out that friendship always wins?
WHY? An action packed musical adventure
£7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Storytelling
Join our storytellers Joe and Ruth for interactive tales this half term!
Thur 3 Jun 11.30am - story tbc with Joe
Thur 3 Jun 12.30pm - story tbc with Joe
Fri 4 Jun 11am - The Fairy Baker with Ruth
Fri 4 Jun 1.30pm - Lazy Jack with Ruth
Age guidance 3+ years.
Each sessions is around 20 minutes long.
£4 per person
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
- 13:15 SOLD OUT
- 15:30 from £2
Embrace of the Serpent (12A)
Dir: Ciro Guerra 2015
(German and Portuguese with English subtitles)
Karamakate is an Amazonian shaman and the last survivor of his people. He is befriended by two German scientists in search of a hallucinogenic plant. Inspired by the real life journals of two explorers.
WHY? ‘Haunting and beautifully shot’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
'Enthralling, politically tinged, psychedelic, historical adventure film' ★★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (or 3 films for £27) / £9.50 conc (or 3 films for £24)
Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG)
Dir: James Bobin 2016
Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland. She is joined by The Mad Hatter, The White Queen, The Red Queen and some new friends. Stars Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.
WHY? A spectacular new adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories
'Plenty of imagination here to honour the spirit of Carroll’s topsy-turvy tales' Time Out
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (Wed)
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Wed 12 Jan - 9 Feb, Wed 16 Feb - 23 Mar (exc 23 Feb), Wed 30 Mar - 27 Apr
8.30pm – 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information here. This includes important information about face coverings and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
Bobby (PG)
Dir: Ron Scalpello 2016
The revealing story of triumph and tragedy behind British football’s greatest hero.
With archive footage, the golden era of English football and the World Cup victory are vividly brought to the big screen like never before.
WHY? Celebrating the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win
'A must-see film on Bobby Moore' Evening Standard
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (or 3 films for £27) / £9.50 conc (or 3 films for £24)
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Jim Maving
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.
Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings.
Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 week course
Alternative classes include:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 20:15 FREE