7.30pm (gates 6pm)

Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds, Station Rd, SO32 1DH

Bishop's Waltham Festival

The Recruiting Officer by Richard Farquhar will be performed by Rain Or Shine Theatre Company on the open-air stage.

One of the most popular plays of its time this is a delightful comedic romp through 18th Century Shrewsbury following crooked Army recruiting officers dashing Captain Plume and devious Sergeant Kite as they persuade men to take the King's shilling by any means, legal or otherwise. Vivacious Sylvia, haughty Melinda, melancholy Worthy and foppish Captain Brazen are their accomplices in deceit, passion, sword fights and surprises.

Baker and White of Swanwick  will be on site serving hot and cold beverages and snacks from their converted Citroen van (cash or card payments).

Entry: Adult £18; Conc. £15; Child (5 – 15) £6

Tickets: 

At Best Wishes, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AX from 3rd May.

Online www.ticketsource.co.uk or www.rainorshine.co.uk

or Ticketline: 03306 60054

1.30pm (gates 1pm)

Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds, Station Rd, SO32 1DH

Bishop's Waltham Festival

Awful Auntie is a truly thrilling tale. Stella, with the help of her friend Soot, fights off Aunt Alberta and saves beautiful Saxby Hall, the family home. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt.

Bring Aunties, Grannies, rugs, picnics, smiles and umbrellas (to keep the sun off!) to this adaptation of David Walliams's tale performed by Heartbreak Productions, organised by BW Festival.

Marucci's Ices will be on site.

Entry: Adults £12; Child (5 – 15) £8; Family (Max 4 people, Max 2 adults) £36

Tickets:

At Best Wishes, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1AX.

Online tickets: www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

6.15pm-10.30pm (gates 6pm)

Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds, Station Rd, SO32 1DH

Bishop's Waltham Festival

Festival Jazz

Features Harry Strutter's Hot Rhythm Orchestra, an 8 piece band with 2 lady vocalists. Supporting bands are Tony Carter's quintet Gentlemen of Swing, Swanmore College Jazz Orchestra and State of Jazz from Barton Peverill for a relaxed evening of  foot-tapping music as the sun sets in Bishop's Waltham Palace Grounds.

Bring picnics and friends with chairs and rugs.

Bar on site and beverages by Mermaids of Botley. (cash or card accepted)

Entry: Adults £15; Conc. £12; Young People (5 – 18yrs) £6

Tickets from Best Wishes, Brook Street, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1AX

10.30am-5pm both days

Bishop's Waltham Palace grounds

A weekend of events celebrating 500 years since Henry VIII visited Bishop's Waltham Palace.  Full details on the event website, including the history of this event, opportunities to volunteer for free entry, and how to buy tickets.

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9.30am - 3.30pm

High Street, Bishop's Waltham

A fun day out for all the family with street food and entertainment with many of the eateries and shops of Bishop's Waltham open during the day.

The return of this very popular event for a 6th year, offering a mixture of Antiques, Collectables, Cusrios, Vintage, Retro, bric-a-brac, Vinyl records and those 'must have' quirky finds from traders, enthusiasts and people just wanting to clear out their garages and cupboards.  Join us!

For more information contact Jackie Edwards

Tel: 07514 680872

Email: jackieedwardsmarketing@gmail.com

11am to 4pm

St Peter's Church, Free Street, Bishop's Waltham, SO32 1EE

Following the success of the 2021 Country Fayre, we can't wait to welcome the community again to St Peter's church and churchyard for this hugely popular event on Bishop's Waltham's calendar.

The 2022 fayre promises to be even bigger and better with more stalls, live music throughout the day, dancing and a variety of food outlets, real ale, Prosecco & Pimms PLUS all the usual favourites including the dog show, kids' crafts corner, live ferrets, racing pigs, and our raffle with loads of fantastic prizes!

Keep watching for more information closer to the event.