Shaw's Corner (National Trust)
Ayot St Lawrence
Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 9BX
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shaws-corner
shawscorner@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01438 820307
Fax
01438 820307
An Edwardian villa, the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 till his death in 1950.
A large red-brick detached house, Shaw's Corner was built in 1902 as the New Rectory for Ayot St Lawrence. Shaw summed it up: "A twelfth-century village where the last thing of real importance that had happened was perhaps the Flood".
The rooms remain much as he left them, with many literary and personal effects and many touches evoking the individuality and genius of this great dramatist. The garden has richly planted borders and views over the Hertfordshire countryside.
Built by local architects and using local materials, it has some lovely Arts and Crafts details, particularly in the brick work round the windows and other features such as hearts in the banisters.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Outdoor Theatre: Geneva
Shaw's biting satire on European politics, Geneva, remains as ruthlessly funny and topical today as at its first performance in the run up to the second world war. Bring a picnic, some friends, and be transported to the war cabinets of pre-war Europe.
Suitable for
Admission
Adult: £22.5 Geneva: pre booked
Adult: £38.5 Tickets for both plays
Group: £19.5 10 or more in group
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Please note there is a booking fee of 5%.
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions of the day. Picnics allowed on the front lawn prior and during the play. Bring your own chairs and table or rug to sit and enjoy the play.No BBQ's.
Wheelchair access.Mostly level ground on grass.Some sloped areas at front of lawn.A number of steps down to grass.Pre ordering a disabled parking space essential.
Main Car Parking for this event is up beyond the Main House and within a short walking distance. Well signposted.
Ffi contact: Barbara Sakai, 01438 820307, barbara.sakai@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Shaw at Home Conference 2013
This conference - a collaboration between the National Trust, the Shaw Society and the International Shaw Society will welcome academics, actors and admirers from across the globe to discuss and celebrate George Bernard Shaw's life, times and works.
Suitable for
Admission
All: £180 Student
All: £240 ISS/Shaw Soc/NT members
All: £270 Non ISS/Shaw Soc/NT
Booking Essential.
All tickets include VAT at 20%A 5% booking fee will be applied.
The costs of the conference include:*Attendence of all featured speakers, lectures and seminars*Evening events excluding Wednesday. *Tickets for Outdoor Theatre performance, by Michael Friend productions of "Geneva", on Friday evening, and staged reading of "Bouyant Billions" on Friday afternoon. *Refreshments and some meals. *Day trip to London. *Return transportation from accommodation to conference venues. *Small group behind-the-scenes tours of Shaw's Corner and Rhyming Guide to Ayot St Lawrence tours.
Ffi contact: Sue Morgan, 01438 820307, shawscorner@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Outdoor Theatre: Misalliance by Bernard Shaw
The Surrey home of underwear manufacturer millionarie John Tarelton is about to be turned on its head by professional acrobats, pistol weilding avenging sons and children who just won't marry the right people. Misalliance is one of Bernard Shaw's most charming social comedies, and perfect to be enjoyed in the beautiful garden of Shaw's Corner, with a picnic, some champagne and a group of friends.
Suitable for
When
6:30-10pm
Admission
Adult: £38.5 Tickets for both plays
Group: £19.5 10 or more
Booking Essential.
Appropriate clothing for the weather - performances go ahead in all conditions, so a blanket and a raincoat are recommended. No large golf umbrellas please.
Mostly flat site. Grassed slope to garden, some steps.
Website
Outdoor Theatre: Misalliance by Bernard Shaw
The Surrey home of underwear manufacturer millionarie John Tarelton is about to be turned on its head by professional acrobats, pistol weilding avenging sons and children who just won't marry the right people. Misalliance is one of Bernard Shaw's most charming social comedies, and perfect to be enjoyed in the beautiful garden of Shaw's Corner, with a picnic, some champagne and a group of friends.
Suitable for
When
6:30-10pm
Admission
Adult: £38.5 Tickets for both plays
Group: £19.5 10 or more
Booking Essential.
Appropriate clothing for the weather - performances go ahead in all conditions, so a blanket and a raincoat are recommended. No large golf umbrellas please.
Mostly flat site. Grassed slope to garden, some steps.
Website
Outdoor Theatre: Misalliance by Bernard Shaw
The Surrey home of underwear manufacturer millionarie John Tarelton is about to be turned on its head by professional acrobats, pistol weilding avenging sons and children who just won't marry the right people. Misalliance is one of Bernard Shaw's most charming social comedies, and perfect to be enjoyed in the beautiful garden of Shaw's Corner, with a picnic, some champagne and a group of friends.
Suitable for
When
6:30-10pm
Admission
Adult: £22.5 Advance ticket
Adult: £38.5 Tickets for both plays
Group: £19.5 10 or more
Booking Essential.
Appropriate clothing for the weather - performances go ahead in all conditions, so a blanket and a raincoat are recommended. No large golf umbrellas please.
Mostly flat site. Grassed slope to garden, some steps.
Website
Walking Festival
Walking FestivalEnjoy a fabulous walk from Wheathampstead through to Ayot St Lawrence where George Bernard Shaw's House is situated. The walk will be along Public Rights of way and across open land. Lovely views of the area as we walk.
When
12-2pm
Admission
Starting point is from the car park in East Lane, Wheathampstead. Booking Essential.
This free walking event is very popular so book your place to avoid disappointment.
Suitable clothing of the weather conditions on the day. Suitable food wear for walking.
Some level land but the route will be along Public Rights of way across open fields which may be uneven.
Children of all ages most welcomed but need to be accommpanied and supervised by an adult at all times.Dogs welcomed on lash: dogs are not allowed in the House or Gardens at Shaw's Corner.
Ffi contact: Barbara Sakai, 01438 820307, barbara.sakai@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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