Free Activities

Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!

Explore the vibrant world of arts and crafts at the Nowruz Bazaar, where creativity meets culture in a celebration of the Persian New Year.

Find out more about the many colourful and fascinating traditions of Nowruz from across the world.

Part of our Nowruz festival, experience a captivating showcase of visual storytelling as four UK-based Iranian illustrators bring their unique artistic perspectives to Lower Gallery.

Come and enjoy the beauty of Persian calligraphy as three UK-based Iranian artists bring their visions to Upper Gallery.

We are delighted to exhibit paintings and artificial flowers crafted by Yaran Women's Club members in celebration of Nowruz. 

Explore the worlds of Persian art and advertising in this free talk.

Join us for a talk on two journeys: Lois Pryce's recent journey across Iran and, more than 200 years before, Mirza Saleh Shirazi's journey from Iran to England

Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!

Fun for all ages, come and learn more about Nowruz with Persian inspired crafts!

Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident pianist Stephen Hose upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. 

FLUX is a brand new exhibition by Monica Perez Vega which challenges environmental issues and the concept of permanence in honour of Earth Day.

OVERFLOW is an exhibition of paintings and mixed media works by artist Julia Elmore that emerged as a response to feelings of overwhelm.

Insieme are delighted to continue as Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence and present a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts in Lauderdale house's beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park.

Our Easter Treasure Hunt returns! Join us in solving riddles and hunting for the Giant Bunny in a free Easter Trail around Waterlow Park.

Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House for a craft fair on 9 March from 11am to 5pm!