We have lots of free activities on, so come join in the fun!
Haft-sin Trail 2025
Saturday 8 March - Thursday 3 April
Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!
Nowruz Bazaar
Saturday 15 March & Sunday 16 March, 11am - 5pm
Explore the vibrant world of arts and crafts at the Nowruz Bazaar, where creativity meets culture in a celebration of the Persian New Year.
New Day: Celebrations of Spring in Afghanistan & Uzbekistan
Saturday 15 March
Find out more about the many colourful and fascinating traditions of Nowruz from across the world.
Between Worlds
Wednesday 5 March - Monday 31 March
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.
Written Wonders
Wednesday 5 March - Monday 31 March
Come and enjoy the beauty of Persian calligraphy as three UK-based Iranian artists bring their visions to Upper Gallery.
Nowruz by the Women of Yaran
Monday 10 March - Thursday 3 April
We are delighted to exhibit paintings and artificial flowers crafted by Yaran Women's Club members in celebration of Nowruz.
Manuscripts, Miniatures & Marketing Through Art
Saturday 15 March
Explore the worlds of Persian art and advertising in this free talk.
A Tale of Two Journeys
Saturday 15 March
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
Sunday Fun-Day Family Workshops
Sunday 16 March, 11am - 3pm
Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!
Nowruz Family Day
Sunday 16 March, 11am - 3pm
Fun for all ages, come and learn more about Nowruz with Persian inspired crafts!
Stephen Hose Free Lunchtime Concerts
Tuesday 18 March
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
Wednesday 2 April - Monday 28 April
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
Wednesday 2 April - Monday 28 April
OVERFLOW is an exhibition of paintings and mixed media works by artist Julia Elmore that emerged as a response to feelings of overwhelm.
Insieme Free Lunchtime Concerts
Thursday 3 April
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.
Easter Trail
Sunday 20 April, 11am - 4.30pm
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 Artisan Market
Sunday 9 March
Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House for a craft fair on 9 March from 11am to 5pm!