2025 Programme of Events
Last Update 5th April 2025
Details of the Friends' events including those that we are attending, are listed here. All the money raised benefits the Water Tower and Historic Garden for the conservation and future restoration.
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Please Note
All events and openings are subject and are held at the Water Tower unless otherwise stated. If an event cannot go ahead due to provision of volunteers then money for tickets purchased will be refunded. |
Booking Slips
To book for an event please download the booking slip and return as details to the Secretary as detailed. |
April
Sunday 27th
First Opening of the Water Tower for the Season
Orangery Display: The Hermitage Revisited
Open from 2.30 - 5pm
May
Sunday 4th
First Opening of the Hermitage
Open from 2.30 - 4.30pm
Hermitage Tours are an additional £2 for an adult ticket.
Friday 9th
The Friends Quiz
Our first event of the season, it's the annual quiz night devised by Amanda Hill.
Why not enter a team (max 4 person) and test your knowledge?
Doors Open 7.15pm - Quiz starts at 7.30pm
Tickets £5 per person
The Friends Quiz
Our first event of the season, it's the annual quiz night devised by Amanda Hill.
Why not enter a team (max 4 person) and test your knowledge?
Doors Open 7.15pm - Quiz starts at 7.30pm
Tickets £5 per person
June
Saturday 14th
Friends AGM - 2pm-2.45pm
followed at 3pm by
Talk: Sir Francis Carew's Garden at Beddington: The Greatest Elizabethan Garden?
Given by John Phillips with a cream tea to follow
Friends - Free
Guest Ticket - £7 per person
Friends AGM - 2pm-2.45pm
followed at 3pm by
Talk: Sir Francis Carew's Garden at Beddington: The Greatest Elizabethan Garden?
Given by John Phillips with a cream tea to follow
Friends - Free
Guest Ticket - £7 per person
July
Saturday 6th
Join the Purcell Players to celebrate the “Fête Champêtre” at the Oaks in 1774, with music for flute and strings
By Sue James with Tea to follow
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Adults - £15 with complimentary drink
Under 18's - £5
Join the Purcell Players to celebrate the “Fête Champêtre” at the Oaks in 1774, with music for flute and strings
By Sue James with Tea to follow
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Adults - £15 with complimentary drink
Under 18's - £5
August
Other than our regular Sunday openings, there are no specific events during August.
Why not hire the Water Tower? Maybe we can host yours?
September
London Open House Festival, Heritage Open Days and Wandle Fortnight
In support of the above events the Water Tower will be open with FREE ENTRY from 1pm - 5pm on
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th - Sunday 21st
Teas Available for purchase
Sunday 28th
Last Opening of the Season of the Water Tower and Hermitage
In support of the above events the Water Tower will be open with FREE ENTRY from 1pm - 5pm on
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th - Sunday 21st
Teas Available for purchase
Sunday 28th
Last Opening of the Season of the Water Tower and Hermitage
October
Friday 10th
Times Past 2025
Films from John Freeman's archive, looking at life in Britain in the 1940s to 1960s this year including transport, trade and traditions.
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
£5 per Ticket
Times Past 2025
Films from John Freeman's archive, looking at life in Britain in the 1940s to 1960s this year including transport, trade and traditions.
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
£5 per Ticket
December
Friday 5th
Christmas Soiree
devised by Simone Guyonvarch with music and seasonal light refreshment.
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
£10 per Ticket
Christmas Soiree
devised by Simone Guyonvarch with music and seasonal light refreshment.
Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
£10 per Ticket
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