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The Taotie
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The

Taotie

Until Tue 31 Mar 2026

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Sculpture in the park
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Sculpture
in the
park

Until Sun 2 May 2027

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Breathing with the Forest
An immersive projection or display of a mystical forest scene, with two silhouetted figures viewing it. The forest has an ethereal blue-green glow with intricate root systems visible.
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Breathing with the Forest

Marshmallow Laser Feast

Until Sun 6 Apr

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Towering DreamsExtraordinary Architectural Drawings
a historical architectural illustration showing various classical and ornamental building elements - including domes, towers, bridges, and pavilions - arranged in a radial composition with light rays emanating from the center. The style suggests it might be from a period architectural study or proposal.
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Towering Dreams
Extraordinary Architectural Drawings

Until 31 Aug 25

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Two WomenWearingCosmetic Patches
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Two Women
Wearing
Cosmetic Patches

From Thu 21 Nov 2024

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Collections

Naples collection

Naples collection

1600 – 1800

FOLK ART
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FOLK ART

chinese Collection
Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

chinese Collection

Marx-lambert
collection

Marx-lambert
collection

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

1450 – 1650

Portraits
and
Miniatures

Portraits
and
Miniatures

Things to Do
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Galleries &
Grounds

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Food and Drink
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Café

Food and Drink
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Events, Workshops & Tours

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Meet the Artist: Gayle Chong Kwan The Taotie Annual Ritual
A museum exhibit showcasing a series of framed photographs depicting people wearing elaborate paper masks and costumes. The photographs are displayed on a bright red wall with text providing context for the exhibit.
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Meet the Artist: Gayle Chong Kwan
The Taotie Annual Ritual

Sun 15 Jun 2025

2pm – 4pm
celebrating folk
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celebrating folk

Sat 28 Jun

Oddsocks Theatre PresentsA Midsummer Night's Dream
Events

Oddsocks Theatre Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Fri 11 Jul 2025

7pm
Fairs & Dining
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Compton Verney Dining Club
Fairs & Dining

Compton

Verney

Dining Club

Sat 31 May

Potfest by the Lake
Fairs & Dining

Potfest

by the

Lake

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jun 2025

Workshops
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Folk Art Workshopwith Juneau Projects
Workshops

Folk Art Workshop
with Juneau Projects

Sat 5 Apr 2025

Animation camp
Workshops

Animation camp

Tue 22 - Fri 25 Apr 2025

Introduction to birdsong
Workshops

Introduction to birdsong

Fri 9 May 2025

10.30am – 4pm
Waste Not Textile Workshopmake a quilted postcard
Workshops

Waste Not Textile Workshop
make a quilted postcard

Thu 22 May 2025

10.30am – 4pm
Archaeological Tour&Finds Handling
A hand holds a handling piece on a white background, with archaeological finds in the background.
Workshops

Archaeological Tour
&
Finds Handling

Friday 21 March and Friday 6 June

Talks & Lectures
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Exhibition tour
Talks & Lectures Included in Admission

Exhibition 
tour

Wed 2 Apr – Thu 28 Aug 2025

CollectionsTour
This image shows two porcelain dogs sat symmetrically next to each other next to other historical objects.
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Collections
Tour

Wed 2 Apr – Thu 28 Aug 2025

A Walk in the Park: Spring Surprises
A sculpture of a horse and carriage stands in a meadow overlooking a neoclassical building
Talks & Lectures Included in Admission

A Walk in the Park: 
Spring Surprises

Fri 11 – Fri 25 Apr 2025

A Walk in the Park  Tree Tales
A line of tall wellingtonia red wood trees with sunlight and grass
Talks & Lectures

A Walk in the Park 

Tree Tales

Fri 11 – Fri 25 Apr 2025

Families
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WONDERWEDNESDAYS
A view from above of a lightbox with coloured shapes on with hands moving the blocks.
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WONDER
WEDNESDAYS

Wed 2 Apr – Wed 17 Dec 2025

Brick Builders
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Brick Builders

Sun 30 Mar – Sun 27 Apr 2025

Easter Trail
Family Activities

Easter Trail

Sat 12 – Sun 27 Apr 2025

Reflected Space
Family Activities Included in Admission

Reflected Space

Wed 16 – Fri 18 Apr 2025

MATERIALmakers
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MATERIAL
makers

Wed 16 – Fri 18 Apr 2025

Welcome to Spring 25 at Compton Verney
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SPRING at Compton Verney

Welcome to Spring 25 at Compton Verney