What's coming up in the Lauderdale House special events calendar?
Nowruz Festival 2026
Wednesday 11 March - Monday 6 April
Take part in our cultural and creative community events celebrating Persian New Year and the arrival of spring, including exhibitions, music, family activities, poetry, a bazaar and more.
Iran +100: Stories From a Century After the Coup
Tuesday 24 March
Explore how ten Iranian authors grapple with the past and imagine the future in Iran at this special talk for our Nowruz Festival.
Duck Pond Artisan Market
Sunday 29 March, 11am - 5pm
Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House on Sunday 29 March from 11am to 5pm!
Easter Trail
Sunday 5 April, 11am - 4.30pm
Our annual Easter Trail returns! Join us in solving riddles and hunting for the Giant Bunny in a free Easter Trail around Waterlow Park.
Sunday Fun-Day Family Workshops
Sunday 19 April, 11am - 3pm
Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Wednesdays 15 July & Thursday 16 July
Bursting with mischief, chaos, romance and magic, this joyful, family-friendly outdoor production reimagines Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy with a bold splash of contemporary flair.