About Stephens House & Gardens
A Grade ll listed house with extensive landscaped gardens, gifted to the people by Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens of the Stephens Ink Company.
Reviews
Gin Lovers - looking for an excuse to enjoy your favourite tipple al -fresco this summer, this is a must!
Guests can taste from 50 Artisan Gins, award winning small batch, meet the distillers, take Masterclasses and learn how to create a Perfect Serve.
There will also be a live jazz act keeping you entertained and a barbecue to keep you fed, as well as a bar serving up mouth watering gin cocktails!
You can now pick up a copy of our new 'What's on' Sept - Dec events programme! There is lots to look forward to over the autumn and winter months, with something for everyone!
There are still some spaces for our Forest School ๐ณ๐ฟ next week. If you have children who enjoy the outdoors, this is the perfect summer holiday activity to keep them busy and happy! ๐
Children aged 5+ can come and find out more about underwater creatures at a guided pond dipping session. Those taking part will be given a net and tray to look closer at some of the pondโs inhabitants and will be given the chance to examine the creatures with the help of staff before returning them to the water safely.
It's a beautiful day out there for our free messy play session for National Play Day and lots of little ones have come along to get stuck in! ๐
A reminder that this FREE event is on tomorrow morning.
If you're a keen runner ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ, perhaps you could consider a charity run to fundraise for Stephens House & Gardens this summer? We are aiming to raise ยฃ100,000 in our 100th year and this is just one of many ways you could get involved. See more about our #100in100 campaign on our website - let us know if there is anything you can do to help! ๐http://www.stephenshouseandgardens.co m/100in100
Another chance for children aged 6-9 to come and enjoy a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games, which develop confidence and self-esteem.
A big thanks to Quantum Theatre for their three days of performances of 'The Reluctant Dragon' ๐ in our Bothy Gardens this week. We had lots of positive feedback ๐ from the show. We love the happy faces ๐ of cast and some of the spectators in this photo captured by Maria V Kaz Photography.
It might seem early to mention it but we are already starting to take Christmas party ๐๐ bookings! For those of you looking to book for your office / team or a big family and friends gathering in the festive season, book in advance and save at Stephens House & Gardens! Take 10% off the cost of your Christmas party if you book before 1 October. ๐
Our Kiosk is now open every afternoon throughout the summer holidays 1-5pm (weather permitting). If you are out in the gardens or in the playground, it's very handy for refuelling on drinks,๐ฅค snacks or ice-cream! ๐ฆ
This was the set-up in the Bothy Gardens this morning ready for today's two performances of The Reluctant Dragon! ๐ Did any of you go and see it today? We'd love to hear what you thought about it if so!
Yoga is on as usual tomorrow morning (09:30 - 10:30)๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ and again next Tuesday 31 July. It will then stop for the month of August, with classes resuming from Tuesday 4 September.
Please note that our scheduled Gardening Day this Sunday has been cancelled. ๐ฉโ๐พ๐จโ๐พ๐ณ Details of our next one will follow in due course.
Earlier this week we had a team of fabulous Goodgym runners helping out at Stephens House & Gardens. They did a really great tidy up, cutting back bushes along the boundary of the park ๐ฟ๐. We are so grateful to them for their support! ๐You can see some photos of them in action and read more about their visit here: ๐
'Symbiotic Gestures' is a new display of artwork ๐จ at Stephens House & Gardens, inside Inky's Stables Cafe! Artists Laura Fishman at Stephens House and Gardens and Michael Lee create work in harmony that captures colour, shape, and texture inspired by the local area in and around Stephens House & Gardens.Next time you're getting a drink or snack, do have a look! The art looks great against our Victorian tiled walls.๐
Itโs National Play Day on 1 August so bring your little ones to the main lawn for FREE messy play activities! Slime, Finger Painting, Foam and more!
Suitable for children aged 6 months - 5 years - donโt forget to come dressed for the mess!
If you came to the Centenary Garden Fete yesterday, you may have noticed our first lot of named bricks for our Centenary Wall are now in place! They look great and are an excellent way to leave your mark, or a lasting memory of someone special at Stephens House & Gardens. Find out more and order yours here: http://www.stephenshouseandgardens.com/10 0in100/name-a-brick #100in100
Our Centenary Garden Fete is on until 5pm today! There are some great stalls both inside and out, food and drink, maypole, helter skelter and much more!
The grounds are beautiful. I think the new cafe will be a great addition.
My favourite park so far within Finchley. Lots of space to run around. My daughter loves the playground and green areas to roam around. Best place to have walk and a breath of fresh air.
Lovely venue and gardens with plenty of places to explore. I found the staff very efficient and helpful and the food was superb. We have been the DJ/Disco for a few weddings here now and Malcolm alongside his team go a long way to ensure all guests are looked after. We do not expect to be treated as a guest but the staff are very nice and also looked after us and the band we recently worked with, thank you.
Huge thanks to Malcolm and all the staff at Stephens House for making our special tea party so very special. It really couldn't have been nicer.
Catering, service and attention to detail were impeccable.
All our guests had a wonderful time.
Alex Pearl
Hidden Gem in North London - peaceful yet plenty to do.
Finchleyโs best kept secret.
Picturesque venue with polite,friendly & professional staff who go the extra mile as a matter of routine.
The ideal place for a Wedding Reception or any kind of function.
Came yesterday following a dear Aunts funeral. What a fabulous place for friends and family to relax after an emotional morning. The afternoon tea, fingers sandwiches, scones and delicate tiny little cakes were a delight. The rooms spacious and gardens spectacular. What a find!
Beautiful location and very friendly staff Sunday lunch great will return
Beautiful location and very friendly staff
Attended a wedding last week and would like to say Thank You. It was wonderful in a beautiful setting. A real hidden gem! HUGE thanks to the waiter who dances! He helped my daughter set up her music equipment and fetched an extra table, generally making sure she was comfortable and happy before performing.
All the staff were warm and welcoming and Iโll definitely keep you in mind, should I need a venue in London!
Amazing venue๐ excellent staff๐ exceptional food๐
Thank you for an unforgettable experience. Our wedding was perfect and completely worry free with all your help. Guests have all reported how special the day/evening was. Special thank you Malcom and christine. ๐
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
The playground & overall park is amazing .. Both my sons have heaps of fun their ๏ฟฝ how ever 1 member of the staff their approached my son and screamed & shouted at him to get off from the rockery.. He is only 5 years old... Rude with no manners!!
The grounds are beautiful. I think the new cafe will be a great addition.
My favourite park so far within Finchley. Lots of space to run around. My daughter loves the playground and green areas to roam around. Best place to have walk and a breath of fresh air.
Lovely venue and gardens with plenty of places to explore. I found the staff very efficient and helpful and the food was superb. We have been the DJ/Disco for a few weddings here now and Malcolm alongside his team go a long way to ensure all guests are looked after. We do not expect to be treated as a guest but the staff are very nice and also looked after us and the band we recently worked with, thank you.
Huge thanks to Malcolm and all the staff at Stephens House for making our special tea party so very special. It really couldn't have been nicer.
Catering, service and attention to detail were impeccable.
All our guests had a wonderful time.
Alex Pearl
Hidden Gem in North London - peaceful yet plenty to do.
Finchleyโs best kept secret.
Picturesque venue with polite,friendly & professional staff who go the extra mile as a matter of routine.
The ideal place for a Wedding Reception or any kind of function.
Came yesterday following a dear Aunts funeral. What a fabulous place for friends and family to relax after an emotional morning. The afternoon tea, fingers sandwiches, scones and delicate tiny little cakes were a delight. The rooms spacious and gardens spectacular. What a find!
Beautiful location and very friendly staff Sunday lunch great will return
Beautiful location and very friendly staff
Attended a wedding last week and would like to say Thank You. It was wonderful in a beautiful setting. A real hidden gem! HUGE thanks to the waiter who dances! He helped my daughter set up her music equipment and fetched an extra table, generally making sure she was comfortable and happy before performing.
All the staff were warm and welcoming and Iโll definitely keep you in mind, should I need a venue in London!
Amazing venue๐ excellent staff๐ exceptional food๐
Thank you for an unforgettable experience. Our wedding was perfect and completely worry free with all your help. Guests have all reported how special the day/evening was. Special thank you Malcom and christine. ๐
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
The playground & overall park is amazing .. Both my sons have heaps of fun their ๏ฟฝ how ever 1 member of the staff their approached my son and screamed & shouted at him to get off from the rockery.. He is only 5 years old... Rude with no manners!!