Thursday 23 May 2013

Renishaw Under The Spotlight


Well now, where did the first two months of the season go? It’s hard to believe just how quickly those weeks have passed. And yet at the same time it feels like many years ago since we opened the gates at the start of the season.























Our season began under the spotlight literally as Renishaw Hall and gardens were filmed for ITV’s Country House Sunday. A team of television producers, researchers, script writers and presenters arrived en masse complete with numerous bags, boxes, camera equipment and miles of wiring as they captured life at Renishaw on film.


We had an amazing time during filming, managing to juggle sneaky moments watching the editing process whilst also preparing the museum exhibition and gardens for the arrival of visitors. 
It was quite a challenge but one that we relished. After the quieter winter months when the place was closed to the public, it was great to see so many people back in the Hall and welcome visitors back to the gardens again.

And after that the place became a flurry of activity, which so far hasn’t stopped. We’ve had our spring food & craft fair with vineyard tours and food tasting which brought people up to Renishaw in their droves. The following day hundreds flocked to the famed plant fair. We’re now busy preparing for the Classic Car Rally, which takes place on Wednesday 12th June. It never stops….

To get a taste of life at Renishaw Hall then check out the latest episode of ITV’s Country House Sunday this Sunday (26th May) at 8.30am (or ITV+1 at 9.30am).

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