Open Days and Fayres
EASTER OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 30th March
11:00am - 3.30pm
The Donnison Easter Eggstravaganza
Enjoy a traditional family Easter Open Day with our Easter Egg hunt, Easter Bonnet competition, crafts, refreshments and much more. Bring along all the family.
MAY DAY MARKET DAY
SATURDAY 4th May
12.00am - 3.00pm
New this year! We are inviting you along to enjoy a mini market experience with stalls and vintage goods as well as our beautiful shop.
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The garden will be open for visitors.
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Entry Free
SUMMER FAYRE
SATURDAY 15th June
11.00am - 4.00pm
All the usual fun of our traditional summer fayre. With all of our regular attractions. Including live entertainment, table-tops and
some Victorian characters.
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture in September. Places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history.
We will also be providing an On-line lecture about the history of The Donnison School, with an introduction to Elizabeth Donnison!
All FREE!
TRAFALGAR COMMEMORATION
SATURDAY 19th October
Starts at 11.00am
Remembering the fallen heroes
Sunderland's 66 brave sailors.
Remembrance and events across The Donnison School and 17Nineteen
WW1 COMMEMORATION
SATURDAY 9th November
Remembering these veterans past and present with activities and events across
The Donnison School and 17Nineteen
DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE
SATURDAY 7th December
11.00 - 3.30pm
Christmas FUN for all the family
