A la Ronde, the National Trust's quirky 18th century 16-sided house near Exmouth, needs extra volunteers to help with fundraising activities in order to support the conservation of its fragile shell-encrusted gallery. If you enjoy meeting people and have an interest in history or conservation then we would be delighted to meet you.
The role is that of Volunteer Fundraiser, selling raffle tickets to visitors to support vital conservation work. Usually based in house, the Volunteer Fundraiser can also spend time in the garden during fine weather. A la Ronde House Steward, Nicola...
From Saturday 2 March until Sunday 3 November, A la Ronde near Exmouth will be opening seven days a week and the staff and volunteers are looking for new members to join their friendly team.
Have you thought about volunteering but haven't made that first step? Why not learn new skills or share your own experiences with us?
There are many stories to tell about this unique property and the people that once lived here; but there are even more yet to discover. We are looking for additional Room Guides as well as volunteers for the Shop and Visitor Reception – plus people to...
Children from the Holy Trinity Church 0-5 Playgroup in Exmouth have created a bright and colourful exhibition of artwork inspired by items from A la Ronde, the National Trust property near Exmouth.
This year the source of inspiration for the children’s work was a mosaic-topped table from the Drawing Room which was decorated by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter, on whose instructions the quirky 16 sided house was built.
Hilary Burrow, who co-ordinated the exhibition for A la Ronde says: "The children looked at photographs of the mosaic table and used these as inspiration for...
Artist Irena Boobyer is holding her fourth exhibition at A la Ronde, near Exmouth, 9-22 May. Irena’s new series of intricate papercuts and silhouettes was inspired by A la Ronde’s wildflower meadow and Parminter Walk.
Irena says: "Through my work you can follow in the footsteps of A la Ronde’s spinster cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and enjoy a stroll around the meadow rich in flora and fauna, delight in the wildflowers, butterflies and birdsong, and taking in some excellent views over the Exe estuary."
Paper cutting is an ancient art, with the oldest surviving paper cut...
The Lympstone Jubilee Album is on show at A la Ronde, the 16-sided National Trust property near Exmouth from 11 to 24 April.
As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, residents from the nearby village of Lympstone created a beautiful textile album celebrating the 60 years of local change during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Each ‘page’ of the album shows a different aspect of Lympstone and celebrates village societies, architecture and institutions.
The group, made up of past and present Lympstone residents, all with an enthusiasm for textiles, was brought...
Easter Quiz Trail 29 March-14 April A garden quiz trail will be running throughout the Easter holidays at A la Ronde with a prize for every entrant. Tickets £1.50, normal admission charges apply.
Easter Eggstravaganza 30 & 31 March Fun for all the family with Easter craft activities, face painting and Easter garden quiz trail with Easter egg for every entrant. The popular Egg Scramble with the Easter bunny takes place at 2pm (no extra charge). All tickets £3.
Easter Egg and Spoon Race 1 April Take part in the National Trust's first nationwide Easter Egg and Spoon...
A la Ronde's staff and volunteers creative talents are as multi-faceted as the house. Come and see for yourselves as they proudly present their very first exhibition of arts and crafts. Free entry to the exhibition in stable and tearoom.
The exhibition is open from 10.30am-5.30pm and normal admission applies. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde
A la Ronde, the sixteen-sided National Trust house near Exmouth, showcases the best of local artists in its gallery with a new exhibition every fortnight.
From 2 – 13 March, it’s the turn of staff and volunteers to put their creative talents to the fore as they mount their first ever exhibition.
This is particularly relevant to A la Ronde, as founder cousins Jane and Mary Parminter were enthusiastic crafts people and many examples of their work can be seen inside the house.
The exhibition contains items crafted in a variety of mediums submitted by about twenty staff...
From 9 – 24 February professional photographer David Garner serves up a delicious feast of images in an exhibition entitled ‘While there’s tea there’s hope!’ at A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth.
The photographs were taken as part of David’s ongoing project ‘This Sceptred Isle’, which explores a vision of British society that glories in tradition and heritage.
David says: ‘Tea epitomizes the theme of Britishness. Class, ritual and empire are all components of our national character that make us who we are today. There is a perception of the...
