The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Visit to discover a museum of extraordinary objects and fascinating stories. See silver, tapestry, paintings and jewels, plus returning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution.
Discover new ceramic works by Serena Korda in this exhibition exploring the three archetypes of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Take a tour of Welbeck Abbey to see treasures from the world-class Portland Collection of art, and discover the hidden histories of this almost 900-year-old residence.
Join us for an exclusive kitchen garden tour of Welbeck’s Victorian Walled Garden. Various dates are available throughout Summer and Autumn.
Inspired by the landscape paintings in the Portland Collection, and set amongst the rolling green fields of the Welbeck Estate, learn how to layer and lock fibres to create your own felted picture in this family workshop.
Join an expert brewer for a guided tour around our traditional microbrewery. Based on the privately owned Welbeck Estate, this is a rare opportunity to take a peek behind the closed doors.
Create your own range of handmade natural brushes and botanical inks made from locally sourced/foraged plant matter and kitchen waste with the Harley Foundation.
Join the Harley Foundation for a relaxed morning of drawing and discussion; sharpen your pencils and your drawing skills.
