Christmas Lecture
Tue 8 Dec · 11:00
Coton Village Hall
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The Christmas Lecture will take place at Coton Village Hall on 8 December 2026, featuring acclaimed author Richard Wheeler. Attendees can expect a festive atmosphere as Wheeler shares insights and stories.
Get into the festive spirit at Coton Village Hall with CGT's Christmas Lecture by acclaimed author, Richard Wheeler.
Noted garden historian, writer and lecturer, Richard Wheeler, will deliver the 2026 CGT Christmas Lecture entitled, The Choice of Hercules: Vice and Virtue in the Eighteenth Century.
Our speaker: as the former National Trust’s National Specialist in Garden History, Richard led major restoration projects including Erddig, Chirk and Chastleton. He was closely involved in the acquisition by the NT of Stowe Landscape Gardens and later wrote the first Conservation Plan for the site, which continues to guide its restoration today.
Richard's talk will be accompanied by seasonal refreshments.
The image above is Choice of Hercules, painted by Pompeio Batoni in 1748.
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Christmas Lecture takes place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 11:00.
Christmas Lecture is held at Coton Village Hall in Cambridge (56 High Street, Cambridge, CB23 7PL).
Tickets for Christmas Lecture range from £15 to £17. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Coton Village Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Christmas Lecture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Christmas Lecture will take place at Coton Village Hall on 8 December 2026, featuring acclaimed author Richard Wheeler. Attendees can expect a festive atmosphere as Wheeler shares insights and stories.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Get into the festive spirit at Coton Village Hall with CGT's Christmas Lecture by acclaimed author, Richard Wheeler.
Noted garden historian, writer and lecturer, Richard Wheeler, will deliver the 2026 CGT Christmas Lecture entitled, The Choice of Hercules: Vice and Virtue in the Eighteenth Century.
Our speaker: as the former National Trust’s National Specialist in Garden History, Richard led major restoration projects including Erddig, Chirk and Chastleton. He was closely involved in the acquisition by the NT of Stowe Landscape Gardens and later wrote the first Conservation Plan for the site, which continues to guide its restoration today.
Richard's talk will be accompanied by seasonal refreshments.
The image above is Choice of Hercules, painted by Pompeio Batoni in 1748.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Coton Village Hall. Searching near 56 High Street, Cambridge, CB23 7PL; check-in Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
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WhereCoton Village Hall
56 High Street, Cambridge, CB23 7PL
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Christmas Lecture?
Christmas Lecture takes place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Christmas Lecture taking place?
Christmas Lecture is held at Coton Village Hall in Cambridge (56 High Street, Cambridge, CB23 7PL).
How much are tickets for Christmas Lecture?
Tickets for Christmas Lecture range from £15 to £17. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Christmas Lecture?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Coton Village Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Christmas Lecture?
Tickets for Christmas Lecture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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