A wonderful opportunity to explore and photograph the beautiful and fascinating gardens of Cadhay House.

Join us on Friday 4th September for a photowalk around the beautiful and fascinating gardens of Cadhay House.

This photowalk around the gardens of Cadhay House is a fabulous opportunity to take some great photography in a relaxed space and enjoy the abundance of plants, including the avenue of limes, Gunnera manicata, Magnolia grandiflora, dahlia hybrids and Echinacea purpurea.

You'll also be able to explore the Irish yews that lead to the medieval fish ponds.

What You'll Do

Explore & photograph the Irish yew trees and follow their path to the medieval fish ponds

Take in the avenue of limes and the garden's varied planting

Take part in a steady, informal photo-walk suitable for all experience levels

Take in refreshments at the cafe

The session will finish at approximately 2:30–3:00pm.

Transport

We're offering limited minibus transport from Exeter. The site has access for electric wheelchair users; however, please note that some of the walk crosses fields and rough ground.

Header Image © Clive Chilvers, Dave Hutton & Katherine Rowden

SHORT HISTORY ABOUT CADHAY HOUSE

Cadhay was built by John Haydon in 1550 on the site of an earlier house. His nephew Robert built the Long Gallery, a feature of late 16th century housebuilding, closing in the south side of the house to form a courtyard that became known as the Court of the Sovereigns because of the four statues of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth that stand over the doors.

More recently, William-Powletts bought the property in 1935, and the Powletts have occupied it ever since. The current owner is furniture maker Rupert Thistlethwayte, a direct descendent of the Pouletts whose coat of arms appear above the fireplaces. Over the past decade, he has restored Cadhay to its previous splendour.

To find our more about the history, then visit the Cadhay House Website.

WALKING WITH CAMERAS

Walking with Cameras is a two-year project that will provide over 40 innovative photo-walks for people in Exeter and the surrounding regions. This photo-walks programme will provide an alternative means of social interaction, healthy activity, creative engagement, and it will provide participants with the opportunity to visit and photograph a range of inspiring locations for 3-4 hours, where they can create their own images or take part in a photographic tasks.

The locations in this project will be varied, but will include forests and woodlands, wetlands, local urban areas, country parks, country houses and local historical landmarks. This project is open to all adult communities across the City of Exeter and Devon, with a special focus for people who have experienced or are currently experiencing mental health issue, for those in the community who are experiencing social isolation and for people who are affected by a disability or are using a wheelchair.

This project has been funded by The National Lottery Awards for All England Programme and it will enable participants to create their own photo-story, build a portfolio of images and take part in a fun and creative activity.

MERIDIAN RAW CIO - NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

We ask everyone who attends our photo-walk to be respectful of each other and the facilitator.

Meridian Raw CIO is committed to ensuring an environment that is free of discrimination and fostering a climate in which all participants may take part and feel safe. We recognise and value our diverse population and we are committed to fair treatment of all participants.

Harassment and disparate treatment based on race, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion will not be permitted or tolerated.

DISCLAIMER FOR PHOTO WALKS

Everyone who attends this photo-walk does so at their own risk.

Facilitators, venue tour guides & volunteers assume no responsibility for anyone attending any event & will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. You indicate that you accept these conditions by attending the photo walk.

Participants are responsible for wearing suitable footwear & clothing for the environment. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment used.

Meridian Raw CIO cannot take responsibility for others possessions, or any loss of said possessions, so advise that they are kept with them at all times.

Any Medical Conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader/facilitator prior to the start of the walk.

No dogs are permitted, unless they are a service dog or by arrangement

If taking arranged transport, in the unlikely event an individual does not arrive at the drop off/collection point at a timely manner and said transport leaves without participant,

Meridian Raw CIO cannot take responsibility for individuals'

Description supplied by the event organiser.