Runnymede Regency Picnic with live music and dance
Schedule
Sun Jan 18 2026 at 12:00 am to 04:00 am
UTC+11:00Location
Runnymede House Tasmania | North Hobart, TS
Enjoy a Regency-era picnic in Runnymede’s beautiful historic garden on Sunday 18th January, 10am to 2:00pm.
Take pleasure sitting on the lawn, listening to beautiful music including harp, fiddle and flute.
Join in lively period country dancing if you wish. All dances will be taught on the day, neither dancing experience nor partner required. All ages and identities welcome.
Croquet and graces available for playing.
Includes an optional tour of the historic Runnymede house. Tours have limited capacity and will be at 11am and 1:15pm. Book in upon arrival.
Period or fine attire admired but not required. See "But darling, I have nothing to wear" for hints on easy period costumes. (https://folktas.org/but-darling-i-have-nothing-to-wear/)
BYO everything for your own picnic, including rugs orchairs.
Cost: $20 - paid to Runnymede on arrival.
Runnymede is at 61 Bay Rd, New Town (in Hobart) and is open from 10am - 3pm. See https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/runnymede/. Ph: 03 6278 1269.
https://folktas.org/regencypicnic
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc.
[email protected], 03 6273 2127.
folktas.org/regencypicnic
Where is it happening?
Runnymede House Tasmania, 65 Bay Rd, New Town TAS 7008, Australia, North HobartEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
















