Meet Anna Maria Fox

Tickets

Free event, standard garden admission still applies. £0

Location

National Trust Glendurgan Garden, Falmouth

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Dates

Thu 19th June, 2025 — Tue 24th June, 2025
10:45 am |
19, 20, 22 & 24 June. Second performance at 2pm.

About this event

A living history experience at Glendurgan Garden.

Step into the 19th century and explore Glendurgan Garden through the eyes of Anna Maria Fox, Quaker philanthropist, diarist, artist, cultural pioneer, and a member of the influential Fox family of Falmouth.

Anna Maria herself will be visiting the garden she holds so dear, sharing stories from her remarkable life. As a founder of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society at just 17, and an active force in the cultural and artistic development of Cornwall, Anna Maria’s legacy is as inspiring as the garden paths she will walk.

Drawing on stories from the journals of her siblings, Barclay and Caroline, as well as the poetry of Charles Fox of Glendurgan, you will gain a fascinating insight into the lives of the famous Quaker Fox family of Falmouth.

Throughout the day, visitors can engage with Anna Maria as she brings history vividly to life. She will remain fully in character, recounting tales of the Fox family, their values, and their love of nature, education, and innovation. Hear about her passion for the arts, and the deeper story behind Glendurgan’s creation.

19, 20, 22 & 24 June.

Contact

01326 252 020 | https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/glendurgan-garden/events/4b2c3be6-9893-46c1-b4c7-af95ba532bf5

Accessibility

Details

Morning performances at the Schoolroom. Afternoon performances at the garden entrance/information point. Steep slopes, steps and cobbled sections en route to the Schoolroom. Assistance dogs only at the Schoolroom. Garden entrance/information point is accessible for everyone.

Facilities