Welcome to The Frankie Howerd OBE Trust, officially known as The Up Frankie Howerd OBE Carry On Wavering Down House Trust. Registered Charity No. 1122850.
The Trust is based at Wavering Down House – part of the Wavering Down Estate – in Cross, near Cheddar, Somerset, UK.
Our aim is to honour the life and work of this great British comic by raising money for deserving causes, primarily in the South West of England.
If you would like to support our work, please take a few minutes to look around our website – and, like Frankie, do your bit to help a good cause and make others smile.
The Frankie Howerd OBE Trust was set up in 2008 to support good causes in memory of one of Britain’s greatest comedians.
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There’s always a warm welcome at Wavering Down House, which has remained virtually unchanged since Frankie died
Owner and founder of the Wavering Down Estate Chris Byrne organises open days and looks after its glorious gardens in the Mendips
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WAVERING DOWN HOUSEFrankie Howerd OBE may have left the stage but his spirit lives on at Wavering Down House, which has remained virtually unchanged since his death in 1992. |
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One of the sources of income for The Frankie Howerd OBE Trust is a series of ‘Day In The Garden’ events at the late comedian’s house and gardens.
Wavering Down House in Cross, Somerset, UK, is described in the Gardens To Visit book as “one of the top three places to visit in 2008” by BBC broadcaster and writer Tony Russell.
Although the house is on the market, Trust chairman Chris Byrne promises it will not be sold before the end of the summer season and says he is looking forward to his next concert on the sweeping front lawns.
March – Sundays 2, 23, 30 and Monday 24; April – Sunday 27; May – Sundays 4, 25 and Mondays 5, 26; June – Sunday 29; July – Sunday 27; August – Sunday 24 and Monday 25; September – Sunday 28; December – Sunday 14 (Edwardian Christmas special in the house).
£5 for adults and £2.50 for children. Cream teas will be available. Opening times from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Saturday, August 2 (7pm to 10.30pm):
Musical Extravaganza (Opera and Jazz in the Garden) at Wavering Down House, starring Sophie King, Movin’ On and Alan Diamond — plus a spectacular fireworks display. Gates open at 6pm.
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics, tables and chairs (a torch may also come in handy!) – but no alcohol please. A licensed bar and pig roast will be available.
TV star Justin Lee Collins, pictured here with Trust chairman Chris Byrne, has donated a signed bottle of champagne as a raffle prize and will also be signing photographs during the event.
Look out for a night of surprises – and make sure you buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win Justin’s champagne or a fantastic goodie bag packed with some of Frankie’s treasures.
For tickets – click here
Trust chairman Chris Byrne owns the copyright of the work of Frankie Howerd. He is happy to give TV, radio and press interviews about life at the Wavering Down House. For more details, please call
+44 (0)1934 732013