Enniscorthy: Rebellion and Relaxation

Get fit and have fun with weekly volunteer guided Nordic Walking sessions at Chirk Castle.Starting from Tuesday 1st March, and weekly on Tuesdays throughout the year, Nordic Walking is a great way to improve your fitness and confidence and have fun at the same time.

In partnership with Sport Wales we have developed a series of Nordic walks lead by accredited, qualified, friendly volunteer guides.

Walk duration is around an hour. Poles will be provided. All abilities welcome – under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.

The perfect way to celebrate a special occasionExperience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by a magnificient Shire horse through the Wimpole Estate parkland with a dedicated groom and driver.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate.Following an experienced leader, you\’ll meet new people, discover new cycle routes and explore the countryside. Bikes are available to borrow but must be booked in advance – if you\’d like to borrow one, please email info@cycling-wakefield.org.uk. The route will vary each session depending on participant ability, and covers up to 10 miles.

Award-winning designer Christine Anderson talks about her inspiration for “Duchess Evelyn\’s robes” – a contemporary reflection on Duchess Evelyn\’s coronation robes, and the close relationship between monarch and her mistress of the robes

Explore the areas of Dinefwr Park that only the animals and park Rangers know about. This is a guided walk with our Ranger and lasts approximately 2 hours. Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be uneven and wet on occasion.
Booking is recommended as spaces are limited. Tel 01558 824512

Fun outdoor learning for toddlers and early learnersJoin us at Box Hill for fun outdoor learning sessions for toddlers and early learners.

Need to do more exercise but not sure where to start? Then this is the walk for you.The Walking for Health group meet every Tuesday at 2pm. The free low-impact walk around our local area is suitable for all abilities, and the group leaders will make your walk safe and enjoyable. The estimated finishing time is 3pm and anyone wishing to join us is welcome to meet in-front of the Airedale Barn.

Free

Are you ready to experience the heady heights of our attics or the depths of our cellars?

Join our \’behind the scenes\’ tours every Tuesday and Thursday and uncover the secrets that lurk among the eaves. Ever wondered what\’s hidden inside the rooms not open to the public? Well now\’s your chance to see!

Uncover our secret side on a fascinating \’Behind the scenes\’ tour.

Tickets are available at the front door on a first come, first served basis, max 15 per tour.

Experience the house as it comes alive to the sound of the Kent music ensemble performing a selection of music. Performing at 12-30pm – 1-30pm & 2pm-3pm

Come with us on a tour of some of the rooms on the second floor and discover what Antony and his descendants left behind.

You\’ll go behind the scenes to see untouched rooms and the places we look after and store Antony\’s legacy.

Tickets are issued on a first come basis from the Ticket Office at the Home Farm Visitor Centre.

Tours DO NOT run on Bank Holidays or during school holidays.

Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting what\’s good to see each week.

Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.

Listen to some of the music William might have enjoyed, played on our replica harpsichord – and perhaps even play a tune yourself.

Take the opportunity to watch and talk to a traditional craft maker at work. Chris Thomas a local wood turner will be demonstrating his skills with a lathe in the carriage house courtyard.

Carly provides an inclusive and non-intimidating environment with a maximum class size of 15 people. Everyone welcome from complete beginners to experienced Yogis and Yoginis.

If you are completely new to running or if
you\’re looking to ease yourself back into some
gentle exercise, this is the perfect group for
you!Join a qualified Leader in Running Fitness, in
the beautiful setting of Attingham Park to
gradually build your fitness and confidence in
running.

New members always welcome. Booking is Essential.

Are you completely new to running or looking to return to regular exercise? Our Over 60\’s Run Group is perfect for people looking to run with people of a similar age. Join a qualified Leader in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Attingham Park to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running.

New members always welcome. Booking is essential.

Head to Sticklebarn for high-adrenaline movies on the big screen upstairs. Treat yourself, order a burger and get a free beer to go with it.

Pushabout walks are aimed at anyone walking with a baby or toddler in a pushchair wanting to become more physically active. The walks are over terrain suitable for pushchairs and last approximately 1 hour, usually with a distance of 2 to 3 miles.

Come to Ilam Park and try out Nordic Walking! Ideal for beginners and a great introduction to the activity.
Nordic Walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits. The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs. The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!
This taster session will include a warm up, instruction and a walk to practice your skills. Poles will be provided as a part of the session. Session delivered by White Peak Nordic Walking.

Come and join us on a wonderful walk around the Polesden Lacey estate.Join our volunteer leader Catherine Williams on a nice stroll around our countryside. It is for anyone and everyone capable of doing an hour and a half walk. The walks take place on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Dogs are welcome, but MUST be on a lead at all times.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix\’s birth with a special 10-minute talk about how the natural world shaped these inspirational figures.

Join one of our knowledgeable Room Guides as they take you on an in-depth tour of Buckland Abbey.

Join volunteer Geoff or Chris for a guided walk through the formal gardens. The tour includes an introduction to the different parts of the garden and seasonal highlights.There is also an added option to extend the tour and walk down over the Iron Bridge and up through the Rock Garden towards the House.

Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole\’s parkland.Walks range from 2.5-4.5miles and are often muddy. Our experienced Walk Leaders will guide you through the estate, pointing out interesting features in the landscape, wildlife and tantalising snippets of Wimpole\’s history.

Meet the Nunnington Hall conservation team for a 30 minute catch up, and find out how we care for the house and its collection. Each month there\’ll be a new topic to discuss, demonstrations to enjoy and plenty of opportunities to get some conservation top tips for your own home.

Explore Longshaw on one of our regular drop-in walks led by our team of volunteer walks leaders. Walks take place on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting and finishing at the tea-room at 11am (returning by 1.30pm).

Meet a member of the gardening team in the Walled Garden for seasonal horticultural tips offering practical advice and a hands-on session.

Learn a few secrets from Nostell\’s kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes.Join Mark in the kitchen garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and strawberries. He\’ll also explain how he applies the 18th century principles set out by Stephen Switzer and his contemporaries to growing produce for caf� today.

Sea Life Manchester are running Beach Cleans at National Trust Formby, to help to keep our beach beautiful. Do you fancy mucking in?
Every volunteer at these events will be given a complimentary ticket to the Sea Life Manchester centre, to learn more about how to protect marine life. they will also be entered into a monthly prize draw for a SeaTREK or a Turtle Feeding Experience as a thank you for helping to make a difference.
You can get more information and register by sending an e-mail to ConservationSLM@merlinentertainments.biz

Always been intrigued about the history of our gardens?

Fancy learning a bit more about what we have growing in the borders or just want to pick our gardener\’s brains? Our lovely outdoor team are on hand to answer your questions and you can hear how they look after the formal gardens day to day.

Join one of our garden guides for a free thirty minute tour of our kitchen garden. Discover more about the history of the 17th century kitchen garden and the herbs and vegetables grown by our gardeners.

Join the conservation team for their weekly clock winding tour. Find out how we keep each clock ticking and why it\’s so important that we wind them at a specific time.

Meet the maid or manservant and take in a 10-minute talk about William\’s childhood or the harsh realities of 18th-century life.

Join one of the gardeners and enjoy this spectacular late season tour of the gardens. This is the time when the sub-tropical garden is at its finest with a lush abundant growth of rare and exotic plants from around the world.

Imagine being greeted by the smell of fresh baking as you walk through the doors…Come along and see our volunteers cooks in costume experiment with authentic Victorian recipes as they whip up various traditional treats in the magnificent kitchen. Meet in the House. Subject to volunteer availability.

Join volunteer Ken in the stables to explore Antony Gibbs\’ architectural and technological creation and get a glimpse into the Victorian world and our on-going care of Tyntesfield.

Tours on request.

Enjoy an afternoon of live harp music from Harps North West.

Join a music collection specialist each week to explore a different aspect of the Benton Fletcher Collection of early keyboard instruments.Discover more about an aspect of our important early music collection at these informal 20-30 minute talks and demonstrations. Hear the instruments played and learn about the musical world of the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with magnificent Shire horses? The course begins with grooming to familiarise yourself with the horses, followed by harnessing and walking behind a Shire giving him directions via the reins and verbal instructions. Then you progress to driving a sledge on grassland, manoeuvring around trees. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to take the reins driving a one horse cart through the Park. At the end of the day, if you don\’t want to rush away, you can help stable and feed the horses, or put them out in the field.

Discover the traditional craft of willow weaving with basket maker Craig Daws.

Visit on a milling day and see our team of volunteer millers in action as they harness the power of the river Itchen to turn waterwheels, gears and millstones to produce Winchester City Mill\’s traditional wholemeal flour.Our milling demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day.

The Mill\’s expert millers will guide you round and answer any questions you have about this working watermill.

Keep an eye on our What\’s On Page…more milling dates will be coming soon!

Meet the conservation volunteers and watch how they delicately handle and clean items from Cragside\’s collection. Subject to volunteer availability.

As part of the 300th anniversary celebrations of the birth of \’Capability\’ Brown, the Embroiderers\’ Guild is holding the largest exhibition it has ever produced, across the country. Using the landscapes and architecture of Oxburgh as their inspiration, members have interpreted these with fabric and thread to produce unique pieces of work which will be on display in the Chapel.

Join us in the Stables Cafe for our weekly craft and chat sessions. We are now hosting regular \’Craft & Chat\’ sessions, where whatever your crafting passion you can bring along your latest project and join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, chatting and swapping ideas with other craft lovers. The session is free, however if you would like to come along we do request that you support Rainham Hall by purchasing a beverage (or a slice of cake) from our Caf� during your visit.

Unlock the secrets of our fascinating mosaics.
Talk times vary, please check before travelling.Join Dr Nick Humphris for a specialist presentation and tour. Discover more about Chedworth Roman Villa\’s fascinating mosaics. Learn who made them and unlock the secret of their symbolic representations.

See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Accompanied by an overview of how the town would have been to live in during the late Georgian age, the \’model village\’ of 1790s Wisbech takes centre stage. It\’s all there, from the grandest houses to the smallest privies.

See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Accompanied by an overview of how the town would have been to live in during the late Georgian age, the \’model village\’ of 1790s Wisbech takes centre stage. It\’s all there, from the grandest houses to the smallest privies.

See the Wisbech of 1795 in miniature! Accompanied by an overview of how the town would have been to live in during the late Georgian age, the \’model village\’ of 1790s Wisbech takes centre stage. It\’s all there, from the grandest houses to the smallest privies.

Special interest days, when doors, drawers and cupboards not normally open to the public will be on show. Don\’t miss the opportunity for a \’sneak peek\’!

Join us for a guided bat walk at Dyrham Park, as we explore the garden and park in search of bats. Bat detectors provided but please bring a torch. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for an outdoor activity at night. Booking essential.

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into exercise or training for a Parkrun or Race for Life this is the perfect group for you!Join our qualified leaders in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Wimpole to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running.

The group will meet every Thursday morning for approximately one hour. New members are always welcome and there\’s no booking required.
NT members free. Non members �2 parking charge

Be supple and strong in 2016 – develop core and back strength and be more agile, help prevent injury and increase sports performance.

Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive 15 minutes early).These free, volunteer-led rides are a great chance to explore the local area and make new friends. Suitable for over 16s, it\’s the perfect opportunity for you to get back on your bike if you haven\’t cycled for a while.

Bike hire- �2.50 booking essential, please phone- 01425 470721 (free with own bike)

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for a parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you.Join our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Clumber Park to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running. The group will meet every Wednesday and Thursday morning (choose which is best for you or feel free to come to both!). New members are welcome to join the group at any time.
At the end of the session join us in the cafe for a cuppa and cake!

Join a member of the house team for a sneak behind the scenes. Find out about the conservation work needed to care for Hughenden Manor and discover rooms not normally open to the public.

Buggyfitis the ultimate fitness class for mums and babies. Buggyfit sessions cater for all fitness levels to help women get back into shape following the birth of their new arrival.
This post natal exercise program aims to help strengthen and stabilise the post pregnancy body, specifically targeting those weaker muscles.
Classes vary each week to always keep exercises interesting and fun in the fabulous fresh air and beautiful grounds of Polesden Lacey.
Sessions are �6 each or �50 for ten, book by emailing debsbuggyfit@outlook.com

Enjoy an hour\’s walk around Nostell\’s picturesque parkland.Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week.

Join one of our guides for a walk around the garden and parkland to explore the Capability Brown features in the landscape.In the year that celebrates 300 years since the birth of Capability Brown, join us for a free tour lasting approximately one hour which takes in the main Brown features in the garden and parkland.

Learn some bushcraft, identify plants, build dens, cook over an open fire and create some crafty art work outdoors with Dyrham Park\’s brand new Forest school in the woodlands not usually open to the public. Whatever the weather forest school will involve a wild time in the outdoors! Suitable for children aged 2-4.

Eastern Moors Event – We\’re looking for All-Weather Adventurers, Mini Explorers and Intrepid Tots! Preschool children and their adults invited to do hands on, outdoors, wildlife themed activities.

Learn more about the history of the Waddesdon estate and the creation of Waddesdon Manor from the archive collections held at Windmill Hill.

Join us for a 3 mile walk on the Hardwick estate. Enjoy an opportunity to get outdoors, stretch your legs and meet new people.

Are you ready to experience the heady heights of our attics or the depths of our cellars?

Join our \’behind the scenes\’ tours every Tuesday and Thursday and uncover the secrets that lurk among the eaves. Ever wondered what\’s hidden inside the rooms not open to the public? Well now\’s your chance to see!

Uncover our secret side on a fascinating \’Behind the scenes\’ tour.

Tickets are available at the front door on a first come, first served basis, max 15 per tour.

Discover how our team care for the numerous items in our collections from miniature model ships, to stuffed birds and grand state coaches. See the tools they use and learn the techniques they\’ve mastered, plus pick their brains about how to care for your precious belongings at home.

Monday to Friday (not during school holidays).
Be honoured to access extraordinary rooms, closed for the majority of their lifetime and understand their special status.

Meet the 4th century owner Censorinus for a tour of his VillaJoin Censorinus, the fourth century owner of the Roman Villa. Become an honoured guest as he takes you on a tour of his property. See the mosaic floors and state-of-the-art bath houses in the company of the man whose wealth and ambition made it all possible.

See our kitchens come to life, help our cooks make delicious seasonal recipes and maybe even be treated to a taste!Changing seasonal recipes over the course of the season. Occasionally our volunteer cooks are busy baking at home so aren\’t always available.

Join us for a 30-minute guided house tour and enjoy a personal insight into the family life that forged one of our greatest poets.

What would the picturesque valley at Colby Woodland garden say if it could talk? Come and investigate with this 1.5hr fully guided tour, exploring the hidden heritage within. From 300 million years ago to the present day; discover geological upheavals, cottage industries, industrial heritage and country house living.

Our 18th century Dolls\’ house is one of the finest examples of it\’s type in the country. Join one of our short talks to find out more about it.
Our rare British dolls house once belonged to Sarah, Lady Fetherstonhaugh and brought to Uppark in 1746. Learn about the history of doll houses and how they reflected life of the day.

Enjoy a guided walk around the estate and enjoy Lanhydrock\’s historic countryside. Walk lasts approximately 1 � hours.Walk begins at reception at 2pm.

Come and see the areas of Gunby that are normally not open to the public.Would you like to see behind closed doors and peek into Gunby Hall\’s hidden corners? Join our Conservation & Collections team to find out more about the unseen parts of this special house and the stories they tell.

Discover how this beautiful part of the Lake District inspired some of Beatrix\’s most famous tales with a special exhibition to celebrate her 150th anniversary. Free with entry to house and garden.

Join our walk leaders for a tour of the village. Hear about the village\’s fascinating history. Walks are on a donation basis.

Discover how this beautiful part of the Lake District inspired some of Beatrix\’s most famous tales with a special exhibition to celebrate her 150th anniversary. Free with entry to house and garden.

Watch the millers mill on Thursdays and Sundays.The millers grind organic wholemeal flour. You can watch the grinding and bagging on Thursdays and Sundays (water dependent) and buy a sack to take home.

Discover how this beautiful part of the Lake District inspired some of Beatrix\’s most famous tales with a special exhibition to celebrate her 150th anniversary. Free with entry to house and garden.

Join our weekly demonstrations to see the tools and techniques needed to look after Nostell\’s special treasures.As you explore the house, look out for the conservation team as they demonstrate how to look after Nostell\’s historic collection and let you into a few insider secrets. From polishing the brass eagles in the Lower Hall to cleaning the 18th century tongue scraper in the Crimson Room, you\’ll find them doing a different job each week. House admission required.

Come and meet a master craftsman at work.The Tack room and carriage house have always been an important part of life at Llanerchaeron.
Come and meet our local saddler David Evans who takes up residence at the stables every Thursday throughout the season. Watch him at work producing all sorts of beautiful leather work for horses and humans. He might even take a commission too!

This is an opportunity to see Standen in a different light. Join a tour to find out about the architecture of the house.Collect a ticket on the day from Visitor Reception. These tours are subject to volunteer availability – please phone the property beforehand to check whether a volunteer is available for your desired talk.

Join us for an evening interval running session taking in the sights and sounds of Longshaw.Our instructor Becky will work with you, whatever your ability, to improve your running technique and fitness levels. Suitable for all abilities.

Join one of the Nordic walking sessions at Avebury. Meet new friends in a breathtaking landscape and learn the Nordic walking technique for a superior \’walkout\’.Nordic walking is a powerful way to get fit and stay fit, help with posture and improve overall health. Join a qualified instructor for a 2-hour, great workout session in a stunning landscape with other like-minded people.
Charge for a 2-hour session is �10 and this includes poles hire. Discounts apply for NT members.

Carly provides an inclusive and non-intimidating environment with a maximum class size of 15 people. Everyone welcome from complete beginners to experienced Yogis and Yoginis.

Enjoy an hour\’s walk around Nostell\’s picturesque parkland.Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week.

Join us for a wildlife walk around our parkland, leaving from the ticket office at 11am every Friday.

NB/ Please be aware the wildlife walk on 27 May will leave from Lardon Chase car park at 10-30am.Join us for a wildlife walk around our parkland, leaving from the ticket office at 11am every Friday.

NB/ Please be aware the wildlife walk on 27 May will leave from Lardon Chase car park at 10-30am.

Following the introductory lecture, this talk focusses on�Victorian Britain. Lesley will examine how Peruvian guano featured in the�experiments of newly emerging�agricultural chemists and was�used by Victorian high farmers. Guano even influenced the Victorian sewage debates, which was�a matter of�some concern to the Gibbs.

Come to sit back, relax with a cup of tea, and enjoy listening to the reading of letters written by Beatrix Potter and her friend Canon Rawnsley, who inspired Potter to preserve special places in Lakes from being irreparably ruined by development.

Join John on a tour to learn about the final chapter of the abbey\’s turbulent history.Look at the causes of the English Reformation and the events that led to the final surrender of Fountains Abbey in 1539, victim of Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell\’s dissolution of the monasteries.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11-00am and choose from a 1hr or 2hr or 3hr walk. Dogs are welcome too. These walks are a great introduction to the White Peak area of the Peak District, or simply a chance for fresh air and exercise! Walk routes change each week and may include stiles, slopes and steps.

Don\’t miss this guided tour of the woodland, it\’s the last of the year. Explore the varied countryside of the wider Stourhead Estate – valleys, woods, meadows and an Iron Age camp.

Agatha Christie set her novel \’Dead Man\’s Folly\’ in Greenway house and garden as well as the surrounding area. Why not join volunteer Nick for a walk and talk to find out all about it?The walk and talks begins in the stables with a 20 minute talk, and is followed by a walk of the parts of the garden that star in the story, including the tennis court, croquet lawn and camellia garden. The walk ends at the Boathouse, which was the scene of the crime in the story.

Nibble on a piece of chocolate orange and find out about the Terry chocolate factory history, how the business started, why it was at one stage “Terry and Berry” and the nearly forgotten chocolate apple.