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Settle down for a story as part of the Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition.On Wednesday and Saturday mornings our story tellers will be picking a tale to read from the bookshelves in the story corner of the Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition. There will be a selection of tales about tigers, classics from Judith Kerr and favourite nursery rhymes to captivate your little one.

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.

Enjoy the brisk autumn weather and clean, crisp air on a 5-mile ramble around the Clent Hills.

When the house is closed you can still enjoy a guided tour with one of our fascinating guides. Find out about the history of this special place and the people who made their mark here.When the house is closed you can still enjoy a guided tour with one of our fascinating guides. Find out about the history of this special place and the people who made their mark here. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour, and take place outdoors over uneven ground surfaces. Tours may be cancelled if the weather is extremely poor.

Go behind the scenes at Newton House and see our team of conservators at work.From portrait conservation and protecting our historic ceilings, to insect pest prevention and carpet tamping; no day is the same and there�s always lots of important work to be done. For the first time we�re inviting visitors to try your hand at house and collection conservation too. Join us every Wednesday and have a go for yourself.

Enjoy a guided walk with Head Gardener John followed by a Gardener\’s Ploughman\’s Afternoon Tea.

Learn about the history of Claremont and the estate, on this enjoyable walk with our expert guide.Feel the history of Claremont come to life on a guided walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers and take in the sights of a garden which was once the playground of royalty.

Some perennial plants are lifted, separated and potted up at this time ready for replanting next year. Join us to find out how we care for the plants and the beds.

Bring your four-legged friend for a walk in the garden.Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the garden at Lyme along with your dogs. Please keep dogs on leads and stick to the footpaths.Last entry to the garden is 4.30pm. 2.30pm after 4 November 2019.

Get into the festive feeling with handmade crafts. A guide will be on hand to help you master real willow and to decorate your home for Christmas.Join a member of the team and use real willow to create a festive design. Perfect for decorating your door instead of a traditional wreath or for indoors, during this session you\’ll make a star. There\’ll also be tea or coffee and a mince pie.

A 60-minute high intensity circuit training for strength and endurance.Our Fitness Instructor will put you through your paces across the park, from bodyweight exercises to running up hills. Be prepared to sweat!If the weather is against us, bootcamp will be indoors in the Active Base.

Perfect for anyone new to running.Designed for absolute beginners, our couch to 5k course will help you build up gradually to running your first 5k in 9 weeks. A friendly group, with qualified run leaders to help you gain confidence and get active in a supportive and informal environment, within an inspiring coastal setting.Entries part way through the programme (starts on 2 October) are welcome while places remain. On completion, the group will meet to take part in the Great Run Local event at Souter Lighthouse.

Our latest evening of superb live music with this critically acclaimed duo.Imagine Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt on their skin, wind in their beards, and whiskey in their bottles. Welcome to the mythic world of Son of Town Hall, the unusual union of Ben Parker of London and David Berkeley of Santa Fe. Son of Town Hall�s performances aren�t quite like any other. Three-parts concert, one-part theatre, with voices so perfectly matched it is nearly impossible to tell them apart Ale, cider, wine, soft and hot drinks as well as snacks on sale all evening.

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 by 9.15am for a prompt start).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)

Little Adventurers is our outdoor learning group for children aged two – five years old and their parents or carers. Have fun with seasonal activities that promote physical activity and adventures in the great outdoors.Our autumn sessions are:7 November \’wake up your senses\’: a sensory walk around the grounds.14 November \’trees and leaves\’: gathering and identifying leaves and using them to make bunting.21 November \’stick play\’: making a journey stick to take for a walk.

Games. crafts and outdoor activities for pre-school children, all on a seasonal theme. Perfect for little explorers! Leave your best clothes at home and be prepared to have fun getting a bit wet and muddy! Booking essential.Join us at Wicken Fen with your pre-school little ones for a morning of outdoor activities and nature exploration.

Whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it as long as you can remember, the Gibside Sewing Group meet weekly and everyone is welcome.The Gibside Sewing Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am in the main caf�. They\’re a friendly bunch that enjoy a good natter with a cup of coffee and cake, while allowing their creative talents to come to the forefront. Quite often, they will be contributing to a creative project for at Gibside.

Join a monthly walk, led by Lyme\’s volunteers, taking in different routes and views each month.Each month, the walk will take in different locations across Lyme.

Explore the fascinating history of Aydon Castle with properties historian William Wyeth. Find out more about this hidden gem and discover the stories of this excellent castle in the north-east of England.

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The Dog Walking Social Group is a great opportunity for you and your four legged companion to make new friends!The group meets twice a month.Taking a different route each month, it\’s a wonderful chance to explore different areas of the park and find out more about the work going on throughout the estate. Meet outside Information Centre. The walk lasts approx. 1 � – 2 hours but people can drop out along the way once they have reached their limit.Vehicle admission charges apply. NT members free.

Mini explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid tots and their adults are invited to take part in fun outdoor activities at LongshawJoin in our nature themed programme on the second Thursday of each month. Drinks and snack provided

Travel back in time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter. He will be on site all day, and will lead a special tour at 2pm.Join Thomas Margetts, the gamekeeper who found the Villa in 1864. Enjoy the site through his eyes as he takes you on an entertaining journey through time from the Victorian Cotswolds back to the Villa\’s grandest days and onto the latest archaeological finds.

From Tudor countryside retreat to 1980s squat, Sutton House has a rich, exciting and varied history just waiting to be discovered.Experience Hackney\’s oldest home with a tour led by a Sutton House expert. Learn about past residents from 500 years of history and the many unique ways the house has been used, including as a home to Thomas Cromwell\’s right hand man, a Victorian school, and a 1980s squat. Explore a newly installed recreation of the office of Clive Jenkins and the ASTMS Trade Union who were based here from the 1950s-1980s.

Come along and help create our art installation with fallen leaves, inspired by the landscape and wildlife at Polesden Lacey.This autumn, beautiful seasonal sculptures have popped up around our garden. Each designed and made by a talented english artist specially for Polesden Lacey. Come and see how they take on a new beauty as they\’re filled with leaves, collected by you. Helping our garden team whilst creating art, would could be better!?

Eating out will never be the same again…We\’ll be running our wood-fired pizza nights right up until Christmas, so why not stop by for a bite to eat on your way home from work? Find us in the car park, where you\’ll only need to leave your car to order! All pizzas come in cardboard boxes to take away. Price per pizza ranging between �7.50 – �8.50 depending on your choice of toppings.

Back by popular demand, you can explore 14th-century cellars, Tudor attics and even walk on the newly restored roof of this historic mansion. Wander the house at night time and enjoy a glass of prosecco in the staircase hall.Important note:Because of the adventurous nature of the tour, you�ll need to be aged 15 or over. You�ll be asked to complete a disclaimer form if you�re aged 18 or over while those of you aged 15-17 will need a parent or legal guardian to sign a consent form.

Friday�s during term time, families with under 5�s can join in our craft making, storytelling, and sing-alongs.

History talks give you a taste of Gibside\’s past. There are 6 topics to hear about: George Bowes, Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Stables, Coal, the chapel and Gibside\’s timeline.Meet your guide outside the caf� for a 30 minute talk about one of the 6 topics. The guides are very knowledgeable and keen to answer your questions.

Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers as they take you on a guided walk of the park.Join our volunteers and rangers for a walk around Basildon Park. A refreshing way to take in the park, whilst learning about the steps we take to protect the parkland and its wildlife inhabitants.

Join our dog-walking group at Stackpole and explore the best of our trails with your four-legged friends! Afterwards, enjoy a bite to eat in the Boathouse Tea-room.Free walks, charge applies for refreshments.

Join us at Emmetts Garden and help plant spring bulbs ready for 2020.There are roughly 5,000 mixed tulips of red, pink and black to plant as well as a variety of other spring bulbs across the grounds. Find out more about the importance of mixing these bulbs and the perfect number per square metre and then have a go yourself. Come back in early spring next year to see how your hard-work has paid off when the tulips begin to flower.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs on short leads 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, mud and livestock.

Come and explore the natural world through the seasons. There are opportunities to create, make and play in a private, walled woodland.Session include creative, exploratory activities in the mornings. Lunch is around the campfire and which includes hot chocolate and a campfire snack. Afterwards there is a tool use session where children can learn how to use woodland tools safely.These sessions are available for home educated children & group bookings. Alternate Friday sessions are for early years children.

Dr Alwyn Turner will show a large collection of Keswick School of Industrial Art artefacts to illustrate his introductory talk.A 10 to 15 minute talk from Dr Alwyn Turner with the opportunity for questions at the end. Talks take place throughout the day, please see times below.

When the house is closed you can still enjoy a guided tour with one of our fascinating guides. Find out about the history of this special place and the people who made their mark here.When the house is closed you can still enjoy a guided tour with one of our fascinating guides. Find out about the history of this special place and the people who made their mark here. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour, and take place outdoors over uneven ground surfaces. Tours may be cancelled if the weather is extremely poor.

Gather around and listen to a selection of macabre and ghostly tales inspired by the hauntings of Ham.Learn more about the spirits said to haunt Ham in the atmospheric back parlour. Tales told at 1pm and 2pm, subject to volunteer availability on the day.

Join our friendly and engaging garden guides for a free tour around the garden, highlighting the seasonal hot spots.There are approximately 114 acres here at Anglesey Abbey, with plenty of pathways to explore. Whether you want to increase your horticultural knowledge, or find out more about the gardens here, our friendly garden guides are on hand to show you round.

Uncover the hidden stories of the servants in the house on this new tour of the domestic areas of the house.See behind the scenes in the rooms of the south east quarter and the domestic ground floor areas of the house and hear the previously untold stories of those that worked here.

Hire a tramper all-terrain mobility scooter to explore Ravenscar.The tramper is an electric all-terrain mobility scooter designed to cover rough ground and grass safely. It can tackle slopes, go over bumps and tree roots, through shallow puddles, mud and soft ground.Thanks to the North York Moors National Park Authority, we have one for hire at Ravenscar.With a top speed of four miles an hour you can easily keep up with friends and family as you enjoy sea air, panoramic views and spot wildlife on spin through the cliff top countryside.

Bring along your camera and develop your digital photography skills at the UK\’s birthplace of photography with local trainers, Lacock Photography.An introduction to Digital PhotographyA full day workshop, �125.00 per personWednesday 16 October, 10am – 4.30pmThursday 14 November, 10am – 4.30pmSunday 17 November, 10am – 4.30pmTop tips to improve your digital photographyA half day workshop, �32.00 per personSaturday 12 October, 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 4.30pmThursday 17 October, 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 4.30pmFriday 15 November, 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 4.30pm

It\’s been an annual tradition for over 60 years so do come along to see the garden team busy in the Great Hall at Cotehele as they put together this year\’s beautiful cut flower garland.

Visit Lavenham Guildhall on one of our spinning days and see our wonderful volunteers in action; demonstrating the traditional art of spinning wool into the yarn we see and recognise today.Our spinning demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Every week on a Thursday from March until October and then on Fridays in November, December and February.Why not enjoy a lovely refreshment and treat in our Tudor beamed Tearoom after seeing our volunteers and spinners.

A 60-minute high intensity circuit training for strength and endurance.Our Fitness Instructor will put you through your paces across the park, from bodyweight exercises to running up hills. Be prepared to sweat!If the weather is against us, bootcamp will be indoors in the Active Base.

Explore Lavenham�s illustrious past by lantern light with a local guide. Come in and warm up with some tea and cake afterwards.Join us for a atmospheric evening walk through Lavenham, using lanterns to light the way. Our local guide will illustrate the 500 years of history present in the village and then warm up with a cup of tea and some cake afterwards.

Come and see court 15 in atmospheric candlelight!Enjoy a tour of the Back to Backs in the atmospheric glow of Candlelight.

The Washboard Resonators will throw you back to the vaudeville era with their charm, talent and incredible live performance!Old-Time music straight from the heart of Langdale. Washboards, steel guitars, horns, tight harmonies and foot tapping, western be-bop, this is a night not to be missed!

Celebrate the 20th birthday of That�s not my� with a sensory adventure. Join our storyteller as we hunt for the magical rainbow birthday party for our hero, Puppy, and meet lots of friends along the way!It�ll be a sensory experience for little ones, including playing with bubbles, snow, and hail, with fun and songs along the way.

Calling fellow Grumpycorns! What happens when Unicorn decides he wants to write the most fabulous story in the world?He has his special fluffy pen. His mug of moonberry tea. His fancy notebook�but not a SINGLE IDEA. Join writer-illustrator Sarah McIntyre in finding out how his friends – Narwhal, Mermaid and Jellyfish – try to help, discover how she draws unicorn expressions including his spectacular meltdown, and learn how to doodle your own fabulous unicorn!

Let\’s wheel around the woods together. Join us for a led bike ride around Comer Woods, suitable for parents and children.Great for families who\’ve never been on the Explorer Trail before, this is a led cycle ride with our Active Outdoors Team who\’ll stop off and show you points of interest along the way.

Delve deeper into the Morgan\’s role in the Newport Rising as part of our Riches and Rebellion programme.Listen to Tredegar House�s resident historian Paul Busby as he explores the Morgan family\’s connection with the history of Chartism. This 45 minute talk will take place in the Morgan Room above the Brewhouse tea-room.

Join our Mini Ranger Academy at Dinefwr and learn all about what it takes to be a Ranger on a National Nature Reserve.There is a different session each month and booking is essential so call up today for more information and to book. Suitable for ages 5-13. *Please note an adult must be present throughout the session and the event is weather permittingLimited availability

Meet the new Children�s Laureate, multi-million-copy selling, award-winning author Cressida Cowell, creator of the How to Train Your Dragon (also a DreamWorks film and TV franchise) and The Wizards of Once series.Cressida will talk about her latest book, The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times, as well as How to Train Your Dragon, her inspiration and give tips on becoming an author or illustrator. The Wizards of Once won the Blue Peter Book Award; Cressida has won numerous other prizes including the Ruth Rendell Award for Championing Literacy. Unmissable!

Join award-winning author Tracey Corderoy for a fun and festive event celebrating her picture books \’Mouse�s Night Before Christmas\’ and \’The Christmas Extravaganza Hotel\’!Come along and meet Tracey, hear all about the books, enjoy the interactive storytelling, share your own �Christmas Extravaganza� ideas, and participate in festive craft activities!

Discover which feathered friends are calling Fountains Abbey their home this winter.A 2 mile walk around the estate to see the birds that make Fountains their home in winter time. From chaffinches to the elusive peregrine falcon and maybe even a hawfinch, there are so many fascinating birds to see on the estate.

Grab a litter picker and help us care for this beautiful stretch of coastline with our beach cleans.Love Freshwater West? Have a chat with our team about becoming a COASTodian for the area.

Join our extra special storyteller for an exclusive performance based on Elmer, everyone�s favourite patchwork elephant as we celebrate Elmer Day!Filled with songs, fun and laughter it�s a storytelling session with a twist and not to be missed as we celebrate Elmer�s 30th Birthday! Hear the beloved story brought to life with songs and interactive elements, and then meet Elmer himself in a special meet-and-greet, and get your photo taken with him!

Join one of our experienced guides for a 3 hour (4 mile) ramble, visiting the views that inspired the artist John Constable. The tour will also visit East Bergholt and Dedham, where Constable was born and where he lived for the first part of his life. You\’ll see the location of his parents house and his first studio.

Are you ready for a prehistoric adventure?Travel back in time to the Jurassic period on an immersive dinosaur experience inside our dino dome. Enjoy an interactive journey through time and learn about the story of dinosaurs. Pre-booking is essentialPlease arrive 20 minutes before your show timeThe show will take place on our tennis lawn, entry to the garden is not included.

Walk with our rangers to discover the wonders of Worms Head, the tidal island at the far end of Rhossili.

How advanced was medicine in Roman times? Would you have trusted a Roman doctor, especially when it came to more serious treatments?Meet Quintus Medicus, our Roman doctor. You can ask him all about medicine in Roman times. Find out what medicine was used to treat various conditions, what equipment they relied on and if the Roman doctors were to be trusted.

Come and experience the medieval way of preserving food and taste the results.The monks would have preserved as much food as possible to tide them over the winter. Come and see the original medieval recipe cooked on an outside fire at Swanley and taste the results.

Create a stunning wreath from a wire base to give any threshold the festive wow factor, using a range of materials including flowers and foliage handpicked from the Nostell estate.Perfect for creative friends, this workshop will help you create a unique piece to give a decorative twist to your own home, or that of a loved one as an extraordinary gift.Join artisan company Pink Ginger for this special festive experience, with all materials and light refreshments provided.Can\’t make the date? Why not indulge in luxury wreath making with Pink Ginger on 24 November?

From the multi award-winning picture book maker of \’A Bit Lost, Oh No, George!\’, and \’Shh! We Have a Plan\’ comes a bold new picture book about building up the courage to try something new.Meet Chris Haughton as he introduces his classic characters as well as hearing his brand new story Don�t Worry Little Crab – the perfect story for helping little ones feel brave!

Join this guided walk to discover Brimham\’s history, from the last ice age that helped form these weird and wonderful rock formations, to the stories of the people who lived here and called Brimham home.Let our guide walk and talk you through the last 320 million years in a 90 minute journey around the rocks and moorland. During this time you will hear all about the geology of the site, the stories of the people who lived in Brimham House and the important conservation work the Ranger team do to look after the special moorland.

Join our lead contractors, Historic Property Restoration, for a look behind the scenes of our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Curtain Rises project.Get up close to the latest project activity and go behind the scenes with the people closest to it. Find out about the techniques used and sneak peaks into what\’ll happen next.

The number one for fiendish fun is back! Join author Francesca Simon to find out what Henry gets up to in his latest mischievous adventures \’Up, Up and Away\’.\’Up, Up and Away\’ is a brand new collection of wickedly funny and totally brilliant stories featuring the inimitable Horrid Henry! Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the series� publication in 2019, this is a Perfect Peter of an event for Horrid Henry fans of all ages!

Pop along to Red House to see Dr Serena Trowbridge talk about the poetry of Elizabeth Siddal and sign copies of her book.Dr Serena Trowbridge, senior lecturer in English Literature, will be joining us to talk about her edited book of Elizabeth Siddal\’s poetry “My Lady\’s Soul. Pop along to hear about how Lizzie became a craftswoman in literature, grab a signed copy of the book and ask questions about this pre-Raphaelite sister.

Get in the festive spirit and make your own Christmas decorations using the traditional rag rug technique.The art of rag rugging was an essential part of the lives of back to back families. Using spare sack material and cut up bits of old cloth, they fashioned rugs, mats and much more. On the workshop our craft specialists will teach you how to make a festive rag wreath to decorate your home. You\’ll also learn the skills to start your own rag rug projects.

Discover the secrets of Cadbury Camp Iron Age hill fort, behind Tickenham, on a walk with National Trust archaeologist Martin Papworth.We will be meeting in the car park at Tickenham village hall 205 Clevedon Road, Tickenham BS21 6RX

This practical day is with our expert ranger in our woods and see first hand the benefits of this traditional rural craftLearn about the history of coppicing, tool selection and safe use, cutting stools, basic processing of wood for products and wildlife benefits.

Create your very own mosaic masterpieceJoin local mosaic artist Sadie Rowlands for an inspiring workshop and create a mosaic masterpiece. Decorate your home in style or give it to someone as a gift. Lunch and materials are included; price �60 per person. Booking is essential so book online or call 01242 890256 for more information.

Formerly Chairman of the national Elgar Society, Andrew explores the background and musical influences behind the George Moore\’s Irish play \’Grania and Diarmid\’ and then turns to the music of \’Caractacus\’ (who may not have been Celtic).Elgar Society began its life in Worcester and Malvern in 1951 and the West Midlands Branch has continued to flourish since then. With a membership of approximately 230, second only to London. You can join free for your first year at The Firs by asking a member of staff.

Award-winning author and illustrator Yuval Zommer presents his beautiful new books; a rhyming picture book \’The Tree that�s Meant to Be\’, and from the immensely popular Big Book series \’The Big Book of Birds\’.Join Yuval for a magical storytelling session celebrating the beauty of the natural world and a drawing workshop where Yuval will inspire children to create their own special trees and colourful winged creatures.

At this utterly special event, Lauren Child will be in conversation with Nicolette Jones to celebrate all things Clarice Bean and 20 years as a children�s author.Lauren was Waterstones Children\’s Laureate from 2017-2019, is a multi-award-winning, bestselling writer and artist whose books are known and loved the world over. Clarice Bean, That�s Me was her first book, which published 20 years ago in 1999.

We are delighted to be exhibiting the recent works of artist Miranda Rhys at the Black Raven Gallery.We are delighted to be showing the artist Mirada Rhys at the Black Raven Gallery. These recent colourful oil paintings of familiar everyday household objects are seen in a new light and perspective. The beautifully designed and recently opened gallery in located in the inner courtyard. Not to be missed! Entry to the preview is free between 12-2.00on Friday 6th September 2109 All works are for sale.

Come and explore a variety of creative workshops at Garden Cottage, set within Gibside\’s beautiful Walled Garden.Using traditional printing methods, you will create your own one-off piece of art work. Keep this and frame it for your own home or give as an original gift. Something truly unique! All materials provided. For further information and to book your place, please email patternshed.print@gmail.com

A family quiz night in the Reed Barn Tearoom. There will be nibbles on the tables and drinks available to purchase. Maximum of 6 people per team, maximum 12 teams.

Learn to navigate the stars with a talk and viewing from our experienced astronomers. Includes warm supper and a hot drink.Join our experts from the Seven Sisters Astronomical Society for a stargazing experience on our parkland. Children can also tick off number 27 on their 50 Things list. Feel free to bring along your own telescopes to try them out or learn more about how to set them up for viewing. Includes a warming winter supper and hot drink.

Join Nadia Shireen for a noisy story time session featuring live drawing! Nadia will take you on adventure as she reads her very latest title, \’Billy and the Dragon\’.You�ll meet a whole host of new friends, including brilliantly brave heroine Billy and her faithful sidekick Fatcat. Join Billy (and Nadia) on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too).

Join illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon as she shares poems and illustrations from \’I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree\’, the award- winning book of nature poems for every day of the year.Budding young artists will get the chance to illustrate a nature poem for themselves using a variety of specialist artist materials. Frann will offer tips on drawing from nature and together we will explore making illustrations through mixed media.

Introduce your children to the world of cycling with the Emerging Rider Cycling Course run by The Bicycle Society.The Bicycle Society�s Emerging Rider course consists of 45 minute classes with songs, colouring in and of course balance bikes. We sing songs, play biking games and give parents the chance to socialise with their children whilst starting a life long passion for bikes. It is the emotional connection with bikes that is fostered at such an early age and this is nurtured here in the Emerging Rider group.

Why not join us with your four legged friend for a walk around Clumber Park”Meeting every Sunday (come rain or shine) at 10.30am in Central Bark we hold a approximately 45 minute dog walk around the park, socialising both dogs and owners whilst taking in the sights of Clumber. Normal admission charges apply, please wear appropriate dog walking attire.”

Join Little Green Cape on a journey through the wild woods, imagining and creating the fairy tale characters she meets along the way.Led by the 2015-2017 Children\’s Laureate, Chris Riddell, this is an hour of fairy tale storytelling and live-drawing to celebrate his picture book, \’Once Upon a Wild Wood\’.

Come and learn how to cycle with The Bicycle Society\’s Developing Rider Course. They guarantee that they can get any child cycling without stabilizers using fun and imaginative coaching methods.

New this year, take part in beginner Nordic walking sessions at Wallington. A great chance to get out, get active and meet new people.You will be taught the INWA 10 Step Method of Nordic Walking before setting off on a nice relaxing stroll around the picturesque estate of Wallington. Each session will last for 2 hours and walking poles are provided, so all you need to bring are some suitable shoes and an enthusiastic attitude. Nordic walking sessions are run by Strolls with Poles and its highly experienced local Nordic walking instructor Julie.

Join author Lara Flecker and illustrator Trisha Krauss for an interactive workshop themed around \’Midnight at Moonstone\’. Hear Lara and Trisha talking about the book, the inspiration for the costumes and Lara\’s work as costume curator at the V&A.Go �behind the scenes� with Trisha�s mood board, storyboards and sketches as she talks about how she created the illustrations before leading the children in an activity to each decorate their very own Moonstone-inspired paper doll.

Discover the stories hidden behind these ancient ruins on a free one hour guided tour of the abbey.If these walls could talk�unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey and the daily routines of the monks who lived here. Meet at Porter\’s Lodge, tour lasts approx. 1 hr.

Fancy seeing more of what Chirk Castle estate has to offer? Join a guided walk and enjoy the freedom to explore.At Chirk Castle we have an estate that covers over 480 acres, with many paths to cover and interesting history to explore. Our volunteer guided walks are an excellent way to get out on that estate, enjoy the beautiful parkland and learn more about its history.Walks start at 11am and are generally 1-2 hours long, although this can vary depending on the ability and needs of the group. Please get in touch if you have specific needs.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forumfor a bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond.Cycling at an easy-going pace, join expert ride leader for an easy ride that is ideal for beginners, families and those wanting to build their confidence.Using traffic free routes and some quiet roads, this ride lasts approximately 10 miles/ 2-3 hours.

Join us daily as we shine a spotlight on Seaton Delaval Hall\’s history and how it\’s influencing the Curtain Rises project.Our knowledgeable guides will share some of the history of the hall and fill you in on the latest on our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project.