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Help Out Day: Leaf Raking

Help us to look after this historic designed garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Working with our gardeners you'll be clearing leaves from the garden, drainage channels and woodland walk in the garden.

Allan Bank is a historic Georgian villa that was once home to William Wordsworth and Canon Rawnsley. It has impressive views over the village.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Meet at the front door to the house at 10am

What to bring and wear

Wear comfy clothing, warm/waterproof jacket, sensible outdoor footwear and bring gardening gloves if you have some. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink.

Accessibility

Working on uneven, rough terrain. Limited on site Blue Badge parking, no general parking, please use pay and display car parks in village or use the bus. Ground will be uneven and steep in places.

Other

There is no need to book in advance, please head to the front door to meet a member of the team. If you arrive once the session has started please pop into the house and go to the welcome desk, where a member of our team will help direct you to where we are working.

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