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Festival of blossom at Lyveden

Come experience the sights and smells of the season.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

With spring here the trees in the orchard are starting to bloom! Visit the red room in the manor house to pick up a blossom bathing guide and explore the orchard with all your senses. There's also an origami station where you can have a go at making your own paper blossom.

Lyveden's orchard blossoms in waves, with the many different species of tree flowering at different times in spring. Make sure to visit again to see the changes throughout the season.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Fun for all the family

Meeting point

Visit the red room in the manor house to pick up a blossom bathing guide.

What to bring and wear

Dress up warmly, according to the weather and wear sturdy footwear. It can be very wet and slippery underfoot in the early spring.

Accessibility

The orchard has some rough, uneven ground, and is located around 300m from the carpark. Please don't hesitate to call or email us to discuss your access needs further, or to book a personal mobility scooter for your visit.

Upcoming events

Event

Tresham College | Reimagine 

Head to the common room to see the new exhibition from the students at Tresham College.

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on
29 Mar to 30 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 32 other dates or times
Event

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and Tour 

Celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon tea in the Manor Café and a guided tour of the site with our knowledgeable volunteers.

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on
30 Mar 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Easter egg hunt at Lyveden 

This spring Lyveden will be buzzing , treat the whole family to an adventure into the wonderful world of bees on the Easter trail.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Foraging workshop 

Discover seasonal wild foods and learn to forage safely while still leaving plenty of Mother Earth's bounty for nature.

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on
5 Apr to 11 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30
+ 3 other dates or times