Heritage and Horticulture Amble
Enjoy a stroll around Clumber Park's core visitor area, discovering snippets of the estate's ducal history and seasonal highlights. Each month has a different theme and route. The route is no longer than 3km.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Heritage and Horticultural Amble themes for 2025:
20th January – The Cavendish family, who started the line of the Dukes of Newcastle
17th February – Transport, from horse to horsepower
17th March – Chapels and Parsonage – buildings and beliefs
21st April - Bulbs and Bees, springtime in the walled kitchen garden
19th May – The Duchesses of Newcastle who shaped the face and fortunes of Clumber
16th June – The origins of the Clumber Spaniel during the lifetime of the 2nd Duke of Newcastle
21st July – Treasures of Clumber, from Greece to Trafalgar
18th August – Gardens and Gardeners, food and flowers
15th September – The creation of Clumber Park and the Holles family who made it possible
20th October – Apples and Tasting – get your just desserts
17th November – Remembrance – Clumber at war
15th December – Clumber’s beer, brewing and brewhouse
Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables at 11.00.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables.
- What to bring and wear
Seasonal outdoor clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
The route is mostly accessible with chosen paths being flat. However, some paths may become uneven and an essential companion is recommended where possible. Please email clumberprogramming@nationaltrust.org.uk for more info.
Contact info
Clumber Programming and Partnerships Team
Upcoming events
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