Things to see & do

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A right royal weekend 2 to 4 June

little girl with jubilee flags at Erddig in Wales © Laurel Chalk

Join us for a right royal weekend

On Saturday 2 June from 6pm the fantastic Wrexham brass band will be playing in the Erddig gardens. Come along with a picnic and enjoy the music in beautiful surroundings. Normal admission prices apply.

50 Things to do...

  • Children meeting a barn owl on an activity day at Colby Woodland Garden. The owl's handler Maria Evans MBE is just out of shot. © Christopher Sleight

    19 - 20 May launch event

    Learn how to call an owl, light a fire and toast some marshmallows.

  • Child climbing a tree in the garden at Mount Stewart House and Garden, County Down © NTPL/National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

    5 - 10 June half term madness

    Fly a kite, climb a tree, go orienteering, find out about birds, bugs and beasties.

  • Two children holding containers with bugs in them © National Trust Images/David Levenson

    Summer activity days

    Mop cap Mondays, wild Wednesdays and flabbergastic Fridays...with all sorts in between.

What's on

All the teddy bear's are getting together at Erddig in time for their picnic. © Unknown

Teddy Bears' picnic - 16-17 June

Dig out your special friends and bring them along to enjoy a picnic in the garden. Lots to do from Punch and Judy, an amazing magician and a teddy trail to keep you busy.

For families

  • Meet the Shire horses Jerry and Claire
  • Let off steam with our cycle routes through the country park
  • Explore the house on our children's trail
  • Find out who worked here on a discovery tour
  • Go for a walk around the estate, perfect for dog walks
  • Explore the formal gardens with our garden tree trail

Join a discovery tour

One of the gardeners talking to visitors on a gardens tour at Erddig during the Victorian Weekend. © David Burton

Make the most of your day with us by joining one of the tours in and around Erddig. You'll learn more about the unique social history and workings of the house, gardens and estate.