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Big Green Day Out

Whether you are interested in celebrating local food, taking part in eco-crafts, picking up green gardening tips or learning about living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, our Big Green Day Out promise to be a fun and educational day out for the whole family.

Climate change is affecting all of us, but what does it have to do with us? The National Trust is passionate about tackling climate change and we are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint. Come along to the fairs and find out how you can reduce yours.

Children's activities on a eco-friendly day out with the Trust
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Get involved

Children's games, welly-tossing and trails are just some of the family activities that are taking place. For those of you who want to learn from the experts, there will be talks and demonstrations and giveaways about energy efficiency, green gardening, water saving and much more.

Tasty food

Promoting local, high quality food is high on the National Trust's agenda, and the Big Green Day Out will be no exception. From local farmers markets, to food produced on National Trust estates, you can be sure to find plenty of food to tantalize your tastebuds.

Children taking part in outdoor activities with the National Trust
© NTPL / Jennie Woodcock

Keeping the footprint small

Each of the fairs will be run with minimal environmental impact. Visitors are encouraged to travel by public transport or under their own steam. Where possible, power will be generated at the site and all rubbish will be put to good use as either part of a compost heap or added to the onsite recycling.

Events so far

18 May: Morden Park Hall
24 & 25 May: Baddesley Clinton
30 May: Powis Castle
Arlington Court
31 May: Cotehele
1 June Sutton House
7 June: Chirk Castle
Heelis
27 July: Clumber Park
24 &25 August: Ham House
Gibside
31 August: Nostell Priory
13 & 14 September: Felbrigg Hall, Garden & Park
4 October: Little Moreton Hall
4 & 5 October: Chartwell
11 & 12 October: Nymans

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