Families

Spring time Jubilee trail

Join us for a seasonal family trail around the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Answer questions along the way and earn your reward!

Children's fancy dress competition

Dress up as a character from the Wallace and Gromit films and enter our children's Jubilee Fancy Dress Competition.

Teddybears' tea party
Cracking news Gromit! Britain's much loved duo, Wallace and Gromit have been helping us with preparations for a teddy bear's tea party! Bring along your furry friend and all the family for a picnic.

Storytelling in the Summerhouse

Children's afternoon storytelling. Come and listen to outdoor tales told in the Summerhouse by our very own Prior Park storyteller.

Scarecrow festival
Scarecrows will be out in force at The Vyne as local school children compete to build the best guardian of fields and crops.

Bushcraft discovery days
Get in to bushcraft and discover the natural world with these one-day workshops in the woodlands at Cragside.

Derwent Island family discovery day
Explore mysterious Derwent Island on the Keswick launch. Enjoy garden and lawn games, and take the island trail.

Big bug hunt
Hunt for bugs with the rangers at Overbeck's before seeing the whole collection of creepy crawlies in the museum.

Marvellous Monarchs Trail
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Brockhampton by following the family trail to find out about some of history's best Kings and Queens.

Teddy bears' picnic
Enjoy a picnic in the garden with your favourite teddy bear. Punch and Judy, a brass band and a storytelling session will add to the fun.