North West
50 things to do before you're 11¾
Try stone skimming - it's No 5 on the '50 Things to do' list!
© Emma Williams
What '50 things' are you doing this half-term?
Tick off or try out some fantastic '50 things to do before you're 11¾' at our places and spaces this half-term. Check out a '50 Things' Day of Mini Adventures at Buttermere on 26 May!
Download our 50 things planners:
Midsummer magic at Little Moreton!
Help make hobby horses, soap balls and a giant dragon for Little Moreton Hall's Midsummer Festival on 22 & 23 June. Workshops 25 - 27 May, 29 May - 2 June 11am - 5pm
Amongst the roses at Dunham Massey
Visit Dunham Massey's gorgeous new rose garden with over 1600 delicious roses, including 'Rosa Dunham Massey' launched by Katie Derham at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Dressing up the Georgian way
Head to William Wordsworth's childhood home on 29 May where you can don replica 18th century costumes and pose for a family photo! Check out a week of half-term fun at Wordsworth House & Garden
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Keep up to date with what's happening at our places and spaces across the North West.
Relax in a garden near you
Chill out in
- the Victorian gardens at Speke Hall
- the walled garden at Hare Hill
- Beatrix Potter's garden at Hill Top
- the Herb Garden at Acorn Bank
- the vegetable garden at Sizergh
Wanted: 50 Things Family Champions!
Lyme Park is on the hunt for '50 Things to do' volunteer Family Champions to help with their '50 Things' activities over the summer. Interested? Head to Lyme on 30 May, 11am to find out more!
Experience the Lakes
Have a look at our full calendar of things to do in the Lakes.
Or try some of our Lakes experiences: