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Upcoming events at Nostell

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Come and learn more about local cures for ailments and weird and wonderful concoctions and recipes that families swore by.  

This nostalgic exhibition presents a range of oral histories which unite a community through memories of Pobs, nettles and cod liver oil (to name just a few) and a selection of the best recipes we have collected from speaking with community groups. 

Take some time listen and absorb the stories and add your own memories to the pot. What foods made you feel well as a child? What foods made you feel loved and safe?

As part of the exhibition we have invited local artist, Shazia Ashraf, to create artworks that celebrate the herbal history of Wakefield.

This project was supported by Wakefield Council with a Culture Grant as part of Our Year – Wakefield District.

An exhibition celebrating local herbal recipes, remedies and food stories handed down through generations.

Herbal Histories of Wakefield exhibition

Early birds and nature lovers, set your alarm and head to Nostell to fully immerse yourself in and incredible guided dawn chorus walk.

Our guides will lead you on a walk and help you to get the best from this aural spectacle. They are on hand to identify the songs of resident birds such as the Nuthatch, Blackbird, Song Thrush, and Robin.

It’s a special time of day to be in the parklands and gardens, alongside all the incredible creatures that call Nostell home.

The carefully chosen walk route takes you through ancient woodland and down to the lake where you’ll be invited to be completely still so you can fully experience the magic of this morning symphony. As the sun comes up, over the lake, spend a while watching the swans and see if you can spot the herons, in search of their breakfast.

Speaking of breakfast, we expect you’ll be ready for a hot sandwich and warm drink at the end of the walk and these are included in the ticket price.

Join our resident bird experts on a mindful walk through the woods at Nostell to experience the incredible dawn chorus.

Guided Dawn Chorus Walks

Pretend to be a bee on the zip wire and see if you can carry the pollen to the hive. Weave amongst the wildflowers and meet the leaf cutter, honey, miner and bumble bee along the way before buzzing off on your next adventure to the house to get busy with family craft activities.

This trail is free to participate in, normal admission does apply. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

Follow the trail as it winds through the gardens and woodland adventure play area to find out about the incredible work that our garden pollinators do.

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Herbal Histories of Wakefield exhibition

Guided Dawn Chorus Walks

Wildflowers and pollinators May half-term trail