Explore outdoors
There’s plenty of space just to run round and play games. Pop into the Servants' Hall shop to buy bug-hunting kits and books, and we stock other outdoor activities such as simple box kites that you can play with straight away.
The grassy parkland paths are flat enough for chunky-wheeled buggies. Wellies are always recommended.
Our ancient trees are fragile and unsuitable for climbing, but you'll find large felled trees around the parkland to play on - better than any climbing frame!
Come and build a den behind the stables and see what you can spot on the bird feeders.
Wild about nature – what will you spot today?
Nature is always right in front of you if you take a moment to look.
Bring some binoculars and watch the birds and cheeky squirrels for a while. Look out for the friendly robins in the gardens and watch the ducks, swans and herons on the river.
Seeing our fallow deer roaming the parkland is always a special part of any visit. Watch them from the pathways though, and keep an eye on all the children in your care.
Please keep your distance and don't approach the deer - they are large wild animals and can be unpredictable.