What's on

Woods for the Future: artwork by Sarah Cook

This art and ecology event brings together people who are passionate about growing and planting new woods for the future in the Peak District. Sarah Cook has collected oak leaves from Padley Gorge, and cast them individually in bronze.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 3 other dates

09:30-16:30

Explore Longshaw - Free Guided Walks at Longshaw

Walk with us - everyone welcome! Our team of volunteer walk leaders will introduce you to parts of Longshaw you may not know. Walks are every Wednesday and Sunday, starting just outside the café, and usually cover around 4 miles.

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 65 other dates

11:00-13:30

Thursday Evening Interval Running Session

Join us for an evening interval running session taking in the sights and sounds of Longshaw.

Thu 17 Oct 2019

+ 28 other dates

18:00-19:00

Woods for the Future talks - meet the artist and rangers

A special chance to hear from artist Sarah Cook about her beautiful bronze sculpture piece, and from our Lead Ranger and Trees and Woodlands Adviser about the significance of Longshaw and Peak District woodlands for wildlife and climate change.

Sun 20 Oct 2019

10:30-12:00

+ other times

Trust10 Longshaw

Enjoy a 10k run in the special surroundings of the Longshaw Estate. Free, informal and for everyone.

Sun 27 Oct 2019

+ 6 other dates

08:15-10:00

Urban Wilderness Landscape Consultations

Landscape architects Urban Wilderness have been commissioned to create a spatial plan for the "hub" landscape at Longshaw. We would like to invite you to see and hear about these exciting ideas, and to offer your feedback.

Sun 27 Oct 2019

+ 1 other date

12:00-15:30

Longshaw Remembers the First World War

Longshaw Lodge was home to wounded soldiers during the First World War. Our local experts share their research and memorabilia from this time.

Sat 09 Nov 2019

+ 1 other date

14:00-16:00

Muck In Day - Birch Thinning

Join the Eastern Moors team to remove encroaching birch saplings from this dramatic area of heather moorland.

Sun 10 Nov 2019

10:00-12:30

Ranger Tots

Mini explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid tots and their adults are invited to take part in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw

Thu 14 Nov 2019

+ 7 other dates

09:45-11:45

+ other times

Festive Red Deer Trail

Come and explore the winter woodlands of Longshaw and spot the giant red deer along the trail, and strike a pose in the festive photo booth! Pick up a trail from the welcome building.

Sat 23 Nov 2019

+ 43 other dates

10:00-15:30

Christmas Tree Sales

Why not make a visit to Longshaw a part of your festive traditions? Buy your sustainable, non-needle drop Christmas tree with us, and help to look after Longshaw for the future.

Fri 29 Nov 2019

+ 24 other dates

10:00-16:00

Festive Wreath-Making

Learn to make a natural Christmas wreath in the warmth of the Moorland Discovery Centre, led by our volunteers. The ticket price includes all materials and light refreshments.

Fri 29 Nov 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:30-12:30

+ other times

Festive Crafts at Longshaw

Join us in the warmth of the Moorland Discovery Centre for some natural festive craft-making. With seeds, foliage, sticks and wood - you'll make some beautiful decorations for your home, or even Christmas gifts

Sat 07 Dec 2019

+ 3 other dates

10:30-15:00

Muck in Days

Join our rangers at Longshaw and the Eastern Moors with their conservation work, and help to look after the moors, woods and meadows, while having fun outdoors.

Sun 12 Jan 2020

+ 4 other dates

10:00-12:30