What's on at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors
Magnifying Glass Trail
Explore worlds within worlds this half term at Longshaw on the magnifying glass trail, every day of the holidays. Pick up a trail from the welcome shed or shop for £1 and you can buy a magnifying glass for an extra £2.
Tue 30 May 2017
+ 5 other dates
10:30-15:30
Explore Longshaw - free drop-in walks
Explore Longshaw on one of our regular drop-in walks led by our team of volunteer walks leaders. Walks take place on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting and finishing at the tea-room at 11am (returning by 1.30pm).
Wed 31 May 2017
11:00-13:30
Come and Try Rock Climbing (for beginners)
Ever fancied a go at rock climbing?
Thu 01 Jun 2017
+ 3 other dates
09:00-13:00
+ other times
More Advanced Climbing Session
Challenge yourself a little bit more!
Thu 01 Jun 2017
+ 1 other date
13:15-16:45
Thursday Evening Interval Running Session
Join us for an evening interval running session taking in the sights and sounds of Longshaw.
Thu 01 Jun 2017
+ 20 other dates
18:00-19:00
Guided Nordic Walk
Enjoy a guided Nordic Walk around the beautiful Longshaw Estate
Sat 03 Jun 2017
+ 5 other dates
10:00-12:00
Muck In Day - Dry Stone Walling
Help us to restore and repair the much-used path towards the pond at Longshaw. Everyone's welcome! Meet outside the Longshaw Cafe to walk to the site.
Sun 11 Jun 2017
10:00-12:30
Wildflower Wander
Explore the rich variety of wildflowers in one of Longshaw's beautiful hay meadows with National Trust ranger, Mark Bull. Learn to identify some important species and find out how the meadows are managed for wildlife.
Sun 18 Jun 2017
10:00-12:00
Trust10 Longshaw
Enjoy a 10k run in the glorious surroundings of the Longshaw Estate.
Sun 25 Jun 2017
+ 6 other dates
08:15-10:30
National Meadows Day
National Meadows Day is on 1st July, when we'll be joined in the main car park by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, to celebrate the healthy haymeadows at Longshaw and discover what you can do to help protect bees.
Sat 01 Jul 2017
10:30-15:30
Muck In Day - Footpath improvements
Eastern Moors Event - http://www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on.html
Sun 09 Jul 2017
10:00-12:30
Try weaseling and abseiling at Longshaw
An adventure filled afternoon with abseiling and weaselling
Fri 28 Jul 2017
+ 1 other date
13:15-16:45
International Ranger Day
Join Longshaw and Peak District Rangers for a day of conservation, talks, walks and demonstrations. Find out what rangers get up to all over the world and why their job is so important for wildlife and the environment. Drop in throughout the day....
Mon 31 Jul 2017
10:30-15:30
Bogtastic! Family Day
Join us for bog-bouncing, mini-beast safaris, wildlife spotting and mucky peat-related fun, and learn about the importance of this weird and wild environment. A shuttle-bus will be hopping between the Moorland Discovery Centre, at Longshaw, and...
Wed 16 Aug 2017
10:30-15:30
Tyrolean Zip Wire Experience, Climbing and Abseiling
Fly like a bird over Bolehill quarry on the amazing Tyrolean Zip wire! This adventure includes not only the zip wire, but also abseiling and climbing, a real adventurous afternoon out!
Tue 29 Aug 2017
09:00-13:00
+ other times
Come and Try Orienteering at Longshaw
Come and try the fantastic sport of Orienteering.
Wed 30 Aug 2017
10:00-15:30
Learn to Nordic Walk Course at Longshaw
Come and take your first Nordic walking steps at Longshaw. This two session course run over consecutive weeks will give you the skills to Nordic Walk confidently. The Spring course is 25 March & 1 April, the Autumn course is 2 & 9 Sept
Sat 02 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:00