What's on at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors
Summer of Sport - Aiming and Archery!
Get active at Lonsghaw and join in our Summer of Sport - perfect your aim and play some fun family games.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
10:30-14:30
Wildlife Wednesday
Explore Longshaw's habitats, and learn about what the rangers do to look after Longshaw for creatures, from mammals to millipedes.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
10:30-14:30
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 28 Aug 2019
+ 35 other dates
11:00-13:30
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials
Longshaw hosts the annual Sheepdog Trials, which is said to be oldest continuous Sheepdog Trials in the country.
Thu 29 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
07:30-17:00
Sensory Exploration at Longshaw
A special event for families with children with additional needs aged 5-11. Join us in the garden of the Moorland Discovery Centre at Longshaw for a range of calm and stimulating outdoor self-led activities.
Thu 29 Aug 2019
10:30-13:30
Thursday Evening Interval Running Session
Join us for an evening interval running session taking in the sights and sounds of Longshaw.
Thu 29 Aug 2019
+ 16 other dates
18:00-19:00
Mini-orienteering & adventures!
Try our mini-orienteering course at the Moorland Discovery Centre, and join in Longshaw's Summer of Sport!
Fri 30 Aug 2019
10:30-14:30
Muck In Day - Seed collecting
Help collect native seeds to be raised in the tree nursery for planting out in the future. Learn to identify species such as rowan and hawthorn, then collect and process their seeds.
Sun 08 Sep 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 12 Sep 2019
09:45-11:45
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In the footsteps of GHB Ward on Big Moor
Join the Eastern Moors Partnership for a fascinating ramble in the footsteps of GHB Ward. Following some of the ‘lost bridle roads’, identified by GHB Ward in the early 20th century across Big Moor.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
10:00-14:00
Heritage Open Days - Peoples Landscapes Talk
"Trespassers will be prosecuted." A short talk by local historian Thelma Griffiths, about the history of access to the countryside in the local area. A special event for Heritage Open Days.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
10:30-11:30
Heritage Open Days - Peoples Landscapes Exhibition
Join us for a new exhibition which uncovers the history of the Duke's Estate, and how it became the "People's Estate", with Sheffield Museums exhibiting artefacts belonging to GHB Ward.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
11:30-16:30
Heritage Open Days - Peoples Landscapes Walk
A guided walk on the history of the Longshaw Estate. Join local historian, Thelma Griffiths, to explore the history of the estate on a gentle, informative walk.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
14:30-16:30
Trust10 Longshaw
Enjoy a 10k run in the special surroundings of the Longshaw Estate. Free, informal and for everyone.
Sun 22 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
08:15-10:00
In the footsteps of the Clarion Ramblers
Join Terry Howard of the Ramblers Association, and National Trust Ranger Chris Millner, on a walk through a much loved and fought for landscape.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
10:30-16:00
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 10 Oct 2019
+ 2 other dates
09:45-11:45
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Muck In Day - Autumn Woodland Work
Help us with our woodland conservation work at Longshaw - tidying up after felling work.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
10:00-12:30
Spooky Autumn Trail
Do you dare to creep into the woods at Longshaw this autumn? Dress up and have a wild time at Longshaw this half term - hear some haunted tales and solve riddles on a fun, outdoor adventure.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:30
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
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
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