What's on at Nostell
Nostell Nestlings
Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for children under 4.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:30-11:30
Dolls' House Talks
Delve into the detail of Nostell’s unique dolls’ house on this special guided tour and talk.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-12:00
Interior Worlds: Behind the Glass
Join us as we celebrate “the Shakespeare of furniture”, Thomas Chippendale, and unravel the stories behind his ornate pier glass at the heart of the State Apartment.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
+ 34 other dates
11:00-16:00
Health walk
Enjoy an hour's walk around Nostell's picturesque parkland.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
+ 29 other dates
10:30-11:30
Upstairs Downstairs Tour
Join this behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
13:30-15:00
Behind the scenes: Stables tour
Learn all about the Winn family's love of horses and the hidden areas and history of the stables.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
+ 15 other dates
14:00-15:00
Heritage Open Days
Celebrate the ordinary people who made and make Nostell extraordinary and 25 years of Heritage Open Days, with free entry to our gardens and mansion.
Fri 20 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Parkrun
A free weekly 5km run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 14 other dates
09:00-10:00
Obelisk Marbling
The spirit of Chippendale lives on! In partnership with The Hepworth Wakefield, we've commission contemporary artist Giles Round to explore Chippendale's legacy and the relationships between art, design and the domestic sphere.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 13 other dates
11:00-16:00
Wakefield District Cycle Forum: Steady cycle ride
Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for a bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond.
Sun 22 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-13:00
Wakefield District Cycle Forum: Easy cycle ride
Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for a bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-13:00
'Charles Waterton, Who Do You Think You Are?'
The Friends of Nostell Priory are delighted to host local author Barbara Phipps for a presentation, 'Charles Waterton, Who Do You Think You Are?'
Tue 24 Sep 2019
10:30-12:00
Apple ID Day
Do you know the difference between a Yorkshire Beauty and a Ribston Pippin? Apple ID Nostell is back by popular demand, challenging you to help ID different species of this celebrated fruit as part of our much-loved Apple Week.
Wed 25 Sep 2019
10:00-15:00
Tales from the Orchard: A Meet the Gardener Special
In celebration of Apple Week, our resident kitchen gardener Mark will help you explore the orchard and the 10 different apple varieties his team grow and harvest.
Thu 26 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-14:00
Nostell Nights: secrets of Nostell tour
Join this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors.
Fri 27 Sep 2019
06:30-07:00
+ other times
Nostell Nights: Birding Makes Me Better
‘Birding makes me better’ is of a series of one off canvas paintings of birds by Laura Alice, West Yorkshire artist, which will be on display throughout the evening alongside two special performances of words from Paul Bateson, Wakefield writer.
Fri 27 Sep 2019
19:00-19:30
+ other times
Autumn Family Day
Enjoy Nostell at its seasonal best and celebrate the joys of autumn.
Sun 29 Sep 2019
10:00-15:00
'A gallop through time' stables tour
Journey through time and discover the role of Nostell's horses on a behind the scenes tour of the stables, loft and riding school.
Thu 03 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Pedal in the park
Fancy getting into cycling but want a gentle start? Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate.
Sun 06 Oct 2019
10:00-11:00
Autumn Leaves: Family day of clearing and creativity
Enjoy the autumn air with a day celebrating the spirit of the season.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
11:00-15:00
Family parkland walk
Explore Nostell's wildlife, landscape and history in this 2 mile family-friendly guided parkland walk.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
14:00-15:30
Pumpkin Tales: A Meet the Gardener Special
In the midst of our annual pumpkin harvest, join kitchen gardener Mark for a special kitchen garden tour celebrating the big, small and ginormous fruits from this years’ crop.
Thu 24 Oct 2019
13:00-14:00
Pumpkin carving for adults
Be inspired by lantern marvels from intricate famous faces to spectacular seasonal scenes.
Sun 27 Oct 2019
10:00-13:00
+ other times
Pumpkin carving for children and families
Young imaginations glow and go wild for our autumn pumpkin-carving workshops led by professional artists from Sand in your Eyes.
Mon 28 Oct 2019
11:00-12:30
+ other times
Get Wild! Mini Ranger Days
Is there anything better in Autumn half term than the colours and crunch of autumn leaves?
Mon 28 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Campfire adventures: toast, bake and make
Autumn childhood memories are made toasting marshmallows on an open fire with nature all around.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Campfire adventures: Halloween tales
Experience Nostell as night falls across the parkland with hot chocolate, marshmallows and seasonal tales around the campfire.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
16:00-18:00
+ other times
Dovetail, Biscuit, Splat! Dolls’ House-inspired craft
Nostell's intricate dolls’ house is alive with characters, creativity and autumn magic to fuel young imaginations.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-15:00
Parkland walk
Explore Nostell's changing seasons, wildlife, landscape and history in this 2.5 mile guided parkland walk.
Sat 09 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-14:30
Visit Father Christmas
Nostell is delighted to welcome back Father Christmas all the way from the North Pole to help young visitors make magical family memories.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:00-10:45
+ other times
Night Run - experience Nostell in a different light
Join us for our Night Run this February in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. This event is about having fun at your own pace, meeting new people, exploring Nostell after dark and raising funds for our ongoing conservation work.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
17:20-20:15