What's on at Nostell
Nordic walking group
Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood!
Tue 25 Sep 2018
+ 13 other dates
10:00-11:00
Easy cycle ride
Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate.
Tue 25 Sep 2018
+ 5 other dates
10:15-11:15
Visit the second-hand book shop
Settle down with a hot cuppa and a gripping read in Nostell's second-hand book shop. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm from Saturday 14 April until Sunday 28 October 2018.
Tue 25 Sep 2018
+ 29 other dates
12:00-16:00
Apple ID day
Got an apple tree in your garden and not sure which variety it is? Identify it using the scientific process as part of Nostell Apple Week.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
10:00-15:00
Crafternoons
Join us in The Workshop, our new creative space at Nostell for a drop-in craft session. Get inspired to create simple paper Christmas decorations and join us as we start making our decorations for the house.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 4 other dates
13:00-15:00
Obelisk Marbling: Contemporary Art Collaboration with The Hepworth Wakefield
The spirit of Chippendale lives on! Nostell is teaming up with 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year, The Hepworth Wakefield to explore the role of artists in influencing interiors with special commissions from Giles Round.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 29 other dates
13:00-16:00
Interior Worlds
Explore how Chippendale helped create bespoke interiors and objects for his ambitious client Rowland Winn in the opulent state rooms. Immerse yourself in a world of fashion, luxury, innovation and the rollercoaster life of a top-end designer.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 24 other dates
13:00-17:00
Chippendale: the Man and the Brand
Visit this brand new exhibition to discover how Thomas Chippendale made his name: from the publication of his pattern book of furniture designs to masterminding entire rooms in the latest 18th century fashions for Rowland Winn at Nostell.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 24 other dates
13:00-17:00
Interior Worlds: Thomas Chippendale at Nostell
Join us in 2018 as we celebrate 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English designers in history.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 24 other dates
13:00-17:00
Thursday Health Walk
Enjoy an hour's walk around Nostell's picturesque parkland.
Thu 27 Sep 2018
+ 19 other dates
10:30-11:30
Meet the Gardener
Learn a few secrets from Nostell's kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes.
Thu 27 Sep 2018
+ 2 other dates
13:00-14:00
Apple talk
Hear Mark's top tips for looking after the Nostell apple orchard.
Thu 27 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
13:00-14:00
Friday Health Walk
Enjoy an hour's walk around Nostell's picturesque parkland.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
+ 18 other dates
10:30-11:30
Nostell Nights
For adults only, explore the house after hours with the help of artists, musicians and makers.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
18:00-21:00
Parkrun
Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
+ 14 other dates
09:00-10:00
Introduction to green woodworking
Join MC Woodcrafts for a guided walk to discover the woodlands ecology and good green woodwork practices.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
10:00-16:30
Apple family fun day
As part of Nostell Apple Week, today we've got a fun-packed day of apple antics for all the family.
Sun 30 Sep 2018
11:00-15:00
Upstairs Downstairs
Book on to this behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors.
Sun 30 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
Nostell Nestlings
Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s.
Wed 03 Oct 2018
+ 6 other dates
10:30-11:30
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 07 Oct 2018
10:15-11:15
Parkland walk
Explore Nostell's flora, fauna and history in this 2.5 mile guided walk across the parkland.
Sat 13 Oct 2018
+ 2 other dates
14:00-15:00
2 day spoon carving course
Join MC Woodcrafts and experience transforming a log into your own hand carved spoon using traditional tools.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
Family Volunteering Day
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after Nostell's outdoor areas? Don your wellies and join the gardeners for hands-on activities through the seasons, from mulching veg beds and watering plants to leaf clearing.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Behind the scenes Stables tours
Learn all about the Winn family's love of horses and the hidden areas of the stable block that visitors don't normally see.
Thu 25 Oct 2018
+ 2 other dates
14:00-15:00
Go wild: cook on a campfire
Learn all about woodland ways and have a go at number 47 from your list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾.
Tue 30 Oct 2018
11:00-15:00
Halloween: Nocturnal Nostell
Have you ever been on Nostell grounds in the dark? Come along for this spook-tacular event and see if you can spot the night time wildlife living at Nostell.
Wed 31 Oct 2018
16:00-21:30
Introduction to marbling
Are you intrigued by the art of marbling and want to give it a go? Learn the basics of paper marbling in our Obelisk Marbling company, designed and imagined by artist Giles Round.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Marbling on silk
Marbling is an art that makes beautiful designs and patterns on a variety of materials. Why not give fabric a go?
Sat 17 Nov 2018
10:00-13:00
Making a hand sewn book
In this one-day workshop, we will be looking at making perhaps one of the most important book structure for any bookbinder - the sewn case-bound book.
Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:00-17:00
Breakfast with Father Christmas
We've a very special guest joining us for breakfast in the Courtyard Café this festive season.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
09:00-10:00
Weave a willow wreath
No Christmas is complete without a wreath for your front door. Why not create your own this year?
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Father Christmas Grotto
Come and meet Father Christmas in his grotto!
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
10:30-11:15
+ other times
Festive Party with Father Christmas
Cosy up indoors to enjoy special family time with festive party food and say hello to our very special guest.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 5 other dates
14:00-16:00
Weave a willow snowman
Join willow artist Leilah Vyner for a masterclass in willow weaving and go home with your own willow snowman.
Wed 12 Dec 2018
10:00-16:00
Christmas terrarium workshop
Roll your sleeves up, get your hands dirty and let your imagination run wild during this Christmas themed closed terrarium workshop.
Thu 13 Dec 2018
10:00-13:00
Felt Father Christmas workshop
Join artist Helen Riddle for some festive needle-felting to make your own jolly Father Christmas badge or decoration.
Fri 14 Dec 2018
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Weave a willow deer - sold out
Join expert Leilah Vyner for a masterclass in willow weaving and take home your own willow deer.
Sat 15 Dec 2018
10:00-16:00
Fabric wreath making
Join textile artist and designer Agnis Smallwood to create your own fabric wreath that can be used year after year.
Sun 16 Dec 2018
10:00-13:00
Nostell Nestlings with Mother Christmas
Join us for a special festive Nostell Nestling for your tots.
Wed 19 Dec 2018
10:00-10:45
+ other times
Weave a willow robin
What is Christmas without this beautiful bird, create your own festive willow robin and if you have time a small Christmas tree to go with him.
Wed 19 Dec 2018
10:00-14:00
Handwoven Christmas decoration making
Hand weave your own piece of material before turning it into a Christmas decoration to hang on your tree with pride this year.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
10:00-13:00