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 17 Jul 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:30-11:30
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 17 Jul 2019
+ 79 other dates
11:00-16:00
Meet the Gardener
Learn a few secrets from Nostell's kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
13:00-14:00
Priory 10K
Join Ackworth Road Runners for this invigorating 10K run through the historic parkland and gardens.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
19:15-21:00
Mark’s Gardening Masterclass
Join Kitchen Gardener Mark for this practical session and pick up top tips for summer time in your garden.
Thu 18 Jul 2019
09:00-12:00
Health walk
Enjoy an hour's walk around Nostell's picturesque parkland.
Thu 18 Jul 2019
+ 47 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 18 Jul 2019
+ 6 other dates
13:30-15:00
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 18 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
14:00-15:00
Parkrun
A free weekly 5km run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
+ 23 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 20 Jul 2019
+ 31 other dates
11:00-16:00
Wakefield District Cycle Forum: Easy cycle ride
Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for a bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-13:00
Messy Play Mondays
Mud pie and messy mash anyone? Let young imaginations run wild during weekly messy play sessions: the more mess the better!
Mon 22 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:00-15:00
Wildlife Hero Days for the next generation
Is it a bird? Is it a crane? No – it’s a Wildlife Hero! Are you a Nostell nature superstar ready to answer the call of the wild?
Tue 23 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:00-15:00
A Gallop Through Time: riding school and stable tour
Journey through time and discover the role of Nostell's horses on a brand new tour of the stables, loft and riding school.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 3 other dates
14:00-15:00
Dovetail, Biscuit, Splat! Magical craft sessions for all the family.
Imaginations young and old are alive with mystical mirrors and mythical creatures as our mysteriously named craft sessions return with a fantastical twist.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
+ 11 other dates
12:00-15:00
Summer of sport
Run, jump, laugh, play and have an absolute ball (or beanbag) on the vista as we lay on a summer sporting spectacular like no other.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
+ 17 other dates
12:00-16:00
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 28 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:00-13:00
Cycle skills with Wakefield District Cycle Forum
Whether you dream of winning the Tour De France or free-wheeling without a wobble – Nostell’s the perfect place to learn cycling skills and love life in the saddle this summer.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-15:00
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 04 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-11:00
Family parkland walk
Explore Nostell's wildlife, landscape and history in this 2 mile family-friendly guided parkland walk.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
Bat walk
Join a family-friendly guided night-time walk through the gardens, spotting our furry friends and all sorts of nocturnal residents including frogs and owls.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
20:15-22:00
Parkland walk
Explore Nostell's changing seasons, wildlife, landscape and history in this 2.5 mile guided parkland walk.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
+ 2 other dates
14:00-15:30
Carving and campfires: family green woodworking day
Calling all budding bushcrafters! Soak up nature’s scents and sounds as you carve your own wooden creation and get cooking on the campfire, in partnership with MC Woodcraft.
Sun 15 Sep 2019
10:00-13:00
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