What's on at Sheffield Park and Garden
Canadians in the Park: summer trail
Bring the kids during the summer holidays for our trail exploring the Canadian soldiers in the park.
Mon 20 Aug 2018
+ 14 other dates
10:00-16:00
diep~haven: festival of contemporary creation
Art comes across the Channel this year with diep~haven, festival of contemporary creation. Visit to see what artist, Gabriela Albergaria has created, inspired by the nature and surroundings of this historic garden.
Mon 20 Aug 2018
+ 133 other dates
10:00-17:00
50 Things Wild Wednesday: Bug hunt
Join one of our team for a walk into the parkland on a hunt for critters. See how many you can find, and tick off number 31 from your 50 Things list.
Wed 22 Aug 2018
11:00-12:30
50 Things Wild Wednesdays
Come and tick off some of your 50 Things activities during the summer holidays during our Wild Wednesdays.
Wed 22 Aug 2018
11:00-12:30
A tour for all: Garden Introductory Tours
Join us in September during our 'Tour for all' season for a 30 minute garden introductory tour, led by our team of volunteers.
Mon 03 Sep 2018
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:00
A tour for all: Fungi Walk
Join our Ranger for a walk looking for fungi in the garden at Sheffield Park.
Mon 03 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
A tour for all - Garden Tour
Join one of our experienced volunteer guides on this free garden tour exploring the history and horticulture of the Grade I listed garden.
Tue 04 Sep 2018
+ 3 other dates
11:00-12:30
A tour for all: Second World War Tour
Take a tour with our longest serving member of staff to learn more about Sheffield Park during its time as a Canadian army training camp.
Wed 05 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
A tour for all: Evening Walk to the River Ouse
Join our ranger on this family-friendly early evening walk across the parkland down to the River Ouse.
Fri 07 Sep 2018
19:00-20:30
A tour for all: Family Wildlife Walk to the River Ouse
Take a walk with our ranger team to see the improvements that have been made to the river and surrounding habitats and see what wildlife you can spot.
Sun 09 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
A tour for all: Head Gardener Tour
Make the most of this rare opportunity to join the Head Gardener on a tour of the garden as he points out horticultural highlights.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
10:30-11:30
A tour for all: Woodland Tour
Take a tour of the Sheffield Park woods with Woodland Officer Tom Hill as he points out interesting historical and natural features and shares his passion for this ancient woodland.
Fri 14 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
A tour for all: Archaeology/history tour
To celebrate Heritage Open Day, take a walk down to the River Ouse to learn more about its history.
Sat 15 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
Autumn Photography Workshops
Capture the garden in all its autumnal glory during a photography workshop with professional photographer, Roger Bloxham.
Wed 10 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
09:30-12:30
Fungi walk
Explore the Sheffield Park estate on this guided walk and discover the many different varieties of fungi to be found.
Wed 14 Nov 2018
10:00-11:30
Winter stargazing
Learn more about the stars and outer space with a talk and viewing from our astronomers.
Sat 17 Nov 2018
18:30-21:30
Christmas wreath making workshop
Get into the festive spirit with your own Christmas wreath using greenery from the garden.
Thu 29 Nov 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:00
+ other times
Christmas crafts
Make a stained glass window and silhouette Christmas decoration to take home.
Sat 08 Dec 2018
+ 2 other dates
11:00-12:00
Christmas carol concerts
Enjoy traditional family carols with 'The Knole Singers'.
Sun 09 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
18:30-20:30