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30 years with the National Trust - evening celebration

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Prior Park being open to the public under the National Trust's care.

  • Booking essential

Prior Park Landscape Garden is opening its gates after hours to celebrate 30 years of being open to the public with the National Trust.

Celebrations will take place in the lower part of the garden and will involve food and music. All ages welcome.

We advise pre-booking as spaces are limited. Tickets for entry are free for National Trust members. For non-members, entry is £5 for adults and £2.50 for under 18s (under 5s free).

This will be a very special evening, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult member (18+)£0.00
Adult Adult non-member (18+)£5.00
Child Child member (5-17)£0.00
Child Child under 5£0.00
Child Child non-member (5-17)£2.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Everyone welcome.

Meeting point

Lower entrance.

What to bring and wear

Outdoor event. Please dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Event will take place in lower part of garden, with some uneven terrain and gentle slopes. Limited accessible parking available, please pre-book.

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