Public tree planting day at Arlington Court
Join us for a day of tree planting over the Christmas holidays and help us plant a variety of native broadleaf tree species at Home Farm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a public tree planting day this Christmas holiday and help us plant a variety of native broadleaf tree species at Home Farm. Drop in any time between 10am - 3pm and stay as long as you would like.
Whether you love getting your hands dirty, want to make a real difference, or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Meet in the main visitor car park, where our rangers in red will be ready to meet you. If you are arriving after 10 am please follow the signs and way-markers to the planting site.
We advise wearing wellies and please bring gloves if you have them (we do have some to borrow if not) and make sure to dress for the weather and bring plenty of snacks, lunch and hot drinks to fuel you for the day.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Please meet in the visitor car park, if you are arriving after the start they will be signage leading to the planting site.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear wellies if you have them, gloves (we will have some we can provide too), warm clothes, waterproofs. Any hot drinks, snack and lunches you would like for the day.
Upcoming events
Bring a friend for free this Christmas
Any member with a valid membership card or visitor who pays full entry is welcome to bring a friend for free between 1 - 14 December (please check the website for opening hours/days).
A Nutcracker Christmas at Arlington Court
Step into a magical Nutcracker world this Christmas as the house transforms into the lands of sweets, flowers and snow, with twinkling lights and dried blooms from the garden.
Father Christmas story telling
Settle into a festive room below the main house, filled with twinkling trees, and listen to stories told by Father Christmas himself.
Guided wider estate walks - Active Hike
Join one of our guided walks to explore the wilder side of Arlington, venturing into the little known parts of the estate.