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Great Big Green Week | The Promise Tree

It's Great Big Green Week. What one thing will you do to look after our precious planet? Hang your pledge to nature on The Promise Tree and make it real.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Each year during Great Big Green Week, we ask visitors to Parke to hang their colourful promise to nature on the Promise Tree, and share it with everyone. We are left with a beautiful sight and a whole tree of uplifting intentions. What promise will you make to nature this year?

This year we will continue into a second week in line with Bovey Great Big Green Week that follows the national celebration.

Times

The basics

Suitability

We actively encourage children to take part with their family

Meeting point

The Promise Tree is in the orchard on the path down to the café from the car park, just before the entrance to the walled garden

What to bring and wear

We will provide pens, tags and colourful ribbons to hang with your promise

Accessibility

There is a steep stone path from the car park to the entrance to the orchard and there are steps entering the orchard. Further details on accessibility at Parke can be found here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/parke-national-trust

Other

Car parking is free for National Trust members or £3 for 2hrs. Every car park ticket helps to support the conservation of Parke.

Upcoming events

Guided walks at Parke - Wider Estate 

A free and friendly volunteer-led walk around the beautiful natural landscapes of the Parke Estate.

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on
14 Jun to 12 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Butterflies at Parke 

Join us for a gentle walk to discover Parke's butterflies and help contribute to the Big Butterfly Count

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on
7 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

Wildlife Picnic - family fun at Parke 

Come on over to the Parke Estate for some fun in the sunshine with wildlife themed activities and lawn games. Everyone welcome.

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on
13 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 14:30