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Lodge Park open for Heritage Open Day

Visit Lodge Park for free as part of Heritage Open Days, to tour the Grandstand building, get an insight into this fascinating landscape and play family-friendly games outside on the lawn.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Lodge Park is England's only surviving 17th-century grandstand, restored to its former glory in 1998. Discover the parties, entertainment and people that made Lodge Park over the years.

Families can play lawn games, follow a free children's trail around the building, and dress-up in replica 17th century costumes.

Join a free guided tour around the surrounding Bridgeman Landscape that we are restoring through the planting of thousands of trees.

No need to book your visit, just turn up.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Lodge Park, Aldsworth, Cheltenham GL54 3PP

What to bring and wear

Sensible footwear and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended to explore the outdoors

Contact info

Sherborne Park Estate Office

Upcoming events

Lodge Park open day 

Visit Lodge Park on this open weekend to explore the Grandstand building, get an insight into this fascinating landscape and play family-friendly games outside on the lawn.

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on
16 Aug to 30 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

Sherborne heritage guided walk 

A free guided walk led by a National Trust archaeologist

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on
1 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 15:30

Tree Planting Days at Lodge Park 

Would you like to play a part in restoring a historic landscape and bringing Charles Bridgeman’s vision for Lodge Park to life? Join us for free tree planting days every 1st Friday and 3rd Wednesday of the month this winter

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on
2 Oct 2026 to 17 Feb 2027
at 09:30 to 14:30+ 8 other dates or times