Help Out Day: Leaf Raking
Help us to look after this historic designed garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Working with our gardeners you'll be clearing leaves from the garden, drainage channels and woodland walk in the garden.
Allan Bank is a historic Georgian villa that was once home to William Wordsworth and Canon Rawnsley. It has impressive views over the village.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Meet at the front door to the house at 10am
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfy clothing, warm/waterproof jacket, sensible outdoor footwear and bring gardening gloves if you have some. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink.
- Accessibility
Working on uneven, rough terrain. Limited on site Blue Badge parking, no general parking, please use pay and display car parks in village or use the bus. Ground will be uneven and steep in places.
- Other
There is no need to book in advance, please head to the front door to meet a member of the team. If you arrive once the session has started please pop into the house and go to the welcome desk, where a member of our team will help direct you to where we are working.
Upcoming events
Community Dark Skies Night *FULLY BOOKED*
Free event (*FULLY BOOKED*). To help celebrate the Grasmere Switch Off we will be opening the grounds of Allan Bank after dark to allow visitors to enjoy this unique date in the year where you can enjoy a true dark skies experience.
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