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Family-friendly things to do at Lyveden
- Published:
- 22 May 2024
If you're looking for somewhere where the children can let off some steam, Lyveden is the perfect place for a family day out. From spotting birds and bugs by the moat to discovering what's growing in the wildflower meadows there's lots of fun to be had in the great outdoors.
Planning your family visit
Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Lyveden:
- Baby-changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet in the Manor courtyard area.
- Snacks, hot food and drinks are available from the restaurant.
- Picnic benches are located by the car park as well as infront of the Manor.
- There are plenty of good spots to set down a picnic blanket if you bring one.
- Most of Lyveden is accessed via grass paths. Surfaces can be uneven and slippy if wet.
Clay Café at Lyveden
18 September, 16 October, 13 November and 11 December, 1pm - 2.30pm, £7 per person. Pre-booking essential.
Clay Conversations practitioner, Ruth guides a relaxed session using clay to support creativity and wellbeing. The focus is on enjoying the material and process, rather than the end product.
Direction and advice is provided, with a theme for each session; September's session will be themed on leaf bowls and hedgerow treasures.
Heritage Open Day - Lyveden Harvest Market
19 and 20 September, 10am - 4pm. Free entry all weekend as part of Heritage Open Days. No pre-booking needed.
Join us for a celebration of the harvest season and discover the bounty of Lyveden's orchards. Meet and buy from local producers, pick up heritage-variety apples and take part in make and take crafts. Fun for visitors of all ages at this special time of year.
Tour with 'Sir Thomas'
19 and 20 September, 11am - 12pm. Normal admission applies and no pre-booking needed.
Follow in the footsteps of Sir Thomas Tresham on this interactive walking tour. Led by one of our volunteer guides in character as Sir Thomas himself, you'll journey from the Manor House through some of England's oldest Elizabethan gardens, discovering the stories, history and symbolism behind this remarkable estate. Complete your adventure by marvelling at the unfinished New Bield Lodge - an extraordinary vision of Elizabethan architecture, rich in mystery, ambition and hidden meaning.
This 45-minute tour is suitable for all ages and involves approximately 1 mile of walking in total.
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