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Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens

Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Stroll through the wintery gardens, pausing to enjoy peaceful poems, yuletide yarns and snowy sonnets. Each walk is about 50 minutes long, with plenty of stops.

This event is free but normal admission applies. No need to book, join in on the day.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance to Crook Hall Gardens.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.

Accessibility

This event involves a 50 minute walk with lots of stops. This will only cover a short distance within the gardens. Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users. Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline.

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