Heritage and Horticulture Amble
Enjoy a stroll around Clumber Park's core visitor area, discovering snippets of the estate's ducal history and seasonal highlights. Each month has a different theme and route. The route is no longer than 3km.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Heritage and Horticultural Amble themes for 2026:
19th January - Cottages and Chattels: Clumber's estate buildings
16th February - My Fair Spares: the other ducal children
16th March - The Holles Family and the creation of Clumber Park
20th April - Exotic Imports: trees and plants brought over to Clumber
18th May - The walled kitchen garden and its National Collections
15th June - Lifestyles of the rich and Georgian: the Georgian ducal families
20th July - My leopard and other animals: a menagerie of ducal pets
17th August - Ploughing through the ages: Clumber's farming history
21st September - Political Prime Movers: the dukes in politics
19th October - Venerable Oaks: Clumber's oak trees plus apple tasting
16th November - Ornaments and Opulence: treasures once within Clumber
21st December - Flowers and Flutters: the 6th Duke and Duchess
Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables at 11.00.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The route is mostly accessible with chosen paths being flat. However, some paths may become uneven and an essential companion is recommended where possible. Please email clumberprogramming@nationaltrust.org.uk for more info.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables.
- Suitability for children
Children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult
- What to bring and wear
Seasonal outdoor clothing and footwear.
Upcoming events
parkrun
A welcoming, weekly, free, timed 5k run, parkrun is a great way to start the weekend and is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners alike.
Sunday 3 Mile Walkabout
Take in the sights of the park on a led walk around Clumber. Our Sunday 3 Mile Walkabout takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
Monthly Dog Walk
Come and join us on the first Sunday of each month meeting at 10.30 at Central Bark for a walk around Clumber Park.
Walled Kitchen Garden Tour
Spanning four acres, the walled kitchen garden at Clumber Park is one of the grandest surviving 18th century walled gardens in England.