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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 2025:

20 January – The Cavendish family: who started the line of the Dukes of Newcastle

17 February – Transport: from horse to horsepower

17 March – Chapels and Parsonage: buildings and beliefs

21 April - Bulbs and Bees: springtime in the walled kitchen garden

19 May – The Duchesses of Newcastle: who shaped the face and fortunes of Clumber

16 June – The origins of the Clumber Spaniel during the lifetime of the 2nd Duke of Newcastle

21 July – Treasures of Clumber, from Greece to Trafalgar

18 August – Gardens and Gardeners: food and flowers

15 September – The creation of Clumber Park and the Holles family who made it possible

20 October – Apples and Tasting: get your just desserts

17 November – Remembrance: Clumber at War

15 December – Clumber’s beer, brewing and brewhouse

Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables at 11.00.

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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

Children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult

Meeting point

Meet outside the Heritage Hub in the Lincoln Stables.

What to bring and wear

Seasonal outdoor clothing and footwear.

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.

Contact info

Clumber Programming and Partnerships Team

Upcoming events

Event

Weekly Dog Walks 

Come and join us at Central Bark, our dog friendly café, every Wednesday and Friday at 10.00 for a walk and talk around Clumber Park.

Event summary

on
11 Jul 2025 to 3 Apr 2026
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 76 other dates or times
Event

Clumber Park Great Big Tree Climbing 

Explore Clumber Park's beautiful Pleasure Grounds from the tree tops with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company.

Event summary

on
11 Jul to 13 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 20 other dates or times
Event

parkrun 

A weekly, free, friendly, timed 5k run. A friendly and welcoming event, parkrun is a great way to start the weekend and is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners alike.

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on
12 Jul to 27 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 10:00
+ 24 other dates or times
Event

Pushabout 

Join our Pushabout team for a friendly walk with your pushchair-aged child through the beautiful parkland.

Event summary

on
14 Jul to 8 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 5 other dates or times