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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 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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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.

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at 10:00 to 11:00+ 78 other dates or times

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at 10:00 to 16:00+ 11 other dates or times

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1 Apr to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 11 other dates or times