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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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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
Pushabout
Join our Pushabout team for a friendly walk with your pushchair-aged child through the beautiful parkland.
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.
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 Walkabout
Take in the sights of the park on a led walk around Clumber. Our Sunday Walkabout takes place every third Sunday of the month.