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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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
The Great Easter Mystery (Guess who for Grown ups!)
In a crazy game of Guess who for Grown ups, follow the trail, solve the riddles to collect the clues and come back to the Parsonage to arrest the guilty party and claim your Easter reward..
Join the Green Team - Easter Family Trail at Clumber Park
Come and join the Green Team and discover whether you are a gardener or ranger at Clumber Park. Join the Green Team is this year's Easter adventure at Clumber Park, with lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained.
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.
Rhubarb Celebration
As home to the National Rhubarb Collection with over 130 varieties, there is a lot to celebrate here at Clumber when it comes to rhubarb.