Heritage and Horticulture Amble
*August's Amble starts from Lake Brew (Hardwick village)* Enjoy a stroll around Clumber's core visitor area, discovering snippets of the estate's ducal history and seasonal highlights. Each month has a different theme and route, 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 (Meet at Lake Brew, Hardwick village)
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. (Please note August's Amble starts from Lake Brew in Hardwick village)
- Suitability for children
Children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult
- What to bring and wear
Seasonal outdoor clothing and footwear.
Upcoming events
Clumber Park's Summer of Play supported by Pokemon
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Family Volunteering: Raspberry Picking in the Walled Kitchen Garden
Join us for a special one-hour family volunteering session in the Walled Kitchen Garden, where you'll learn all about growing soft fruit and help pick delicious raspberries straight from the plants.
Clumber Park Runners
If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for parkrun or Trust 10K, this is the perfect group for you.
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.