Heritage and Horticulture Amble
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
October Half Term at Clumber Park
Step into the mystifying world of Clumber Park this October Half Term. Have you got what it takes to become a Guardian of the Forest? Or download the Stranger Folk App to try and help the Old Crone stop mischievous spirits from another world.
Apple Celebrations
Due to the forecast of Heavy Rain, some of the previosuly advertised activities will not be going ahead. However, with over 70 varieties of apples there's still plenty to discover and enjoy despite the weather forecast.
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.
Floral Pumpkin Decorating Workshop
Satisfy your creative side this autumn and join Liz Baxter from Side Farm Flowers, flower farmer and eco florist, on a floral pumpkin decorating workshop at Clumber Park. A unique way to display this seasonal favourite.