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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- 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
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.
Hardwick Village Evening Walkabout
Explore different areas of Clumber on a Wednesday evening walkabout, starting at Hardwick Village Social Club.
parkrun
*** PLEASE NOTE: Due to third-party event parkrun is cancelled on 24th January 26 *** 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.
Monthly Dog Walk
Come and join us on the first Sunday of each month meeting at 10.30 at Central Bark for a walk around Clumber Park.