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
Summer of Play at Clumber Park
Are you ready for a Summer of Play? Discover a summer full of imaginative ways to play with 9 exciting zones, jam-packed with activities for all ages.
Free additional activities during summer of play
As well as the 9 amazing zones for Summer of Play you can enjoy free led activities from the Tepee on the Summer of play field.
Walled Kitchen Garden Tour
Spanning four acres, the walled kitchen garden at Clumber Park is one of the grandest surviving 18th century walled gardens in England.
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.