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Family-friendly things to do at Clumber Park
Clumber Park is an ideal spot for families. With 3,800 acres of parkland and the Discovery Centre for some indoor respite, there is an endless amount of fun to be had and plenty for kids to explore.
Planning your family visit
- The Woodland Play Park is open every day from 10.00 - 17.00.
- Baby changing facilities are available in the Turning Yard and Discovery Centre in the main visitor facilities, as well as next to Central Bark and in the walled kitchen garden
- A Changing Places toilet can be found in the Turning Yard within the main visitor facilities. It is accessible with the users radar key and users are asked to bring their own strap for the hoist
- Powered mobility vehicles are available to hire, subject to availability and weather permitting. Booking is advisable. Monday - Friday, please call 01909 476592. During weekends, please call 01909 511039, or speak to a member of the team.
- Our new sensory space within the Discovery Centre provides a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the park. It offers a calm space with busy boards for visitors to enjoy, and a relaxation space with engaging and calming lighting. Available from 10.00 - 17.00.
- Sensory bags are available to borrow from the Information Point in the Laundry Yard, next to the shop.
To find out what's on during your visit, go to our upcoming events page here.
Autumn Adventures at Clumber Park
Guardian of the Forest Trail, Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November.
This October half term, step into the mystifying world of Clumber Park and see if you have what it takes to become a Guardian of the Forest.
Follow the trail through the park and use your wits to solve a series of riddles and cyphers, while keeping your eyes open for some of Clumber’s most mysterious creatures and characters.
From the diamond-backed spider, bats, and crows to tales of the gardener, the Lady of the Lake and the legendary Black Beast, there are secrets to uncover and clues to solve.
You’ll need to gather everything required for a protection spell along the way. Complete the challenge and you’ll earn your status as Guardian of the Forest.
With a mix of puzzles and simpler activities, there’s something for younger children and more confident codebreakers alike.
Pick up your trail sheet and set off on your adventure. Will you be able to protect the forest?
Stranger Folk
A rift has opened in the world, and the Stranger Folk are trying to break through. Have you got what it takes to stop them? Download the Stranger Folk app if you are brave enough to try. Inspired by British Folklore, you'll meet goblins and bogarts, and try worm charming and wassailing.
Cycling at Clumber
Getting out on two wheels is the perfect way to explore the parkland, woods and lakeside views of Clumber Park. Accessible routes and woodland paths cover over 20 miles of beautiful trails through a variety of landscapes, offering routes for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
For full details, click here.
Natural Play
As you explore Clumber Park, you'll discover lots of natural play areas to keep children entertained. Whether it's den building in the woods, discovering mini beasts in the leaf litter, coming across a fallen tree or splashing in a muddy puddle, wrap up against the elements and enjoy nature at its best.
The perfect spot is in Leaping Bar which can be found between the hard standing accessible car park and Central Bark dog cafe.
Discovery Centre
Take a break and head inside to the Discovery Centre. It's a great place to learn more about Clumber Park's amazing array of wildlife and get involved in fun, seasonal activities.
Head into the '50 things' room which celebrates all the fun that can be had whilst connecting with nature. With everything from creating wild art and making friends with a bug, to playing pooh sticks and keeping a nature diary. Collect a '50 things' sheet, head outside and cross some activities off your list. More details below.
Wildlife at Clumber
The parkland, heath and woodland are home to an abundance of wildlife for you to discover, observe and enjoy. Our circular lakeside walk is the most popular visitor route and looks especially stunning on a bright, sunny day.
Bring your camera if you're a keen photographer and keep a look out for birds such as buzzards, great spotted woodpeckers, jays and woodlarks. Find squirrels and deer in the quieter parts of the park, and longhorn cattle grazing in the heathlands.
Don't miss the busy Bird Hide, off the beaten track by Cow Pastures, where you can enjoy some quiet time in nature.
50 things to do before you're 11¾ activities
The National Trust's ‘50 things’ list was created to encourage families to play in nature together and build a connection with the natural world. It's a lot of fun too!
Below is some of the activities you can enjoy at Clumber. Find out more and see the full list here
No. 4 - Build a den
What will your den be? A meeting place for spies, a pirate hideout or maybe a fairy castle for the night? Start by looking for a sturdy tree with lots of nooks and nobbles, or a low branch. This will help keep your sticks in place when you start building.
No. 11 - Explore on wheels
Whether you’ve got a bike, scooter, wheelchair or skateboard – you’ll explore further and faster on your wheels at Clumber Park, and it’s also a fun way to exercise.
No. 18 - Create some wild art
When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. Try and find things that vary in colour and texture so that you had even more choice and can pull together something really wild.
No. 31 - Make friends with a bug
Ladybirds, spiders, caterpillars, woodlice – there are all kinds of minibeasts hiding at Clumber Park. Great spots for searching include under stones and wood, the branches, bark and leaves of trees and in long grass.
No. 33 - Go cloud watching
On a dry day, find a patch of grass, lie back and watch the clouds go by. With a little imagination you can create whole worlds from the shapes you see in the clouds. Imagine being a bird and flying through the clouds - what do you think it would feel like?
No. 44 - Watch a bird
Our feathered friends can be found anywhere and everywhere, but to see something a little out of the ordinary, head to the Bird Hide by Cow Pastures. Be as quiet as you can, sit tight and record what you can see.
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Christmas at Clumber Park
From Saturday 21 November, come and share the delight of the season with us. Discover our Peter Rabbit sculpture trail, meet Father Christmas, and enjoy festive craft workshops, magical lantern walks and a special Christmas Eve 10k run. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re looking for festive family fun or a little Christmas magic of your own.
Visiting Clumber Park
With 3,800 acres of parkland to explore, there's so much to see and do at Clumber Park through every season.
Visiting Clumber Park with your dog
Clumber Park is a three pawprint rated place. Exploring the 3,800 acres of beautiful parkland with your dog by your side is one of the best ways to see Clumber Park.
Getting active at Clumber Park
From lakeside runs to woodland rides, Clumber Park has 20 miles of trails for cyclists, runners and walkers to explore. Bridlepaths through the estate provide an opportunity to explore on horseback.
Eating and shopping at Clumber Park
Whether you're looking for food, drink or the perfect gift, Clumber Park has something for everyone.
What’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ all about?
Discover how and why we created the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list to help children connect with nature and the natural world.
