Dog walk with Clare Balding at Polesden Lacey
Broadcaster and author Clare Balding invites you and your beloved dog to join her for a winter walk at Polesden Lacey.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
You can take part in this rare opportunity to walk and talk with Clare on Wednesday 14 January. Find out all about her life in broadcasting and her Sunday Times bestselling debut novel, Pastures New.
Tickets for the group dog walk with Clare are £45 per dog (and their human). As well as the walk and Q&A, this will include a signed and dedicated copy of Clare's book, a hot drink and snack in the coffee shop at Polesden Lacey and natural dog treats from our partner, Forthglade.
Give the dog lover in your life a Christmas gift to remember. All proceeds from the event go directly to Polesden Lacey to continue vital conversation work.
Please meet outside the coffee shop at 9.45am for a 10am start.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
The event is primarily aimed at adult attendees.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the coffee shop at Polesden Lacey at 9.45am for a 10am start.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather conditions. The walk may be muddy in places, so wear appropriate footwear. Your dog will need to be on a lead during the walk.
- Accessibility
The circular walk takes place in woodland so expect some uneven paths and muddy surfaces.
- Other
Due to the nature of this event, with a large number of dogs in attendance, we kindly ask that you keep your dog on a lead throughout the walk. For more information about visiting Polesden Lacey with dogs, please see the website article 'Visiting Polesden Lacey with your dog.' The walking portion of this event is approximately 40 minutes.
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