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Sociable Walks in the Woodland

Join us for a gentle 3-mile, 2 hour walk through Nymans' woodland, lakes and streams — a perfect way to explore nature and meet new people.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

This 3 mile walk is designed to be gentle and enjoyable, giving you the chance to meet new people, explore beautiful places, and build confidence walking in the countryside. You'll be guided along well-loved routes through woodland, streams, and lake views, walking as part of a group where you'll feel safe, supported, and never left behind. The walk ends back at Nymans reception. Admission to the house and garden applies if you go on to visit Nymans and the cafe. (Members go free).

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Footwear and clothing suitable for the weather and terrain. The woods can be muddy and slippery in wet weather.

Accessibility

The track is uneven and there are some steeper climbs, there are some steps, but the walk can be adapted to avoid them, if needed.

Other

Admission to Nymans is payable if you are visiting the cafe, house or garden after your walk.

Upcoming events

Event

Daily guided tours of the garden 

Join a daily guided garden tour led by expert garden guides.

Event summary

on
19 May to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 165 other dates or times
Event

Blossom at Nymans 

Thu 20 Mar - Sun 1 Jun. A celebration of blossom at Nymans with tree tours & guided garden walks. Or pick up a self guided trail through the garden from the plant centre showroom.

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on
19 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 13 other dates or times
Event

Moomins 

3 May to 13 July 2025: 10am - 5pm. Nymans invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.

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on
19 May to 13 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 55 other dates or times
Event

Sneak Peek Tours 

Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).

Event summary

on
19 May to 24 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 11:00
+ 114 other dates or times