Check out the following events taking place at local National Trust sites:
Clumber Park
Baby Songbirds
Friday 2nd May and Friday 6th June, 11.00am and 2.00pm
Enjoy creating joyful connections through song with a new singing group for babies and toddlers aged up to three years and their carers. Sessions take place in The Parsonage at Clumber Park. £3.00 per child. Spaces are limited, so booking is advised at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark.
Festival of Blossom
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Celebrate blossom season in Clumber’s walled kitchen garden with a vibrant festival of art, delivered by and showcasing creative talents from across Nottinghamshire. Explore a Maker’s Market, watch artists at work, enjoy music, poetry, and storytelling, and relax with yoga and singing bowls. This is a free event; however, the yoga session is chargeable and booking is advisable. Full details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark.
The Workhouse and Infirmary
The Workhouse Whodunit
Thursday 1st May to Sunday 29th June
Put on your detective hat and uncover the mystery of who broke the rules and what punishment they received with this family-friendly children’s trail. £2.50 per trail. Check the website for all open days at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouseandinfirmary.
Blossom and Bees
Saturday 3rd May to Sunday 1st June
Discover fascinating facts about blossom and bees while wandering through the gardens, and get creative with seasonal crafts. Free event, no booking required, though normal admission applies. Full details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouseandinfirmary.
Foreign Field Living History Group
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June at 11.30am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm
Discover The Dead and the Destitute, a live period demonstration by the Foreign Field Living History Group, featuring a dramatic body-snatching display. Free event, no booking required, admission charges apply.
Mr Straw’s House
Mr Straw’s House: Revealed
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June, 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step beyond the ropes on a guided tour. Learn more about the Straw family, their history, and how the National Trust preserves their cherished belongings. Afterwards, relax with a drink and chat with the House team. £15.00 per person. Booking essential at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse.
Mr Straw’s House Worksop Walk
Friday 30th May and 27th June, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Join the team for a guided walk through Worksop, the town the Straw family called home. Discover the places where they worked, worshipped, and wandered. £5.00 per person. Booking essential at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse.