Upcoming events at Nottinghamshire’s National Trust sites

by | 7 September 2025 | Community Event, Heritage, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Walking, Worksop

Clumber Park

 

Clumber Park Family Fun Dog Show

Sunday 14th September, 10.00am to 1.30pm

Enjoy a host of different classes, hosted by Clumber Park’s dog friendly café, Central Bark. A fun day out for all the family.

 

Specialist Craft Centre Open Day

Wednesday 17th September, 10.00am to 3.00pm

The Specialist Crafts Centre at Clumber Park is a recognised centre of excellence for the provision of crafts skills. Usually closed to the public, enjoy this rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet team. Free event, no booking required, admission into the park applies.

 

Heritage Open Day

Friday 19th September

Collaborating with Nottingham University Manuscripts and Special Collections in showing copies of archival material relating to Clumber Park’s rich history. Free admission into the park for all visitors.

 

Apple Celebrations

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Enjoy activities including apple pressing and tasting, Apple Trail, heritage apples for sale, grafting demonstration table, garden tours and pruning talks. Free event, no booking required, admission into the park applies.

 

Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Saturday 18th October to Sunday 2nd November

Take the family for a fun packed trail at Clumber Park filled with spooky mysteries and garishly ghoulish tales to discover along the way. £3.00 per person.

 

The Workhouse and Infirmary

 

Heritage Open Days

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, from 10.30am

The team are inviting visitors to help them build a Lego model of the Infirmary building. Free admission into the property for all visitors.

 

A Gentlemen’s Guide to Self-Defence

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September

Go along and discover the art of self-defence, Victorian style. An experience where elegance meets empowerment. Free event, no booking required, admission into the property applies.

 

Bramley Apple Day

Saturday 25th October

Take on the longest apple peel competition, get creative with apple printing and listen to the Pauper Choir. Free event, admission into the property applies.

 

Mr Straw’s House

 

Mr Straw’s House: Revealed

Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th October, 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm

A rare opportunity to join an experienced guide and step beyond the ropes. Learn more of the family, their history and how the National Trust cares for the Straw’s treasured possessions. Booking essential at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse. £15.00 per person

 

Mr Straw’s Worksop Walk

Friday 26th September and Friday 31st October, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Join the team for a guided walk through Worksop, the town the Straw family called home, and discover the places where they worked, worshiped, and wandered. Booking essential at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse. £5.00 per person.