Rhododendron blocks out sunlight, so the earth around it is bare. This means that when it rains, the water runs off the land quickly, taking soil and silt into the reservoirs below.

Houghton Mill, the last working watermill on the River Great Ouse, will now be producing flour from wheat grown on Wimpole ...

Cold, wet weather and a boom in slug populations have led to disappointing pumpkin harvests at a number of National Trust ...

The Pootling Professor will be roaming the garden looking for student witches and wizards to show his magical spells, sorcery skills and broomstick riding prowess. Come dressed as a witch or wizard ...

Enjoy a winter stroll along an illuminated path to the castle. Picture yourself as lord or lady of the castle and and delight in live music as you explore the rooms, dressed for a country Christmas.

The wonderful Lypett Household of reenactors are back again this year to bring Greyfriars Christmas season to close in raucous Tudor style! There will be feasting, dancing, and all kinds of revelry, ...

The deer rut is a particular highlight of autumn at Calke, as bellowing roars echo across the park. Join a park guide on a walk through the Deer Park to see it in action. Venture into the Deer Park, ...

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Get ready to assemble and craft from wooden blanks into a personalised Christmas lantern. It’s a perfect craft for Christmas enthusiasts—kids will love personalising their creation with their own ...

Get ready to assemble Santa's sleigh for some festive fun! This DIY kit lets kids decorate and build wooden blanks into Santa’s magical vehicle. It’s a perfect craft for Christmas enthusiasts—kids ...

The courtyard is flat with a small number of cobblestones to access this space. Please ask at admissions when entering Lyme as in inclement weather choirs may be relocated to the house. Access to the ...

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