National Trust events for 2024

Enjoy the great outdoors with a National Trust event in 2024

Why not combine a National Trust event with a stay at one of our Club campsites and enjoy the great outdoors? Take a look at the list of events outlined below by area.

Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club can save 8% on the National Trust gift card* to buy something special from the gift shops or indulge in some goodies from the cafés and much more, for more information please visit the Member Offer webpage.

Nottinghamshire

Pushabout (walks with pushchairs) – Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Walks throughout the year

Find a community of people in Pushabout; a walking group created for anyone who has or looks after pushchair-aged children. During these accessible and beautiful walks, you can meet other adults, find support and build up your fitness on a basic level.

The walks are generally around 3 miles in length and mostly on hard standing paths. The friendly volunteers will lead you on different routes for the seasons and help you explore your walking potential.

These walks are held on the second Monday of every month.

For more info visit – Pushabout (walks with pushchairs) – Clumber Park

Nearest Club campsite – Clumber Park Club Campsite

Heritage & Horticulture Amble – Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Walks throughout the year

Visitors in the garden at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire ©National Trust Images/John Millar

Enjoy a stroll around Clumber Park's core visitor area, discovering snippets of the estate's ducal history and seasonal highlights. Each month has a different theme and route. The route is no longer than 3km.

For more info visit – Heritage & Horticulture Amble – Clumber Park

Nearest Club campsite – Clumber Park Club Campsite

East Anglia

Trust10 at Blickling Estate (trail runs) – Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park, Norfolk
Trail runs throughout the year

Sun through misty beeches at Blickling Estate, Norfolk ©National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Trust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in spectacular scenery throughout the seasons. 

Take part on the fourth Sunday of every month (except August and December) at 9.20am for your briefing and start shortly after. No pre-booking required.

Trust10 at Blickling is a series of loops of the multi use trail – complete them all and you’ve done a 10k! Or complete the first 3k loop and call it a day and build up to more distance as you feel confident. There is no pressure to complete the full 10km, just breathe in the surroundings and nature (and possibly some coffee and cake afterwards at the Muddy Boots café!)

For more info visit – Trust10 at Blickling Estate (trail runs) – Blickling Hall

Nearest Club campsite – Incleboro Fields Club Campsite

Southern

Social Walks – Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Once a month throughout the year

Discover the ever changing Kingston Lacy woodlands and countryside and embrace the opportunity to meet new people on these gentle strolls, ranging from 3-4 miles (around 1½ hours). Please note: new start time of 10am for 2024.

The walks are designed to be a gentle social stroll where you can meet new people, discover new places to walk and build your confidence walking in the countryside. The walks will all finish at the Kingston Lacy café where you can choose to stop for a drink and slice of cake with your fellow walkers (not included).

For more info visit – Social Walks – Kingston Lacy

Nearest Club campsite – New Forest Centenary Club Campsite

Brownsea Island: Historical tour and cream tea – Brownsea Island, Dorset
Runs up to October (various dates)

Listen to fascinating tales of Brownsea's past on this guided walk. Enjoy exclusive access into the castle for a cream tea before heading back on the last boat of the day.

Discover the intriguing history of Brownsea Island with one of our knowledgeable guides, who will take you on a journey back in time. Learn about the castle's eccentric past residents, royalty, and farming community. Brownsea Castle, run by the John Lewis Partnership is allowing limited access to the public. The walks are available on the third Tuesday of the month (except August).

For any visitors already staying on the island and wishing to attend the event (e.g camping guests), please contact the Brownsea Island office at brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk for additional information before booking.

For more info visit – Brownsea Island: Historical tour and cream tea – Brownsea Island

Nearest Club campsite – New Forest Centenary Club Campsite

Early bird walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island, Dorset
Runs up to October (various dates)

Visitors on the quay at Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset ©National Trust Images/John Millar

Dorset Wildlife Trust and the National Trust have partnered to offer you an opportunity to enjoy the island and its wildlife before the crowds arrive.

A ranger from the Dorset Wildlife Trust team will lead you on a wander around the island, lakes and lagoon. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the island and listen out for the sounds of the unique wildlife as they busy about their day. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast roll and hot beverage in the harbour fronted café before heading back on the National Trust boat to Sandbanks. For any visitors already staying on the island and wishing to attend the event (e.g. camping guests), please contact the Brownsea Island office at brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk for additional information before booking.

For more info visit – Early bird walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island

Nearest Club campsite – New Forest Centenary Club Campsite

Walks & Talks – Stourhead, Wiltshire
Daily until end of July

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

Accompany one of Stourhead's knowledgeable volunteers on the original route taken by the Hoare family and their guests, and learn the history of this fascinating place. Walks take approx. 1-1½ hrs. Meet by the interpretation hub.

For more info visit – Walks & Talks – Stourhead

Nearest Club campsite – Longleat Club Campsite

Making a House a Home: 300 Years of Women’s History at Stourhead
Daily until November

300 years of Stourhead as a home, shines a light on the women who shaped this iconic place.

The Stourhead story is told through the eyes of the women who played a part in making it into a special place, including Alda Hoare, who gifted Stourhead to the National Trust in 1946 and to Jane Benson who was the first lady to live in the house in the 18th century. Some left diaries, sharing their thoughts and feelings, others left only a single letter or photograph. On display you will find personal mementos, diary passages and replica dresses that have been carefully recreated based on historical photographs and portraits.

For more info visit – Making a House a Home: 300 Years of Women’s History at Stourhead

Nearest Club campsite – Longleat Club Campsite

Medieval Tile Making Workshop – Corfe Castle, Dorset
Various dates throughout the year

Join the friendly artisan volunteers as they demonstrate the medieval craft of tile making in the timber frame workshop.

For more info visit – Medieval Tile Making Workshop – Corfe Castle

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Artisan Crafts – Corfe Castle, Dorset
Various dates throughout the year

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.

Find the friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more!

For more info visit – Artisan Crafts – Corfe Castle

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Rooted in the Ruins Family Quest – Corfe Castle, Dorset
Daily until 18 July

Hawthorn with berries and a view towards the ruins at Corfe Castle, Dorset ©National Trust Images/Jon Bish

Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.

Corfe Castle is not only a historic ruin but also a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. On this family quest discover the positive and negative impacts these plants can have on a 1000 year old castle ruin.

Hunt the ruins for the quest boards around the castle, note down your answer as you go to earn your conservation coin.

For more info visit – Rooted in the Ruins Family Quest – Corfe Castle

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Health Cycle Rides – Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Every Thursday throughout the year

Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes?

These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity team and take you around the Kingston Lacy estate at your own pace. The rides last about an hour.

For more info visit – Health Cycle Rides – Kingston Lacy

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Nordic Wellness Walk – Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Every Tuesday throughout the year

Would you like to try a gentle Nordic walk in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour.

A Nordic wellness walk may incorporate mobility exercises to help with flexibility, balance and strength whilst using your poles to improve your general fitness. These sessions are suitable for those who are starting at a lower level of fitness, coming back from injury, or may have medical conditions and are perfect for beginners.

For more info visit – Nordic wellness walk – Kingston Lacy

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

Get into Nordic walking courses – Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Once a month until November

Learn the techniques of Nordic walking and how it can benefit you physically. The session is an hour and a half. Please bring clothes suitable for the conditions.

For more info visit – Get into Nordic walking courses – Kingston Lacy

Nearest Club campsite – Hunter's Moon Club Campsite

South East

The Last Tree and the Art of Nature in collaboration with Luke Adam Hawker – Polesden Lacey, Surrey
Daily up to 25 October

Join us for a special collaboration with best-selling author and renowned artist Luke Adam Hawker.

Discover the beauty of nature through art as you view some of the most loved original illustrations and pages from his book ‘The Last Tree’. Inside the house, Hawker’s artwork will be exhibited alongside Mrs Greville’s Fabergé and art collection. Continue outside to find a new way to connect with nature as you observe and draw the trees at Polesden Lacey. Take the time to be curious, listen to the rustling leaves and feel in the moment with your surroundings.

For more info visit – The Last Tree and the Art of Nature in collaboration with Luke Adam Hawker – Polesden Lacey

Nearest Club campsite – Alderstead Heath Club Campsite

Dog Walking Group – Polesden Lacey, Surrey
May to Dec

Join the Dog Walking Group on an energetic walk around the estate with your canine friend on the second Tuesday of the month.

Dogs will be able to roam on and off lead (subject to there being no livestock in the fields where the walk is taking place). Meet outside the coffee shop at 9.30am. Walk duration is approximately 1-1½ hrs.

For more info visit – Dog Walking Group – Polesden Lacey

Nearest Club campsite – Alderstead Heath Club Campsite

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*Members save 8% on the National Trust gift card which can be redeemed against: Entry to National Trust properties, new National Trust memberships, on-site cafés and restaurants, on-site shops and online shop, National Trust gift membership packs (purchased via the online shop). Please note: the gift cards cannot be used towards events run by the National Trust or their external partners. For full details please visit the Member Offer webpage.