On arrival, top up your energy reserves with a Barnsdale Full English Breakfast, before setting off at 10.30am on a very special guided tour of Barnsdale Gardens with Nick Hamilton at this colourful time of year.
Nick will consider all the individual gardens and adjoining borders and will point out some of his favourite specimens, as well as the plants and trees that are the stars at this time.
Enjoy breakfast from 9.30am. The walk starts at 10.30am.
We are running a programme of 20 minute free walks and talks on our nursery, covering a range of topics. These short but informative sessions will be given by Emma, who runs our nursery. There is no need to book, just turn up.
In the event of rain, the sessions will go ahead in Emma's big poly-tunnel.
Come for a walk in the Weird Woods where you can take part in our spooky Halloween trail. On the 24th and 25th October You can carve your own petrifying pumpkin to take home - it's frightening fun for all the family, and kids in costume visit free!
Join Rutland Book Nook in The Bothy for a FREE craft and activity session. We’ll be crafting all things autumnal, from hedgehogs, owls and spiders to pumpkins and skeletons (but nothing too scary!)
Suitable for age 3+, with adult supervision.
Browse a wide range of high-quality Usborne books and gifts in our pop-up shop while the children are busy.
Just want to come for a spot of retail therapy and a great lunch or afternoon tea? Entry to the Barnsdale Gardens Gift Shop, Nursery and Tea Room is free.