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.

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.

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Join us during October half-term for some spooky storytelling. Take a seat in the Great Hall and listen to our volunteers tell a Halloween story. Storytelling lasts around 10 minutes per story, these ...

Add some extra special festive sparkle to the most wonderful time of the year here at Shugborough Estate. Join us for festive fun as we celebrate a Shugborough Christmas. Booking not needed Free event ...

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, ...

Join storyteller Jake Evans for a festive adventure through his enchanting tales every Saturday leading up to Christmas at Erddig.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...