Community Events

Step into the newly awakened world of Spring at Temple Newsam and celebrate the season of renewal.

Take in the sights and sounds of nature as you explore a vibrant landscape bursting with new life, and stop by Home Farm to meet and greet some of our newborn lambs.

This is a guided walk led by our Education Officer. There may be undulating terrain and some slopes, but we can tailor the route to the abilities of the group.

With help from ‘The Friends of Skelton Grange’, our Easter Good Friday event is a glorious outdoor trail wandering through the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange. Complete a treasure hunt along the way and trade in your trove for a chocolatey Easter surprise at the end! The event is a fundraiser for the Centre, but also a great chance for families to enjoy some Easter fun! The Skelton Cafe will be open to buy hot drinks and sweet treats at the end. Tickets are required for all children attending the event, but babies (18 months or under) are welcome free. Adults do not require a ticket if they are accompanied by a child or children. Tickets are £8 per child (plus Eventbrite booking fee). Choose your timeslot between 11am and 1pm.

Plant pumpkin seeds in the Walled Gardens at Temple Newsam.

Visit the Walled Gardens and pot two pumpkin seeds, one for you to take and grow at home, and one for the gardeners to grow on for you. We’ll then look after it carefully and wait for you to return to us and collect or carve it at Halloween.

We’ll also be planting more wildflowers to help get our butterfly-friendly meadows established, as part of the Wild Spaces Project.

Plant pumpkin seeds in the Walled Gardens at Temple Newsam.

Visit the Walled Gardens and pot two pumpkin seeds, one for you to take and grow at home, and one for the gardeners to grow on for you. We’ll then look after it carefully and wait for you to return to us and collect or carve it at Halloween.

We’ll also be planting more wildflowers to help get our butterfly-friendly meadows established, as part of the Wild Spaces Project.

Skelton lake Services monthly meet (second Saturday of every month)

• Everyone is welcome
• American
• European
• Japanese
• Cars, vans, trucks, and bikes
• Any age
• Free entry, No Typical Asbo behaviour
• Reg plates taken on Entrance

Our dawn chorus walk will focus on using bird song to identify mostly woodland and parkland birds. We’ll likely spot other wildlife on our stroll and you’ll have the opportunity to watch our historic estate wake up and come to life.

The walk finishes in the courtyard where a full English breakfast will be served at 9am in the cafe. Breakfast is pre-ordered, and a variety of options are available to cater for differing requirements.

Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd-3rd May.

https://www.mintfestival.co.uk/

Meet in the courtyard for tea and biscuits. There is a 1/2 hour natural history slide talk followed by a quiz and some videos. After an introduction to the use of Bat detectors there is a guided walk approximately 2 miles in length.

The route is reasonably accessible mostly on tarmac paths. A variety of roosting and feeding habitats are covered. In the past about five species of bat have been encountered engaged in a variety of natural behaviour.

Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd-3rd May.

https://www.mintfestival.co.uk/

Drop in and explore a delicious selection of locally sourced produce and handcrafted treats at our artisan food fayres.

You’ll find a wide range of stalls offering food and drink to taste and take home, perfect for indulging yourself or picking up a thoughtful gift.

Located in the Amphitheatre, you can’t miss it!

https://www.slamdunkfestival.com/

A day of outdoor play for all the family! Playing out is good for you, so we’re inviting families to join us for a day of outdoor play. There will be free play in the woods, games, and the chance to try pond dipping and bug hunting. Our cafe will be open for drinks and snacks.

Our Family Fun Fest will feature a vibrant mix of local flavours and creative talent. There will be delicious food, packed with local suppliers offering takeaway treats, homemade jams, sweets, and more.

Explore our selection of artisan stalls, bringing unique crafts and handmade goods to explore.

We’ll be opposite the old Farm Entrance.

Our Family Fun Fest will feature a vibrant mix of local flavours and creative talent. There will be delicious food, packed with local suppliers offering takeaway treats, homemade jams, sweets, and more.

Explore our selection of artisan stalls, bringing unique crafts and handmade goods to explore.

We’ll be opposite the old Farm Entrance.

Drop in and explore a delicious selection of locally sourced produce and handcrafted treats at our artisan food fayres.

You’ll find a wide range of stalls offering food and drink to taste and take home, perfect for indulging yourself or picking up a thoughtful gift.

Located in the Amphitheatre, you can’t miss it!

Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.

Join us as we host a selection of seasonal artisan makers markets across the year and add a little something additional to your trip. Little Hummingbird Events are working with our beautiful site to offer our visitors, something additional during their trip.

Make a day of it by exploring the estate, discover the history of the house, visit Home Farm and the animals, or just enjoy the parkland and have lunch whilst on site.

Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.

Join us as we host a selection of seasonal artisan makers markets across the year and add a little something additional to your trip. Little Hummingbird Events are working with our beautiful site to offer our visitors, something additional during their trip.

Make a day of it by exploring the estate, discover the history of the house, visit Home Farm and the animals, or just enjoy the parkland and have lunch whilst on site.

Join us for our fun-filled Open Day on Saturday 5th September! Help us squeeze the last drops of sunshine out of the summer! Come along and play, explore the site, have a go at natural crafts. There will be craft activities for all ages, woodland play and outdoor games. The cafe will be open, selling homemade cakes and savoury treats, or enjoy a pizza from our wood-fired pizza oven. There will be vegan and gluten-free options available. Entry is free but we’d love you to enjoy a snack in our cafe, explore the site, or simply make a donation - all the funds raised will support the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.

Drop in and explore a delicious selection of locally sourced produce and handcrafted treats at our artisan food fayres.

You’ll find a wide range of stalls offering food and drink to taste and take home, perfect for indulging yourself or picking up a thoughtful gift.

Located in the Amphitheatre, you can’t miss it!

Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.

Join us as we host a selection of seasonal artisan makers markets across the year and add a little something additional to your trip. Little Hummingbird Events are working with our beautiful site to offer our visitors, something additional during their trip.

Make a day of it by exploring the estate, discover the history of the house, visit Home Farm and the animals, or just enjoy the parkland and have lunch whilst on site.

Drop in and explore a delicious selection of locally sourced produce and handcrafted treats at our artisan food fayres.

You’ll find a wide range of stalls offering food and drink to taste and take home, perfect for indulging yourself or picking up a thoughtful gift.

Located in the Amphitheatre, you can’t miss it!

Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.

Join us as we host a selection of seasonal artisan makers markets across the year and add a little something additional to your trip. Little Hummingbird Events are working with our beautiful site to offer our visitors, something additional during their trip.

Make a day of it by exploring the estate, discover the history of the house, visit Home Farm and the animals, or just enjoy the parkland and have lunch whilst on site.