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Park Life

Wednesday 26th November 2014, 10.30am to 1.00pm

What goes on behind the scenes managing a country park? Join the Elvaston Team for a glimpse into a day in the life of a Ranger.

Learn what makes Elvaston so special, gain management know-how and see practical conservation tasks.

Meet: Elvaston Castle Cobbled Courtyard..
Length: Two and a half miles.
Equipment: Suitable clothing and footwear.
Cost: Adults: £3.20, Children/Concessions: £1.60, Under fives: Free. Car parking charges apply.

Location: OS ref SK406 330 Sat Nav DE72 3EP

Email  Contact Elvaston Castle,      tel: 01629 533870.
              Booking essential 

(All event news courtesy of Derbyshire County Council)


 Christmas Wreath Making 1

Saturday 13th December 2014, 12 noon  to 3.00pm

Always a really popular event. Our workshops about the art of traditional wreath show you how to make your own traditional Christmas Wreath. Which you can take home and hang on your door!

Using materials collected in the grounds of Elvaston Castle, come along and have a go.

Meet: Elvaston Castle Cobbled Courtyard..
Equipment: Suitable clothing and footwear.
Cost: £10.00 per wreath. Car parking charges apply.

Location: OS ref SK406 330 Sat Nav DE72 3EP

Email  Contact Elvaston Castle,      tel: 01629 533870.
              Booking essential 

(All event news courtesy of Derbyshire County Council)


 Christmas Wreath Making 2

Sunday 21st  December 2014, 12 noon to 3.00pm

Another really popular event. Our workshops about the art of traditional wreath show you how to make your own traditional Christmas Wreath. Which you can take home and hang on your door!

 Booking essential – see item above.

(All event news courtesy of Derbyshire County Council)


 Elvaston Riverside Walk

Wednesday 31st December 2014, 10am to 12 noon.

Looking for a walk to see out the old year and bring in the new? Join the Elvaston Team, for a gentle stroll before the New Year festivities begin.

This is a lovely circular walk which starts at the main car park and takes in a short section of the Derwent Valley Way before returning to Elvaston’s historic estate.

“Why not stop off at the Castle’s information Centre and Gift Shop where you can find local maps and guides to help you explore even further afield?”

Meet: Elvaston main car park.
Length: Two and a half miles.
Equipment: Suitable clothing and footwear.
Cost: Adults: £3.20, Children/Concessions: £1.60, Under fives: Free. Car parking charges apply.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on their leads.

Location: OS ref SK406 330 Sat Nav DE72 3EP

Email  Contact Elvaston Castle,      tel: 01629 533870.
              Booking essential 

(All event news courtesy of Derbyshire County Council)

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