Science Uncovered at Tring Natural History Museum
Free, drop-in, suitable for adults! Discover the startling stories behind the collections of the Natural History Museum at Tring, meet world-class scientists and experience the historic galleries by night. Part of European Researchers' Night, our annual festival of science is free and offers you the chance to uncover nature's hidden worlds.
Hemel Food Garden Festival: Sunnyside Rural Trust
Come join the Sunnyside Rural Trust at their 2016 Hemel Food Garden Festival!
Wild Wednesday Tracks and Trails: Stowe National Trust
Wild Wednesday: Tracks and trails
See what you can track down at Stowe this February on adventure with our Team Leader. You'll get a guide to animal tracks, discover what animal makes which footprint and learn how to lay your own secret trails.
Make your own animal print to take home and don't forget tracking wild animals and making a trail with sticks are two of your 50 Things - bring along your 50 Things scrapbook. Don't worry if you don't already have one, we'll have one waiting for you!
Booking details
Call 0844 249 1895
Each child attending will need to book a ticket. There is no need for adults to book a ticket.
Suitability
This activity is for children between 5 and 12 and their families
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Meeting point
We'll be meeting at the Eastern Lake Pavilion, please allow enough time to gain admission through New Inn and make your way to the gardens (it's around a 0.3 mile walk from The New Inn at Stowe).
What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm this winter! It can get a bit nippy in the gardens so bring warm clothes and comfy shoes you don't mind getting muddy. This is an outdoor event so come prepared!
Accessibility
The gardens are partly accessible with steep slopes and uneven terrain. Mobility buggies are available to hire. Please call us to discuss your requirements on 01280 817156.
Other
Though this activity is for children between 5 and 12, we do welcome children of all ages at this event.
17 February 2016
10:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 15:00
National Trust Ticket Line
Telephone
Call 0844 249 1895
Gardeners' Question Time at Stowe, Buckinghmashire
Gardeners' Question Time
It's green fingers at the ready as Stowe hosts a recording of BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time! Is your crocus croaky, your dahlia dreary? Whatever your question come along and get your garden queries answered to make 2016 your best year yet.
A hot drink is also included in the price of your ticket.
Admission Prices
Adult £4.50
Booking details
Call 01280 817156
£1.95 booking fee is applicable per booking.
Suitability
This event is not suitable for children.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Meeting point
Please make your way through to the New Inn visitor centre to the cafe where the event is taking place.
What to bring and wear
Wear warm and comfy clothing - no dress code. This is an indoor event.
Accessibility
The New Inn is visitor centre and cafe are accessible with disabled toilets. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Other
By attending you are agreeing to ask questions and taking part in the recording, this promises to be a great evening. Applications for tickets are now open and will be issued on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS - you must be 16 or over to apply and can request a maximum of 2 tickets. To apply contact Andrew Hill via email or phone. Full information will be forwarded to successful ticket holders by 6 Jan 2016.
Name
Andrew Hill: email subject 'GQT Audience Request'
andrew.hill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Call 01280 825019
New Year's Resolution Walk: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
New Year's Resolution Walk
Was your New Year's resolution to get outdoors more? Exercise more? Get fitter? Take the time to enjoy nature? Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk led by one of our rangers.
Was your New Year's resolution to get outdoors more?
Exercise more? Get fitter? Take the time to enjoy nature?
Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk led by one of our rangers.
Admission Prices
All £2.00
Booking details
Call 01582 500920
Suitability
Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.
Meeting point
Chilterns Gateway Centre
What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather & wrap up warm.
Other
Car parking charge of £2.50 per car, free for National Trust members.
Post Christmas Walk at Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted
Enjoy a scenic post-Christmas walk through the Estate at this magical time of year. There will be mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Admission
- Adult £8
- Child £5
Booking essential: Call 01442 851227
Dogs on leads are welcome
Please wear sensible walking shoes and bring warm waterproof clothing just in case
Urban Food Fortnight: Week 2 begins!
The text below has been taken from the main webpage for Urban Food Fortnight - to access all Urban Food Fortnight events through their website, please click here.
'Urban Food Fortnight
11 to 27 September 2015
The Capital’s celebration of the fabulous ultra-local produce being grown, produced and cooked on our doorstep.
Urban Food Fortnight is run by London Food Link
London Food Link is the umbrella for all of Sustain's initiatives in London. Our work includes helping to influence local government policy, hands-on food growing training, running sessions for public sector caterers, creating guidance for independent eateries and food producers, public awareness campaigns, and joining the dots between people around specific food issues.'
So why not join in on this great initiative and support our capital in celebrating diversity and sustainability in local food and drink!