Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire

Guided forest bathing walks are a great way to look after your physical and mental well-being. Scientific studies have shown that forest bathing can help reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve concentration, and support anxiety and depression.

During your guided forest bathing walk with Deep in Nature, you will be led on a slow-paced and gentle walk through our woodland landscape and invited to try various activities designed to help relaxation, and to boost your mental and physical health.

You will leave the walk with tips and activities to practice on your own.  No prior experience or fitness is necessary.  

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Adult walks are open to those aged 16+. Family walks are suitable for children and their carers from age four upwards, for these family walks, adults don't need to book a forest bathing session.

We regret that we cannot welcome dogs on the forest bathing walks except for assistance animals. 

Non-members will need to book an admission ticket to Wrest Park, in addition to their Forest Bathing session.

Forest Bathing At Wrest Park

Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga against the stunning backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Event is weather dependent.

Community Yoga

Spend a lazy Sunday at Bolsover Castle listening to live music. Each week will bring a different genre, from Caribbean to Asian Fusion, for you to enjoy.

Bring along deck chairs and a picnic and enjoy a wonderful day of music.

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Lazy Sunday Music At Bolsover Castle

Join our Medieval falconers from Raphael Historic Falconry on Palace Green for tales of royal falconry during the reigns of Plantagenet Kings Henry II to Edward I.

Watch magnificent hawks and falcons soar across the skies of Dover Castle and discover the skills, structure, and social importance of this once thoroughly regal pursuit!

There’s loads to see and do during your visit to Dover Castle. Discover the story of Dunkirk in the interactive Secret Wartime Tunnels and meet characters in the recreated medieval Great Tower.

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Medieval Falconry At Dover Castle

There's panic at Apsley House this September as the Duke's silver service for the Waterloo banquet has gone missing! With accusations flying, can you discern fact from fiction and discover who the thief is?

What sort of work went into putting on the lavish banquets at Apsley House?Peek behind the gilded doors to meet the our reenactors and learn more about the essential staff who kept everything running in a busy 19th century stately house.

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Behind Gilded Doors

Join us to build and paint your very own Bat Box. Bats use a variety of landscapes and habitats to live in throughout the year, and bats need a diverse range of environments to live in whilst they forage.

Please meet outside the Cafe at 11am. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bat Box Building At Marble Hill

Spend a lazy Sunday at Bolsover Castle listening to live music. Each week will bring a different genre, from Caribbean to Asian Fusion, for you to enjoy.

Bring along deck chairs and a picnic and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music.

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Performances will take place at 12pm and 2pm.

  1st September Take2 Big Band

Hear the sounds of Big Band with its complex harmonies and syncopated rhythms. Find out more about the band here.

8th September Royal Bollywood Fusion

Enjoy beautiful music from Bollywood to Indian Folk and more. Find out more about the band here.

15th September Caribbean Harmony

Join us for the spectacular sounds of steel drum entertainment with music from the Caribbean. Find out more about the band here.

22nd September Chicago Joe & The Soul Divas (Soul and Motown)

Hear the best Soul and Motown the way it should be played. Find out more about the band here.

Local families from YO11, YO12, YO13 postcodes will be able to visit the castle free of charge and view Ryan Gander's sculpture.

Learn about the messages behind the sculpture and roam the castle and headland. There will also be a range of activities and guides to art and nature for you to enjoy.

Sun 26 May: In collaboration with Big Ideas by the Sea. There will be music, dancing, poetry, sculpture and art workshops along with table top archaeology, castle tours, foraging, storytelling and dolphin spotting! The Sixth Legion will also be joining us.

Sun 16th June: Join us at Scarborough Castle for the Great Big Green Week. There will be tours exploring the greener side to the castle headland, as well as activities.

Sun 22 Sept: Enjoy a tour of the castle and learn more about the headland and the sculpture.

Just bring proof of address to show at the entrance.

Resident Days At Scarborough Castle

Spend a lazy Sunday at Brodsworth Hall listening to live music. Each week will bring a different genre, from African-Caribbean to folk, for you to enjoy.

Bring along deck chairs and a picnic and be entertained by a wonderful day of music.

Performances will take place at 12pm and 2pm

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  Sun 1 Sept Catherine Rannus Trio

Enjoy an eclectic mix from pop to jazz and classical to traditional. Find out more about Catherine here.

Sun 8 Sept Caribbean Harmony

Join us for the spectacular sounds of steel drum entertainment with music from the Caribbean. Find out more about the band here.

Sun 15 Sept Royal Bollywood Fusion

Enjoy beautiful music from Bollywood to Indian Folk and more. Find out more about the band here.

Sun 22 Sept Green Matthews, traditional British Folk

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of English Folk Music. Find out more about the duo here.

Lazy Sunday Music At Brodsworth Hall

Celebrate the first day of Autumn by making use of the natural materials at Marble Hill!

Free event, booking not required. Meet at the Stumpery at 1pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

First Day Of Autumn:

Enjoy the fresh air, pleasant surroundings, and community spirit with out regular Community Walk. The experience is led by our volunteers, and free to attend with no pre-booking requirement.

Please meet outside the front of the café.

Community Walk At Marble Hill

Join us at Marble Hill for a new interactive smartphone adventure.

BAFTA-winning game-makers Coney have worked in partnership with English Heritage and young people local to Marble Hill to create a game that explores the colonial and globalised history of the site, Watching the House.

Step into the house, pick up a pair of headphones and see if you can unfurl the stories lost in the shadows…

This is your first day on your new job as a Watcher at Marble Hill.

As a guardian of the house, your role is to sit quietly. To observe. To remain invisible and protect the treasures of the past.

But as you sit, you hear a voice. You hear many voices, asking you to take notice. Things are not always as they seem…

Launching on the 23rd June through to September, the game will be available to play at Marble Hill.

It is free to take part, all you need is your phone and a pair of headphones, and it lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please visit the house to start the game.

Live performances take place on Sunday 23 June, Saturday 20 July and Saturday 10 August, 12-4pm. For more information about the live events, please click here.

About the project:

Watching the House is the result of a new collaboration between Coney and English Heritage’s youth engagement programme, Shout Out Loud.

Our national youth engagement programme provides a platform for young people to explore heritage sites and collections across England, helping them to uncover untold stories from our past in new and exciting ways.

Over two creative weekends, a group of young people aged 16-18 worked with Coney artists, English Heritage historians and curators to explore the colonial history of Marble Hill, learn about game design and interactive theatre-making, and develop ideas for a new interactive smartphone game.

About Coney:

Coney is an acclaimed arts and social change charity on a mission to spark change through the power of play.

For over 15 years, Coney have been co-creating interactive experiences, ranging from bespoke games designed for individuals, to city-wide adventures for tens of thousands.

Interactive Smartphone Game At Marble Hill

Experience the story behind one of 18th century London’s most beautiful residences with a tour around Marble Hill house. Gain an appreciation for the life of the magnetic founder of Marble Hill, Henrietta Howard, and discover a special insight into these extraordinary premises.

Book your tickets online and meet outside the front of the main house at 10:30 to start this fabulous tour.

WED 11 SEPT WED 25 SEPT

House Highlight Tour

Unexpected Osborne takes you through Osborne’s less-known histories, from the early days of Osborne as the home of the Blachford family in the 18th century to when the last patient left the Edward VII Convalescent Home for Officers in 2000.

Along the way you will be taken through stories of the Royal Naval College and its role in the First World War and of Prince Bertie’s (later known as Edward VII) specially built smoking room. The tour will also highlight key features such as the ice house that were crucial to life on a Victorian estate.

This event has been graded as moderate access due to the length of the tour and limited resting spaces.

Members' Events:

See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge this September as we travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows.

During the 1840s, Stonehenge hosted popular dahlia shows attracting crowds of thousands of people. The historic shows involved a variety of competitions, including the creation of sculptures made entirely from flowers and the cultivation of prize-winning dahlias.

Join us as we recreate this colourful part of the Stonehenge story. Discover expertly crafted floral sculptures and vote for your favourite, admire locally grown dahlias in our take on a traditional show. Plus, there will be opportunities to take a selfie amongst our dazzling floral displays.

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Please note: The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show will close at 5pm on Sunday 29th September.

The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show

Come and join us for a session of Wreath Making this Autumn. Take part and create your very own wreath with fresh trimmings and material from Marble Hill itself.

Meet at the cafe at 12.30pm. 

FRI 27 SEPT MON 30 SEPT

Autumn Wreath Making At Marble Hill

English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. 

Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

Forest Bathing At Wrest Park

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