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Forthcoming Events 2009 |
January |
24th & 25th Jan - RSPB - Bird Watch Weekend. The Park is opening a new Bird Watching Area and the RSPB will have a stand in our Conference Room. They will be selling a variety of bird feeders and bits 'n' bobs and RSPB staff will be available to answer questions.
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February |
14th Feb - Valentine's Day Llama Walk Valentine's Day falls on a saturday this year. A perfect gift for an animal lover would be a llama walk. The walk starts at 11am and will last approximately an hour and a half.
15th Feb - Knit and Natter East Grinstead Knit and Natter Group will be in our Conference Room demonstrating various knitting and crocheting techniques. Do please come along and join in. 16th-20th Feb - School Half Term Children's Quiz.
21st Feb-8th March - Alpaca Knitwear Sale.
23rd-8th March - Fair Trade Fortnight. |
March |
21st Feb-8th March - Alpaca Knitwear Sale.
23rd-8th March - Fair Trade Fortnight.
15th March - Local Produce Market. Open from 10am-2pm.
22nd March - Mother's Day. Why not treat your Mother to a llama walk or lunch or a Sussex Cream Tea in our Coffee Shop?
28th & 29th March - Quilting Demonstration. Local Quilters will be in our Conference Room demonstrating their skills.
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April |
4th - 19th April - Easter School Holiday Quiz. Take part in our quiz and follow clues around the park to receive a small prize. Thursday 16th April - East Grinstead Spinners
Spinning demonstrations and advice.
10th - 19th April - Easter Llama Hunt.
Children follow clues around the park to find colourful pictures of llamas to win an egg or small prize. The Llama hunt is open to children of all ages and there is no additional charge.
12th & 13th April - Easter Woodcraft Fair 11.00am - 4.30pm
The Sussex Wood Craft Society will be at The Park demonstrating their skills and giving advice on trug making, pyrography, wood carving and wood turning. Free admission.
19th April - Local Produce Market - 10am - 2pm.
Come and join us in supporting our local food and drink producers.
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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May |
Sunday 3rd May - Alpaca Shearing Day. 10.00am - 4pm
Come and see how we shear our llamas and alpacas. Ben, our shearer will be here to answer questions and talk you through the shearing process. Spinning demonstartions by East Grinstead Spinners. Normal admission prices apply. 2nd May - 10th May - Art in the Park with Cogcraft Concepts. 11.00am - 4.30pm
Local artist Juliet Murray will be holding an exhibition in our Conference Room of contemporary pastel paintings and vintage prints. All exhibits will be for sale. Free admission to the exhibition.
24th and 25th May - Craft Fair. 10.30am - 4.30pm A wide range of local Sussex crafts.
30th & 31st May - East Grinstead & District Embroiderers Guild. 11am - 4.30pm
Exhibition and demonstation of embroidery.
25th May - 29th May - Children's School holiday Quiz for Half Term.
No additional cost to join in the fun and follow clues around the park to recieve a prize !
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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June |
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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July |
July Cream Tea Llama Walks - Monday to Thursday at 3.00pm Take a relaxing walk with a llama to Ashdown Park Hotel and enjoy a delicious cream tea in their Summer House and return for 4.15pm. Sorry over 14's only. Pre-booking essential. £55 per couple including cream tea. Please phone for details
4th & 5th July - Sackville Lacemakers. 11am - 4.30pm
A demonstration of Lace Making. Free admission.
11th & 12th July - Tunbridge Wells & District Embroiderers Guild. 11am - 4.30pm
Exhibition and demonstrations. Free admission
Children's Summer Holiday Activities and craft making - details to be confirmed.
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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August |
August Cream Tea Llama Walks - Monday to Thursday at 3pm Take a relaxing walk with a llama to Ashdown Park Hotel and enjoy a delicious cream tea in their Summer House and return for 4.15pm. Sorry over 14's only. Pre-booking essential. £55 per couple including cream tea. Please phone for details
Craft Fair - Sunday 30th August / Monday 31st August
Children's Summer Holiday Activities and crafts - details to be confirmed.
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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September |
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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October |
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
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November |
Every Wednesday - Wildlife Walks - 11.00am
Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 mile guided walk in association with the RSPB through our grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Numbers are limited so pre-booking is necessary to avoid disappointment. No additional charge for the walk athough our normal admission to the park applies.
Craft Fair - Saturday 28th / Sunday 29th November
Santa's Grotto Opens - Saturday 28th November / Sunday 29th November |
December |
Santa's Grotto - details to be confirmed. |