Culzean Events 2004, Dates:
Guided Tour of Castle at 1530 daily, 1 April - 30 June
THURSDAY 1 APRIL
ALL FACILITIES FULLY OPEN
FRIDAY 9 APRIL
1430 - Guided Walk
SATURDAY 10 APRIL
1430 - Guided Walk
SUNDAY 11 APRIL
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
SUNDAY 11 APRIL
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
MAYBOLE PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
MONDAY 12 APRIL
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
THURSDAY 15 APRIL
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
SUNDAY 25 APRIL
CULZEAN FAMILY FUN RUN 2004
Up to 300 entrants negotiate their way over possibly the most scenic Fun Run course in Britain.
Closing date for entries - 23 April
1400 : Start of Run
WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD CONCERT
Mark Ashford - Classical Guitar
SATURDAY 1 MAY
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 170
SUNDAY 2 MAY
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
TROON BLACKROCK PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
MONDAY 3 MAY
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
SUNDAY 9 MAY
1400-1600: Living History - Meet Sir Archibald the "Wicked", laird of Culzean and persecutor of covenanters in the 17th century, and his daughter Lady Susanna Kennedy Countess of Eglinton
In front of the Castle (weather permitting)
1400 - 1530: POND DIPPING
Wear Wellies
Meet at Visitor Centre
SATURDAY 15 MAY
1030 : British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting
Fountain Court
SUNDAY 16 MAY
0400 - 0600 : FOR EARLY BIRDS-
MORNING CHORUS
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
(Return for light breakfast - no charge but donations welcome)
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
GIRVAN and DISTRICT PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
SUNDAY 23 MAY
1400-1530: NATURE DETECTIVE
Meet at Camellia House
WEDNESDAY 26 MAY
1930 : EVENING EXCURSION -
SPRING BIRDLIFE
(weather permitting)
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD CONCERT
Summerhayes Violin and Piano Duo
SATURDAY 29 MAY
CRAFT FAIR
1030 - 1700. Events Field
3d2D Craft and Design Fairs bring some 50 crafts people to Culzean for two days - all under cover. Several Exhibitors will be demonstrating the making of their products.
SUNDAY 30 MAY
CRAFT FAIR - Second day
1030 - 1700.
MONDAY 31 MAY
1400-1530: SUMMER BEDDING
Demonstration of planting the Victorian border. Join the gardeners at the Vinery in the Walled Garden
FRIDAY 4 JUNE
AYRSHIRE BURNS FESTIVAL
Evening Concert in Fountain Court at Culzean.
Admission by Ticket only, available in advance- Phone for details - 01655 884455
SATURDAY 5 JUNE
AYRSHIRE BURNS FESTIVAL - OPEN DAY at
1130 - 1700 Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
1300 - 1700 Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Admission Free (does not apply to Culzean)
SUNDAY 6 JUNE
AYRSHIRE BURNS FESTIVAL
1130 - 1700: Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
1300 - 1700: Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Burns related entertainment.
Normal admission rates apply.
1400-1600: Living History - Meet Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassillis, supporter of Mary Queen of Scots, and his arch enemy Kennedy of Bargany who fought against the Queen. Their feud continues and they fight a duel.
1400 - 1530 : HIDDEN HISTORY
Meet at Visitor Centre
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
DUNASKIN DOON BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
SUNDAY 13 JUNE
National Trust for Scotland NATIONAL INVITATION DAY
Free Admission to all NTS properties
1430 - 1630 : SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
in the Walled Garden, with David Ross and his Band
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this event.
All welcome to join in. Bring a picnic and something to sit on if you are not dancing!
CARRICK 800 HISTORICAL ENACTMENT
"Robert Bruce and his Carrick Spearmen"
Meet the King and his knights as they demonstrate
Battle techniques from the Wars of Independence and fight with sword, shield and battle-axe.
1430 - 1530 Fountain Court
SUNDAY 20 JUNE
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
AUCHINLECK ACADEMY PIPE & BRASS BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
SATURDAY 26 JUNE
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
SUNDAY 27 JUNE
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
1400 - 1530 : ROCKPOOLS REVEALLED
Wear Wellies
Meet at Visitor Centre
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
JOHNSTONE SILVER BAND Fountain Court (weather permitting)
WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD
2130-2300 : BATS GALORE
Meet at Visitor Centre
Guided tours of the Castle at 1100 and 1500 daily, 1 July - 30 September
Ranger-led Guided Walk 1430 daily unless otherwise specified, 1 July - 30 September
SUNDAY 4 JULY
FALCONRY DAY
Displays, demonstrations and other activities
1030-1700 Events Field
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
DALMELLINGTON SILVER BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
TUESDAY 6 JULY
1400 - 1530 : ANIMAL MAGIC
Meet at Camellia House
"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
Presented by ILLYRIA.
1930 : At the Castle - outdoors, weather permitting
Tickets £8.00, Children £6.00
WEDNESDAY 7 JULY
1400 - 1530 : BUGS AND BEASTIES
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park
THURSDAY 8 JULY
1400 - 1530 : BEACH ART
Meet at Visitor Centre
SUNDAY 11 JULY
1400 - 1530 : WILD FLOWERS & PLANTLORE
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1130 - 1700 : Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
FAMILY DAY - games, quizzes, prizes, refreshments.
Normal admission applies - Adult £2.50, Concession £1.90, Family £7.00
TUESDAY 13 JULY
1400 - 1530 : PEBBLES ON THE BEACH
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 14 JULY
2230 - 2400 : THE NIGHT HUNTERS-
Nocturnal sights and sounds
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900
Tel 01655 884400.
Meet at Visitor Centre
THURSDAY 15 JULY
1130 - 1530 : HALF DAY HIKE
A longer walk reaching places that others don't.
Bring a packed lunch.
Meet at the Visitor Centre
SUNDAY 18 JULY
1400-1600: Living History - Meet Colonel Oswald recruiting for the Carrick Yeoman Cavalry. He will demonstrate the 18th century weaponry used by his troopers.
In front of the Castle (weather permitting)
MONDAY 19 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
TUESDAY 20 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN'S GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
WEDNESDAY 21 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below).
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Meet at Croy Shore Car Park
(off A719. 3 miles south of Dunure)
(Wellies advisable)
THURSDAY 22 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
1400 - 1530 : TALKING TREES
A walk with the Head Forester
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
FRIDAY 23 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
SUNDAY 25 JULY
ARCHAEOLOGY EVENT
1030-1600 Ancient skills brought to life
Come and try your hand at potmaking, quern grinding, wood turning, weaving, fire-making etc.
Activities and demonstrations for all the family.
Visitor Centre
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
ISLE OF CUMBRAE RBLS PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
TUESDAY 27 JULY
1400 -1530 : STARFISH AND SQUAT LOBSTERS
Wear Wellies
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 28 JULY
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD CONCERT
THURSDAY 29 JULY
1130 - 1530 : HALF DAY HIKE -
A longer walk reaching places that others don't.
Bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park.
SATURDAY 31 JULY
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Events Field 1030-1730
SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
NO Ranger-led Guided Walks
CULZEAN CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW
1000 - 1700 Events Field
This now well-established event attracts upwards
of 500 entries, with many supporting attractions.
Organised with East Ayrshire Vintage and Classic Association.
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Events Field 1030-1730
TUESDAY 3 AUGUST
1400 - 1530 : BUGS AND BEASTIES
Meet at Camellia House
WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST
2230 - 2400 : THE NIGHT HUNTERS -
Nocturnal sights and sounds
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 - Tel 01655 884400
Meet at Visitor Centre
THURSDAY 5 AUGUST
1400 - 1530 : FOOD FROM THE FOREST
Find your ingredients then come back for a cook -up.
Meet at Visitor Centre
SATURDAY 7 AUGUST
10.30 : British Longbow Society Scottish Clout Championship Meeting.
Events Field
SUNDAY 8 AUGUST
1430 - 1700 : SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING in the Walled Garden.
All welcome to join in. Bring a picnic and something to sit on if you are not dancing!
1400-1530 : COASTAL RAMBLE
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park
MONDAY 9 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
TUESDAY 10 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN'S GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Presented by ILLYRIA
1930 : At the Castle - outdoors, weather permitting
Tickets £8.00, Children £6.00
WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Meet at Kennelmount Car Park
THURSDAY 12 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
1400 - 1530 : TALKING TREES
A walk with the Head Forester
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
FRIDAY 13 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
1400 - 1530 : HISTORY MYSTERY
Meet at Visitor Centre
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
NEWMILNS and GALSTON BRASS BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
1430-1600 : (For kids and their parents)
WOODLAND ART
Come and be creative
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST
1430-1600 : (For kids and their parents)
TRACKS AND TRAILS
Meet at Camellia House
THURSDAY 19 AUGUST
1430-1600 : (For kids and their parents)
AQUATIC ANTICS
Wear wellies
Meet at Visitor Centre
SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
SMUGGLERS DAY AT CULZEAN
Presented by Alba Adventure Company
Come and join the fun. Hear some smugglers tales from Culzean's past.
Learn the tricks of the trade from some of Scotland's notorious smugglers.
Presentations in front of the Castle at 1200, 1300, 1400 and 1500.
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN'S CREATURES
Meet at Camellia House
WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD CONCERT
AQUILLO - Mixed Wind Quartet
SUNDAY 29 AUGUST
Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Master Class and Concert
1330 - 1630 : Classes at Visitor Centre and Castle
1630 : Concert at Castle
Gardeners' Surgery
Nicola Singleton - as heard on "The Beechgrove Potting Shed" - and Susan Russell, Head Gardener Culzean,
will be on hand to answer your gardening queries.
1100 - 1600 : Plant Sales Point at Country Park Shop at Visitor Centre
BULB FAIR in Visitor Centre.
A wide selection of bulbs for sale, some prepared for early flowering.
Fair will last all September and October or until stocks run out.
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
10.30 : British Longbow Society
Scottish Albion Meeting.
Fountain Court
SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
AYRSHIRE DOORS OPEN DAY
1130-1700 Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald and
1300-1700 Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Admission Free (does not apply to Culzean)
1400 - 1530 : TREMENDOUS TREES
Meet at Camellia House
SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
NO Ranger-led Guided Walk
CULZEAN HORSE TRIALS
1000 - 1700 : Novice and Pre-novice Trials
organised jointly with the British Horse Society
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
MAYBOLE PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
1100 - 1700
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
1945 - CULZEAN ARTS GUILD CONCERT
Guided tour of Castle at 1500 daily, 1 - 31 October
SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER
1400 - 1600 : FASCINATING FUNGI
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1030: British Longbow Society Scottish Autumn Clout Meeting
Events Field
SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER
1400-1530: AUTUMN WOODLAND
Meet at Camellia House
TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section) below)
SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER
NATIONAL APPLE DAY
Ayrshire Apple Network display over 100 traditional and modern apple varieties and will attempt identification.
Pressing and juicing demonstration.
1400-1600 Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
LAST DAY OF SEASON
MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER
CASTLE CLOSED FOR WINTER
TO (except for special events)
FRIDAY 1 APRIL 2020
COUNTRY PARK OPEN - LIMITED FACILITIES
SHOPS AND RESTAURANT limited opening
phone for details 01655 884455
SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER
1100 - 1600:TOY COLLECTORS and HOBBIES FAIR IN THE CASTLE
Teddy Bears, Dolls, Models, Miniatures, Dolls & Teddies Hospital, Traditional Toys. Model aeroplane, railway and boat Clubs. Craft and hobby supplies.
Display of old teddies, gollies and Victorian dollshouse.
Enjoy some Childhood Nostalgia
Admission - £2 (includes NTS members) Children free
SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER
AYRES AND GRACES present
CHRISTMAS MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD
1500 : In the Castle
(Tickets £4.00 each - in advance only -
available 1st November from Culzean Castle - SAE and cheque please.)
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
1100 - 1700
SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER
VICTORIAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN THE CASTLE
1030 - 1215 : 1300 - 1630
(last admission at 1600)
Adult £6.00 : NTS members and Concession £4.00 : Family £13.00: NTS Family £11.00
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
1100 - 1700
SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER
CAROLS IN THE CASTLE
1500 and 1830: with the Choir of Paisley Abbey
(Tickets £7.00 each - in advance only -
available 1st November from Culzean Castle - SAE &
cheque please.)
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
1100 - 1700.
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER
VICTORIAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN THE CASTLE
1030 - 1215 : 1300 -1630
(last admission at 1600)
Adult £6.00 : NTS members and Concession £4.00 : Family £13.00: NTS Family £11.00
ACORN CRAFT FAIR
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
1100 - 1700.
THE YOUNG NATURALISTS' CLUB (YNC) - for children aged 6 - 12 years - meet at the Visitor Centre 1000. No Booking required. (Summer membership £3)
CASTLE CLUB (for 6-12yr olds) events meet at the Castle Education Room - N.B. Numbers are limited for the CASTLE CLUB - book by phone or call at Visitor Centre after 0900 on day of event.
ECOS - (Environmental, Conservation and Outdoor Skills) - club for teenagers 12 - 16 years - meet at Visitor Centre. (Summer membership of ECOS - £3.00)
EASTER EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL
YNC 1000 - 1200 : SPRING CHICKENS
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required - see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : TRUE OR FALSE TOUR
(Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge)
THURSDAY 15 APRIL
YNC 1000 - 1200 : I-SPY SPRING
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
JULY CHILDREN'S WEEK
MONDAY 19 JULY
YNC 1000 - 1200 : P..P..PICKUP A POTION
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : MYSTERY TOUR
(Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge)
TUESDAY 20 JULY
YNC 1000 - 1200 : MILLING AROUND
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : THE VICTORIAN SCHOOL
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : CONSERVATION CHALLENGE
WEDNESDAY 21 JULY
YNC 1000 - 1200 : THE HEAT IS ON
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : RUSH LIGHTS
THURSDAY 22 JULY
YNC 1000 - 1200 : TALKING RUBBISH
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : MAGIC TRICKS
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : IT'S WILD
FRIDAY 23 JULY
YNC 1000 - 1200 : CREATURES OF THE DEEP
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
1300-1400: 1400-1500: FUN AND GAMES
AUGUST CHILDREN'S WEEK
MONDAY 9 AUGUST
YNC 1000 - 1200 : TIDAL TREASURES
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required (1st page of children's events)
1300-1400: 1400-1500: THE ODD ONE OUT
(Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge)
TUESDAY 10 AUGUST
YNC 1000 - 1200 : MESSING WITH MAPS
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : LOAD OF OLD RUBBISH
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : TUG OF WAR
WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST
YNC 1000 - 1200 : READY, STEADY, GO!
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : MADE NATURALLY
THURSDAY 12 AUGUST
YNC 1000 - 1200 : NATURE DETECTIVE
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : MADE OF STONE
ECOS
1300 -1500 : BEARING UP
FRIDAY 13 AUGUST
YNC 1000 - 1200 : SWAN POND SECRETS
(Meet and collect at Swan Pond Car Park)
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : BUILDING CASTLES
SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER
1000-1200 : (First meeting of YNC Winter Programme)
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WEEK
TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER
YNC 1000 - 1200 : AUTUMN RAINBOWS
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : CASTLE DETECTIVES
(Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge)
WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER
YNC 1000 - 1200 : EXPLORE THE SHORE
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required
1300-1400 : MRS BEETON'S BISCUITS
Further YNC Winter Programme Dates : 23rd October : 6th November : 20th November : 4th December
Hire Culzean as an Historic
Setting for your Special Occasion
The Castle provides a gracious setting for special occasions - weddings, banquets, receptions and dinners. The Eisenhower Apartment, formerly General Eisenhower's holiday home in Scotland, is available for residential guest lettings for up to 12 people. An ideal place also for smaller board meetings, luncheon and dinner parties.
The Events Field, approximately 17 acres of established turf, adjacent to the Visitor Centre, offers an excellent facility for special events, rallies and other outdoor occasions.
The Visitor Centre restaurant can seat up to 100 for a function. Wedding receptions, private parties, dinner-dances or banquets can be arranged out of normal opening hours.
All enquiries should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Maybole, Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Tel: 01655 884455 Fax: 01655 884503
email: [email protected]
www.nts.org.uk
culzeancastle.net
Group Reservations (including Schools):
The Secretary (Reservations)
Culzean Country Park
Maybole, Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Tel: 01655 884400 Fax: 01655 884522
email: [email protected]
Ranger Service, Country Park Information Young Naturalists Club
The Property Manager
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Maybole, Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Tel: 01655 884400 Fax: 01655 884522
Caravan and Camp Site
The Warden
Camping and Caravanning Club
Culzean
Maybole , Ayrshire KA19 8JL
Tel: 01655 760627.
Country Code
Respect the Life of the Countryside
Protect Wildlife, Wild Plants and Trees
Safeguard Water Supplies
Leave No Litter
Guard Against Fire Risks
Fasten All Gates
Avoid Damaging Fences, Hedges and Walls
Go Carefully on Country Roads
Keep to Paths across Farmland
Keep Dogs under Proper Control
Avoid Steep Cliffs
Notes for Ranger Events
1. The duration of the excursions is approximate. Actual length will depend upon weather and inclination of the group, starting times will be closely adhered to.
If excursions span the lunch hour, please bring a packed lunch.
2. In general, walking will be on unsurfaced tracks and people are asked to come adequately shod and clothed against weather.
Wellingtons are advisable for shore and pond excursions.
3. On Children's Events parents are encouraged to leave their children in the care of the Ranger staff. Involvement of the child is the object of these outings. Children must be six years old or over to comply with the Children's Act regulations.
4. Organised parties requiring guided walks should contact the Reservations Secretary to make special arrangements. It is impracticable for such parties to join the advertised walks.
5. The Principal reserves the right to cancel any walk or excursion in the event of unfavourable weather. Additions may be made to the programme when the demand arises and these will be advertised in the local press and at the Visitor Centre. If the number of people joining a special excursion in the Park is too large for the Rangers available then at the discretion of the Principal the walk may be repeated.
6. The Principal reserves the right to close the doors when the lecture theatre is full.
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