Forthcoming Events 2010
 

  January

 
30th & 31st Jan - RSPB - Bird Watch Weekend.

The Park is home to lots of unusual birds. Join us this weekend and take advantage of half price entry into the Park to enjoy our new Bird Watching Area. The RSPB will be holding an exhibition in our Conference Room (free admission). They will be selling a variety of bird feeders and bits 'n' bobs and RSPB staff will be available to answer all your questions.


 

  February

 
14th Feb - Valentine's Day Llama Walk
Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday 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-19th Feb - School Half Term Children's Quiz.

20th Feb-7th March - Shop Sale


 

  March

 
20th Feb-7th March - Shop Sale.

14th March - Mothering Sunday
Why not treat your Mother to a llama walk or lunch or a
Sussex Cream Tea in our Coffee Shop?


 

  April

 
1st- 11th April - Easter School Holiday Quiz and Llama Hunt

Take part in our annual East Llama Hunt. This is our version of an Easter Egg Hunt. Children follow clues around the park to find coloured pictures of llamas, find the answered and receive a small Easter egg. No additional charge for the hunt

Wednesday Wildlife Walks start (9.15)- enjoy a leisurely 2 hour guided walk in association with RSPB through out grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Normal admission prices apply. BOOKING ESSENTIAL



 

  May

 
Sunday 2nd 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.

Wednesday Wildlife Walks start (9.15)- enjoy a leisurely 2 hour guided walk in association with RSPB through out grounds and out into the Ashdown Forest looking at local wildlife. Normal admission prices apply. BOOKING ESSENTIAL


 

  June

 
Tuesday 1st June - Friday 4th June

Countryside 2010 special offer on Llama Walking £20 per person between 1st - 4th June ONLY.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June

East Grinstead Quilters Exhibition and demonstration
 

  July

 
24th July - 8th August

Art Exhibition

Cream Tea Llama Walks - Monday to Friday at 2.15. Take a leisurely walk with a llama from the Park to have a cream tea in the Ashdown Park Hotel Summer House and return by 4pm. Please call for booking information.

Thursday 15th - Connect with the Countryside.
We attend the "Connect with the Countryside"day at the South of England Show Ground and this is a special event for school children aged 10/11 years. It is where they often make their first connections with us. We welcome the interest of young people in the work that we do and wish to promote their understanding of the Countryside. Children are welcome to explore our website. We wish to inspire their connections with the countryside long into tge future.
 

  August

 
Cream Tea Llama Walks - Monday to Friday at 2.15. Take a leisurely walk with a llama from the Park to have a cream tea in the Ashdown Park Hotel Summer House and return by 4pm. Please call for booking information.

Summer Holiday Children's Activities - Treasure Hunt and quizes. Normal admission applies. Please see our news pages.

Art Exhibition - Rainbow Garden. On show in our Conference Roon until 8th August.

Craft Fair - Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday 29th & 30th August 10.30 - 4.30
 

  November

 
27th & 28th November - Christmas Craft Fair held in the Conference room. 10.30 to 4.30pm.

Saturday 27th November - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm.
Sunday 28th November - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm.
£ 4.00 per child (normal admission price to the park applies)

 

  December

 

Saturday 4th December - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday 5th December - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm.
£4.00 per child (normal admission price to the park applies)

Saturday 11th December - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday 12th December - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm.
£4.00 per child (normal admission price to the park applies)

Monday 13th December to Friday 17th December - Santa's Grotto opens 10.00am - 3.00pm.
£2.00 per child (normal admission price to the park applies)

Saturday 18th December to Thursday 23rd December - Santa's Grotto Opens at 10.00am - 4.30pm.
£4.00 per child (normal admission price to the park applies)

FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER (XMAS EVE) - SANTA'S GROTTO OPENS 10.00AM - 2.00PM. PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED. £5 PER CHILD (NORMAL ADMISSION PRICE TO THE PARK APPLIES)