Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Woodland Garden, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Arboretum Contact Details
T : 01677 425323E : enquiries@thorpperrow.com
A : Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
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Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre Contact Details
T : 01677 427755E : Thomas Graham
A : The Falcons of Thorp Perrow
The Walled Garden
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
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T : 01677 422010E : Hocus Pocus Plants
A : Hocus Pocus Plants
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
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How To Find Us
You will find Thorp Perrow Arboretum on the Bedale to Ripon road, just south of Bedale, North Yorkshire, some 4 miles from Leeming Bar on the A1.» Local Map
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Visitor Information
Wheelchair Bookings01677 427203
The Arboretum is accessible to wheelchairs. Disabled toilets are available at the tearoom and the Bird Centre. Electric wheelchairs are available (at a charge of £1) but must be pre-booked.
Dogs
We welcome dogs in the arboretum but they must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the Bird Centre or Mammal Centre, however facilities are available there to secure them safely.
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Diary of Events 2012
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WOODLAND & ANIMAL TRACKING
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11am - 3pm Wrap up warm (hats, gloves and wellies) and join us for fun and games and lots of fresh air!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAYS Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th & Saturday 18th February |
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11am - 3pm Beat the Half-Term blues by joining us for an exciting day in the woods, you can join in at any time. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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PLANT HUNTERS AND THEIR
INTRODUCTIONS Tuesday 14th February |
| Learn about the different plant hunters and their discoveries. Then search for some examples in the Arboretum with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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ORGANIC GARDENS WORKSHOP Tuesday 28th February |
| Learn about Organic gardening, growing, pest control and composting (doing things the natural way) with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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WINTER WALK Wednesday 29th February |
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1pm A seasonal walk with the Curator to blow the cobwebs off!! No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WORKSHOP Tuesday 13th March |
| The essential basics to get you started. Crop rotation, space, what to grow and how, learn how to care for and harvest your own food in an open garden or space saving pots!! with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £55.00 |
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SPRING PRUNING WORKSHOP Tuesday 27th March |
| Learn which plants to prune at this time of year and how to do it!! Covering different pruning methods with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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EASTER TRAIL Saturday 31st March to Sunday 15th April |
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A bit of an 'eggy' puzzle to solve,
fun for all the family!!! £1 extra for trail - Prizes on completion. |
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TREE MEASURING Tuesday 3rd April |
| Measure and record some of our potential ancient champions and giant trees with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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EGG ACTIVITY DAY Easter Monday 9th April |
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11am - 4pm Lots of Easter fun, arts, crafts and games with EGGS!!!!!!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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SPRING WALK Tuesday 10th April |
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1pm Join the Curator for a tour through the acres of naturalised daffodils and blossom. See the Arboretum at its most colourful. No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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PROPAGATION WORKSHOP Tuesday 17th April |
| Learn how to sow seeds and take cuttings to add to your garden and take your new plants home!! with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £55.00 |
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SPRING WALK Wednesday 18th April |
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1pm Join the Curator for a tour through the acres of naturalised daffodils and blossom. See the Arboretum at its most colourful. No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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TOUR & LUNCH IN THE HOUSE -
GREAT TREES Tuesday 24th April |
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12.30pm Enjoy a tour of Sir John and Lady Ropner's private home, then a delicious lunch served in the Dining Room, followed by a talk and tour by Mr Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) on some of Thorp Perrow's unusual, rare and extra special trees. TICKET ONLY - Adults £30.00 R.H.S. Members £25.00 |
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TOUR & LUNCH IN THE HOUSE -
GREAT TREES Tuesday 1st May |
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12.30pm Enjoy a tour of Sir John and Lady Ropner's private home, then a delicious lunch served in the Dining Room, followed by a talk and tour by Mr Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) on some of Thorp Perrow's unusual, rare and extra special trees. TICKET ONLY - Adults £30.00 R.H.S. Members £25.00 |
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TOUR & LUNCH IN THE HOUSE -
GREAT TREES Tuesday 8th May |
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12.30pm Enjoy a tour of Sir John and Lady Ropner's private home, then a delicious lunch served in the Dining Room, followed by a talk and tour by Mr Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) on some of Thorp Perrow's unusual, rare and extra special trees. TICKET ONLY - Adults £30.00 R.H.S. Members £25.00 |
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HANGING BASKET WORKSHOP Tuesday 15th May |
| Create your very own summer hanging basket and pot. Learn the basics of good basket design, how to care for them for maximum flowering and take your creations home with you!! with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £60.00 |
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SPRING WALK Tuesday 22nd May |
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1pm Join the Curator for a tour through the wonderful scents of blossom and bluebells. See the Arboretum at its most colourful. No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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JUBILEE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Friday 1st June to Tuesday 31st July |
| A special exhibition by artist Chris Moss to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be on display in the arboretum for two months. Chris has created a fabulous collection of animals to compliment their surroundings, come and take a look.... |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAYS Monday 4th, Wednesday 6th & Saturday 9th June |
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11am - 4pm Lots of fun and games to liven up your Half-Term, come and join in at any time. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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ROMEO & JULIET Saturday 16th June |
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7pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents the greatest love story ever told as Shakespeare's tale of romance and passion is performed in the beautiful outdoor setting of the arboretum. Gates open at 6.15pm, bring a chair and a picnic. The Tearoom is open for light snacks and refreshments. TICKET ONLY - Adults £13.50 Students/Children £9.00 Family 2+2 £40.00 |
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SUMMER STROLL Tuesday 19th June |
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1pm See the Arboretum from another angle!! Join Mr Gordon Simpson M.B.E. for an entertaining stroll looking at the wildlife, insects and birds that inhabit the arboretum, that you may not have seen before!! No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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MINIBEAST WALK Sunday 15th July |
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1pm Join Mr Gordon Simpson M.B.E. for an entertaining look at the little creatures that live here in the Arboretum. No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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MR SWING'S DANCE ORCHESTRA Saturday 21st July |
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7.30pm Enjoy an evening with the fantastic sounds of Mr Swing amidst the fabulous backdrop of the arboretum. Gates open at 7pm, bring a chair and a picnic. The Tearoom is open for light snacks and refreshments. TICKET ONLY - Adults £11.00 Students/Children £8.00 |
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ENCHANTED WOOD TRAIL Saturday 21st July to Tuesday 4th September |
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A summer trail suitable for all ages,
fun for all the family!!! £1 extra for trail - Prizes on completion. |
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WOODLAND & ANIMAL TRACKING
DAY Friday 27th July |
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11am - 4pm Improve on your tracking skills and join us for fun and games and lots of fresh air!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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STORYTELLING TOURS Wednesday 1st August |
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11am, 1pm & 3pm Find our magical storyteller in the woods and experience a strange adventure through the trees!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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MINIBEAST HUNTING Tuesday 7th August |
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11am-12.30pm or
2pm-3.30pm Join our Curator for look at the little creatures that live here in the Arboretum. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT Tuesday 14th August |
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11am-12.30pm or
2pm-3.30pm Join our Curator for a scavenger hunt and arts & crafts in the Arboretum. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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STORYTELLING TOURS Wednesday 22nd August |
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11am, 1pm & 3pm Find our magical storyteller in the woods and experience a strange adventure through the trees!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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THE FAMOUS RAPIDE BROS.
CIRCUS ANTICS Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August |
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11am - 4pm Lots of very funny, entertaining circus mayhem!!! Come and join in at any time. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAY Sunday 2nd September |
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11am - 4pm Joining us for an exciting day in the woods, you can join in at any time. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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FLOWERS & SHRUBS TOUR Tuesday 4th September |
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1pm Join the Curator for a tour through the wonderful scents and flowers in the Arboretum, also looking at shrubs for small gardens. No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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FAIRY DAY Sunday 9th September |
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11am - 4pm Lots of very funny, fairy magic with Fairy Ellie!!! Come in your fairy costumes and have a magical day. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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TOUR & LUNCH IN THE HOUSE -
FAMOUS PLANT HUNTERS Tuesday 11th September |
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12.30pm Enjoy a tour of Sir John and Lady Ropner's private home, then a delicious lunch served in the Dining Room, followed by a talk and tour by Mr Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) on the great past plant hunters, their expeditions and discoveries, a walk follows to look at some of the species introduced. TICKET ONLY - Adults £30.00 R.H.S. Members £25.00 |
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TOUR & LUNCH IN THE HOUSE -
FAMOUS PLANT HUNTERS Tuesday 18th September |
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12.30pm Enjoy a tour of Sir John and Lady Ropner's private home, then a delicious lunch served in the Dining Room, followed by a talk and tour by Mr Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) on the great past plant hunters, their expeditions and discoveries, a walk follows to look at some of the species introduced. TICKET ONLY - Adults £30.00 R.H.S. Members £25.00 |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 30th September |
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1pm Starts with an introduction to this mysterious subject with our expert Dr Keith Thomas who will then take you into the arboretum to hunt for fungus - find out what is edible and what is not! Please bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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HALLOWEEN TRAIL Saturday 6th October to Tuesday 6th November |
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Come on our hideous trail with grave
diggers, ghosts, and ghouls - a
delight for all the family £1 extra for trail - Prizes on completion - no need to book. |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 7th October |
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1pm Starts with an introduction to this mysterious subject with our expert Dr Keith Thomas who will then take you into the arboretum to hunt for fungus - find out what is edible and what is not! Please bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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AUTUMN PRUNING WORKSHOP Tuesday 9th October |
| Get the best out of your shrubs by pruning at the right time of year. Covering different pruning methods with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 21st October |
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1pm Starts with an introduction to this mysterious subject with our expert Dr Keith Thomas who will then take you into the arboretum to hunt for fungus - find out what is edible and what is not! Please bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR Tuesday 23rd October |
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1pm Join the Curator for a stroll through the most amazing display of colours in the arboretum, looking at not just colours, but bark and berries too - No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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MONSTERS & BEASTIES WALK Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October |
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12pm, 2pm & 4pm Find out which of the many weird characters that live in the woods will be here to take you for a strange adventure looking for monsters!! Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAY Friday 2nd November |
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11am - 3pm Joining us for an exciting day in the woods, you can join in at any time. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 4th November |
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1pm Starts with an introduction to this mysterious subject with our expert Dr Keith Thomas who will then take you into the arboretum to hunt for fungus - find out what is edible and what is not! Please bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR Tuesday 6th November |
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1pm Join the Curator for a stroll through the most amazing display of colours in the arboretum, looking at not just colours, but bark and berries too - No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 11th November |
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1pm Starts with an introduction to this mysterious subject with our expert Dr Keith Thomas who will then take you into the arboretum to hunt for fungus - find out what is edible and what is not! Please bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus. Suitable for all ages - no need to book. |
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TREE MEASURING Tuesday 13th November |
| Measure and record some of our potential ancient champions and giant trees with Nigel Harrison (BBC Radio York Presenter) Workshop £50.00 |
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THORP PERROW BY NIGHT!! Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd November |
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4pm Help us celebrate National Tree Week with a special torchlight walk. Have you ever listened to the creatures of the wood, or to the trees, everything looks and sounds different in the dark, join the Curator for walk with a difference (bring a torch) - No need to book - No extra charge, tour is free. |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL WINTER
WONDERLAND GROTTO Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th Monday 17th to Monday 24th December |
| Visit Santa and his reindeer in our new magical grotto, visit a land of snowmen, winter villages and elves!!!! - Adults normal entrance fee - Children (all ages) £8.00 includes present from Santa and entrance fee. |
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