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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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 2013
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SPRING
WALK Tuesday 21st MAY |
| 1.00pm - Join the Curator for a scented stroll through the bulbs and blossom in the Arboretum!! (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE ADVENTURE
PLAYGLADE Friday 24th MAY |
| 2.00pm - Local school children join us to open the new play equipment in the playglade. |
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CANTEMUS AT CALDAY Saturday 25th MAY |
| 1.00pm - This fabulous choir has included Thorp Perrow on its first choir tour. Sit and relax by the Tearoom and enjoy!! |
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAYS Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th MAY |
| 11am - 4.00pm - Come and join in at any time during the day for loads of fresh air, fun and games in the woods. |
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SUMMER WALK Tuesday 11th JUNE |
| 1.00pm - Join the Curator for walk through the collection of Lilacs, a look at the tropical looking, lushous Bog Garden and many of the wildflowers in the Arboretum. (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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PIRATE DAY Sunday 16th JUNE |
| 11am - 4.00pm - Come and join our swash-buckling resident Pirate - Aaaarrrhhh !! Lots of Pirate fun for all ages. Fancy Dress Competition at 3pm. |
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OWL DAY Sunday 23rd JUNE |
| 1pm - 3.00pm - Come and learn all about Owls, look at the many different types in our centre. Lots of Owl Activities for children. |
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SUMMER WALK Tuesday 16th JULY |
| 1.00pm - Join the Curator for a look at the wildflowers and the many different flowering shrubs and trees in the Arboretum (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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SUMMER TRAIL Friday 26th JULY to Tuesday 3rd SEPTEMBER |
| Come and try to solve our quiz, it's not as easy as it seems!! |
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MR SWING'S DANCE ORCHESTRA Saturday 27th JULY |
| Bring a chair and picnic, grounds open at 7pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Come and dance your socks off to this fabulous swing band, and enjoy all your favourites - TICKET ONLY (Adults £13 Students £9) The Tearoom will be open for snacks and refreshments. |
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th AUGUST |
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Sunday 29th SEPTEMBER |
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| 1.00pm An introductory talk from our expert then out into the Arboretum to hunt and gather fungus. Come and find out what is edible and what is not, and try some of the findings for yourself!! Suitable for all ages, bring a bag or basket to collect fungus in. |
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LUNCH IN THE HOUSE & AUTUMN WALK Tuesday 1st OCTOBER |
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12.30pm - You are invited into
the Private Home of Sir John and
Lady Ropner for a talk and tour of
house, two course lunch in the
Dining Room followed by a seasonal
tour of the private gardens and
Arboretum with the Curator.
TICKET ONLY (Adults £30 R.H.S. Members £25) |
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LUNCH IN THE HOUSE & AUTUMN WALK Thursday 3rd OCTOBER |
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12.30pm - You are invited into
the Private Home of Sir John and
Lady Ropner for a talk and tour of
house, two course lunch in the
Dining Room followed by a seasonal
tour of the private gardens and
Arboretum with the Curator.
TICKET ONLY (Adults £30 R.H.S. Members £25) |
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HALLOWEEN TRAIL Saturday 5th OCTOBER to Tuesday 5th NOVEMBER |
| A delightfully gruesome trail of ghosts, ghouls, monsters and body parts, taking you off into the woods!! Not for the faint-hearted! |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 6th OCTOBER |
| 1.00pm An introductory talk from our expert then out into the Arboretum to hunt and gather fungus. Come and find out what is edible and what is not, and try some of the findings for yourself!! Suitable for all ages, bring a bag or basket to collect fungus in. |
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AUTUMN WALK Tuesday 15th OCTOBER |
| 1.00pm - A guided stroll with the Curator, looking at the early Autumn changes in the more interesting trees and shrubs in the Arboretum (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 20th OCTOBER |
| 1.00pm An introductory talk from our expert then out into the Arboretum to hunt and gather fungus. Come and find out what is edible and what is not, and try some of the findings for yourself!! Suitable for all ages, bring a bag or basket to collect fungus in. |
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AUTUMN WALK Tuesday 22nd OCTOBER |
| 1.00pm - A guided stroll with the Curator, looking at trees and shrubs with good Autumn colour, suitable for small gardens. (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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SPOOKY HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES & WALKS Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st OCTOBER |
| 11am - 4.00pm Our spooky witch will be lurking amongst the trees..... Come and help her with mysterious monster modelling and creepy ghost walks!! |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 3rd NOVEMBER |
| 1.00pm An introductory talk from our expert then out into the Arboretum to hunt and gather fungus. Come and find out what is edible and what is not, and try some of the findings for yourself!! Suitable for all ages, bring a bag or basket to collect fungus in. |
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AUTUMN WALK Tuesday 5th NOVEMBER |
| 1.00pm - A guided stroll with the Curator, looking at the spectacular fiery Autumn colours, in the Arboretum. (Normal entrance price applies - tour is free of charge) |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 10th NOVEMBER |
| 1.00pm An introductory talk from our expert then out into the Arboretum to hunt and gather fungus on our last foray of the year. Come and find out what is edible and what is not, and try some of the findings for yourself!! Suitable for all ages, bring a bag or basket to collect fungus in. |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL GROTTO Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th DECEMBER |
| 11am - 3.00pm - Follow a winter trail to Santa's Cabin where you will find a magical winter wonderland - meet Santa's elves and his real Reindeer! |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL GROTTO
(Just for little ones!) Friday 13th DECEMBER |
| 12pm - 2.00pm - Follow a winter trail to Santa's Cabin where you will find a magical winter wonderland - meet Santa's elves and his real Reindeer! |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL GROTTO Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th DECEMBER |
| 11am - 3.00pm - Follow a winter trail to Santa's Cabin where you will find a magical winter wonderland - meet Santa's elves and his real Reindeer! |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL GROTTO
(Just for little ones!) Friday 20th DECEMBER |
| 12pm - 2.00pm - Follow a winter trail to Santa's Cabin where you will find a magical winter wonderland - meet Santa's elves and his real Reindeer! |
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SANTA'S MAGICAL GROTTO Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th DECEMBER |
| 11am - 3.00pm - Follow a winter trail to Santa's Cabin where you will find a magical winter wonderland - meet Santa's elves and his real Reindeer! |
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EXTRA PEEK AT THE GROTTO Saturday 28th DECEMBER to Sunday 5th JANUARY |
| 12pm - 2.00pm - Santa has gone on holiday to somewhere hot!!! But you can still follow the winter trail and have a peek around his Cabin if you didn't have time before Christmas! |
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