The Halloween Spook-Tacular is in full swing here at Thorp Perrow! Have you dared to follow the trail through the spooky woods yet? The trail has proved a big hit so far with visitors commenting that it is the best Halloween Trail they have seen! Even the smallest of visitors have been enjoying it… Set […]
The Autumn Colours here at Thorp Perrow have been no less than stunning this year. The Arboretum’s collections of Acer, cotinus and liquid amber trees offered a breathtaking spectacle, with leaves in a rainbow of shades from scarlet red through oranges, yellows, golds, browns and purples. The 100-acre Arboretum has been carefully designed to ensure that […]
A conversation over lunch revealed how many of us were struggling for meaningful gift ideas for our friends and family this Christmas. How do you avoid buying tat for loved ones who have everything they need? What can you buy them that will be useful, appreciated and bring them joy and happiness? We have the […]
Follow the festive trail through the Arboretum, until you find yourself at the grotto, nestled deep in the woods. The elves welcome and guide you through the winter wonderland, where you’ll meet a host of wonderful creatures before arriving outside Santa’s log cabin home. Inside, you’ll meet the donkeys, take a sneak peek into the […]
National Tree Week from 24th Nov to 2nd Dec 2018 National Tree Week was first started by the tree council in 1975. It’s the UKs largest tree celebration and launches the start of tree planting season. It ends with Tree dressing day on Sunday 2nd December. Tree dressing day is a powerful way to express […]
National Tree Week runs this year from Saturday 24th November to Sunday 2nd December. This annual celebration of trees was set up in 1975 by The Tree Council to get the people of our country thinking about ever-important trees. Set at a time of the year when the planting of trees is most favourable the Tree […]
Lunch in the House – 17th October 12.30pm Join us for a delicious 2-course lunch with wine, served in Thorp Perrow Hall’s elegant dining room. After the lunch, Nick Smith, the director of the Harrogate Flower Show will give a fascinating talk entitled ‘The Show must Go On’ – an insight into the behind-the-scenes work […]
Autumn’s Bounty Tour 14th October – 2pm A guided walk through the Arboretum in full Autumn colour. The walk, led by the Curator Faith, will focus on ‘Autumn’s Bounty’ – the fruits, cones, berries and nuts produced in the Arboretum during Autumn. £5 or £3 for Thorp Perrow Season Ticket holders (standard entry charges apply). […]
Halloween Trail Scary spooks and witches, ghosts and goblins in the ditches! The spook-tacular Halloween trail is back – follow it if you dare! Fancy dress is encouraged – the tearoom is dressed for the occasion too, serving the delicious Autumn/Winter menu, alongside some terrifying tasty treats! The Spook-tacular Halloween trail runs every day from […]
Delicious or Deadly? Fungus Foray – 23rd September, 7th October, 21st October and 4th November – 1pm Join expert Dr Keith Thomas for an interesting look at the world of fungi in the Arboretum. Bring a bag or a basket to collect fungus in and discover what is edible and what is NOT! Free of Charge […]