Join us on 14, 21 and 28 August for an exciting creative morning at Wassand. ... continue reading...
Tour de Yorkshire
Stage one of The Tour de Yorkshire passes Wassand on 3 May 2018. Why not come come to Wassand Hall (free parking for ticket holders) and watch the event form our drive before strolling round the Walled Garden and Woodland Walk? Tickets, available from East Lodge: Adult: £3.50 Children (11-15 yrs): £1.50 Children 10 and under: FREE ... continue reading...
What has been happening at Wassand?
Are you A, a Teacher looking for an outdoor environment to visit with your class? B, a Parent or Grandparent looking for woodland walks with child friendly activities and delicious cake? Or C, An inquisitive regular visitor? In April 2016 Wassand Hall was awarded a Heritage Lottery Grant to renovate the stable block into a classroom, exhibition space and toilet facilities for school groups and activity sessions. Builders have raised the roof and work is set to continue as the weather ... continue reading...
Summer Fun
Everyone is invited to come and take part in the big butterfly count on open days. We’ll be giving out sheets on the Sat 15th July, Wed 2nd, Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th and Sun 6th of August (open 2-5pm). 6-10 year olds might enjoy our Junior Warden Sessions, see attached poster for further details: ... continue reading...
Lottery Grant
In 2016 we were very lucky to be awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This grant is to enable the development of the Wetland & Stumpery area, which can be seen on the Woodland Walk, and the creation of a new Arboretum. In addition, because of the ability to re-roof the Stables through the grant, we are creating within the renovated Stables, an Educational Room which is specifically to provide, under the supervision of a part-time Warden, an Environmental Educational Programme ... continue reading...
