Parkland Events

Hunter Gatherer

Saturday 17th August

Spend a day in the parkland learning how to hunt with Birds of Prey and ferrets, forage for edible wild ingredients, and to build a fire and enjoy a delicious meal (using ingredients sourced from the day’s hunting and foraging) which is served in the deerhouse. The day is spent with our falconer Sophie Abbott and wild food expert Chris Bax, and promises to appeal to anyone with an interest in countryside skills and who enjoys getting back to nature!

£95 per person. The day starts at 9.15am and ends after lunch which is served at 2.15pm. The entire day is spent outdoors so warm outdoor clothing and footwear is advisable.

Go Native Kids’ Parties

Join Chris Bax, as recently seen on Blue Peter, for a two hour session of foraging for wild food and learning woodland and survival skills in the woods. Each session lasts two hours, and ends with a picnic which parents are welcome to join.

Depending on the ages and any particular requirements, the activities involved would include some of the following :

• Den building
• Fire lighting
• Wide games
• Atlatl spear throwing
• Foraging
• Cooking
• Eating bugs
• Making dreamcatchers

£30.00 per child (including picnic). Suitable for 7 years and older, advance booking required.

Hallowe’en

Day – 26th October – 3rd November 2013

Evening – 31st October 2013

A family day out with a spooky treasure trail in the parkland. On the Thursday evening there is also a torchlit Ghost Walk – for those braver souls!

Day Event: £3 per person (children 3 yrs and under half price) includes Hallowe’en gift. Evening Event: £5 per person.
Proceeds in aid of Masham Young Farmers.

Easter Egg Trail

2014 – date to be confirmed - 10.00am – 4.00pm

Enjoy a day out in the parkland with an Easter Egg Trail in the grounds. On Easter Sunday you can also meet the Easter Bunny, with extra activities that include egg rolling and egg and spoon races.

£3 per person (£5 on Easter Sunday) includes Easter gift for children. Children 3 years and under half price.

Deerhouse Dining

28th July, 24th August & 14th September 2013

For those who are looking for something really out of this world, this event is perfect for the intrepid diner.

Join us at our restored Deerhouse in the Parkland, for an alfresco barbecue dinner. Sensational food is served to you by our chef at your table, tasting all the better for being outdoors, with candlelight, a starlit sky and a blazing fire to work their magic.

What better way to relax and soak up the atmosphere of a dreamy English summer’s evening.

£35 per person : includes Pimms on arrival and a two course meal. Bookings for tables of a minimum of four (or mixed tables for bookings of 1-3 guests). Warm clothing and footwear highly recommended, as the evening turns cool after sunset. This is a rustic experience, with uneven ground surrounding the deerhouse – please take care on arrival and departure.