What’s On at Gibside
Park Run
Whether you’re new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome at Gibside parkrun, a free 5km timed run every Saturday at 9am.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy running in a historic garden where the background noise includes birdsong, perhaps a lawnmower or two, and not much else. The route will take you along the avenue road, past the Hall ruin, through the woodland to make your way back to the beginning. If you’re new to parkrun and need to register, please visit the parkrun website: www.parkrun.org.uk
Great Run Local
Gibside is delighted to host Great Run Local who organise free weekly 2km and 5km timed runs that are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in.
The runs will take place at Gibside each Sunday throughout the year at 09.15am.
To find out more about Great Run Local and to register please visit the Great Run Local website: www.greatrunlocal.org
History Talk
History talks give you a taste of Gibside’s past. There are 6 topics to hear about: George Bowes, Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Stables, Coal, the chapel and Gibside’s timeline.
Meet your guide outside the café for a 30 minute talk about one of the 6 topics. The guides are very knowledgeable and keen to answer your questions.
Please note this tour is volunteer led, occasionally tours may be cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
History Walk
Join a history walk for a glimpse into the past. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. Gibside’s story is one of tragedy, scandal and triumph.
Have you ever wanted to know more about Gibside? Maybe you’re interested in the Bowes family, George Bowes was the Great-great-great-great-great-grandfather of the queen and Mary Eleanor Bowes was Georgian Britain’s richest heiress. Maybe you remember Gibside before it was National Trust or perhaps you’re curious as to why the hall is a ruin. Our history walk leaders are very knowledgeable about Gibside’s past and will do their best to answer your questions.
Please note this tour is volunteer led, occasionally tours may be cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Easter Woodland Adventures
Join us in the west woods for active adventures including den building and forest survival skills (please note – these activities will not take place on Friday 10th to Monday 13th April).
4th to 19th April, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter bunny has left a trail of clues through the garden.
Complete the trail and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. While you’re here keep a look out for red kites swooping across the Derwent Valley or venture into the woodland to immerse yourself in sweet-smelling wild garlic (£2.50 per easter egg trail map).
10th to 13th April
Gibside Wildlife Group: Gibside Bats
Join the Rangers for a talk about bats at Gibside.
Since 2007 we’ve been learning about the bats roosting at Gibside. With the help of bat survey volunteers, specialist ecologists and our own ranger team, we’ve surveyed, tagged, ringed and tracked bats for over 12 years. Come along to Gibside Wildlife Group and hear about what we’ve learned and the batty goings on at Gibside.
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