Celebrate with us this May Half Term!
Join us and take part in this interactive week packed with a host of fun activities as we commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee and our 50th Anniversary year.
Browse the activities below so you can plan your day
All activities are included within your admission ticket unless stated
| All Day | All Day | All Day | ||||
| Saturday 28 May | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | 11am-2.30pm Solar gazing with North Essex Astrological Society | 11am-1.30pm Wild Saturday | 12.15pm-4.30pm Music in the Arboretum |
| Sunday 29 May | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | 10am-4pm Archery pre book tickets to secure your place | 12-4pm Michelle’s Magic Mirror – Face Painting | 12.15pm-4.30pm Music in the Arboretum |
| Monday 30 May | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | |||
| Tuesday 31 May | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | 11am and 1pm Volunteer Led Guided Walk pre book your walk ticket to secure your place | 7pm-9.30pm Native Plant Discovery and Cordage Making pre book your ticket to secure your place | |
| Wednesday 1 June | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | 10.30am-2pm Discover more about becoming a Friend of Markshall Estate | 11am-1.30pm Wild Wednesday | 12-4pm Michelle’s Magic Mirror – Face Painting |
| Thursday 2 June | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | 12noon to 5pm Crafts | ||
| Friday 3 June | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | |||
| Saturday 4 June | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk | |||
| Sunday 5 June | Family Crown Trail included within Family admission tickets, £1 for Friends of Markshall, £2 for other ticket holders | Lawn Games at the Garden Hub | May Arboretum Highlights – self guided walk |