• Gangsta Granny – Tuesday 11 July

    Posted on 25th May 2019

    We are delighted to welcome back Heartbreak Productions to perform our annual Outdoor Family Theatre piece in the beautiful setting of Barnwell Country Park. This family-friendly open-air theatre event is a highlight of the diary for all ages. Bring your picnic and low-backed chairs and rugs for David Walliams’ fabulous tale of Gangsta Granny. For […]

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  • Sausages and Cider on Derby Day: Saturday 1 June 2019, 11am to 5pm

    Posted on 20th May 2019

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  • Latest parking charges

    Posted on 15th April 2019

        Up to 4 hours New Charge Motor Car £3.20 Motor Cycle Free Up to 8 hours New Charge Motor Car £5.20 Motor Cycle Free Up to 12 hours New Charge Motor Car £7.20 Motor Cycle Free Annual Season Ticket New Charge Covering all five parks £51.50 Parking in one named park £38.00 Adding […]

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  • Easter Activities in April

    Posted on 3rd March 2019

      Sat 6th – Tue 23rd 10.00 – 16.00 Easter Quiz Trail Collect a quiz sheets from the Kingfisher Café for a fun, self-led quiz trail around the park.  Return to the café to check your answers and collect your prize.  £2 per quiz, including prize.  Normal car parking charges apply.   Fri 12th 10.30 […]

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  • Charitable status

    Posted on 24th February 2019

    As of 15 February 2019 the Friends of Barnwell Country Park is now a charity, registered under number 1182070. Check it out on the official register here. Here is a note from the Treasurer: Hello.  My name is Bob Ward, relatively new into the post of Treasurer for the Group.   My most recent task has […]

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  • It’s half term

    Posted on 19th February 2019

    Don’t miss these activities for kids in the park this week.   Sat 16th – Sun 24th 10.00 – 16.00 Spring Quiz Trail Collect a quiz sheet from the Kingfisher Café for a fun, self-led quiz trail around the park.  Return to the café to check your answers and collect your prize. Tue 19th 11.00 […]

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  • Parking charges at Barnwell Country Park

    Posted on 24th December 2018

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  • Winter Wonderland Challenge 31 December 2018

    Posted on 24th December 2018

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  • Newsletter Autumn 2018

    Posted on 18th November 2018

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  • AGM Wednesday 12 December at 6pm in the Visitors Centre

    Posted on 11th November 2018

    We are thinking about changing our association into a charity.  There are advantages, disadvantages, and lots to discuss.  Everyone’s views will be aired at our forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The agenda is set out below.  Do come and join the discussion if you possibly can. If you can’t be there please get in touch – […]

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