Fundraising Events
During each calendar year the Foundation organises and runs a variety of fundraising activities and events.
Over the years these have included Proms Nights, Victorian Garden Parties, Coffee Mornings, Concerts on the Lawn and a Flower Festival as well as the Foundation’s own Quiz, Scarecrow Walk and monthly 200 Club Draw.
Fundraising income is extremely important to the long term development of the Foundation and your attendance and support at any of our events is gratefully welcomed and appreciated.
If you would like to become a ‘Friend of the Foundation and host your own event in aid of this unique charity please contact us on 01530 244914.
To view a list of forthcoming events click on News and Events and to be placed on our mailing list just email the Foundation using the contact us form or telephone 01530 244914.
Walks, Painting, Photography, Bird Watching and the Sensory Garden
The Foundation’s walks are open to all of our in-house visitors at both the Grange and the Manor. In addition other groups and individuals wishing to enjoy these beautiful pathways and sensory garden or to paint, draw or photograph the wonderful views can do so Mon – Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm by prior appointment only. (There would be no access to either house on these visits but visitors would be welcome to bring there own refreshments)
Toilet facilities suitable for people with disabilities are available at the wood yard car park end of the woodland walk. All of the pathways are designed to be wheelchair friendly, although certain sections may contain inclines, involve a short walk along the Manor drive and the crossing of Priory Lane. We therefore advise all users to take care, make use of any rest points and only travel as far as they feel able.
Woodbank Walk: Between Ulverscroft Grange and the Manor’s wood yard car park, 736 yds long with 11 benches along its route. Wonderful views, inclined with zig zags in parts. Car parking at both ends of walk.
Barclay Lane: Short wooded path between the Manor drive and the Woodland Walk. Peaceful calm area with 1 bench.
Woodland Walk: Situated at the Manor. 300yds long around a small flight pond. Picnic tables, seating, toilet facilities and car park. Rest and relax in a haven of tranquillity.
For our in-house groups the Foundation has an Electric Golf Buggy manned by a team of volunteer buggy drivers who take our less mobile visitors for trips along the walks.
Sensory Garden: Wonderful views over the forest and beyond to Leicester with 6 benches and a wide variety of sensory plants.
Bird Hide: Situated at the Ulverscroft Grange end of Woodbank Walk with access to car parking, the bird hide is available for use by prior appointment, seven days a week. With disabled access it can be used for bird watching, painting and photography.
The Foundation is also happy to host school groups (both mainstream and specialist) that would like to use the extensive grounds for educational visits. If you wish to discuss this further please telephone 01530 244914. If you wish to discuss any aspects of the above in further detail please telephone 01530 244914.
