Nostell’s
Royal Garden Party
Saturday 11 June
11am - 5pm
To celebrate the Queen’s official 90th birthday,
we’re throwing a party in her honour.
• Live music
• Vintage garden games
• Royal trails
• Make your own crown at the family craft stall
• Tea and cake from Nostell at Kinsley WI
• Competitions
• Strawberries and cream
• Willow weaving workshop: create a corgi*
• Lots more fun for all ages
Normal admission charges apply (National Trust members free).
If you live in the parish of Nostell, just show a utility bill when you
arrive to get free entry to the house and gardens for this event.
* Additional charges and booking essential for willow weaving (01924 863892)
Knit for Nostell
We’re making the longest line of bunting Nostell has ever seen!
Can you help us?
• Join our weekly crafternoon club on Thursdays, 12 – 3pm
• Knit, sew, or decorate a triangle to bring on the day or
drop off at reception beforehand.
• Colour scheme: red, white and blue
• Size: triangle shape, 18cm wide at the top and 21 cm long.
• Knitting pattern:
4mm needles and double knitting wool cast on 2 sts
Knit 3 rows in garter stitch
Next row kf&b (knit into front and back) first and last stitch
of this row and every following 4th row
Continue in garter stitch and increasing as above until
40 sts on needle remain.
Knit 3 more rows in garter stitch then cast off
Cake decorating competition
Bring your cake decorated in the most inventive royal theme for
the chance to win an afternoon tea for two in the Courtyard Café.
Royal fancy dress
Bring your little ones in their royal regalia. The best dressed
will be crowned king and queen of the day at the 3pm parade.
For more details, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell
Nostell
Doncaster Road,
Wakefield,
WF4 1QE
01924 863892
Photos © Gavin Joynt