Benkhausen Castle | Day of Gardens and Parks in Westphalia-Lippe

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Day of Gardens & Parks in Westphalia-Lippe with the motto "For the whole family"

Benkhausen Castle Park invites you to stroll, explore, enjoy, experience and stroll on Sunday, June 15. In addition to the beautiful nature of the English Garden, the species-rich Benkhausen Forest with its two-kilometre circular hiking trail including a rope bridge and the eco-certified orchard, the castle grounds offer plenty of variety and interesting facts for young and old alike.

Program
- 11 a.m.: City guide of the city of Espelkamp: Guided tour with the topics of the structured garden, the oak arboretum and the orchard meadow, duration approx. 40 - 60 minutes, meeting point north axis at the pavilion
- 12 p.m.: Exciting nature explorations for families with children (5 to 12 years), duration of the tour approx. 30 minutes, meeting point pavilion
- 1 pm: rescue dog demonstration in the castle park
- 2 pm: taster course: forest bathing for young and old, meeting point pavilion
- 2 pm: lecture: Streuobstwiese ist ein Naturparadies, meeting point Streuobstwiese
- 3 pm: City guide of the city of Espelkamp: guided tour with the topics the structured garden, the oak arboretum and the meadow orchard, duration approx. 40 - 60 minutes, Meeting point north axis at the pavilion
- 3 pm: Musical performance by the children's choir  "Notenkaoten" from Rödinghausen (winner of the Westphalia Weser Culture Prize 2023), in the pavilion
- 2 to 5 pm: Live music in the pavilion. Smooth & Groovy play sensitive lounge music and groovy songs, which put you in a good mood.
- 4 pm: Gymnastics mice from VfB Fabbenstedt, performance on the Schlosswiese.

As well as during the day
- Various children's offers, activities and entertainment for the whole family: Crafting, experimenting, learning and experiencing
- Inspiring garden installations and designs - Exhibition offers for sustainable products and services
- Art and jewelry
- A nice selection of food offers from regional partners, Bioland products
- Coffee and cake, refreshments and wine, savory delicacies and much more
- The night watchmen of Benkhausen Castle give insights into the history

Admission is free. Dogs are allowed on the grounds. The grounds are barrier-free.

Guided tours, talks and explorations are offered free of charge on this day.

The castle café "Die Rentei" and the German Automatenmuseum are also open.

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