Programme



Most of our events are now Day Tasks in the wider London area and limited to where we able to help out with NT Rangers on a weekend. Normal working hours for a Day Task are usually 9:00 – 16:00. You do not need to be a member to come along to volunteer.

We will try to continue with weekends away but unfortunately the number of locations we can stay at or visit is very limited, as a result of the NT stopping Working Holidays and closing the basecamps. However we are doing our best to keep our name known and keep volunteering to carry out vital conservation work for the NT.

This year we will be trialling extending some weekends to leave on the Monday morning. Depending on numbers wanting to do this there may be a small additional cost, and for those travelling on public transport there may not be a lift available to station until after work on Sunday afternoon or the next day. So when booking please indicate whether staying on or not.


Where a location is in a different colour this is a link to the NT website for that location or if a weekend away to Bunkhouse/Basecamp with details and directions. There may be changes throughout the year, and where known we will update the work sites or tasks, but note these may change due to weather or other jobs taking priority. Please click here to send an email to the Bookings Officer with event number (if listed) and location or location and date, your contact details (preferably a phone number).

The events listed below can be booked using both event number and location. See bottom of page for booking procedure. Note that this year we have raised the cost of weekends away for the first time in several years to reflect increased food costs.

Event No.DateLocation
Task, if known (May be subject to change)
LeadersSpaces Available / TotalCost
206Sat 27 Sept
CANCELLED
Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

CANCELLED
207Fri 10 – Mon 13 OctStourhead, Nr. Mere, Wiltshire
Note if having meal on Sunday evening and/or staying to Monday morning cost is £20
Graham ReynoldsSpaces Available / 8£16 or £20
208Sat 25 Oct
Day Task
Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT
Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house, gardens and estate.
Nick GraySpaces AvailableFree
Bring packed lunch
209Sat 8 Nov
Day Task
Osterley Park, Isleworth, Middlesex Nick GraySpaces AvailableFree
Bring packed lunch
210Sun 23 Nov
Day Task
Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, SM4 5JDRose Chandler
Spaces AvailableFree
Bring packed lunch

Page updated 16th September 2025

If numbers are low on an event please consider coming along to support us, and the work we do for the National Trust. If we have to cancel due to low numbers it may affect future bookings at that location.

How to book

Please click here to send an email to the Bookings Officer with event number and location or location and date, your contact details (preferably a phone number). They will pass on your details to the leaders. Don’t forget to transfer the money if required. Note that this year we have slightly raised the cost of weekends away for the first time in several years to reflect increased food costs. Members please see the latest email on events for details of how to transfer payment to bank account, pleaase ensure you use event number(s) as a reference.

Any bookings not accompanied by payment will take second place to those who have paid, and if the event becomes full you will be placed on the reserve list.

For last minute bookings please contact the leasder. If you are not a member, or do not have their contact details, then click here to send an email to the Bookings Officer with your contact details (preferably a phone number), who will pass on your details to the leaders.

You do not need to be a member of the LWMNTV to attend any of these events. If you pay your membership before attending a weekend event, we will send you a Free Event Pass worth £16 and valid for six months, as an encouragement to try one.

Normal working hours for a Day Task are usually 9:00 – 16:00. Please note that if you do not want to attend the whole weekend you are welcome to attend just one day. Please contact the Bookings Officer or Leader to let them know. Saturdays are best as we usually work approx 09:00 – 17:00, and on Sundays approx 09:00 – 12:30.

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