Fungus Foray

The Fungus Foray is part of the programme at Temple Newsam, the Leeds Museums and Galleries estate at Whitkirk. A family friendly guided walk looking for fungi across the estate's woodlands and grasslands.

What to expect:

• One morning only: Saturday 10 October 2026, 10am to 1pm
• "Guided walk for families and beginners looking at Fungi at Temple Newsam"
• "The walk aims to find examples of all the major genus of fungi so that participants can quickly identify all kinds of mushrooms"
• About three miles through woodlands, grasslands and a variety of habitats
• An introduction to picking, collecting and identifying, with advice on edibility
• "The walk is reasonably accessible but there are gradients and off-road conditions" - boots and outdoor clothes
• Meet in the Stable Courtyard; "£10. Booking essential." Ring 0113 3367560 for advice