Isel House opens its doors to the public once again, marking the start of the season with an evening of community activities, heritage exploration, and local food across the surrounding park grounds.

Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the stone residence forms the centerpiece of the evening. Visitors can walk through the furnished heritage rooms and try on Victorian garments provided for both children and adults. Inside the house, younger visitors can take part in a scheduled house hunt and craft stations, designed to introduce local history through hands-on tasks.

Across the surrounding gardens and lawn, the Isel Market Collective coordinates a spread of local food stalls alongside live music performances. Families can lay down picnic blankets beneath the park's mature woodland trees while children access face-painting stalls and garden space.

Event details
Location: Isel House and Park, 16 Hilliard Street, Stoke (accessible also off Main Road Stoke, Nelson)
Entry: Free admission
Activities: Self-guided house visits, Victorian costume dress-ups, house and treasure hunts, children's crafts, and face painting
Amenities: Hot food stalls, live acoustic music, open park grounds, and nearby public parking

This community gathering is presented jointly by Nelson City Council and the Isel Market Collective.