On Saturday 12 September, a special poetry walk will take place at the Anneville Estate in Ulvenhout. The walk, led by IVN guides, starts at 1.30 pm and lasts until between 3.00 pm and 3.30 pm. The theme for the afternoon is: poetry and nature. The Anneville Estate has a rich history. Queen Juliana later described her time at Anneville (when she was still a princess) as ‘a fairytale time’. It was here that the royal family heard that the Netherlands had been liberated from the German occupiers. Local residents then gathered to celebrate freedom with Queen Wilhelmina, Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Anneville is one of the many country estates south of Breda. The estate was founded in the 19th century by Prosper Cuypers and is named after his wife, Anne van Velthoven. The country house and the park are still owned by his family. During the walk, participants will stroll across the estate and through the hamlet of Geersbroek. Along the way, attention is paid to the history of the area, but above all to nature. All manner of plants grow and bloom along the avenues and paths. At various points, poems are recited that reflect the surroundings. The walk allows visitors to enjoy nature, history and poetry at a leisurely pace.

Registration for the walk is compulsory and can be done right up until the day of the walk. A separate registration form must be completed for each person. After registering, participants will receive details of the meeting point. Further information and the registration form can be found on the IVN Mark en Donge website under ‘Activities’.