Green is the colour of plenty. Our vast veg plot – the Batty Langley garden – has been really well tended this year and all the hard work is paying off. This year’s newly planted Globe Artichokes are fattening up, the Courgettes and Squashes are plump green and growing gold (could be another good Pumpkin…
There is still colour and light to be found! Keep the summer going for longer with these luscious hanging baskets. Grown and nurtured here at the Gardens. £7 each… to clear
Help us, help you Social media, web-based networking and marketing is a key to charities and communities doing things better. As part of our Heritage Lottery Funded programme, we want to get to know our neighbours more and share the good things together. These Social Media Surgeries are free and aimed at equipping each other…
Birmingham Heritage Week this year runs from the 8th -18th September. So full of heritage is the Second City that it extends, by 7 days, the dates of the National Heritage Open Days . This year we are working with St Mary and St Margaret’s Church and the hotel at Castle Bromwich Hall to offer visitors…
Our ever popular Carboot event returns on Sunday, September 11th Always a great opportunity to recycle those things you don’t want… and pick up a few bargains. £6 per car, £8 trailer +car or other vehicle Gates open for booters at 8am Free entry for public (at 8.30 onwards) Free car parking (but it gets…
Our holly maze is a favourite with everyone. Managing the convoluted pathways and prickly hedges is a constant job. With fewer gardeners over the last few years and the sad loss of some of our ‘maze- expert’ volunteers, the poor maze has looked more than a little ragged. One of our education team volunteers regularly…
This week is all about things that move Dance, jump, roll …wind, trees, snails….. As usual a mix of crafts and exploring the gardens: Recycled milk bottle wind catchers, windmills and snail races. Extra highlights Tuesday: Let’s Dance Day with movement artist Louise … see more details here Also, at 2pm on Tuesday our resident…
Week 4 of summer family friendly activities This week is all about things that fly: birds, butterflies and bees Look up, look out … there goes one now. The sun is out the bright blue damselflies flit across the pond…and how many planes can you spot? As usual a mix of crafts and exploring the…
Thursday 18th August, 11-4 Traditional games for all the family Sack races, egg and spoon, face painting, singing, storytellers, stalls, entertainment throughout the day. Remember sack races, skittles…hopscotch? These simple straightforward games are still favourites – come and relive them and see a whole new generation rediscover them.. Light refreshments available, picnicking welcomed £2.50 per person…
Like to run, roll, jump and be outside? Come and join this family based creative dance and movement session inspired by the gardens and children’s stories, open to all ages and family members. Parents are encouraged to get involved too. The last week of our summer ‘Unplug and Play’ family activities is dedicated to everything that moves……