Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Easter at the Gardens 28th March-12th April
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-12 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Easter Holidays in the Gardens – we’re open every day
The holidays are early this year, all the better for getting out into the open air, exploring nature and having fun outdoors.
The Gardens are open every day , seven days a week during the Easter holidays, Saturday 28th March to – Sunday 12th April 2026, 10.30 -4.30pm
OpenAir Cafe open every day.
And of course there are also Easter Egg Hunts
There are rabbit families around the Gardens. Can you find them all?! Hop, skip and jump along the way… Eggs-plore the beautiful Gardens and discover Nature on a self-guided family hunt.
Solve the trail questions and pop back to the entrance for your Easter eggy treat!

No need to book, just turn
Age: All ages
Cost: Normal entry fees apply for adults,
Cost : All children over 2yrs old – £4 (includes trail and egg reward for each child.) Trail reward includes a choice of Cadbury Creme eggs, Skittles or Chocolate Bunnies

Spring Wreath Workshop
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-29 10:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Spring Wreath Workshop at the Gardens
🌿 Join Claire of Amber Jean Flowers for another really popular relaxed and creative Spring Wreath workshop in the historic Music Room in the Gardens .
Using a sustainable wreath base, you’ll create your own seasonal design with fresh spring foliage, spring bulbs and dried grasses.
£60
✨ All materials and refreshments included
✨ Suitable for all abilities
✨ free parking and
✨access to the Gardens and outdoor cafe all day
Booking directly with Claire on her website HERE

Easter Craft Makes sessions
2026-03-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
3 eggy decorations ready for Easter – great for kids

Spring is egg shaped!
Three simple, but charming craft activities to get you set for Easter
Older children welcomed (we suggest 5 years upwards) and their adults
Each ticket provides a child and adult the chance to make 3 charming decorations for Spring together to take home.
What’s included:
Each ticket covers the two hour child craft session AND the Easter Egg trail leaflet, Creme Egg ‘prize’ AND entry to the Gardens for the whole day.
Child /Adult combined Ticket £10 (+ transaction fee)
BOOK HERE
All materials supplied and instructions on the day will be relatively simple for you to work and create together, or individually .
The ticket also includes general Gardens entry and the Easter Trail so go wander and spot the bunnies, explore nature and spend some time hop, skipping and jumping too
All children must be accompanied by one adult .

Easter Minibeast Adventure
2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-04-01 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-04-02 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:15, 2026-04-08 13:30 - 14:45 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Calling all nature explores, this Easter join us at the gardens as we go on a minibeast safari.

What to expect?
We will exploring ponds and minibeasts, try your hand at pond dipping, hunt for minibeasts, learn to be a frog, play games and much more.
This session is entirely outdoors and is suitable for children aged 3 -12 years old.

Tickets are free – but space is limited – please book soon
A family is up to 2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Under 2s are free in addition

EASTER Tree Tots Family Session
2026-04-02 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
🌳 Tree Tots Family Easter Special at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Tickets: £9.00 per session (includes one adult and one child)
For children aged walking up to 10 years old Looking for exciting and enriching outdoor fun this Easter? Join us for Tree Tots Family Fun Easter Special — specially designed for children aged walking up to 10 years old and their grown-ups. Enjoy creative, nature-inspired activities in the magical setting of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to slow down, play, explore, and connect — with your child, nature, and your local community.
🎟️ Ticket Details: £9.00 per session – includes 1 adult and 1 child Additional children or adults require separate tickets Full-day access to Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens included – stay after the session to explore, visit the café, or bring a picnic
🌿 What’s Included in Each Session? Creative Activities Seasonal, hands-on fun using natural materials — perfect for sparking imagination across all age groups. Stories, Rhymes & Literacy Fun Each session features engaging storytelling and wordplay for a wide range of ages. Messy & Exploratory Play Play freely and get messy — just bring waterproofs or wetsuits for younger ones and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Mindfulness Moments Discover the joy of being present together in nature — calm, simple, and grounding. Forest Bathing Immerse yourselves in the beauty of the gardens and enjoy nature’s calming effects. Community Connection Meet other families and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere for parents and carers alike.
📍 Venue & Facilities Location: Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36 9BT Meeting Point: Entrance near the café Facilities Onsite: Free Parking Café Toilets & Baby Changing Area
✨ Join us for an unforgettable summer of fun, nature, and connection at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. Perfect for children aged walking to 10 years old. Limited spaces – book your session now! *THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

Colonel Pickerings: Regiment of Foote
2026-04-04 10:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-05 10:30 - 16:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Step back 350 years to the English Civil War and experience life on the road for soldiers and their families.
Over the Easter weekend (Saturday and Sunday) , John Pickering and his Regiment of Foote take up residence in the Gardens. Wander among the Parliamentary troops and their followers as they prepare for battle at Curdworth Bridge, near Water Orton. Get into conversation with those who cooked the meals and sewed the cloth…
Let your imagination float back centuries to the sound and smell of muskets and campfire smoke… Drills, musket practise and musters happen throughout the day. Family Friendly (with some loud noises)
This is a much-needed fundraising event for the Gardens so your support and generosity at the entrance gate will be much appreciated.
No need to Book... Normal Entry Fees apply
All tickets and donations go to support the long term work for the Trust, preserving and sharing the 18th century Gardens and Parkland

Mummers for Easter Monday
2026-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Easter trails continue on Easter Monday .. and as an extra treat (12 ish &1.30pm) a tradtitional ‘Pace Egging’ Mummers play from our friends the Glorishears of Brummagem.
A bit like pantomime, ‘Mummers’ plays are gentle knock about folk plays tradtionally played at christmas, new year and easter.
Brummagem Mummers are thrilled to make their return to the Gardens to bring their own take on mumming, in this short Easter themed play that is suitable for all ages.
Free performances (about 20mins) in the Courtyard at 12 and 1.30 ish …

Robin Hood and Little John battle with Fred the Fly Tipper, who not only is dumping rubbish all over our countryside but is now trying to steal the King’s deer from Sherwood Forest.
Join Brummagem Morris in their off-beat, hysterical, modern, interpretation of a traditional mummers play.
Cringe at the terrible gags.
Meet Dobbin the horse and Jolly Jack the sailor (what’s he doing in Sherwood?)
See what wonderous cures the Doctor can pull out of his bag to resuscitate the fallen characters.
Laugh at the terrible rhyming poetry and groan at the awful puns.
Fun for all the family.

Junior Falconry Experience
2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A 90-minute experience getting close up and flying owls and birds of prey – for under 16s

Young people’s interest in wildlife, or even in Harry Potter, just grows and grows.
Now, your young enthusiast has the opportunity to get close to these wonderful creatures and to learn how to hold them safely on the hand (with a glove on, obviously!)
Our adult Falconry and Owl sessions have a great following here in the Gardens and now Tora’s Falconry can offer small groups their own hands-on experience during the school holidays.
With just 12 child places per 90 minute session, each child get an opportunity to learn about the birds, see them fly and get a chance to fly a small owl or falcon.
These sessions are suitable for almost any age, but we suggest at least 5 years or over . (NB The 90 minute sessions do have a break, but it is still the length of two school lessons!)

Each child ticket INCLUDES a place for ONE accompanying adult.
Children must be accompanied.
You can buy one additional adult ticket(maximum 2 adults per child) – click on AddOns, after you have bought your main ticket.
Main ticket: Child (with adult) £20
Extra adult : £8
All tickets give you access to the Gardens for the whole day, so take your opportunity to explore the Gardens, follow the witches trail and explore the scary maze…
