Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Kids' Magnet and Puppet Craft
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Three magnets and one froggy puppet – ideal for kids!

Magnets and Puppets
Spring is springing! Join us in decorating and making three Nature-themed magnets, and one frog puppet, complete with moving arms and legs!
Older children welcomed ( ideal ages 5 and 10 ) with their adults.
Each ticket enables you to make and decorate three magnets and make one frog puppet.
Child Ticket £10 – includes ONE adult entry
(Must be accompanied by an adult)
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 so go wander and explore our Heritage site.
With its Mud Kitchen, Outoor Play Area and Hidden Wonders Trail there is so much to do!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note, we take photographs at our events. If you would not like to be in them, just let our photographer know when/if they come round. They will introduce themselves.

Pancake race.... for Shrove Tuesday
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Used to eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Now is your chance to race with them!
We’re reviving a tradition…’again’.
On Tuesday 17th February 2026, we invite people to race down the Archery Lawn, frying pan in hand and – with luck – flipping a pancake along the way.
All for fun and to warm up those limbs

Following other traditional pancake races, the course will be precisely 415 yards and involve you running with a frying pan and pancake from start line to finish.

2 race categories : 1 for adults – 1 for children

£2 entry for each person competing

Small prizes for winners, best costumes etc etc

Please bring along a frying pan (real or toy)
(we’ll supply the pancakes)

Gardens entry free this day

Family Hapa Zome Workshop
2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome, have a ago and take home your creation.

Hapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.
Originally from Japan, it involves pounding leaves, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.

What to expect-

You will be introduced to Hapa Zome with a demonstration from our instructor.
After that it’s time for you to experiment, explore which materials work better and why,
Create your own Hapa Zome to take home with you.

This workshop is suitable for children aged 5-13 YO. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 a general Gardens entry.

This Workshop is funded by The National Lottery Awards for All.

Family Hapa Zome Workshop
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome, have a ago and take home your creation.

Hapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.
Originally from Japan, it involves pounding leaves, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.
What to expect-

You will be introduced to Hapa Zome with a demonstration from our instructor.
After that it’s time for you to experiment, explore which materials work better and why,
Create your own Hapa Zome to take home with you.

This workshop is suitable for children aged 5-13 YO. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials supplied and instructions on the day will be relatively simple for you to work and create together, or individually .
The reserved ticket also includes a general Gardens entry.

This Workshop is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund

Family Hapa Zome Workshop
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome, have a ago and take home your creation.

Hapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.
Originally from Japan, it involves pounding leaves, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.

What to expect-

You will be introduced to Hapa Zome with a demonstration from our instructor.
After that it’s time for you to experiment, explore which materials work better and why,
Create your own Hapa Zome to take home with you.

This workshop is suitable for children aged 5-13 YO. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 a general Gardens entry.

This Workshop is supported by The National Lottery Awards for All.
