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SUMMARY:Mothers' Day - celebrating Mothers and Mother Nature
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mum to the Gardens on Sunday 15th and celebrate mothers and nurturing nature everywhere.\nEnjoy the daffodils\, cream tea in a box\, paper flower crafts\, or a magical tree tour…. or just a quiet stroll around the wakening Garden \n\nTours (11.30  and 2pm)\nCream Teas in a Box from 11am\nPaperFlower drop in workshop 1- 3pm\n\n  \nCream Tea in a Box\, £7 available from 11am\nHomemade scone\, Cornish cream and jam\, with endless tea… All in a convenient carry box. \nIdeal for picnicking around the Gardens in amongst Nature (or can be taken in a differently civilised way at a table in the Courtyard or Melon Ground)\nA bubbly version also available (£12) \n \nPapercraft Flower Workshop  Drop in between 12 and 2pm.\nDonations welcome ( suggested around £4).  Take away your own handmade crepe and tissue paper blooms. \nDrop in\, together with mum – or take her home a beautiful surprise. \nTour of the Gardens’ special trees (max 15 people per tour. Donations welcome)\n \nOur trees give us shelter\, nurture life and inspire us with their beauty and wonder. \n  \nJoin Bethan Collerton for an informative and fascinating tour – 11:30  & 2pm. \nBethan is not only the Chair of our Trust\, but also Head Gardener at Birmingham Botanical Gardens AND a regular member of the Gardeners Question Time (GQT) panel on BBC Radio4 \nNo need to book\,but please be aware cream teas\, places in workshop and on tours will be available across the day until supplies run out.\nNB Normal Garden Entry Fees Apply\nMembers free\, adults £6.60\, Concession £5.50 (with voluntary donations)
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/mothers-day-celebrating-mothers-and-mother-nature/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Food: Growing & Eating,Gardens,Members - Early Access,seasonal,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260217T133009Z
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SUMMARY:Blossom Bash -  a blooming spring celebration: free event
DESCRIPTION:This March our Historic Gardens are teaming up with the National Trust to celebrate the start of Spring and the National Trust’s own Festival of Blossom by hosting its first ever Blossom Bash.\nBlossom season starts with blackthorn (sloes!)\, then beautiful pink fluffy cherry blossoms around the city\, before moving on to the generous blossom of pear trees\, then apples.  The highly scented Hawthorn (‘May’) and Elderflower follow later. \nThis Blossom Bash free event is a great way to start the season and brighten the experience for our eyes and nose…all welcome\, just drop in. \nSunday 22 March 2026\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\na day of family filled fun\, fresh air and FREE activities.\nThe National Trust held an family picnic event in the grounds of The Charterhouse in Coventry to celebrate the start of the 2024 Blossom project. Picture by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd \nActivities include: \n\nFlower Crown making with Ildiko Nagy\nScavenger Trails around the gardens and orchards\nInteractive storytelling with Pyn Stockman (11.30am and 1.30pm)\nFacepainting with Coloured Cheeks\nBlossom themed crafts\nPhotos with our Blossom Queen.\n\nWe’ll also be showcasing the four winning designs from the National Trust Blossoming Spaces Competition which were submitted by primary and secondary children across East Birmingham. \n\nSpecial Offers\nThe first 150 people to enter the event and share how they heard about the Blossom Bash will receive a token for a free hot or cold drink from the café. \nAdditional free  free travel: NT will be arranging coaches departing from\, and returning to sites within Shard End\, Heartlands\, Bromford & Hodge Hill and Yardley & West Stechford. For more information about the coach\, please email Birmingham-Blossom@nationaltrust.org.uk \n  \nMore events\nLook out for more blossom events at the Gardens across the season: \n\nMorris into May\, Sunday 3rd May\,\n‘English Hanami’ blossom picnics\, with Japanese food  Sunday10th May\,\nElderflower foraging and cordial making (tbc)\,
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/blossom-bash-a-blooming-spring-celebration-free-event/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Family,Gardens,Members - Early Access,seasonal,Wildlife,Workshops & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20251228T180112Z
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SUMMARY:Blossom Picnics - an english hanami celebration
DESCRIPTION:Picnics under the Blossoms – a japanese tradition borrowed for our apple orchards here in Brum.\nIf the blossom gods are kind\, the two heritage apple orchards will be puffy with blossoms and chef Yumi Okamura will be cooking up her delicious specialities especially for our visitors.\nPre booking for food is now open… last orders 12am Tuesday 5th May \nThere will be more food available on the day for picnicking or taking home… but dont risk disappointment. Scroll down for a preview of the food.. \nAs well as food\, there will be locally based Japanese artists on site selling their work and running drop-in origami and calligraphy\n\n			\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n\nEverything is made fresh on the day for you!! \nPicnics welcome. \n\n\nNormal entry fees apply for the Gardens\n\n\nCourtyard cafe (where the food will be) is free.\n\n\npikapika.sumupstore.com/products \n@masatoshi.ink \n@yoridori44 \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/blossom-picnics-an-english-hanami-celebration/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Food: Growing & Eating,Gardens,Wellbeing and Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
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SUMMARY:Pictures of Spring - drawing inspiration from Edith Holden
DESCRIPTION:Expert or beginner –  all are welcome to spend and hour or two ‘taking a line for a walk’ and creating drawings in\, and of\, the Gardens.\nHaving ‘adopted’ local naturalist and artist Edith Holden as our guide and inspiration\, we invite all visitors to have a go at capturing a bit of Spring on paper. \nThere will be paper and drawing materials available to use and you are welcome to bring your own.  \nNo pressure\, no judgement…. just observe and enjoy. \nAcross the day\, Edith Holden enthusiast and collector\,  Rachel Smith- Chopra\, will be on hand to share her experiences and knowledge of  Edith Holden’s travels around Birmingham and Solihull. \nindividuals\, families\, groups… all welcome. \nAll materials and activities free with Normal Gardens Entrance Fee. No need to book.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/pictures-of-spring-drawing-inspiration-from-edith-holden/
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
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SUMMARY:Willow Workshop - Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION:Join Birmingham artist Ildiko Nagy in making beautiful willow dragonflies\n\n\nThese willow dragonflies make wonderful decorations – indoors or outdoors.\nLearn how to make them from the amazing Birmingham artist Ildiko Nagy Join us at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens for a gentle and productive session …\nWe’ll be using brown willow and all tools will be provided. The sessions are two hours long and by the end of it you will be able to take home your willow dragonfly to decorate your garden! \nThis is an ideal workshop to enjoy with friends\, all under cover and set within 10 acres of formal Baroque gardens. Treat yourself to learning new skill in this class for willow-weaving beginners.. and explore these eighteenth-century grounds afterwards. \nYour ticket entitles you to all-day access to the Gardens\, so why not explore before or after your session starts? If lucky\, you may actually be able to see some of the dragonfly species that inhabit our Ornamental Pond\, including the impressive Emperor Dragonfly. \nSessions at 10.30 am and 1.30pm Tickets £25. You are entitled to a free drink coupon on arrival.  \nNB: We will take photographs during this event\, so please let our photographer know on the day if you do not want to be in any.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/willow-workshop-dragonflies-2/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,Heritage,Workshops & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260308T082129Z
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SUMMARY:Willow Workshop - Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION:Join Birmingham artist Ildiko Nagy in making beautiful willow dragonflies\n\n\nThese willow dragonflies make wonderful decorations – indoors or outdoors.\nLearn how to make them from the amazing Birmingham artist Ildiko Nagy Join us at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens for a gentle and productive session …\nWe’ll be using brown willow and all tools will be provided. The sessions are two hours long and by the end of it you will be able to take home your willow dragonfly to decorate your garden! \nThis is an ideal workshop to enjoy with friends\, all under cover and set within 10 acres of formal Baroque gardens. Treat yourself to learning new skill in this class for willow-weaving beginners.. and explore these eighteenth-century grounds afterwards. \nYour ticket entitles you to all-day access to the Gardens\, so why not explore before or after your session starts? If lucky\, you may actually be able to see some of the dragonfly species that inhabit our Ornamental Pond\, including the impressive Emperor Dragonfly. \nSessions at 10.30 am and 1.30pm Tickets £25. You are entitled to a free drink coupon on arrival.  \nNB: We will take photographs during this event\, so please let our photographer know on the day if you do not want to be in any.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/willow-workshop-dragonflies/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,Heritage,Workshops & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260418T102505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T102505Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Midsummer
DESCRIPTION:Two immersive 90 minute open air yoga experiences to honour and celebrate the summer solstice\, with the backdrop of the tranquil gardens surrounding you.\n \nYogi Claire will lead you in this unique yoga class is suitable for all levels\, with a focus on relaxation and mindfulness.  \nGentle\, flowing sequences and restorative Yin yoga postures will be fused together\, along with meditation\, breath work\, poetry\, seasonal anecdotes and guided relaxation to help you feel balanced\, grounded and rejuvenated. \nWhere exactly in the Gardens we practice is weather dependent. If it is warm and sunny we can practice amongst the trees and flowers. If the weather is less agreeable\, we have the option to retreat under a canopy\, protecting us from the elements\, while still allowing us to enjoy the scenic gardens. \nBook directly with Claire  – click each date below \nSunday June 14th   10am\nFriday June 19th 6.30pm\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in and set up your mat so the class…
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/yoga-for-midsummer-2/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Wellbeing and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260308T082128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T093258Z
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SUMMARY:Sun-print Workshop with Jake Lever
DESCRIPTION:Join Birmingham artist Jake Lever for a hands-on cyanotype workshop\, exploring this beautiful photographic printing process.\n\n\nBirmingham-based artist Jake Lever brings his expertise as a fine artist to Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens. Join him for a hands-on cyanotype workshop\, exploring this beautiful and historic photographic printing process\, sometimes known as ‘sun prints’ .\n  \nWe will be standing on the shoulders of famous Victorian botanists like Anna Atkins to record plant specimens from the Gardens\, exposing light sensitive paper to sunlight\, creating visually striking\, distinctively blue “sun prints”. There be opportunities to learn about the process (including information about materials and equipment)\, the chance to experiment and create unique prints which you can take away. \nEngage with a stunning art form\, set within 10 acres of Baroque gardens. This is ideal for anyone with an interest in both botany and art\, this is a workshop not to be missed. \nNo experience is needed and all materials are provided\, with a limit of 10 people per workshop and a guarantee of success in all weathers! \n2 separate sessions: at 10.30am and 2pm \nNB: Your £45 ticket includes complementary tea and coffee and entry all day to the Gardens (whichever session you book for). \n  \nWe will take lots of photographs so please let us know if you do not want to be in them.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/cyanotype-workshop-with-jake-lever-3/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,Heritage,Workshops & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260308T082128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T083440Z
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SUMMARY:Sunprint (Cyanotype) Workshop with Jake Lever
DESCRIPTION:Join Birmingham artist Jake Lever for a hands-on cyanotype workshop\, exploring this beautiful photographic printing process.\n\n\nBirmingham-based artist Jake Lever brings his expertise as a fine artist to Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens. Join him for a hands-on cyanotype workshop\, exploring this beautiful and historic photographic printing process\, sometimes known as ‘sun prints’ .\n  \nWe will be standing on the shoulders of famous Victorian botanists like Anna Atkins to record plant specimens from the Gardens\, exposing light sensitive paper to sunlight\, creating visually striking\, distinctively blue “sun prints”. There be opportunities to learn about the process (including information about materials and equipment)\, the chance to experiment and create unique prints which you can take away. \nEngage with a stunning art form\, set within 10 acres of Baroque gardens. This is ideal for anyone with an interest in both botany and art\, this is a workshop not to be missed. \nNo experience is needed and all materials are provided\, with a limit of 10 people per workshop and a guarantee of success in all weathers! \n2 separate sessions: at 10.30am and 2pm \nNB: Your £45 ticket includes complimentary tea and coffee and entry all day to the Gardens (whichever session you book for). \n  \nWe will take lots of photographs so please let us know if you do not want to be in them. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/cyanotype-workshop-with-jake-lever-2/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,Heritage,Workshops & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T074144
CREATED:20260308T082128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T122451Z
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SUMMARY:Basket-Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Birmingham artist Ildiko Nagy for a full day’s workshop on basket-weaving.\n\n\nBasket-Weaving\nHave you ever thought of making your own basket and learning about ancient willow weaving techniques? This summer you will be able to make and keep your very own willow basket at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.\nJoin local artist Ildiko Nagy and an intimate group of fellow learners as you are taught how to make a basket using time-honoured techniques. During the all day\, five-hour workshop will be guided through how to create a medium-small sized round basket following the stake and strand basketry technique. for a gentle and productive session … \nWe’ll be using brown willow and all tools will be provided. \nIdeal for anyone interested in losing themselves in a craft which would have been commonplace to our forebears. \nTickets £65 \nAll materials\, tools are provided. \nYour ticket also grants you unlimited tea and coffee provided in the workshop area AND 10% off food and drink from the cafe (voucher given at beginning of sesion). \nPlease arrive for 09:45 so that you can start in time for 10:00. \nYou’re welcome to also bring your own food\, if you wish.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/basket-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,Heritage,Workshops & Activities
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