The Notorious Choir Returns!

Join Notorious Choir on Saturday 4th July for a choral concert of music set amongst these beautiful Eighteenth-century gardens.

Taking inspiration from the natural world and the strength of the human spirit, the choir will perform songs of hope – from Kate Bush’s emotive ‘Running up that Hill’, to Bob Dlyan’s poignant ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and the soaring ‘Earth Song.’

The second half will feature songs of peace and perseverance, ranging from the reflective music of Arvo Part, the iconic Cyndi Lauper and the powerhouse classic ‘Don’t Stop Believin”.

It will be an uplifting concert to inspire peace, love, hope and harmony for our time.

Doors Open: 13:00

Concert Starts: 14:00

Tickets:  tkt.to/notorious  please use this link to purchase your tickets

Adults: £14 

Concessions (full-time students, 65+): £12

Children (2-16): £7

Under 3s: Free!

We are under the cover of our Stretch Tent, but please come dressed for the Great British weather. We will have chairs for most of you, but please feel free to bring your own if you would be more comfortable.

Please note: Your ticket grants you entry into the Gardens all day, so please do make use of this by exploring our site!

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Join us for a feast of award-winning street food, live entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family—including your four-legged friends!

Whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next favourite dish or just looking for a fantastic day out you’ll find it at the Gardens on July 5th

What to expect:
A hand-picked lineup of top independent vendors serving up award winning street food!
Bring the whole crew—four legged friends included!

Where: Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens
Time Slots: 11:30am – 3pm & 3:30pm – 7pm

Please note all visitors (including gardens members) must have a ticket from Digbeth Dining Club

Book your tickets HERE

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Castle-Bromwich-Hall-Gardens/Castle-Bromwich-Dining-Club/42277184/

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Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens represent a rare example of a 17th century Jacobean country house, complete with its original garden setting and parkland. Situated only five miles from Birmingham City centre, the hall is now in private ownership, but 40 acres of historic garden and the parkland are managed by Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens Trust. The site contains a mosaic of habitats including formal gardens, orchards, woodland, wetlands and grasslands making it ideal for all year round foraging!

Our Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.

Heading off at a leisurely pace, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our Hogweed & Wild Garlic Soup or Elderflower Champagne!

Then it’s back to the meeting point for a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk.

All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.

You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day.

Dates

• Friday 24th April (12-3.30pm)
• Sunday 10th May (12.3.30pm)
• Saturday 11th July (10am- 1.30)
• Sunday 16th Aug  (12-3.30pm)

Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens has free parking, a courtyard cafe and toilet facilities. There is usually a charge to enter the gardens, but if you are attending a course with us we will cover the cost. 

Discover more about this Historical Landmark: Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens

N.B. Please be aware of the possibility that you will also cover Steep slopes, rough woodland on this course.

Tickets here

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Greg Blackman

Known as “The Satsuma Of Soul” due to his love of orange clothing, Greg Blackman is a UK singer-songwriter whose soulful voice, witty spirit, and social awareness who began by collaborating with artists including Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Utah Saints, Daz I Kue, Featurecast, and Lack of Afro.

His rich, versatile delivery has drawn praise from across the industry: Rag ’N’ Bone Man called him “so sick — get to know!”, Craig Charles described him as “fast becoming one of the best in the business,” and Jamie Cullum declared his song Save Me “should be permanently playlisted” on BBC Radio 2.

Greg’s music has reached wide audiences on BBC Radio, MTV, and 6 Music, while his live performance with Dutty Moonshine at WOMAD has been archived in the British Library as culturally significant.

https://linktr.ee/MrGregBlackman

 

Tickets

£ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee)

Last entry 8 pm

 

 

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Join us in the Gardens on Saturday 18th July for some exciting and thrilling full contact combat sport in clanking armour.

Birmingham Medieval Combat are a martial arts sports team basing their activities on the foot combat tournaments of the 14-15th Century, similar to Jousts.

On this day they will be treating us to some skillful duels and noisy group battles – all unscripted ‘ouch’- in the Gardens.

Across the day there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions of the combattants, to learn about theior skills and techniques and to understand the growing popularity of this modern version of the ancient sport.

Likely shape of the day –  subject to change

• 11am – Duels and Weapons Combat demonstration
• 11.30 -1pm – Prebookable Adult Beginners Class (10 spaces only) BOOK HERE
• 1.30pm – Armoured martial arts and group battle
• 3pm – Group battle and …… eek free for all skirmish

The BMC team will be onsite all day offering adhoc fights,  answering questions and showcasing their weapons and equipment.

No need to book for the event day –

Normal Entry Fees to the Gardens apply

£5-£6.60 See main website page 

Cafe open… come and picnic.. if you dare

Suitable for all ages to watch – but please note these are noisy and unscripted fights

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A Smashing start to Medieval Summer at the Gardens!

Join Birmingham Medieval Combat for a beginner’s class on Medieval Combat.

£15 per adult (90 mins session)

Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.

The class takes place as part of a special day of demonstration and shows at the Gardens.

Birmingham Medieval Combat are offering the opportunity for 10 brave souls to get real ‘hands on’ experience of the techniques.

This hour and half beginners class will cover basic sword and shield work – see below for more details.

Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.

MORE DETAIL

There will only be 10 of you so you’ll get real hands-on delivery and expertise from these enthusiasts.

Ideal photograph opportunity, so do bring people to snap some good shots! Entry fees will apply to these.

They will ask each participant to sign a sports waiver, and have reasonable clothing and footwear. There is a moderate degree of physical exertion as part of this session. They will cover the basics of stance, sword and shield technique and counter attacking. This class will be tailored to the specific group on the day.

Go on, we all have the fantasy of being on the front lines of Agincourt or Bosworth!

The group will then lead observable demonstrations in an arena throughout the day, which are open to all.

Tickets: 18+

About Birmingham Medieval Combat

We are pleased to welcome Birmingham Medieval Combat (BMC) to our walls, to lead us in a session showcasing the battle skills of men-at-arms in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries.

BMC is a full contact sports team competing in the sport of armoured MMA and Buhurt, based on foot combat tournaments during the 14-15th Century, similar to Jousts. Due to the competitive nature of our sport, exhibitions are not scripted or choreographed and represent skill at arms, fighting techniques and modern interpretation of armoured foot combat.

£15 per adult

Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.

 

 

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Our Medieval summer continues with the return of Three Inch Theatre’s wonderful family friendly show..

An epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.

Tickets from £20 -£60, (under 5s’ Free)

Early Bird (ends Apr 30th)

• Standard ticket £21.20
• Family (2+2) £58

May onwards:

• Standard Adult £24
• Under 18 £12
• Family (2+2)  £63.50

BOOK HERE 

(external site)

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Castle Bromwich Motte and Bailey: the castle on the Collector Road

Why is it Castle Bromwich? This illustrated talk by archaeologist Dr Mike Hodder of the University of Birmingham will describe the excavations that took place on the motte and bailey castle before the Collector Road was built. It will explain its setting in medieval Castle Bromwich and compare it with other castles and manor houses in the West Midlands and beyond.

Time:

11:30 start, lasting about an hour with questions. Chairs provided.

Tickets  

£5 (includes general entry), free for Annual Pass Holders but limited spaces available.

Below: view of excavation of the motte and bailey castle, courtesy of Dr. Mike Hodder

Your ticket grants you entry to the Gardens for the whole day, so you may come from the time the gates open at 10:30 and stay until 16:30 if you like!

Having had over 30 years of experience in West Midlands history and archaeology, Mike is the perfect individual to allow us to delve into the lives of those living in and around Medieval Castle Bromwich, well before these historic gardens were laid out.

His particular interest in old ‘Pimple Hill’ as it’s known locally, stems from the fact that when he was still at school, he joined in with the original

excavation of the site in the 1970s.

Mike will take us through the medieval centuries in a talk designed to reveal the hidden landscapes of pre-Tudor Castle Bromwich, its fascinating history and how this past interacts with our present.

Further particulars:

it is suggested that this event is largely for adults. It may also interest Sixth Formers who have a particular interest in History or Archaeology.

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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 and join in with the Medieval Summer trail… (included in the ticket!)

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