Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Family Hapa Zome Workshop
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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
2026-02-17 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.

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

Kids' Magnet and Puppet Craft
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.

We love Potatoes...
2026-02-15 11:00 - 14:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Join us for a day of celebration, eating and learning how to grow potatoes.
Who doesn’t love a potato? Chips, roast, mashed, baked. What’s your favourite?
Perhaps the nation’s favourite vegetable – a healthy choice and easy to grow – even on a doorstep!
I Make a Good Soup – Says Potato Peteimage: cartoon character Potato Pete holding aloft a steaming bowl of potato soup/Says ‘POTATO PETE’ Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/28607
ChangeKitchen CIC will be preparing yummy potato-based dishes to eat (and take away)..

Take home a recipe card full of tasty and inexpensive family meal ideas
Mr Potato Head making fun… and other activities
Expert advice from our gardeners:
So what is chitting? When do I plant ‘second earlies’? Do I have to ‘earth up’?

ChangeKitchen CIC will be providing warming food to keep everyone going. There will be baked potatoes and potato and leek soup on sales, as well as the ever famous and popular ChangeKitchen CIC homity pie, plus (potato filled) samosas.
ChangeKitchen CIC will also be selling their ReadyMealsForGood™ range to take home their nutritious goodness and give back to the community!
Growing your own?
Just starting out? Try our ‘grow a plate of potatoes doorstep kit‘ (availalble on this day only
More confident? We’ll have 18 different varieties of seed potatoes on sale – buy just one or a bagful !! (From York Supplies Community Co-op)

‘March’, Ronald Lampitt, Ladybird books illustrationsgrowing

'Love Birds' Falconry Experience for St. Valentine's Day
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Ideal for St. Valentine’s Day! Get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey – a unique adventure awaits!

Falconry Experiences on a special day
Join us for a real Valentine’s Day treat​ with our partners from Tora Falconry. Spend up to an hour and a half close up with these lovely birds. ​

Get Hands-on with Birds of Prey – Feel the thrill of handling and flying majestic hawks, owls, and falcons.
Connect with Nature and experience the ancient bond between humans and raptors in a natural setting.
Learn Something New – Discover the fascinating history and skills behind the art of falconry.
Unique & Memorable – It’s not every day you come face-to-face with a bird of prey!
A rare opportunity to share a special experience with loved ones or enjoy on your own.

Included in the experience.
A warming Winter beverage (alcoholic or non alcoholic) and a Toastie (with filling of your choice) is included in your ticket – A whole Love Birds package!
Please note, we are not in a position to offer vegan or gluten free toasties.
Other details

Free access to the Gardens all day while we are open.
Free Parking.
Please arrive by 10:15 for the morning session, and 12:45 for the afternoon one as we don’t want you to miss any of the event!
Individual ticket:
Couples ticket:
