Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Forest School 2026
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) and 5 more dates | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Forest School 2026

All about
Forest school is a child centred outdoor learning experience which encourages holistic growth and development in the outdoors for children & adults.
Play, controlled risk and nature exploration are key to the process.

Each session will be 2 hours long and will contain opportunities for families to take part in an range of activities from den building, fire lighting, slack lining, storytelling, free play and much more.
Each session will start at 13.00 and finish at 15.00. Please arrive 5 minutes early for a prompt start.
Pay as you go Family tickets are £10 per

1 Adult & up to 2 children

One Child and One Adult -£8
Family Activity Pass Holders- £8 per

1 Adult & up to 2 children

Tickets are for one session only

Things to note;
Our sessions are family based and as such a parent or carer needs to be present.
· Each session will be 2 hours long and will contain opportunities for families to take part in a vast array of activities from den building, fire lighting, slack lining, storytelling, free play and much more.
· Sessions are currently aimed at families and are suitable for children aged 3 and up.
– Forest School is entirely outdoors and will continue in all weather conditions, subject to safety. Please ensure all attendees are suitably dressed in warm clothing, sturdy shoes or boots and have waterproofs. Sun hats and Sun cream are advised for Spring & Summer season. Your child is likely to get muddy so choose outfits with this in mind.

Cyanotype Workshop with Jake Lever
2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A Diary Prompt!
We’re really grateful for local artist Jake Lever to have put aside a date for a day of workshops exploring the art and craft of Cyanotypes…
Booking will be fierce…
More informaiton coming soon

WildFoodUK Foraging Course
2026-06-26 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-24 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 15:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Foraging safely… Even here in the city, Nature offers wonderful habitats and food for free. Join us and WildFoodUK for a fascinating stroll in the ‘urban countryside’. A first level course in foraging.
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

Wednesday 18th Mar
12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)

Friday 24th Apr
12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)

Sunday 10th May
12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)

Friday 26th Jun
12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)

Saturday 11th Jul
10:00am to 13:30pm (Approx End)

Sunday 16th Aug
12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)

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

Vegan Market Day
2026-06-21 11:00 - 16:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A Diary Prompt
We had a record number of (Yummy) food and vegan product stalls last year ..but the weather rather spoilt our picnics half way through – But the Central England Concert Band were happy to have us close up under the tent… a different kind of treat.
Fingers corssed for this years visit..
More info coming soon

Introduction to the Gardens Tour
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Occasional informal walks which explore the general history of these early eighteenth-century gardens. Booking advised. Can take walk-ups.

Join Jack for a gentle meander around these historic rescued Baroque Gardens. From the Hall to the hornbeam, have the chance to explore their unique history, how we use them today and how they fit into our local and national heritage story.
Ask questions about their botanical and cultural history.
The Gardens Charitable Trust loves sharing the Gardens and your interest and visit helps us keep them here for another 350 years….
Costs and booking
Normal entry fees to the Gardens apply
(PLUS we would be grateful for an extra donation for the walk – give as you feel!)

You can book your place here to ensure your place, but we can also take walk-ups so please ask at the kiosk till if you decide to come on the day. Maximum group size 12.
Garden entry fees: £6.50/£5.50 adults (Free for Pass holders) – please pay on the day.

What to expect
We will meet in the courtyard of Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens before taking a gentle stroll in and around the grounds for about one hour. Please be punctual.
Sturdy footwear is advised, we will be walking on grass and please dress according to the weather conditions. Paths can be uneven and sometimes slippery.
There are places to sit along the way, and we will go at the pace of our slowest participant.
Café, shop (and toilets) are available for your use both before and after the walk

Full Moon Circles
2026-05-31 06:30 - 22:00 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A diary Prompt
Tid Mona coven return the Gardens to honour and celebrate this Blue Moon with a summer healing circle.
More info Soon

Blossom Picnics - an english hanami celebration
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A diary Prompt
Yumi is back with her fabulous quality food- made on the day just for our visitors…
If the blossom gods are kind, we can continue our English version of the Japanese Hanami – picnics under the apple blossons in the Orchard..
Mors information – and pre-ordering your food coming soon

Morris into May...
2026-05-03 11:00 - 15:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A Diary prompt!
This event was such a success last year… we’ve scheduled it again.
All the madness of May, Beorma Morris and wonderful spring days…
More Information coming soon

Carboot Sale (Fundraiser)
2026-04-19 08:00 - 23:00 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
A Diary Prompt
After last years autumn date was ‘storm cancelled’… we trying again for April..
Start getting those sale items together.
(Previous pitch bookers will be contacted directly)
This is a fundriasing event for the Gardens …Keep checking back for mor einfo

Colonel Pickerings: Regiment of Foote
2026-04-05 10:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-04 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 300 year
s through 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

Spring Wreath Workshop
2026-03-29 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:30 | 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

Blossom Bash - a blooming spring celebration: free event
2026-03-22 10:30 - 15:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
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.
Blossom 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.
This 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.
Sunday 22 March 2026, 10:30am to 3:30pm
a day of family filled fun, fresh air and FREE activities.
The 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
Activities include:

Flower Crown making with Ildiko Nagy
Scavenger Trails around the gardens and orchards
Interactive storytelling with Pyn Stockman (11.30am and 1.30pm)
Facepainting with Coloured Cheeks
Blossom themed crafts
Photos with our Blossom Queen.

We’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.

Special Offers
The 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.
Additional 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

More events
Look out for more blossom events at the Gardens across the season:

Morris into May, Sunday 3rd May,
‘English Hanami’ blossom picnics, with Japanese food Sunday10th May,
Elderflower foraging and cordial making (tbc),
