Knights School
2026-08-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, England, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Brave squires wanted! Join Sir Olly of Bromwich and begin your training as a Knight of the Round Table.

What to expect?
In this session you will be guided through your training as a Knight, learn the code of chivalry, practice your swords skills and design your own coat of armour!

These sessions are held outdoors and are sutible for ages 5- 12 years old.
This is a family session, parents must be present throughout.

Tickets are free – but space is limited – please book soon
A family is up to 2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Under 2s are free in addition.

Summer Hapa Zome Workshop
2026-08-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-08-26 12:30 - 13:30 | 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 print 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 .
FREE …The ticket also includes a general Gardens entry for child and single accompanying adult.

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

Shield-Painting (Medieval style!)
2026-08-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Medieval Summer, Shield-painting sessions
A wonderful opportunity to get creative and design your own heraldry on pre-made shields, set in the midst of our Medieval Summer at the Gardens.
Join our volunteers under the Stretch Tent and explore Medieval Heraldry by painting whatever elements you want to form your very own coat of arms.
What will you choose?
Will it be a fearsome creature like a Griffin or Wyvern? Or will your coat of arms represent the wealth of Medieval Britain, with wool, wheat or even apples? Maybe you’d like to reflect your hobbies like music or reading.
It’s your choice!

What to expect?

All materials provided, including the shield and a hand-made wooden sword
On hand assistance from our crafting volunteers
1.5 hours of creativity
Access to the Gardens all day
Free access to the Medieval Summer trail
Shield apprx. 25 x 33cm

Tickets:
£12.50 per child, each ticket includes ONE adult. Additional adults will pay £5.
Ideal for ages 5+

Car Boot
2026-08-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Must book a table if you want a pitch.
Please fill out this form: click here in order to book a pitch as we are not taking bookings on the day.
If you are having a pitch, please arrive from 08:00. The public will then be able to arrive from 09:30.
Free entry for buyers
09:30 – 12:30
With bacon batches being served from 09:00, and the Gardens open from the same time, we can’t wait to welcome so may of you to this historic space.
(Previous pitch bookers will be contacted directly – there may not be room for new tables sorry – keep checking back here for any changes)
This is a fundraising event for the Gardens so please do give generously…

Castle Bromwich in Medieval England, an Historical Walk
2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
‘Lost Landscapes’, a Walking Tour of Medieval Castle Brom
Castle Bromwich Motte and Bailey: the castle on the Collector Road
Why is it Castle Bromwich? A gentle meander which includes a view of the motte and bailey castle which gives Castle Bromwich its name, the church of St. Mary and St. Margaret, road system and other glimpses of the Middle Ages.
Led by archaeologist Dr Mike Hodder of the University of Birmingham, who has recently completed a detailed report on the excavations at the castle.
Time:
11:00 start, lasting about an hour and a half. Meeting in the Courtyard Cafe of the Gardens from 10:30.
14:00, lasting about an hour and a half. Meeting in the Courtyard Cafe of the Gardens from 13:30.
Tickets:
£6 (includes general entry), free for Annual Pass Holders but limited spaces available.

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. (But don’t miss the tour!)
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 you 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.
