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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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