Blossom Picnics - an english hanami celebration
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT, United Kingdom
Picnics under the Blossoms – a japanese tradition borrowed for our apple orchards here in Brum.
If the blossom gods are kind, the two heritage apple orchards will be puffy with blossoms and chef Yumi Okamura will be cooking up her delicious specialities especially for our visitors.
Pre booking for food is now open… last orders 12am Tuesday 5th May
There will be more food available on the day for picnicking or taking home… but dont risk disappointment. Scroll down for a preview of the food..
As well as food, there will be locally based Japanese artists on site selling their work and running drop-in origami and calligraphy

Everything is made fresh on the day for you!!
Picnics welcome.

Normal entry fees apply for the Gardens

Courtyard cafe (where the food will be) is free.

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WildFoodUK Foraging Course
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:30
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

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
