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SUMMARY:WildFoodUK Foraging Course
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCastle 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! \nOur 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. \nHeading 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! \nThen 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. \nAll 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. \nYou 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. \nDates \n\nFriday 24th April (12-3.30pm)\nSunday 10th May (12.3.30pm)\nSaturday 11th July (10am- 1.30)\nSunday 16th Aug  (12-3.30pm)\n\nCastle 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.  \nDiscover more about this Historical Landmark: Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens \nN.B. Please be aware of the possibility that you will also cover Steep slopes\, rough woodland on this course. \n  \nTickets here
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/528961/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food: Growing & Eating,seasonal,Wellbeing and Health,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Colonel Pickerings: Regiment of Foote
DESCRIPTION:Step back 350 years to the English Civil War and experience life on the road for soldiers and their families.\nOver 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…  \nLet your imagination float back centuries to the sound and smell of muskets and campfire smoke… Drills\, musket practise and musters happen throughout the day. Family Friendly (with some loud noises) \nThis is a  much-needed fundraising event for the Gardens so your support and generosity at the entrance gate will be much appreciated.  \nNo need to  Book... Normal Entry Fees apply \nAll tickets and donations go to support the long term work for the Trust\, preserving and sharing the 18th century Gardens and Parkland \n  \n\n			\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/colonel-pickerings-regiment-of-foote/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Easter,Family,Heritage,Members - Early Access,Music & Theatre,School Holiday
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SUMMARY:Colonel Pickerings: Regiment of Foote
DESCRIPTION:Step back 350 years to the English Civil War and experience life on the road for soldiers and their families.\nOver 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…  \nLet your imagination float back centuries to the sound and smell of muskets and campfire smoke… Drills\, musket practise and musters happen throughout the day. Family Friendly (with some loud noises) \nThis is a  much-needed fundraising event for the Gardens so your support and generosity at the entrance gate will be much appreciated.  \nNo need to  Book... Normal Entry Fees apply \nAll tickets and donations go to support the long term work for the Trust\, preserving and sharing the 18th century Gardens and Parkland \n  \n\n			\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/colonel-pickerings-regiment-of-foote/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Easter,Family,Heritage,Members - Early Access,Music & Theatre,School Holiday
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SUMMARY:Easter at the Gardens 28th March-12th April
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays in the Gardens – we’re open every day\nThe holidays are early this year\,  all the better for getting out into the open air\, exploring nature and having fun outdoors. \nThe Gardens are open every day \, seven days a week during the Easter holidays\, Saturday 28th March to – Sunday 12th April 2026\, 10.30 -4.30pm \nOpenAir Cafe open every day. \nAnd of course  there are also Easter Egg Hunts \nThere are rabbit families around the Gardens. Can you find them all?!   Hop\, skip and jump along the way… Eggs-plore the beautiful Gardens and discover Nature on a self-guided family hunt. \nSolve the trail questions and pop back to the entrance for your Easter eggy treat! \n\nNo need to book\, just turn\nAge: All ages\nCost: Normal entry fees apply for adults\,\nCost : All children over 2yrs old – £4 (includes trail and egg reward for each child.) Trail reward includes a choice of Cadbury Creme eggs\, Skittles or Chocolate Bunnies \n\n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/easter-at-the-gardens-28th-march-12th-april/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Easter,Family,School Holiday,seasonal
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Hapa Zome Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome\, have a ago and take home your creation.\n\n\nHapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.\nOriginally from Japan\, it involves pounding leaves\, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.\n  \nWhat to expect- \n\nYou will be introduced to Hapa Zome with a demonstration from our instructor.\nAfter that it’s time for you to experiment\, explore which materials work better and why\,\nCreate your own Hapa Zome to take home with you.\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for children aged 5-13 YO. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\nAll materials supplied and instructions on the day will be relatively simple for you to work and create together\, or individually . \nThe ticket also includes a general Gardens entry. \n  \nThis Workshop is supported by The National Lottery Awards for All.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/family-hapa-zome-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:creative,Family,Half Term,School Holiday,seasonal,Workshops & Activities
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