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SUMMARY:Digbeth Dining Club summer tour at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for another year of incredible street food\, great music and unbeatable vibes as the Digbeth Dining Club Tour returns to the Gardens for 2026!\nJoin us for a feast of award-winning street food\, live entertainment\, and a buzzing atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family—including your four-legged friends! \nWhether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next favourite dish or just looking for a fantastic day out you’ll find it at the Gardens on July 5th \nWhat to expect:\n🍔 A hand-picked lineup of top independent vendors serving up award winning street food!\n🐶 Bring the whole crew—four legged friends included! \nWhere: Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\nTime Slots: 11:30am – 3pm & 3:30pm – 7pm \nPlease note all visitors (including gardens members) must have a ticket from Digbeth Dining Club\nBook your tickets HERE \nhttps://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Castle-Bromwich-Hall-Gardens/Castle-Bromwich-Dining-Club/42277184/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/digbeth-dining-club-summer-tour-at-the-gardens/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food- Markets and Eating,Music & Theatre,Summer
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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/528961/2026-07-11/
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:Summer Soul Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Soul Sessions Brum return to the Gardens\n\n\n\nSoul Sessions Brum returns to the Gardens for the fourth year in a row.\nExperience an evening of live music featuring performances from some of the best kept secrets across the West Midlands music scene…\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a perfect opportunity to support upcoming artists in a relaxed and inviting setting. Whenever do you get the chance to hear live music in a Baroque gardens? \nTickets £ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee) \nGates open and Food and Drink available from 6pm First act 7pm \nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\nThese historic gardens have always hosted live music and we are delighted to continue the tradition. The weekend evening atmosphere will be warm and relaxed.\nThe vibe – chilling with friends. The music – always excellent.\n\n\n\n  \n\nNB this event is entirely outdoors – Our stretch tent protects us from any rain\, you can cuddle up with blankets\, if the ‘chill’ goes cold…\nTickets £ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee)\nGates open and Food and Drink available from 6pm\nFirst act 7pm\n\n \nArtists’ bios \n  \nSoul Grenades \nBased in London\, hailing from Montenegro\, Hackney\, Sydney and beyond\, Soul Grenades have established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the live scene and festival circuit. \nA veritable tornado of funk\, the band boasts a super-tight rhythm section\, a wall of brass and an extensive song book of original music. Fusing their many influences\, encompassing crate-digging rarities to contemporary dance floor fillers\, Soul Grenades deliver no-nonsense\, hard-hitting funk and soul music. Soul Grenades’ third album “Raw Pleasure” was released in summer 2025. Singles from the album have received airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show. \n  \nCollective Sleep \nis an Alternative Soul group based in Birmingham\, known for their dynamic full-band sound and unforgettable live performances. Their music weaves together groove and soul with melodic vocals\, soaring guitars and rich vocal harmonies\, creating a captivating and powerful experience. \nIn July 2024 the band released their debut single ‘Walk With Me’. The band draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists\, including Stevie Wonder\, Prince\, Herbie Hancock\, Khruangbin\, John Legend\, the Isley Brothers\, Steely Dan\, Jamiroquai\, Santana\, Pink Floyd and Donny Hathaway. \nCollective Sleep has graced iconic Birmingham venues like the Hare & Hounds\, The Night Owl\, and The Rainbow\, and brought their signature sound to festivals such as Cocomad Festival\, Malvern Rocks\, Pairc Festival\, and Lichfield Fuse Festival. Highlights include performing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Festival in 2022 and Tewkesbury Festival in 2024. \n  \nShardae \nShardae is a singer\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and vocal arranger born and raised in Bermuda\, now based in Birmingham pursuing her music career. She currently studies on the Production pathway at ACM Birmingham\, where she continues to challenge herself\, expand her artistry\, and thank God for every opportunity along the way. Rooted in jazz\, R&B\, neo-soul\, and gospel\, Shardae believes in having fun in creativity\, execution\, and collaboration. With dreams of becoming a music teacher and opening a youth studio to empower the next generation of artists\, her music is grounded in purpose\, joy\, and connection — come experience the sound and the story live. \n\nAkasha\n“Hi\, we’re Akasha – the medium through which sound travels. Brums very own. We blend alt/indie and soul with just enough groove to keep you moving\, creating a sound that’s both fresh and deeply rooted.\nEach of us comes from a different background\, but that mix is exactly what shapes our identity. What unites us is a shared passion for music and a love for bringing that energy to life on stage.\nRight now\, we’re in the studio working on our debut EP\, and we honestly can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming!”\n\n\nJoel Sarakula \nImagine if Ray Manzarek fronted the Bee Gees. That’s a fitting introduction to Joel Sarakula\, the UK-based Australian singer\, songwriter and producer crafting soulful pop through a distinctly vintage lens. Drawing from the warm sounds of 1970s soft rock\, funk and disco\, Sarakula creates sunny\, groove-driven songs for complicated times. With his long blond hair\, retro style and self-aware sense of humour\, he embraces comparisons to the unlikely love child of The Doors’ keyboard wizard and the Gibb brothers. \nBorn in Sydney and now based in the UK\, Sarakula has travelled extensively in pursuit of inspiration\, from performing in remote Norwegian fishing villages to surviving a Caribbean carjacking. Since establishing himself across the UK and Europe\, he has released a string of acclaimed albums including Island Time (2023)\, Companionship (2020)\, Love Club (2018) and The Imposter (2015). His music has received support from BBC 6 Music\, BBC Radio 2 and radio stations across Europe\, while earning coverage from outlets including The New York Times\, The Independent\, The Irish Times\, Rolling Stone Germany\, El País and The Sydney Morning Herald. Often compared to artists such as Parcels\, Donny Benét\, Prep\, Benny Sings and Young Gun Silver Fox\, Sarakula continues to build an international reputation for timeless songwriting and feel-good grooves. \n\nGreg Blackman \nKnown as “The Satsuma Of Soul” due to his love of orange clothing\, Greg Blackman is a UK singer-songwriter whose soulful voice\, witty spirit\, and social awareness who began by collaborating with artists including Dutty Moonshine Big Band\, Utah Saints\, Daz I Kue\, Featurecast\, and Lack of Afro. \n\nHis rich\, versatile delivery has drawn praise from across the industry: Rag ’N’ Bone Man called him “so sick — get to know!”\, Craig Charles described him as “fast becoming one of the best in the business\,” and Jamie Cullum declared his song Save Me “should be permanently playlisted” on BBC Radio 2. \nGreg’s music has reached wide audiences on BBC Radio\, MTV\, and 6 Music\, while his live performance with Dutty Moonshine at WOMAD has been archived in the British Library as culturally significant. \nhttps://linktr.ee/MrGregBlackman \n\n\n  \nTickets\n£ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee) \nLast entry 8 pm \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/summer-soul-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music & Theatre,Summer
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SUMMARY:Medieval Combat - watch\, cheer\, learn: A Demonstration Battle Day
DESCRIPTION:A Medieval Tournament….. but perhaps not as you know it from the more romantic films. \nJoin us in the Gardens on Saturday 18th July for some exciting and thrilling full contact combat sport in clanking armour. \nBirmingham Medieval Combat are a martial arts sports team basing their activities on the foot combat tournaments of the 14-15th Century\, similar to Jousts. \nOn this day they will be treating us to some skillful duels and noisy group battles – all unscripted ‘ouch’- in the Gardens. \nAcross the day there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions of the combattants\, to learn about theior skills and techniques and to understand the growing popularity of this modern version of the ancient sport. \nLikely shape of the day –  subject to change \n\n11am – Duels and Weapons Combat demonstration\n11.30 -1pm – Prebookable Adult Beginners Class (10 spaces only) BOOK HERE\n1.30pm – Armoured martial arts and group battle\n3pm – Group battle and …… eek free for all skirmish\n\nThe BMC team will be onsite all day offering adhoc fights\,  answering questions and showcasing their weapons and equipment. \nNo need to book for the event day –  \nNormal Entry Fees to the Gardens apply\n£5-£6.60 See main website page  \nCafe open… come and picnic.. if you dare \nSuitable for all ages to watch – but please note these are noisy and unscripted fights \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/medieval-combat-watch-cheer-learn-a-demonstration-battle-day/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medieval Summer,Summer
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SUMMARY:King Arthur and the Holy Fail
DESCRIPTION:Our Medieval summer continues with the return of Three Inch Theatre’s wonderful family friendly show.. \nAn epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.\n\n\nIn a land of daring quests\, dashing knights\, and endless jousting\, there lived a would-be hero – waiting in the wings – who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to it’s core by a tragic – and frankly improbable – incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape\, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm\, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate? \nDestiny awaits\, chivalry calls\, and the quest to end all quests begins. Saddle up – things are about to get legendary. \n★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny” \n★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable” \n★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press \n★★★★★ – “Great fun for the whole family…my kids are still talking about it!” \nOn Tuesday 21st July\, join us at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens. Bring your own cushions\, and camping-chairs and join us for this most epic of quests. Come prepared for the weather – the performance will continue come rain come shine! \n\nTickets from £20 -£60\, (under 5s’ Free) \nEarly Bird (ends Apr 30th) \n\nStandard ticket £21.20\nFamily (2+2) £58\n\nMay onwards: \n\nStandard Adult £24\nUnder 18 £12\nFamily (2+2)  £63.50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK HERE  \n(external site)
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/king-arthur-and-the-holy-fail/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Medieval Summer,Music & Theatre,School Holiday,Summer
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SUMMARY:Summer 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.\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 print to take home with you.\n\nThis workshop is suitable for children aged 5-13 YO. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.)\n  \nAll materials supplied and instructions on the day will be relatively simple for you to work and create together\, or individually . \nFREE …The ticket also includes a general Gardens entry for child and single accompanying adult. \n  \nThis Workshop is supported by The National Lottery Awards for All.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/summer-hapa-zome-workshop/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshops,Family,outdoor learning,School Holiday,Summer,Workshops & Activities
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