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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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SUMMARY:Pictures of Spring - drawing inspiration from Edith Holden
DESCRIPTION:Expert or beginner –  all are welcome to spend and hour or two ‘taking a line for a walk’ and creating drawings in\, and of\, the Gardens.\nHaving ‘adopted’ local naturalist and artist Edith Holden as our guide and inspiration\, we invite all visitors to have a go at capturing a bit of Spring on paper. \nThere will be paper and drawing materials available to use and you are welcome to bring your own.  \nNo pressure\, no judgement…. just observe and enjoy. \nAcross the day\, Edith Holden enthusiast and collector\,  Rachel Smith- Chopra\, will be on hand to share her experiences and knowledge of  Edith Holden’s travels around Birmingham and Solihull. \nindividuals\, families\, groups… all welcome. \nAll materials and activities free with Normal Gardens Entrance Fee. No need to book.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/pictures-of-spring-drawing-inspiration-from-edith-holden/
CATEGORIES:creative,Creative Workshops,Gardens,seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20251228T180112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T161405Z
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SUMMARY:Blossom Picnics - an english hanami celebration
DESCRIPTION:Picnics under the Blossoms – a japanese tradition borrowed for our apple orchards here in Brum.\nIf 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.\nPre booking for food is now open… last orders 12am Tuesday 5th May \nThere 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.. \nAs well as food\, there will be locally based Japanese artists on site selling their work and running drop-in origami and calligraphy\n\n			\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n\nEverything is made fresh on the day for you!! \nPicnics welcome. \n\n\nNormal entry fees apply for the Gardens\n\n\nCourtyard cafe (where the food will be) is free.\n\n\npikapika.sumupstore.com/products \n@masatoshi.ink \n@yoridori44 \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/blossom-picnics-an-english-hanami-celebration/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Food: Growing & Eating,Gardens,Wellbeing and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20251228T173639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T143444Z
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SUMMARY:Morris into May...
DESCRIPTION:Morris Into May\nThe success of the 2025 event has led us to schedule it once more. \nAs the last vestiges of Winter are beaten back by the arrival of Summer\, we welcome warmer\, sunnier and altogether more colourful days. Join us for all the madness of May\, Beorma Morris and the Wild Man of the Wood… \nMerry Crafts\nIf you don’t quite have the chance to bring your own floral outfit\, then we have you sorted. In our Melon Ground\, from 11:30\, our wonderful volunteers will be showing you how to make and decorate your own willow crowns. Ideal for any Merry May event\, they will be the perfect headwear for the day’s happenings. Donations welcome. \nMerry Morris\, the Green Man and the May Monarch\nWhen you’ve had the chance to make your crowns\, Beorma will strike up at 14:00 with their Border dances to entertain you all. Then the Wild Man of the Wood will then introduce the folklore of May and its merry connotations\, before we gather for our Coronation procession onto the Archery Lawn. Here\, our chosen May Monarch will be crowned\, and the last of Winter chased away in true Border Morris fashion. \nIt’s a chance to indulge in a bit of Merrie Old England\, and welcome in the Summer\, all in the Merry Month of May! \nCome dressed in white and florals\, with head-dresses and all manner of folky accoutrements\, and you might just be chosen to be crowned as our May Monarch! \n \nEntry fees apply. Free for Annual Pass holders. \nDo support us by purchasing from our café and our shop. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/morris-into-may/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Family,Heritage,Music & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20251228T174119Z
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SUMMARY:Carboot Sale (Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Free entry for buyers\n09:30 –  12:30\nAfter last year’s autumn date was ‘storm cancelled’… we trying again for  April… \nWith 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. \n(Previous pitch bookers will be contacted directly – there may not be room for new tables sorry – keep checking back here for any changes)\nThis is a fundraising event for the Gardens so please do give generously… 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/carboot-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Members - Early Access
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20251228T174557Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20260114T154732Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring Wreath Workshop at the Gardens\n🌿 Join Claire of Amber Jean Flowers for another really popular relaxed and creative Spring Wreath workshop in the historic Music Room in the Gardens . \nUsing a sustainable wreath base\, you’ll create your own seasonal design with fresh spring foliage\, spring bulbs and dried grasses. \n£60\n✨ All materials and refreshments included \n✨ Suitable for all abilities \n✨ free parking and \n✨access to the Gardens and outdoor cafe all day \nBooking directly with Claire on her website HERE \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/528355/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshops,Easter,Members - Early Access,seasonal,Workshops & Activities,Wreath Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
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SUMMARY:Spring Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring Wreath Workshop at the Gardens\n🌿 Join Claire of Amber Jean Flowers for another really popular relaxed and creative Spring Wreath workshop in the historic Music Room in the Gardens . \nUsing a sustainable wreath base\, you’ll create your own seasonal design with fresh spring foliage\, spring bulbs and dried grasses. \n£60\n✨ All materials and refreshments included \n✨ Suitable for all abilities \n✨ free parking and \n✨access to the Gardens and outdoor cafe all day \nBooking directly with Claire on her website HERE \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/528355/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshops,Easter,Members - Early Access,seasonal,Workshops & Activities,Wreath Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20260308T082004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T082004Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
CREATED:20260217T133009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T142919Z
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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:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035304
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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\n\n\nWednesday 18th Mar\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nFriday 24th Apr\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10th May\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nFriday 26th Jun\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 11th Jul\n10:00am to 13:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSunday 16th Aug\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\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/wildfooduk-foraging-course/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food: Growing & Eating,seasonal,Wildlife
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