‘Grow it forward’ – the humble spud.
Save the date, we reviving our POTATO DAY. Who doesn’t love the wonderfully versatile spud; chips, roasted, baked or in a salad. But they’re no longer quite ‘as cheap as…
What goes around … Saving heritage seeds for the future of the planet
Last week we were delighted to be a stop on the way of the Heritage Seed Library’s 200 mile relay as it travelled across the country raising awareness of the…
International Womens Day 2025
There are already some ‘standout’ women’s names associated with the Gardens here, and many more who should, and could, be celebrated more! Today we’re celebrating two particular women; Edith Holden…
World Book Day – celebrate reading for pleasure with us
We’re pleased to be able to say …. ‘dont stop celebrating reading!’ this coming Thursday, 2nd March. We know just how excited many children get when dressing up as their…
The Melon Ground Sessions
As we dare to peer over the lockdown horizon into May we thought we’d offer something musical that is safe and rather special. We’re not encouraging singing outdoors until we know it’s…
Blossom Picnic Food bookings open
Yumi Grindley’s food for our English Hanami blossom picnics has been a feature of the event for a few years. This year she is offering a greater variety of scrumptious…
Working together for great days out
In these troubled times the unconscious and conscious connections we make with each other and the urge to help each other out is a real and heartwarming positive. Visits to…
Fun and Frolics in the Gardens this August!
As we beckon in a ‘new normal’ at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, we have taken many moments to be grateful for our ample open spaces that have allowed us the…
Summer Musical Soirees – you in?
At last, like some large furry dog coming out of a lake we shake ourselves off after months of uncertainty and get to some planning. In this case particularly for evenings. …
Staycations at the Gardens
August in the Gardens is so packed with lovely activities, performances and treats there is surely no reason to risk those queues and crowds by going any further afield. In…