Category: theatre

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 opportunity to keep all our visitors and staff safe. It has been wonderful to slowly welcome people back into the Gardens to enjoy the air, greenery and relax with a picnic.

We have lots of fun, socially distant family activities, events and workshops coming to the Gardens over the Summer holidays. We kick start Unplug and Play sessions and workshops in a slightly different way this year. Instead of every Tuesday and Thursday we have bookable workshops for various activities including – Woodland Wand making using recycled materials to get creative outside, cast spells and weave some magic, Friday 14th August. Nature Makers eco-friendly, nature inspired arts and crafts for little ones on Friday 14th, 21st and 28th August. B’Opera concerts for babies and small children Saturday 15th and Thursday 20th August. Tom’s Mythical Creature workshops Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st August, where you can create a creature inspired by what you see in the beautiful gardens or a creation of your own with artist Tom from Curious Oddities. Or make a beautiful mandala sun catcher with found natural materials you discover whilst exploring the Gardens, hang them up at home to catch the sunrays on Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th August. How about a little outdoor theatre too? On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd at 6pm we have production of Alice in Lockdown, the perfect performance for these times and suitable for all ages.

                             

For Members we are open each Friday evening 5pm – 9pm – you may also bring a non-member guest for £3! Embrace the warm evenings and relax with a picnic, cream tea or bottle of something nice.

Keep an eye out on our social media and website for full details on any of the above events.

We are open every week from Wednesday through to Sunday 10:30am – 4:30pm. You are most welcome to bring picnics and enjoy the Gardens all day or why not pre-book our fabulous ‘Cream Tea in a Box’ with scrummy scone, jam, cream and unlimited hot drink. Family trails are on each day, with plenty to see and explore. Dogs are also welcome on short leads.

Did you know… we are also available for private hire from bespoke weddings, to meetings, extra space for an outdoor classroom, family get together or party. There’s also room for family camping in a safe space. There is so much to explore and do.
Keep an eye out on our social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and sign up to the newsletter on our website for further updates, events, and surprises.

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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 the ‘New Normal’ we have revamped some of the way we do things and almost all activities now will be ‘pre-booked’.

So, in addition to normal Day Entry and our popular picnic takeaway ‘Cream Tea in A Box’ we have for visitors delight;

First Songs musical sessions for babies and their grown ups and Relaxed Concerts by the renowned  B’Opera who create  beautiful music for tiny ears.

Yoga sessions with Yogi Clair  – two sessions in the outdoors follow by a cream tea.

We have so many charming spaces in the Gardens and we are really pleased to be able to use them to enhance these sessions – what a memory to be made! Baby’s first ‘move and groove’ under the heritage apple trees.

The size of the Archery Lawn of course allows us to spread out and keep safe while still enjoying live performances from great local theatre companies.

Tread the Boards based in Stratford and Heartbreak Productions based in Leamington are bouncing back from lockdown with specially adapted performances for the family audience

Tickets for Wind in the Willows and Alice in Lockdown will go on sale on this site by the end of this week.

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Theatre returns…

Roll up! We’re really pleased to announce that government guidelines now mean we can have socially distanced live performance and entertainment in the Gardens!!!

Not only can we now provide some fabulous fun entertainment for eager visitors in our wonderful venue, but we can also support the return to work of some creative people and performers who have totally lost their livelihoods during lockdown.

Just as a taster, with yet more to come later….. we have 2 specially adapted performances for families:Wind in the Willows from Stratford based theatre ‘Tread the Boards’ and a super 2 person show ‘Alice in Lockdown’ played from a caravan by those stalwarts of Midlands open air theatre Heartbreak Productions.

Tickets will be on sale soon… but put these dates in your diary

Saturday 8th and 9th August for Wind in the Willows and
Friday 21st August for Alice in Lockdown

Many calculations and cogitations have gone into making sure these productions are safe and healthy for both players and audiences.

Audience members will be allocated self contained spaces; ‘bubbles’, across the Archery lawn and around the Gardens, where they can settle down for the show, properly socially distanced from everyone else –  a great picnic experience for families too.

Car parking, ticket checking and finding your own special ‘bubble’ will all be managed in timed and safe ways too.

More is planned for the rest of the simmer for adults as well as families.

After such a difficult time for so many people we are thrilled to be able offer our Gardens space for some warming, healing and reviving activities this summer.

Stay in touch for more news…coming soon

 

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