A magical winter wildlife experience in the GardensStart the year with meeting the owlsAfter dark, in winter, the pure romance of the Gardens becomes even more evident.On a clear night the shapes of the trees are starkly silhouetted against the vast sky, providing a tall protective ring enclosing the Gardens. The traffic hum and the…
Wassail in the Orchard: An ancient country tradition in the cityA Wassail in our heritage Orchard, for all.We bring the ancient Orchard Wassailing tradition to the city.Wassail is an ancient rural custom intended to wake up the sleeping spirits of fruit trees and encourage them to get growing in the hope of a good harvest…
Join us for a gentle guided walk through the beautiful parkland next door to Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.J oin us a for a relaxed guided walk around Lady Brads parkland in Castle Bromwich. Our small but dedicated team have been working hard to conserve and enhance this green haven. Why not come along for a…
Winter Tree ID walk in the historic parkland.Join us this February for a relaxed guided walk around Lady Brads parkland in Castle Bromwich. We will be learning all about Winter Tree Identification .Learn to identify a number of common native trees without their leaves.Share folk lore and history about trees.Learn how you can help look…
Learn about fire making and have a go with a fire striker, then toast your own marshmallows to enjoy between chocolate biscuits.Its time for a family woodland adventure!This half term, we will be out in the trees, learning all about fires.Learn fire safetyHow to build a basic fireTry your hand and making flames using a…
Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome, have a ago and take home your creation.Hapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.Originally from Japan, it involves pounding leaves, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.What to expect-You will be introduced to…
Learn about fire making and have a go with a fire striker, then toast your own marshmallows to enjoy between chocolate biscuits.Its time for a family woodland adventure!This half term, we will be out in the trees, learning all about fires.Learn fire safetyHow to build a basic fireTry your hand and making flames using a…
Learn all about the art of Hapa Zome, have a ago and take home your creation.Hapa Zome is a fun and creative way of connecting art and nature.Originally from Japan, it involves pounding leaves, flowers and other natural materials onto fabric and paper to create colourful and beautiful patterns.What to expect-You will be introduced to…
Learn about fire making and have a go with a fire striker, then toast your own marshmallows to enjoy between chocolate biscuits.Its time for a family woodland adventure!This half term, we will be out in the trees, learning all about fires.Learn fire safetyHow to build a basic fireTry your hand and making flames using a…
Winter Tree ID walk in the historic parkland.Join us this February for a relaxed guided walk around Lady Brads parkland in Castle Bromwich. We will be learning all about Winter Tree Identification .Learn to identify a number of common native trees without their leaves.Share folk lore and history about trees.Learn how you can help look…
Not confined to growing food in our historic Kitchen Garden we have, for a few years now, been exploring the food bounty of the wilder natural world. In 2025 we are delighted to be hosting one of the country's leading foraging groups, WildFoodUK. They will be running three excellent and illuminating foraging courses in March,…
Join us at our wildlife tracking experience, where we will demonstrate how to identify a range of animal tracks and signs. Join us at our wildlife tracking workshop morning, where we will demonstrate how to identify a range of animal tracks and signs. These signs could range from muntjac deer tracks to hedgehogs. We will…
Not confined to growing food in our historic Kitchen Garden we have, for a few years now, been exploring the food bounty of the wilder natural world. In 2025 we are delighted to be hosting one of the country's leading foraging groups, WildFoodUK. They will be running three excellent and illuminating foraging courses in March,…
A day for re-discovering and celebrating Edith Holden, the Birmingham author and illustrator of The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Re-discovering Edith Holden Come join us at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens for an event dedicated to Edith Holden, a renowned artist and naturalist.... but as with many women, overlooked until more recently. Did you know,…
Not confined to growing food in our historic Kitchen Garden we have, for a few years now, been exploring the food bounty of the wilder natural world. In 2025 we are delighted to be hosting one of the country's leading foraging groups, WildFoodUK. They will be running three excellent and illuminating foraging courses in March,…
