Another special opening in the early season. More and more people like the freedom and independence of an outdoor wedding reception.
So we are thrilled to host one of our favourite suppliers, Elite Tents, for their Wedding Fair.
Come and speak to them about your dreams.
Information about hiring the Gardens for your event can be found here
Entry to the Gardens and the Fair in the day will be free. While you’re here, wander the extensive grounds to see the snowdrops, aconites and emerging daffodils.
FREE entry
A scent filled puzzle challenge for dog and human. (MORE DATES ADDED)
A group of 6 dogs and their handlers will enter a haunted garden, and through the power of the canine nose and the human brain, try to solve the mysterious happenings and find peace for the tormented soul within.
Find the hidden items, solve the clues, crack the codes, but do it along side your canine companion.
NEW DATES Friday 9th August and Friday 25th October PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Suitable for dogs who have done a minimum of one half day scent training. Any scent catered for, including food.
* it’s a large garden and no one gets locked in – we don’t want to induce panic in dogs!
Advanced bookings only: £40 from Canine Cooperation HERE
Like to draw? Join us for monthly relaxed drawing sessions with our artists in residence.
From 1.30 -3.30, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, artists from the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists will be in the Gardens drawing and recording our lovely plants.
Anyone can join them for a no hassle, not pressure drawing session – whatever your ability.
As the seasons progress BSBA will record the life cycle of our plants… why not come and have a go yourself. They will be pleased to advise and support… or just leave you to your own devices.
Bring your own materials or take advantage of some basic pen and paper we’ll provide.
Normal entry fees apply but materials and support are free
(drawing of Actinidia kolomikta by kind permission of Jeni Neale BSBA)
Like to draw? Join us for monthly relaxed drawing sessions with our artists in residence.
From 1.30 -3.30, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, artists from the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists will be in the Gardens drawing and recording our lovely plants.
Anyone can join them for a no hassle, not pressure drawing session – whatever your ability.
As the seasons progress BSBA will record the life cycle of our plants… why not come and have a go yourself. They will be pleased to advise and support… or just leave you to your own devices.
Bring your own materials or take advantage of some basic pen and paper we’ll provide.
Normal entry fees apply but materials and support are free
(drawing of Actinidia kolomikta by kind permission of Jeni Neale BSBA)
An affectionate 40th anniversary tribute to the great, unremittingly genteel, comedienne and monologist, Joyce Grenfell.
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A scent filled puzzle challenge for dog and human. (MORE DATES ADDED)
A group of 6 dogs and their handlers will enter a haunted garden, and through the power of the canine nose and the human brain, try to solve the mysterious happenings and find peace for the tormented soul within.
Find the hidden items, solve the clues, crack the codes, but do it along side your canine companion.
NEW DATES Friday 9th August and Friday 25th October PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Suitable for dogs who have done a minimum of one half day scent training. Any scent catered for, including food.
* it’s a large garden and no one gets locked in – we don’t want to induce panic in dogs!
Advanced bookings only: £40 from Canine Cooperation HERE
Bat walk and talk around the Gardens...
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Traditional games on the lawn. Discover - or rediscover- all those old games; hopscotch, hoola hoops, spacehoppers. a day of fun and entertainment for all the family
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Like to draw? Join us for monthly relaxed drawing sessions with our artists in residence.
From 1.30 -3.30, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, artists from the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists will be in the Gardens drawing and recording our lovely plants.
Anyone can join them for a no hassle, not pressure drawing session – whatever your ability.
As the seasons progress BSBA will record the life cycle of our plants… why not come and have a go yourself. They will be pleased to advise and support… or just leave you to your own devices.
Bring your own materials or take advantage of some basic pen and paper we’ll provide.
Normal entry fees apply but materials and support are free
(drawing of Actinidia kolomikta by kind permission of Jeni Neale BSBA)
A scent filled puzzle challenge for dog and human. (MORE DATES ADDED)
A group of 6 dogs and their handlers will enter a haunted garden, and through the power of the canine nose and the human brain, try to solve the mysterious happenings and find peace for the tormented soul within.
Find the hidden items, solve the clues, crack the codes, but do it along side your canine companion.
NEW DATES Friday 9th August and Friday 25th October PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Suitable for dogs who have done a minimum of one half day scent training. Any scent catered for, including food.
* it’s a large garden and no one gets locked in – we don’t want to induce panic in dogs!
Advanced bookings only: £40 from Canine Cooperation HERE
