Add a smile(stone) to social distancing
When we re-open the Gardens – whenever that will be – we know that social distancing will be a ‘new normal’ for some while… So, the (still working) team here…
Happy Birthday Will Shakespeare
April 23rd is traditionally celebrated as the birth – and death – day of local lad, William Shakespeare. It is also a saint’s day in the old calendar: St George’s…
Hello bunting…
Looking forward… Volunteers have been central to pretty well every event and activity in the Gardens for decades, we are really missing their input and daily conversation. So many people…
Hungry Caterpillar- downloadable activities
Bugs are beautiful…. even before they become butterflies. Although gardeners aren’t always keen on caterpillars eating their crops, we do love watching the fluttering colour of butterflies in the Gardens.…
Not bored with Easter yet?…
Really gutted we couldn’t do our Alice in Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt this year… Maybe we’ll turn it all upside down and send it through the Looking Glass and do…
Land Art Festival days for schools and the public
Richard Shilling – acclaimed environmental Land Artist – will make a welcome return to our green and pleasant land in October. He and his partner Julia Brooklyn, who specialises in…
Harvest…
The Gardens are blessed with 2 apple and pear orchards and espaliered fruit fences all planted with over 60 heritage varieties dating back to the 1500s. Like many fruit growers…
Traditional family fun day
Nearly time again for our amazingly popular low-tech family fun day. Skittles, sack races, hopscotch and egg and spoon races bring three – or more – generations together this Thursday…
Unplug and Play – all summer
Five weeks of good value summer fun at the Gardens Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12- 3.30… it’s Unplug and Play Crafts, gardening and outdoor exploration. Children and families…