Spend the day under the blossom trees in the heritage orchards of the Historic Gardens.
With apple and pear blossoms instead of the traditional Japanese plum, this version of 
Hanami still echoes the tradition of enjoying the beauty of the flowers this Spring.
A picnic in the Gardens is always enjoyable, however, the orchards in full bloom also provide the perfect setting for your relaxing day out.
Traditional Japanese food by Pika Pika will be available on the day, with a selection of delicious sushi and curry available.
Bring your own food and drink too. Cafe open for light refreshments
Music and other activities likely! Take part in learning how to create beautiful origami creations.
Normal entrance fees.
Shakespeare with gears! The HandleBards, the world’s first cycling theatre company, park up at the Gardens and create a riotous, mysterious and musical rendering of Shakespeare's magical play The Tempest.
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Hooray, Easter is here.
Whatever the weather this April we have activities, inside and out, to keep the kids happy, creative and busy.
As well as the daily drop-in Egg Hunt and special weekend events, why not come in for these gentle Craft and Activity Days.
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Hooray, Easter is here.
Whatever the weather this April we have activities, inside and out, to keep the kids happy, creative and busy.
As well as the daily drop-in Egg Hunt and special weekend events, why not come in for these gentle Craft and Activity Days.
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Spend the day under the blossom trees in the heritage orchards of the Historic Gardens.
With apple and pear blossoms instead of the traditional Japanese plum, this version of Hanami still echoes the tradition of enjoying the beauty of the flowers this Spring.
A picnic in the Gardens is always enjoyable, however, the orchards in full bloom also provide the perfect setting for your relaxing day out.
Traditional Japanese food by Pika Pika will be available on the day, with a selection of delicious sushi and curry available.
Bring your own food and drink too. Cafe open for light refreshments
Music and other activities likely! Take part in learning how to create beautiful origami creations.
Normal entrance fees
A day to celebrate all the good things nature has brought us…our apple harvest is in, our pumpkins still going…
Join us to see how well the harvest has been this year… will the hot summer and lack of rain mean less food? How have the plants and animals fared and is there store enough to last the winter?
Whatever the weather we will, this Sunday, be having fruit and veg displays, apple and juice tasting, family crafts and other entertainments.
Jacaranda recorder ensemble will soothe our troubled brow with appropriate tunes and airs.
Cakes will be consumed, jam will be jarred, faces will be painted and pumpkins will be found.
Bring any apples from your own trees or have harvested from trees on common land. Have a go at crushing them here and take away the really fresh taste (Bring a bottle to fill with your own juiced apples. )
A day of sharing, swopping recipes, sharing cooking secrets and making.
More activities confirmed nearer the date
Normal entry prices
(RHS and Garden Members £3.50)
Exciting performance for kids aged 3+ by Little Blue Monster Productions... Come and watch as we join Pirate Pearl on a Pirate adventure!
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Sometimes all you want on Sunday afternoon at this time of year is a bit of fresh air and a stretching of the legs.
No kitting up for a long walk in the hills, just a stroll around a green and peaceful place…
This winter we are having a series of special weekend openings at the Gardens with this need in mind. There are five ‘Sunday Saunters’ between the end of January and the beginning of the season in April.
Late Winter and early Spring is also just a fascinating time in our Gardens.. the snowdrops, aconites and hellebores begin to emerge. As the days get longer the birds (and the box hedges!) get more active. Soon our drifts of daffodils begin to shoot up. When we are lucky enough to have some sunshine the low raking light illuminates the walkways and creates intriguing silhouettes.
We like to share these transient treasures, so Sunday opening offers a chance for our busy visitors to have a couple of hours of healthy pootering outdoors.
Of course it’s still a bit parky, so we have opened our 18th century Greenhouse (sometimes known as the Orangery) for people to find shelter and get a cup of warming chocolate.
On some of the days we will also strike up the firepit and indulge in toasted marshmallows and have some simple family crafts too.
Here are the dates. Do check back to the events calendar on this site or on Facebook just to make sure.
| Sundays, 11am – 3pm
£4 adults, £1 children. Free for Members |
| 28th January |
Snowdrops+ RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and family craft |
| 4th February |
Snowdrops |
| 18th February |
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| 4th March |
Daffs + Elite Tents Wedding Fair on site (free entry) |
| 18th March |
Good for Daffs |
Due to predicted weather conditions and warnings we have reluctantly cancelled Sunday 10th Lantern event. Our apologies to everyone for the disappointment this causes (to us all!) . We intend and hope to go ahead with the Lantern Parade day on Saturday 16th December. Please cehck back here, before setting out.
Lantern walks in the mushroom village, carol singing and Mummers play
Join us for the third of our 4 fabulous afternoons full of woodland magic, light, lanterns and entertainment.
As well as the Woodland Walk, craft Make and Takes today also has seasonal entertainment from Castle Bromwich Singers and roustabout fun from Glorishears of Brummagem mummers play
Nature doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Take a lantern and see if you can spot the growing mushroom lanterns village and charming woodland creatures.
FREE MAKE AND TAKE workshops:
Lantern making session:
Make a lantern from paper and bamboo (takes about 2 hours)
Natural Christmas Tree Decorations:
Make a twig star or glittery pine cone or …
Keep warm with a hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows as you walk around the site together.
TICKETS:
£3 for anyone over 4 years old.
Family ticket £10 Free for Garden members and holders of Family Activity Annual Pass
£3 for anyone over 4 years old.
Family ticket £10 Free for Garden members and holders of Family Activity Annual Pass
[ticket prices are a contribution to covering our charity’s costs for this and other events]
On Saturday 16th December come and join in the grand finale. A Community Lantern Parade …
Take part or just watch…there’s lights, a surprise performance, fun and free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
