Members Only treat…Friday evening open gardens
We are also proud to announce an extra treat for Members: Friday evening late openings. These were always planned for 2020 and even though they are starting later in the…
Cream Tea in a Box …. coming soon
The perfect takeaway food for a socially distanced Garden experience… Last year’s popular Cream Tea in a carry out box is set to return to the Garden in the next…
What to expect in the post lockdown gardens
So how does visiting the Gardens now we’re open post Covid lockdown differ from the past? We are still taking advice from with the RHS, other visitor attractions and of…
Re-opening! Dates and plans
The Gardens are re-opening! Starting with 2 special weekends for Members Only: 6th/7th and 13th/14th June. Opening to the general public will start on Wednesday 17th June (Wednesdays to Sundays).…
Kids and BBC Newsround – good as ever
Just sharing another round up of great things for kids to do.. BBCs Newsround has always been good and our national public broadcaster is really working well in the current…
Geocaching – treasure hunting with a phone.
We love treasure hunts of all kinds in the Gardens.. We know too that there are lots of other seek and find activities in and around the Gardens, the historic…
invitation to tender – contract to manage/lead Unplug and Play
Due the success and rapid growth in popularity of our Unplug and Play family activities ‘brand’, we are now seeking to contract an individual, or small team, to lead, manage…
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…
Wedding Fair – Elite Tents
Another special opening in the early season. More and more people like the freedom of an outdoor wedding reception, so we are thrilled to host Elite Tents very own Wedding…
Sunday Saunters…special weekend openings for winter wanderings
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…