Love Drawing… make a date for our monthly sessions
We are delighted to welcome back the ‘flower fairies’ from Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists. Last year the talented artists from the Society sat in the Garden, the greenhouse, the…
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…
The magic is starting
Sunday is the first of our four enchanting afternoons in the Gardens Over the last two days the willow and lighting gnomes … aka artist Sophie Handy and her hardy…
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…
Dogs Don’t do Ballet
To kick off the summer holidays with a fun and warming outdoor show , get the kids up and moving with Bif… Biff is not like other dogs. He doesn’t…
National Croquet Day at the Gardens
This Sunday is National Croquet Day! If you’ve never played croquet, then you probably only know the game through its depiction in Alice in Wonderland, where the Queen of Hearts…
Beak Holiday Monday
The rain wasn’t much good for anything today ….but cakes were munched, masks were found, pompom flowers were made (and will be all week) … but this little family loved…
Pop in for pop-up food and music…
A new series of gentle, relaxed afternoons where you can take full advantage of the Gardens for some ‘me-time’. We’ve asked some of the best local or artisan food businesses…
Giving Time raises money and improves your CV
Looking to get real experiences down on the CV, some references to show your talents are not just wishful thinking? These days employers look for practical and provable experience to…