As we beckon in a ‘new normal’ at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, we have taken many moments to be grateful for our ample open spaces that have allowed us the opportunity to keep all our visitors and staff safe. It has been wonderful to slowly welcome people back into the Gardens to enjoy the air,…
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 situation. Bug houses, Bee B&Bs, smile stones, birdfeeders and growing veg are all featured on the current Newsround page… all things our Unplug and Play…
Time to learn an extra skill…. not the easiest of folds for beginners, but just look what 2 elastic bands and some kitchen roll can make in an emergency
outdoor learning resources slam workshop session
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 working with children, have agreed to run some special days for schools on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th October. Using natural materials and responding to…
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 visitor centre whichever was the most comfortable, and drew together, once a month. They are back again this year starting on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14th…
Help make our enchanted mushroom lantern village for christmas in the Gardens. We’re working with artist Sophie Handy to make 100 little mushroom houses from willow and tissue paper. A great family, club or class event. These workshops are free. Your creations will go into the Gardens to help make a magical, illuminated woodland walk ready for…
Transition to ‘Big School’ can be a nervy time for many pupils. The Gardens’ education department is offering a fun day out for Year 6 with a purpose. A Taste of KS3 History gets the kids out of the classroom into the open in 10 acres of open space. Our historic garden gives us the…
Like to Draw? Join us for our new (free) monthly relaxed drawing sessions with our artists in residence from the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists. We are delighted to announce the beginning of a year long drawing project in conjunction with the Society. Once a month Members of the BSBA will be in the Gardens…