It’s all about salad and herbs this week: if you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be for our Spring Veg week. We'll be opening up all the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors. We will be conducting demos and tours of our kitchen garden, talks on edible plants in the gardens, food tasters and more!
Visit the Allotment and stock up on exclusive Barnsdale Gardens organic vegetable plants to get you started at home and make a note in your diary of our Summer Vegetable Week, when you’ll be able to see all our hard work coming to fruition.
Free with admission.
Join us at Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland to celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week with a series of fun, creative and hands-on gardening activities for children. Perfect for families looking for engaging things to do during the May half term, these bookable workshops offer a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to gardening.
Across three days, children can enjoy:
Plant Pot Painting – 26th May
Seed Sowing and Plant Label Making – 27th May
Pressed Flower Suncatchers – 28th May
Each activity encourages creativity, curiosity and a love of plants, offering children a fun introduction to gardening in the beautiful surroundings of Barnsdale Gardens. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Discover how the right plants can support wildlife on this free 20-minute walk and talk with Nursery Manager Emma. Exclusive plant discounts will be available to attendees on the day.
Free. No need to book, just turn up.
Just want to come for a spot of retail therapy and a great lunch or afternoon tea? Entry to the Barnsdale Gardens Gift Shop, Nursery and Tea Room is free.