Families Together

Grow, Learn and Explore Outdoors

Join our monthly Drop-In sessions ‘Grow, Learn and Explore’, where toddlers, pre-school children and their parent/carers are introduced to playing and learning outdoors. Even babies are invited to join in the fun. Each month we explore the wonder and magic of Hill Close Gardens, looking for the seasonal changes in nature, spotting birds, hunting for …

Ghost Trail Around the Garden

Monday 26th October 3.30 – 5.30 Dress up in your spooky outfit. Come and have a spooky dance. Find the ghosts all around the garden! Ice a spooky biscuit. This is a family friendly event, no scares! £6 per child Book your ticket here

Pebble Painting Workshop

Tuesday 27th October 10:30 -12:00 Join our local artist Carey Moon on this fun workshop. A very relaxing and gentle activity – choose your own pebble from a selection we will have for you – or bring your own – paint with acrylics, inspired by animals or insect and varnish with PVA. Suitable for 10 …

Hedgehog Day

Thursday 29th October 10:30 – 12:30 Join us for a prickly, tickly, spiky, snuffling session of hedgehog garden trails, arts and crafts, story time and more. Find our spikey friends in the gardens! Children £5 Book your ticket here

Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday 5th December 10:30 – 12.30 **SOLD OUT** Join us for a hands-on wreath making experience, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, this festive workshop is the perfect way to get creative and embrace the season. 🗓️ Dates: Saturday 5th December 🕒 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💷 Cost: £30 (includes all materials & refreshments) Book your …

Carols Around the Apple Tree

Saturday 12th December 3:00 – 5:00 Gather with us for traditional christmas songs, music, festive cheer and to celebrate christmas with our wonderful community. Children £3 Members £4 Non members £6 Book your ticket here

‘Eat Your Weeds’ Part One

Saturday 20 March 10:00 – 12:00 Join Nic Bingley for a workshop on discovering the surprising benefits of some of our most common wild plants. Learn how these pesky weeds can be valuable, nutritious and even delicious. £20 Members £22 Non Members Book your tickets here

‘Eat Your Weeds’ Part Two

Saturday 17 April 3:00 – 5:00 Eat Your Weeds Part Two Workshop Walk & Forage with Nic Bingley.  Put your new knowledge into practice with a guided walk around the gardens. Learn to identify common edible and useful weeds, discover their traditional uses, and safely harvest a selection of wild plants. We’ll also explore natural …