2nd & 3rd May: 10am – 3pm

Join our two beekeeping experts, Keith Bartlem and Phil Braithwaite for an introduction to keeping honeybees. 

Held over two days, the practical sessions will include opening a hive of honeybees, handling, learn to recognise workers, drones and the Queen, building frames and using beekeeping tools. 

Topics include the natural history of bees, history of beekeeping, types of hive in use today, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, colony management throughout the year, and the beekeeping community.

3rd June: 10am – 12noon

Immerse yourself – mind, body and soul – under the relaxing canopies of our beautiful trees! 

Spending time in nature is well-known for being beneficial for wellbeing so come along and experience our guided Forest Bathing and Mindfulness Walk, led by Faith Douglas, our Curator, mindfulness practitioner, and author of The Nature Remedy.

25th June: 10am – 1pm

John Chambers Wildflower Seed has a 35 year history of specialising in British native wildflower seed, sourcing seed from growers that are long established and stringent in their collection processes. John Chambers Wildflower Seed prides itself on creating British native seed mixes that can be incorporated into rural and urban projects across the UK.

3rd July: 10:30am – 12:30pm

We welcome Layla from York Terrariums to Thorp Perrow to host one of her popular Terrarium building workshops.

You will learn all about terrariums, how these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them. We will start with a short introduction explaining the history and science that goes into building terrarium, from the different plants you can use to why activated charcoal has become out special ingredient. Then it is up to you guys to roll up your sleeves and build your own.

You will be supplied with a Tinyjohn Jar which you can fill with various plants and an arrangement of pebbles and moss.

19th July from 7:30pm

Country Bound are one of the most popular Country Function bands in the UK.

The band perform fun, upbeat country hits that are sure to have everybody up on their feet dancing the night away. Their set is made up of modern and classic country songs as well as some classic floor fillers reimagine in a country music style, so there is something for everyone.

9th August from 7:30pm

That 80’s Thing have been wowing audiences up and down the UK for 8 years and have played at 100s of corporate events, private parties and weddings.

 The 4 piece band consist of powerful vocals, soaring guitar, funkin’ bass and all important 80s drum sound.

Grab your neon socks and tutus and join us for an evening dancing to some party classics.