West Midlands park near Birmingham Airport prepares for inaugural harvest festival - see full list of events
Here’s all the fun autumn events happening at one West Midlands park.
September’s here, and I must admit that I'm relieved that summer is over.
It was really hot this year so I'm glad to see more cloudy skies again.
It’s definitely time to welcome the cosy atmosphere that autumn brings each year - plus plenty of events.
One West Midlands park has already revealed its amazing line-up of fabulous autumn events.
Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens, located as the name suggests in the Castle Bromwich area of Birmingham is gearing up to celebrate its first Harvest Festival which will take place on Sunday, September 27.
All about the brand-new Harvest Festival at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens
It is hoped that the inaugural event will sow the seeds to create an annual tradition for those in the local community.
Harvest season is perhaps one of the most important dates of the year for British farmers, it usually starts at the end of September. Hence, the date for the brand new Harvest Festival.
📅 Date: The first Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, September 27.
⌚ Times: 10.30am to 4.30pm
There will also be a competition whereby people can get involved by entering either a scarecrow, a vegetable animal or an interesting vessel that holds flowers (dried or otherwise).
These elements can get brought on Saturday (September 26) to set up, or before the Harvest Festival opens on the Sunday.
There is a 50p entry fee for competitors.
What else can you expect at the Harvest Festival?
Harvest dancing and a ceremony starting at 2pm.
Homemade jams and pickles and crafts created from wheat and lavender will all be available on sale.
Apart from the new Harvest Festival, check out these events that the historic gardens hope will keep locals entertained until the run up to Christmas:
The TÍD MÓNA Coven is working with Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens to bring full moon circles.
Participants will meet the coven and will see the circle sites to learn more about astrological knowledge that corresponds with the new moon.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: 7pm -9m
💰 Price: £10
Participate in the Chinese practice of Qigong with an instructor.
📅 Date: Sundays throughout the month of September
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: 10am-11am
💰 Price: £38
For Birmingham Heritage Week, Dr. Mike Hodder will lead 1.5 miles guided tour around Castle Bromwich, sharing its medieval past.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 16
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: 11am and 2pm
💰 Price: £6
‘Edwardian Sunday’ with St. Mary and St. Margaret’s Church
During Birmingham Heritage Week, visitors are invited to visit the church dressed in Edwardian costumes. There is no need to book, invited to just turn up and sing famous hymns. There will also be a tour of the Gardens at 2pm.
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: Meet 10.30am outside of the church, there will also be a garden tour at 2pm
💰 Price: Free, no need to book
This is an ideal experience for families with children between the ages of three and 13. Children will be able to train as a wizard's apprentice, make their own nature wand as well as dress up as a witch/wizard.
📅 Date: October 28 and 29
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: 11am
💰 Price: £13 for a family ticket
‘Autumn Wreath Workshop’ - Saturday, October 24
Chance to make autumn wreaths with expect florist.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
📍 Where: Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
⌚ Times: 10.30am - 1.30pm
💰 Price: £60
Other events include:
- November Coven Event
Saturday, November 14: Something new from TÍD MÓNA , details will be shared closer to the time.
- Christmas in the Gardens
November 28 - December 20: This will include a quiz, wreath workshop, craft fair, Singing Santa, Carols in the Courtyard and adult crafts.
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