Explorer Club

Join us each Saturday for an outdoor adventure in the woodlands surrounding the Farm Shop with our Explorer Leader!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, dicovering things such as:

• Sounds in nature

• Touch and feel of textures in the natural environment

• Looking for shapes and colours in nature

Each session includes a craft workshop, which might include making models using clay or using feathers and foraged objects to sculpt, draw and paint.

There will always be a campfire to gather around, where explorers might sing or read a story. And there’s always time for hot chocolate and marshmallows, too!

Each explorer will be awarded a certificate at the end of the session to celebrate the completion of a great day out.

Key information

• Meet at the Farm Shop.

• 10am-11.30am.

• Mixed ages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the club. But don’t worry, there will be time at the start for you to grab a hot drink in the Farm Shop before we head off. Only participating children require tickets.

Screen Print Your Own Tea Towel with Gail Bryson

Saturday 26th April

10am-2pm

Snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Design and print your own tea towels alongside expert designer and printer, Gail Bryson, in our brand new and beautiful Conservatory.

Gail will take you through the steps of creating your design, talking you through the printing process and finally helping you print your tea towels.

What will you learn?

You will learn about stencilling, screen printing and how to translate your ideas into a design. You will then learn to choose your colour, and to screen print your design.

Gail is an expert, so you can also pick her brains throughout the workshop!

You will leave with two tea towels of your own design.

£80 per person.

Timings

10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions

10:15am: Workshop begins

11:30am: Break for a snack

2pm: Workshop finishes

About Gail:

Gail Bryson is a textile, graphic and product designer. She specialises in simple and graphic prints that complement a wide range of home styles.

Trained at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her design skills at The Conran Shop and The Nest before subsequently becoming co-founder and creative director of Bryson Loxley. Amongst her clients there are John Lewis and Jamie Oliver. She has also collaborated individually with other small independent businesses on a wide range of projects over the years.

Gail is a firm believer that good design will always last the test of time. Her products are designed to last both in design and manufacture, and are mainly all hand-printed and hand-sewn in London. Ultimately, her aim is to create things that can passed down through the generations, like the collection of linen she has inherited from her own family.

Colour also plays a big part in Gail’s work. Combinations are dreamed up from photographs taken on her travels and provide inspiration back in her studio.

Garden to Vase with Welshborn Flowers

Sunday 27th April
10am - 4pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

During the first half of this workshop an expert horticulturist, Mark from Welshborn Flowers, will provide you with a how-to guide to getting started with seed sowing and planning your beds for a cut flower garden.

You will be guided through different types of seeds and how to get the best results. You will also look at what to do once your seeds germinate and how to care for your baby plants.

The second half of the workshop will be a tutorial on how to create a stunning bouquet using untraditional methods. Stepping away from traditional spiralling and stepping out of the box when it comes to a hand tied arrangement.

You will leave this masterclass with the bouquet you make and the skills to grow and pick flowers from your garden and put them together confidently.

Suitable for all adults.

Please arrive with a pair of suitable gloves.

£69 PER PERSON

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

About Welsborn Flowers

Mark learnt a lot of his floristry from the Manchester based event florist FROG, where he learnt and developed his own style. Mark now grows seasonal cut flowers and foliage on his family farm in Bwlchgwyn. Mark also sells wholesale as well as creating weddings for brides and grooms, too.

Lampshade Making with Studio Zef

During this masterclass, you will learn the art of block printing onto a cotton lampshade.

With a huge choice of blocks and paint colours you will be able to create a completely unique and beautiful pattern. We will provide 2D cut out lampshades to perfect your design on and a lampshade to practise on.

Printing on lampshades is harder than it looks, so we’ll make sure to give you lots of practice time! Once you feel confident enough and happy with your pattern, you’ll be ready to print onto the shade you will take home.

This technique can then be transferred onto linen shades, card shades, curtains, napkins, cushions, cards, wrapping paper; the list is endless. The final lampshade will come with a UK/EU fitting and is suitable for table/floor lamps.

You will leave this workshop with a 30cm empire lampshade which you will have printed your own pattern onto, using Studio Zef blocks.

£90 PER PERSON

Your ticket includes lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

About Studio Zef

Studio Zef are designers of beautifully artistic, characterful and contemporary hand printed lampshades. Born due to a love of craft and home renovation on a budget, Grace Franks established Studio Zef at the start of 2023. Their block printed lampshades are carefully designed using confident patterns in thoughtful and stylish colours. Each design is hand drawn and carved to create lino blocks, then printed onto cotton shades in their Cotswolds studio.

“Our aim is to create harmonious, striking designs that complement and elevate the style of any interior. With sustainability at the forefront, all of our lampshades are made and printed in the UK and will last a lifetime, if not more. Plus, our packaging is all recycled and/or recyclable.”

Sauna Sessions

Join a communal session (of up to 4) or book a private session (of up to 5) for you and your friends.

This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.

You can book a private session with us, or join a communal session with other members of the public. The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.

Sessions are 50 minutes.

£15 PER PERSON
or
£60 PRIVATE SESSION

Timings

Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.

Please remember to bring

• Swimwear

• A towel to sit on

• Warm clothing for afterwards

We recommend…

We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.

Finding Balance From Within with Emma Garland & Lucie Platt

Friday 9th May

10am-2pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Mindfulness, movement, breath and relaxation.

Life can be a challenge and sometimes unexpectedly so. We often find ourselves balancing many things: work and life, happiness and stress, relationships and time.

Finding that balance is a skill in itself and finding that balance in ourselves is key to health, happiness and longevity.

Senior Yoga Teachers, Lucie and Emma, are bringing you this very special Retreat Day Away at the magical Walled Garden School; giving you the space and time to explore and find your balance from within.

Yoga allows us to gain a greater awareness of our bodies and most importantly our needs. At stressful times we can surrender these needs for the sake of time and others' needs and often push down our bodies' signs and symptoms for our own needs.

In this special Retreat Day, we'll explore various postures to listen to our bodies' needs; gaining a greater awareness of finding that balance between effort and peace.

Yoga is a fantastic tool for helping us understand and listen to what we actually need.

£50 per person.

Timings

10am: Welcome and workshop begins

1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

2pm: Time to say goodbye

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

Pasta Making Masterclass with Olivia Cavalli

Saturday 10th May
10am - 2pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Making pasta from scratch is both fun and satisfying!

It takes practice, but with the right knowledge and tools you’ll be on the right track in no time. You will learn how to make pasta, and gain the knowledge recreate the same results at home whilst creating delicious dishes alongside Olivia Cavalli's expert tips and techniques.

Olivia will guide you through how to make two types of semolina dough.

You will then use this to create orecchiette, raschiatelli and cavatelli using a cavatelli board, the prongs of a fork, a blunt knife or the fine side of a box grater.

This is a great chance to learn fundamental skills that will improve your confidence in the kitchen.

£65 PER PERSON

About Olivia Cavalli

Olivia Cavalli is a chef and food writer from London. She learnt to cook from her Italian nonna who taught her the art of using simple ingredients, repurposing leftovers and the importance of a home-cooked meal.

Olivia began her career in food journalism at the Telegraph in 2015 where her recipes, writing and photographs were published before moving into professional kitchens in London and Italy. She also worked with the wonderful Pasta Grannies, travelling across the country, meeting and learning from all the amazing nonni. She now shares her love of Italian food and culture with others through teaching and supper clubs.

Explorer Club

Join us each Saturday for an outdoor adventure in the woodlands surrounding the Farm Shop with our Explorer Leader!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, dicovering things such as:

• Sounds in nature

• Touch and feel of textures in the natural environment

• Looking for shapes and colours in nature

Each session includes a craft workshop, which might include making models using clay or using feathers and foraged objects to sculpt, draw and paint.

There will always be a campfire to gather around, where explorers might sing or read a story. And there’s always time for hot chocolate and marshmallows, too!

Each explorer will be awarded a certificate at the end of the session to celebrate the completion of a great day out.

Key information

• Meet at the Farm Shop.

• 10am-11.30am.

• Mixed ages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the club. But don’t worry, there will be time at the start for you to grab a hot drink in the Farm Shop before we head off. Only participating children require tickets.

Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery

Gaz, founder of Community Cutlery, is coming back to The Walled Garden School after his hugely popular masterclasses in 2024!

You will leave this workshop with a collection of your favourite knives, all of which have been expertly sharpened (by you) with the knowledge gained to keep them that way for life.

The workshop will begin with a lesson in the all-important sharpening theory, before moving on to a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before you really get to grips with the task of the day: sharpening your own knives under Gaz's expert guidance.

What you will learn:

• Skills to become a confident home sharpener.

• Sharpening theory.

• How to use traditional methods of sharpening.

What to bring with you:

• 3-4 of your own kitchen knives for sharpening (preferably at least 1 large and 1 small knife).

• Enthusiasm for sharp knives.

• The desire to learn a new skill.

£90 PER PERSON

Sauna Sessions

Join a communal session (of up to 4) or book a private session (of up to 5) for you and your friends.

This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.

You can book a private session with us, or join a communal session with other members of the public. The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.

Sessions are 50 minutes.

£15 PER PERSON
or
£60 PRIVATE SESSION

Timings

Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.

Please remember to bring

• Swimwear

• A towel to sit on

• Warm clothing for afterwards

We recommend…

We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.

Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony with Angela & Wayne Hassall

Friday 16th May

9:45am-2pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Experience the powerful healing energy of sound and resonance in a beautiful location, with Angela and Wayne Hassall.

Nurture your body in nature and feel the healing benefits of sound at this very special restorative day.

Sound impacts us all and we have a natural vibration that resonates with the earth. This is a great opportunity to seek solace, allowing our bodies to slow down and relax in this fast-paced world.

What to expect:

If you’ve never experienced the healing effects of a Sound Bath before, Angela and Wayne will guide you through each step.

Sound and energy can stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system (the restorative part of your nervous system) and increase your overall wellbeing.

You’ll also have the opportunity to surrender and lie peacefully, relaxed, usually on yoga mats, wrapped in blankets or whatever you need to feel content and still. Here, you’ll be immersed in the soundscape created by an array of sound instruments, gongs and Angela's voice. At the beginning of the ceremony everyone will be invited to take a cup of cacao, to help everyone open their hearts, taking themselves further and deeper into the experience.

This is an incredibly relaxing and restorative day where you can sit, join in or simply enjoy the powerful soundscape of Angela’s powerful breathwork, voice and sounds.

£45 per person.

Timings

9:45am: Arrive at The Walled Garden

10am: Introduction/welcome. Short Breathwork session outdoors and/or meditative walk

11am: Cacao ceremony and sound bath

1pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

2pm: Time to say goodbye

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

Bird Watching with David Winnard

Saturday 17th May
9am-12pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

During this morning walk across Hawarden Estate we’ll be looking at how to identify a variety of species that occur on this great estate. We’ll do this both visually as well as learning some of the bird songs and calls we encounter on our walk.

The grounds are the home of some wonderful bird species such as both the Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Nuthatch, Treecreeper as well as Sparrowhawks, Tawny Owls and Buzzard.

This will be a relaxed walk and birdwatch through garden, open countryside and some woodland as we look to encounter a wide array of species.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to identify the commoner species of bird but did not know where to start, or you’re interested on what birds species are on the estate, then this is the event for you!

£45 per person.

Timings

9am: Meet at The Conservatory for The Walled Garden

9.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

11.30am: Head back to The Walled Garden

12pm: Finish

About David:

David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.

He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.

LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder

Saturday 17th May
9:40am-4pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for a nourishing day of mindful movement in the serene surroundings of The Walled Garden.

This retreat is part of a 5-Element seasonal series, helping us attune to the natural rhythms of life and align with the changing energy of the seasons. This summer, we embrace the Fire Element, strengthening Heart energy and releasing arrogance and jealousy, allowing us to cultivate love, joy, and deeper emotional harmony.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Qigong (pronounced Chee Gong), this day offers valuable tools for balance, vitality, and self-discovery.

Jing (Physical Essence). What to expect from the morning session:

• Gentle joint-opening & spine-loosening exercises. Feel your physical heart.

• Foundational LifeForce Qigong alignment and movements to strengthen and energise.

• Embryonic breathing for internal peace, balance and energy cultivation.

• Patting and dredging techniques to invigorate energy pathways.

Qi (Emotional Energy). What to expect from the afternoon session:

• Fire Element Spirit practice to nurture Heart energy

• 5 Element organ activation - awaken and align all 5 elements

• Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration

• Outdoor practice to connect with nature

A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utlising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes

What you will take away:
Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

£70 per person.

Timings

9:40am: Meet, greet and information about the day within The Conservatory

10am: Welcome and workshop begins

12:30pm: Break for lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

1:30pm: Sessions resume

4pm: Time to say goodbye

About Ben Calder:

With over 22 years of experience in holistic health, Ben Calder is dedicated to helping others restore balance and vitality through his Integral approach to health and LifeForce Qigong. His work with LifeForce Qigong integrates movement, breath, and awareness to enhance energy flow, improve resilience, and reconnect with the body's natural rhythms. He believes in the power of Qigong to unlock stored tension, strengthen the mind-body connection, and cultivate long-term well-being.

Ben has practiced Qigong for 35 years, working with diverse communities, participated in health projects, and shared his knowledge at events across the UK. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Ben offers practical, effective tools to help you move with ease, feel more aligned, and embrace a life of balance and vitality.

Explorer Club

Join us each Saturday for an outdoor adventure in the woodlands surrounding the Farm Shop with our Explorer Leader!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, dicovering things such as:

• Sounds in nature

• Touch and feel of textures in the natural environment

• Looking for shapes and colours in nature

Each session includes a craft workshop, which might include making models using clay or using feathers and foraged objects to sculpt, draw and paint.

There will always be a campfire to gather around, where explorers might sing or read a story. And there’s always time for hot chocolate and marshmallows, too!

Each explorer will be awarded a certificate at the end of the session to celebrate the completion of a great day out.

Key information

• Meet at the Farm Shop.

• 10am-11.30am.

• Mixed ages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the club. But don’t worry, there will be time at the start for you to grab a hot drink in the Farm Shop before we head off. Only participating children require tickets.

Sauna Sessions

Join a communal session (of up to 4) or book a private session (of up to 5) for you and your friends.

This is your invitation to visit our wood fired sauna in the heart of our Walled Garden. Take time to slow down and breathe whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.

You can book a private session with us, or join a communal session with other members of the public. The sauna fits up to 5 people comfortably, but we limit the number of people to 4 in our communal sessions to give everybody more space.

Sessions are 50 minutes.

£15 PER PERSON
or
£60 PRIVATE SESSION

Timings

Each sauna session lasts for 50 minutes.

Please remember to bring

• Swimwear

• A towel to sit on

• Warm clothing for afterwards

We recommend…

We recommend having a light snack before the sauna session. Using a sauna on a completely empty or full stomach is generally not recommended. The most important thing of all is to stay hydrated and to have water ready during and after the session.

Explorer Club

Join us each Saturday for an outdoor adventure in the woodlands surrounding the Farm Shop with our Explorer Leader!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, dicovering things such as:

• Sounds in nature

• Touch and feel of textures in the natural environment

• Looking for shapes and colours in nature

Each session includes a craft workshop, which might include making models using clay or using feathers and foraged objects to sculpt, draw and paint.

There will always be a campfire to gather around, where explorers might sing or read a story. And there’s always time for hot chocolate and marshmallows, too!

Each explorer will be awarded a certificate at the end of the session to celebrate the completion of a great day out.

Key information

• Meet at the Farm Shop.

• 10am-11.30am.

• Mixed ages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the club. But don’t worry, there will be time at the start for you to grab a hot drink in the Farm Shop before we head off. Only participating children require tickets.

Explorer Club

Join us each Saturday for an outdoor adventure in the woodlands surrounding the Farm Shop with our Explorer Leader!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, dicovering things such as:

• Sounds in nature

• Touch and feel of textures in the natural environment

• Looking for shapes and colours in nature

Each session includes a craft workshop, which might include making models using clay or using feathers and foraged objects to sculpt, draw and paint.

There will always be a campfire to gather around, where explorers might sing or read a story. And there’s always time for hot chocolate and marshmallows, too!

Each explorer will be awarded a certificate at the end of the session to celebrate the completion of a great day out.

Key information

• Meet at the Farm Shop.

• 10am-11.30am.

• Mixed ages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the club. But don’t worry, there will be time at the start for you to grab a hot drink in the Farm Shop before we head off. Only participating children require tickets.

Wildflower Identification with David Winnard

Saturday 31st May
10am-1pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

In amongst the stunning setting of the Hawarden estate, around the old castle, the old woods and the meadows are some wonderful wildflowers that call this area home. From the beautiful to the sublime we will explore the grounds to discover some of the best wildflowers that Hawarden has to offer.

From natives to aliens we will learn how to identify some of the commoner species as well as learn about their history, folklore and place in the eco-system. We will even take in a few of the interesting 'weeds' from the formal planting (but don't tell the gardener, he won't appreciate us looking at the more interesting 'weeds'!).

This event will be a gentle stroll around some of the more hidden parts of the estate with the aim to totally immerse ourselves in the pleasure of the summer wildflowers.

£45 per person.

Timings

10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden

10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

12.30pm: Head back to The Walled Garden

1pm: Finish

About David:

David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.

He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.

Modern Rag Rug Techniques with Darn It! Workshops

Rag Rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rags.

In this open-ended session you'll learn two versatile rag rug techniques that can be used to make a piece of wall art, homewares, a brooch or more.

As rag rugging takes a long time to complete, you may not finish your piece in the session (unless opt to do a brooch, then you will finish). But you will go away with tools and skills to complete it!

There will be a wide range of fabric scraps, recycled materials, colourful rope, buttons and other things to choose from to make your piece unique.

£90 PER PERSON

Your ticket includes lunch and a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

About Darn It! Workshops

Kim Searle graduated in 2012 after specialising in Printmaking with an emphasis on creative work within communities. She now travels across the country to deliver creative sessions to galleries, groups, festivals, events and more.

Introducing people to techniques that are sustainable as well as engaging and enjoyable is at the core of all she does. She loves showing people heritage techniques with a modern twist. Kim also co runs Thread Republic, a Textile Reuse Hub in Huddersfield.

Reset and Rebalance with Emma Garland

Friday 17th January 2025
9:30am-2:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

This Wellbeing day is focused on improving posture by exploring and understanding our shoulder joints. This can make huge improvements to our overall posture and even in the way we stand, walk, run and work.

Exploring the body to help reset.

As we age, aches and pains can start to creep up on us. Often we’ll put it down to old age and carry on! But most aches and tightness/tension within the body is muscular which means you can do something about it.

As your guide, Emma Garland, puts it:

“This workshop session is suitable for everyone, including beginners; with guided instructions and techniques to help you switch on some of those smaller, underused muscles within the body and start to ease some of the muscular pain you may experience, particularly around the neck and shoulders.

We will work with the breath and provide a deeper feeling of engagement and resistance within your body to build heat and strength in the body without necessarily moving fast.

Time spent outdoors in nature can be a great way to boost the mind and body, as well as the nervous and immune system. Experiencing natural sunlight can also boost your mood and productivity!

Join us for a day away in the magical space that is The Walled Garden School, surrounded by nature in ancient woodland, this space will take you a world away from it all.”

£45 per person

Timings

9:45am: Meet, greet, walk and breathe through The Walled Garden.

In this restorative day for yourself; and maybe friends or loved ones, we’ll start the day with a hot drink before heading off for a walk around the beautiful Walled Garden. We’ll take this walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breathwork techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the hill. We’ll talk positively about how nature helps us reconnect.

11am: Move, breathe and flow.

We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats indoors in the new Conservatory at The Walled Garden School whilst still feeling connected with the natural world. We’ll enjoy flowing movement to expand our bodies and hearts. When we expand and open our chest, understand our shoulders and the impact of tension held around the neck; here we can fully feel our inner power within. Our posture is greatly improved and we can allow ourselves to feel the finer muscles within our bodies that may need to be awakened.

12:15pm: Relaxation

We’ll cosy up under thick wool blankets and hot water bottles and be guided through a deep relaxation for the ultimate experience in self-care. These are the tools you can use to take with you to create new habits and routines to help you find a more balanced nervous system.

1pm: Refuel

Lunch from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included. We’ll round up our restorative day with a hearty, warming lunch to fuel our bodies and minds and chat with like-minded new friends.

2pm: Time to say goodbye

All equipment, food and drink throughout the day is provided.

Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry

This is a very special session suitable for beginners and seasoned cold water swimmers. Come and experience the magic of the lake on Hawarden Estate, and feel the benefits of cold water therapy.

You’ll be guided through the whole experience starting with a walk through the beautiful Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our Wild Swimming expert, Sheena Corry. Sheena will guide you through the experience, which includes breathwork and mindfulness.

Following the session, there will be a sauna session giving you some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.

Suitability and availability

Suitable for all adults, seasoned cold-water swimmers and beginners alike.

Wetsuits are advisable but absolutely not necessary.

£50 PER PERSON

Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

You will learn:

A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.

To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.

To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.

To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.

Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.

Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson

Saturday 14th June 2025

10am-3:30pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Tablet weaving is a beautiful craft, used to create woven bands, belts or straps.

In this session, an expert weaver will introduce you to the special equipment and processes for tablet weaving. Pre-prepared looms will be provided, and you will quickly get to grips with the techniques involved.

When you’re feeling confident, you will set up a loom with colours and patterns of your choosing. By the end of the day you will have a distinct woven piece suitable to use as a strap, handle or decorative braid.

All equipment and weaving yarns will be provided.

£80 per person.

Timings

10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions

10:15am: Workshop begins

1pm: Lunch

2pm: Workshop resumes

3:30pm: Goodbyes

About Hannah:

Hannah Robson is an artist and weaver who, using a range of weaving technologies and materials, creates two- and three-dimensional sculptures, installations and fabrics. She is interested in the spatial qualities of textiles: how they can affect and form space, change atmospheres, filter and reflect light.

Hannah joined us at Summer Camp in 2024 and we’re looking forward to welcoming her back to The Walled Garden for this workshop, before we see her again at Summer Camp 2025!

Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry

This is a very special session suitable for beginners and seasoned cold water swimmers. Come and experience the magic of the lake on Hawarden Estate, and feel the benefits of cold water therapy.

You’ll be guided through the whole experience starting with a walk through the beautiful Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our Wild Swimming expert, Sheena Corry. Sheena will guide you through the experience, which includes breathwork and mindfulness.

Following the session, there will be a sauna session giving you some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.

Suitability and availability

Suitable for all adults, seasoned cold-water swimmers and beginners alike.

Wetsuits are advisable but absolutely not necessary.

£50 PER PERSON

Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

You will learn:

A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.

To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.

To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.

To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.

Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.

Join us for a dawn walk in a historic location with spectacular views. Meet at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop at 4am before heading off on a sunrise walk through the estate. 

Tickets are £20 per person and include

An exclusive walk through the usually private parkland of Hawarden Estate before heading back down to the Farm Shop for a delicious breakfast cooked over the fire on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop. 

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The summer Hawarden Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Access the Old Castle from the big blue gates opposite The Glynne Arms in the centre of Hawarden village, or from the entrance at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

The Old Castle is a nationally important, Grade I listed monument, which is only open for a handful of days each year. Explore this historic site and take in breathtaking views across Hawarden Estate, North Wales and the Cheshire Plains.

Pay for your ticket below, or pay on the gates on the day!

All children must be accompanied.

Paths up to the castle are steep and uneven.

Dogs are welcome on leads.

All proceeds go to a charity chosen by our team: this time it’s Headway.
Headway are a national charity, with local branches, dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced brain injuries, as well as their families. They provide vital services such as rehabilitation, information, and emotional support, aiming to improve quality of life for those affected by brain injuries. Headway also advocates for increased awareness, understanding, and better care for people living with brain injury, as well as offering resources for professionals working in this field.

Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle

Saturday 28th June
10am - 2pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Fizz Up! Learn how to make wild fermented drinks with a true expert.

Your guide, Jules Goddard AKA The Pluky Pickle, will give a short talk on the magic of fermentation before we jump in and create a wild fermented soda together and a ginger bug from scratch. We’ll use seasonal fruits, berries and herbs to make a sparkling, fermented, delicious soda.

We will also have a tasting session of fermented foods and drinks.

You will will this masterclass with two fermented sodas that you created using seasonal fruits, berries and herbs.

£65 PER PERSON

About The Plucky Pickle

Jules Goddard, aka The Plucky Pickle, has been fermenting and preserving for over 30 years and has taught well over 1,000 people at her events. After a career in hosting renewable energy conferences and global events for companies such as Informa and Thomson Reuters, Jules turned her passion for fermenting into a small business in Manchester, producing ferments for delis/restaurants and teaching masterclasses to the public and hospitality industry.

Jules is also CCO of The Fermenters Guild in the UK and Ireland, an association focused on supporting professionals who work with fermentation.

Her inspiration will always be her Italian nonna, whose jars of sour brilliance developed her taste buds from an early age. Her goal is to spread the love for fermented food and drink, demystify fermentation and show you how easy it is to preserve seasonal, local produce and how to use it in your everyday cooking.

Summer Music Series - Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Summer Music Series - Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard

Sunday 17th August
10am-1pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for a pleasant stroll through the grounds of the historic Hawarden Estate to encounter a variety of interesting wild species that call Hawarden home. From birds and insects to plants and mammals, we will seek out some of the wonderful wildlife of the summer months.

On this walk we will see how different species fit into the landscape and the overall ecosystem, from understanding how a single flower species can be host to a variety of insects and fungi, to looking for evidence of what birds have been breeding.

Whilst this walk does not focus on one particular group of wildlife, it allows us to follow nature’s lead; if we find an interesting butterfly we will look at that, if we see some signs of mammals, we will work out what they were, if we discover a new wildflower for the estate then we will appreciate that. We let nature dictate what we discover (with a little help and instruction from your friendly nature guide, David).

This is the kind of walk where you set off not knowing what you may discover and come back with an experience of seeing nature in all its glory, at a beautiful time of year, in a stunning setting.

£45 per person.

Timings

10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden

10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

12.30pm: Head back to The Walled Garden

1pm: Finish

About David:

David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.

He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard

Sunday 31st August
10am-1pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

The flowers, fruits and fungi of Hawarden Estate.

This is the perfect time of the year to get to grips with the edible, medicinal and poisonous plants found on the estate.

If you are new to foraging, or know a little bit, then this walk will be perfect for you as we discuss the dos and don’ts of foraging (including what the law is) as well as delving into identifying some of the commoner plants and maybe some fungi that are present in the hedgerows and woods.

Expect to be finding fruits like blackberries and apples and nuts like hazelnuts and sweet chestnut, among the huge variety of other plants that have so much folklore behind them (like Mugwort - a favourite of your nature guide, David).

Not only will we learn how to identify these species but also discuss ways of how to preserve them, whether that is drying them or doing something more involved like turning our finds in to liqueurs.

We will forage in some of the wilder parts of the estate as well as look around some of the more formal bits of garden - not for the cultivated plants, but for some of the more interesting ‘weeds’ which often have many uses (just don’t tell the gardeners we are looking at their ‘weeds’!).

You will leave feeling confident to find and pick your own foraged plants from the wild.

£45 per person.

Timings

10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden

10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

12.30pm: Head back to The Walled Garden

1pm: Finish

About David:

David Winnard created Discover the Wild whose background in wildlife started when he was 5. David gained first class honours degree in wildlife photography before starting Discover the Wild, where his aim is to share his passion for identifying species and to help people forage safely and sustainable for wild foods.

He is one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England and Wales, having worked with and for organisations including the BBC, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, City of Trees, Groundwork, Brockholes as well as many local councils, groups and organisations. He also works closely with a number of gin companies helping them use wild plants and fungi in their drinks.

Cold Water Wild Swimming & Sauna with Sheena Corry

This is a very special session suitable for beginners and seasoned cold water swimmers. Come and experience the magic of the lake on Hawarden Estate, and feel the benefits of cold water therapy.

You’ll be guided through the whole experience starting with a walk through the beautiful Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our Wild Swimming expert, Sheena Corry. Sheena will guide you through the experience, which includes breathwork and mindfulness.

Following the session, there will be a sauna session giving you some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.

Suitability and availability

Suitable for all adults, seasoned cold-water swimmers and beginners alike.

Wetsuits are advisable but absolutely not necessary.

£50 PER PERSON

Your ticket includes a snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, plus unlimited tea and coffee.

You will learn:

A variety of new skills. You will feel motivated as you start to build better and healthier habits. Sheena is an expert in cold water therapy and you will come away with a wealth of new knowledge.

To create a connection with practising wellness in the great outdoors.

To embrace the seasons, working with them and not against them.

To feel emotionally and physically boosted and to learn the benefits of cold water swimming. You will feel inspired through movement and knowledge.

Cold water therapy is known for lowering stress and blood pressure. It also boosts your circulation and detoxes your body, as well as giving you a clearer skin complexion. It’s immune boosting, too.

Join us for a dawn walk in a historic location with spectacular views. Meet at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop at 6:30am before heading off on a sunrise walk through the estate. 

Tickets are £20 per person and include

An exclusive walk through the usually private parkland of Hawarden Estate before heading back down to the Farm Shop for a delicious breakfast cooked over the fire on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop. 

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BONFIRE NIGHT 2025

5-9pm, Saturday 1st November

Roaming Brass Band - Illumination of Hawarden Old Castle - Food from the Fire - Dog-friendly - No Fireworks

Parking is an additional cost to a ticket at £5 per car. We have a limited number of spaces so please book this as early as you can. Alternatively, there is plenty of car parking space in and around the village.

Guests arriving on foot.
Guests can enter on foot from the park gates in the village opposite The Glynne Arms.

Guests with pre-booked car parking.
Guests who have pre-booked car parking can park at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop and our guides will show you where to go.

Tickets.
No physical tickets will be sent, guests will be asked to show their confirmation email to our guides when they arrive.

Please note.
This is an outdoor event, so please wear appropriate warm clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy!

Winter Market 2025

Join us at the Farm Shop on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November for our Winter Market, featuring dozens of stalls, our Christmas tree market, live music, delicious food and great drinks.

Expect great Christmas gift ideas, fire pits, marshmallows, a chance to meet expert craftspeople and lots of fun for all.

Winter Market 2025

Join us at the Farm Shop on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November for our Winter Market, featuring dozens of stalls, our Christmas tree market, live music, delicious food and great drinks.

Expect great Christmas gift ideas, fire pits, marshmallows, a chance to meet expert craftspeople and lots of fun for all.

Join us for hot toddies at Hawarden Old Castle at sunrise to celebrate the winter solstice, followed by a festive breakfast in The Alpine Village, mimosas and mince pies.

Tickets are £30 per person and include

An exclusive walk through the usually private parkland of Hawarden Estate

Tea, coffee or hot toddy at the Old Castle

A delicious breakfast cooked over the fire and a mimosa on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop. 

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Mince pie swirls

Potato and pumpkin hash, confit leeks, poached eggs and mustard hollandaise