THE CONSERVATORY OPEN MORNING

9-11am, Wednesday 5th February

Join us at the launch of our brand new space, The Conservatory, with a breakfast networking event for great local businesses and entrepreneurs. In order to attend, please email events@hawardnestate.co.uk with a little bit about you, and we will confirm your spot.

There will be breakfast served from the fire by Estate Head Chef, Adam Williams, pastries from our award-winning bakery, a talk from Charlie Gladstone and an optional tour of Hawarden Estate to finish.

A great chance to see what’s new at Hawarden Estate, meet fantastic, likeminded people and eat some really good food, too.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Get in touch to register your interest in this morning event on Hawarden Estate by emailing events@hawardenestate.co.uk

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.

The Trees of Hawarden Estate with David Winnard

During 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.

You will be guided through different types of seeds and how to get the best results for each plant. You will also be shown practical tips on what to do once your seeds germinate and how to care for your new plants.

This workshop will take place in our beautiful Victorian glasshouse.

Suitable for all adults.

Please arrive with a pair of suitable gloves.

£30 PER PERSON

A snack from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is included.

About David Winnard

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.

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.

Valentine’s Night by Candlelight

A special menu curated by our Head Chef Adam Williams, this night is set to be super special and designed for a truly romantic evening. Join us at The Glynne Arms from 5pm.

The menu is coming soon.

Friday 14th February.

Event is for 18+.

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.

An Introduction to Fermentation with The Plucky Pickle

Saturday 15th February 2024
10:30am - 2:00pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

During this masterclass, Jules will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, chatting about what fermentation is, showing you how not to be afraid of fermenting, how easy it is and the importance of microbes on our plates.

Jules will share her knowledge of different types of fermentation and we will create a seasonal ferment together for you to take home with you.

We will have tasters to try and share and you can explore the wonderful textures and flavours fermentation brings.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun and learn how to make your own seasonal ferment confidently and safely!

£60 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.

Garden Tool Sharpening with Community Cutlery

Following a hugely popular sharpening masterclasses in 2024, Gaz, founder of Community Cutlery, is coming back to The Walled Garden!

About the workshop:

Join Gaz from Community Cutlery as they teach you how to get your garden tools back into tip top condition in time for spring, and keep them that way!

Bring along your own secateurs, loppers, shears, spades, hoes and rotary type lawnmower blades for full instruction on how to keep your tools performing their best.

What you will take away:

Your own sharpened tools and the skills to keep them that way!

What to bring with you:

Your own tools for sharpening.

Enthusiasm for sharp tools.

The desire to learn a new skill.

£90 PER PERSON

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

About the workshop, as told by Gaz:

Are you harbouring a desire to be able to sharpen your own tools? Does it feel within your reach but still somehow completely unfathomable?

As a professional knife sharpening service we speak with our customers about this topic a lot, so much so we've lost count of how many times we've heard...

"I'd really like to be able to sharpen my own knives/tools but I'm worried about ruining them."

"I've had a whetstone for years but I've never got around to learning how to use it."

"I'm not really sure about the angles."

...and these are absolutely valid reasons for being wary of getting started, properly sharpening tools using traditional methods can be tricky, but by breaking down the process and giving you a little guidance along the way, we're confident you'll leave the workshop with the skills you need become a competent and confident home sharpener.

We’ll start the workshop with a lesson in the all important sharpening theory, then we’ll give a comprehensive demonstration of the techniques you’ll need to know before moving on to a big chunk of time for you to sharpen your own tools under our guidance.

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.

HAWARDEN ESTATE WEDDINGS
Open Day

10am-4pm, Saturday 1st March

You’re invited to our first Wedding Open Day in The Walled Garden of Hawarden Estate, showcasing our brand new space, The Conservatory. We’ll show you around the beautiful, bucolic garden in early spring, with spaces such as The Greenhouse and The Terrace also on show for all scales of receptions.

This is a free event for interested couples and/or planners. We just ask that you register your interest via a free ticket, below.

You’ll take a relaxed look around this incredible place, with members of our team on hand to chat to. There will be a glass of fizz to hold as you explore, and plenty of coffee, tea and soft drinks, too.

A few of our preferred suppliers will also be on hand to answer questions and share ideas, including: a great florist, stationery, linen, musicians and a wedding planner, Katie Skellon.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Confirm your attendance at our Open Day with a free ticket.

Adjust the quantity to let us know the size of your group.

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.

The spring Hawarden Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025.

Access the Old Castle and The Walled Garden 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.

PLUS! For the first time, take a look at our brand new space, The Conservatory and The Walled Garden, both a stone’s throw from The Old Castle, and key new parts of our working estate.

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

All proceeds go to a local charity chosen by our team.

All children must be accompanied. Paths up to the castle are steep and uneven. Dogs are welcome on leads.

Garden Planning & Seed Sowing with Welshborn Flowers

During 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.

You will be guided through different types of seeds and how to get the best results for each plant. You will also be shown practical tips on what to do once your seeds germinate and how to care for your new plants.

This workshop will take place in our beautiful Victorian glasshouse.

Suitable for all adults.

Please arrive with a pair of suitable gloves.

£45 PER PERSON

A snack 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.

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.

Spring Feast Over the Fire with Adam Williams

Sunday 9th March 2025
10am - 3pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Learn how to cook a feast on the fire with our Estate Head Chef, Adam Williams.

During this masterclass you will learn:

• Knife skills

• Butchery techniques

• How to make fresh pasta

• How to build and maintain a cooking fire

£90 PER PERSON

About Adam Williams

Adam is Estate Head Chef at Hawarden Estate, and has been for nearly 5 years. Adam oversees all the chef teams and restaurants at the Farm Shop, The Glynne Arms and at all of our events. Adam has been leading cooking classes for us since The Walled Garden School began, and is part of everything that we do here on the Estate.

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.

Nurture in Nature: Finding Your Inner Strength with Emma Garland

Friday 14th March 2025

9:30am-2:00pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

This wellbeing yoga day is focused on tuning into our inner strength; inner strength within our body.

We’ll try to access some of those more underused muscles in the body to help you feel stronger, taller and more confident in your body and posture. You’ll finish the session feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and, most importantly, deeply relaxed.

You’ll gain knowledge and discover tools that actually work for you in terms of finding your inner strength. .

The day will work towards finding a deep relaxation within our bodies, allowing us to check out of our minds.

Gaining greater awareness of our bodies to find inner strength.

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.

This 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.

We 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.

In colder months, we can typically retreat indoors. However, 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 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.

We’ll finish the day seated at a big table within the Walled Garden, with a hearty, warming, delicious vegetarian lunch provided by the award-winning Hawarden Farm Shop.

Suitable for all - seasoned yogis and also beginners completely new to yoga.

£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 a walk up to the Old Castle, where we’ll enjoy some various breath work techniques, designed to warm us up from the outside in; whilst enjoying the breathtaking rural views from the top of the of hill. It’s an opportunity to discuss old habits and perhaps plant seeds for new habits to grow.

11am: Move, breathe and flow.

We’ll head back to roll out our yoga mats indoors, in the new Conservatory space 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, 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.

12:30pm: 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 and drink throughout the day is provided.

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.

Spring Wreath Making Workshop with Welshborn Flowers

Learn how to create a stunning, dried, seasonal wreath alongside an expert florist.

We will be creative with our wreaths, and so this is a workshop for anyone interested in flower arranging.

What you will take away?

You will take away the wreath you make during the class, and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully.

Suitable for all adults.

£60 PER PERSON

A snack 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.

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.

Join us for a dawn walk in a historic location with spectacular views. Meet at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop at 5:30am 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. 

THE MENU

Coming soon!

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.

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.

Mother's Day Bouquets with Welshborn Flowers

Learn how to create a stunning bouquet alongside an expert florist.

We’ll be stepping away from traditional spiralling and stepping out of the box when it comes to a hand-tied arrangement.

What will you take away?

You will take away the bouquet you make during the class (along with a vase), and with the skills to pick flowers from your garden and to put them together confidently and beautifully in future.

Suitable for all adults.

£50 PER PERSON

A snack 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.

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.

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.

The Great Easter Show 2025

The Hawarden Estate Great Easter show is back!

Join us for fun and festivities at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop on Saturday 19th April 2025 from 11am - 6pm.

Historically, Hawarden Estate hosted a fête yearly to celebrate the local community. We’ve decided it’s about time to bring it back. Join us for immense and unequaled attractions, fairground rides, vintage games, market stalls, great food and drink and the return of the annual Hawarden Estate dog show.

Ticket Info

Tickets are £18 per adult and £15 per child. Under 5’s are free. 

You will not be sent a physical ticket, your confirmation email will act as this. Please have it ready to show when you arrive.

Included in the ticket price:

Unlimited fairground rides, entertainment and live music and entry to the dog show.

Not included in the ticket price: 

Face painting £5 per person

Make a Flower Crown £10 per person

Food and drink.

Parking.

Parking Info

Parking is limited and therefore is not included in your ticket or guaranteed on the day. 

Parking is £5 per car and is available to purchase in advance, along with your tickets via our website. Once the parking slots are gone, they are gone, so if you do plan to drive and park be sure to book ASAP to avoid disappointment. 

If arriving on foot, you can access the Easter Show via the park gates opposite The Glynne Arms pub.

The Dog Show

If you would like to take part in our popular annual dog show, please register upon arrival on the day. 

Registration opens when the event opens and will remain open up until 30 minutes before the dog show begins. There are limited spaces available for each category so please be sure to sign up early to ensure you get a place in your chosen category. We will be taking donations on the day for The Dogs Trust.

Categories

Gorgeous Golden Oldie 

Owner who looks like their dog 

Best Junior Handler (Under 12 years) 

Precious pup (under 12 months) 

Most fabulous fella 

Loveliest lady

Best rescue dog 

Best trick 

Waggiest tail 

Best in show (judges favourite)

Rosette and prizes for the winners.

Craft market

There will also be a craft market with stalls from local craft, food and drink producers. 

If you’re a maker and would like to sell your goods please contact events@hawardenestate.co.uk 

£40 per stall fee.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for the Summer Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on 1st June 2025.

Access the Old Castle and The Walled Garden from the big blue gates opposite The Glynne arms or from the entrance at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

Pay for your ticket below. 

All proceeds go to a local charity chosen by our team.

All children must be accompanied. Paths up to the castle are steep and uneven. Dogs are welcome on leads.

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.

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.

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

Ticket info coming soon!

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!

TICKETS COMING SOON

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.