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Herb Garden Tours

Hear the stories of the Acorn Bank Herb collection.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Volunteer Lesley will take you around the National Trust’s largest herb collection to tell you all about the herbs we grow and why we grow them.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Please sign up on arrival at the Shepherds Hut.

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Meet in the Herb Garden, next to the greenhouse.

Accessibility

Paths are flat, surfaced with fine gravel in a very shallow layer. Gates are wide enough for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

Upcoming events

Event

Foraging Courses 

Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK.

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on
24 May to 12 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 14:30
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Industrial Heritage Tours 

Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.

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on
25 May to 31 Aug 2024
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Great Big Green Week - 'Home Grown' 

Discover how easy it is to grow fruit and vegetables at home, even in small spaces.

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on
8 Jun to 15 Jun 2024
at
11:00 to 11:15
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Using Medicinal Herbs at home 

Discover how to make your own herbal remedies for everyday ailments with medical herbalist Bel Charlesworth.

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on
19 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00