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Thyme to talk - gardening at Beningbrough

Join one of a series of free 30-minute sessions with the garden team, focussing on one aspect of their work and the gardens at Beningbrough.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Expect an informal talk with some practical hands-on tips and demonstrations depending on the focus.

18 June - Everyone loves the sweet scent and beauty offered by a rose. However, they can be known to be tricky to keep healthy with pests hindering their performance. Using the shrub and climbing roses in the borders, get an insight into their care and top tips for your own green space.

16 July & 17 Sept - Learn more about the Mediterranean gardens, the work we are doing to create them and some of the ideas behind their design.

20 August - One of the most popular garden areas is the walled garden. The two acres have a mix of trees, shrubs, and wall trained fruit with lots of vegetables and other crops underplanted and seeded in the beds. Find out how the team plan their crops, care for and sow in order to maximise production, and beauty from this space.

Come along and join in on the sessions - check with the welcome team on arrival for meeting points.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Check with the welcome team on arrival

What to bring and wear

Please dress for gardening with sturdy footwear - no open toes. It's a standing event, please bring your own perch if this is something you would require over the 30 minutes.

Accessibility

Accessible toilet at both facilities. As a hands-on gardening event, please advise at the time of booking if you need specific supporting measures.

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Beningbrough events

Upcoming events

Event

Feathered friends nature trail 

Follow the trail weaving through the gardens and find the hidden birds? Can you spot them all?

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on
3 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 60 other dates or times
Event

Comings and Goings 

Uncover generations of memories with stories from the people who have called Beningbrough home during this time between art exhibitions.

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on
3 Jul to 25 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 53 other dates or times
Event

Conservation in action - the Victorian laundry 

Meet the team as they carry out their conservation work on the laundry collection.

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on
17 Jul to 16 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Wonderful, wild Wednesdays 

Come along and take part in a wildlife themed activity in the gardens, happening every Wednesday in the school holidays.

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on
24 Jul to 28 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times