Winter Market 2024

Join us at the Farm Shop on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 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 2024

Join us at the Farm Shop on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 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.

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-11.30pm.

• 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.

Late Night Shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

Join us for the first year of late night shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop!

Each Thursday from now until Christmas the Farm Shop will be opening its doors into the evening from 6pm - 9pm. Enjoy the opportunity to shop at your leisure with a glass of mulled wine.

There will be:

Bespoke Hampers

In-Store tastings

LOTS of mince pies

See you there!

Sunday 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.

Screen Print Your Own Christmas Cards with Gail Bryson

Design and print your own Christmas cards alongside expert designer and printer, Gail Bryson. Gail will take you through the steps of creating your design, talking you through the printing process and finally helping you print your own cards.

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.

£80 PER PERSON

A snack and unlimited tea and coffee included.

About Gail Bryson

Gail 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.

Late Night Shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

Join us for the first year of late night shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop!

Each Thursday from now until Christmas the Farm Shop will be opening its doors into the evening from 6pm - 9pm. Enjoy the opportunity to shop at your leisure with a glass of mulled wine.

There will be:

Bespoke Hampers

In-Store tastings

LOTS of mince pies

See you there!

Sunday 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.

Seasonal Wreath Making 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. A great way to make a bespoke gift, or to decorate your door for Christmas.

What you’ll 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.

£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-11.30pm.

• 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.

Late Night Shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

Join us for the first year of late night shopping at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop!

Each Thursday from now until Christmas the Farm Shop will be opening its doors into the evening from 6pm - 9pm. Enjoy the opportunity to shop at your leisure with a glass of mulled wine.

There will be:

Bespoke Hampers

In-Store tastings

LOTS of mince pies

See you there!

Brush Making with Ellie Birkhead

A keyboard brush? A beard brush? A crumb brush?

During this workshop Ellie will pass on the skills learnt from one of England’s last brushmakers for you to make your very own brushes for the home.

About the workshop:

Ellie will teach an age old brush binding technique before giving you the opportunity to get creative with making your own designs. You will be introduced to the pillar drill and learn simple woodworking techniques to be able to craft your own handle, as well as having the chance to experiment with a mixture of bristle materials, from old fishing nets to plant materials.

Immersing yourself into the autumnal landscape, you’ll be given the chance to forage for fibres and connect craft and place.

£100 PER PERSON

Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

About Ellie

Ellie Birkhead is a designer, maker and facilitator who uses the power of craft and creativity to bring about social change. Ellie is passionate about passing on hand skills to people of all ages to build confidence and a deeper understanding and appreciation for natural materials and crafted objects.

Ellie’s broad background in making spans from creating props for film and tv, designing for the luxury craft sector, through to facilitating family workshops - but the thread that runs through it all is a love for making, for conversation and connection across the workbench, and a desire to be surrounded by beautifully made objects.

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-11.30pm.

• 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.

BONFIRE NIGHT 2024

5-9pm, Saturday 2nd November

Adults £10 | Child £6 | Under 5s free
Parking £5

Bigger and better than ever!

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!

BOOK YOUR PLACE

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, discovering 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-11.30pm.

• 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.

Children’s Craft & Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Spooky Shadow Theatre

Unlock a world of craft, code and play with EdTech start-up Sniff + Snails.

Their Craft + Code workshops are designed to showcase that coding can be as hands-on and creative as pulling out a box of craft or Lego.

In this workshop, you will start your coding journey by learning how to program Eli the robot around an eerie obstacle course.

Hayley (a.k.a Snails) will begin the workshop with a whistle-stop exploration into the mind-blowing, jaw-dropping technologies that already exist.

With excitement levels raised, it’s time to get hands-on. The first step will be to build a mini-computer using a device called the Crumble controller.

Next, you will learn how to program the computer to control wheels and build Eli the robot. The remainder of the workshop will involve decorating and navigating Eli the robot around a spooky obstacle course to collect a prize at the end.

At the end of the workshop, you will be provided with a Sniff + Snails goodie bag to take home.

£25 PER PERSON

No coding experience required.
All abilities welcome.
Ages 7+

You will learn:

• How all computers work.

• How to write a computer program.

• How to tinker and create with technology.

Their ticket includes:

• A snack from the bakery and apple juice.

• All equipment and materials are included.

Please note:

• A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.

• Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.

Children’s Craft & Code Workshop with Sniff and Snails - Spooky Shadow Theatre

Unlock a world of craft, code and play with EdTech start-up Sniff + Snails.

Their Craft + Code workshops are designed to showcase that coding can be as hands-on and creative as pulling out a box of craft or Lego.

In this workshop, you will start your coding journey by designing and building a spooky shadow theatre show that changes colour for each scene.

Hayley (a.k.a Snails) will begin the workshop with a whistle-stop exploration into the mind-blowing, jaw-dropping technologies that already exist.

With excitement levels raised, it’s time to get hands-on. The first step will be to build a mini-computer using a device called the Crumble controller.

Next, you will learn how to program the computer to control a light. The remainder of the workshop will involve storyboarding and building a spooky shadow theatre play that changes colour per scene, all powered by your new computer.

The shadow theatre (excluding the computer) and puppets can be taken home after the workshop. You will also be provided with a Sniff + Snails goodie bag.

£25 PER PERSON

No coding experience required.
All abilities welcome.
Ages 7+

You will learn:

• How all computers work.

• How to write a computer program.

• How to tinker and create with technology.

Their ticket includes:

• A snack from the bakery and apple juice.

• All equipment and materials are included.

Please note:

• A responsible adult must remain with the child throughout.

• Tea & filter coffee will be provided and we do have a space for remote working.

Halloween Spooky Dog Walk from The Farm Shop

Join Sarah and Mabli for a spooky-themed dog walk up to the Old Castle where there will be a spooky story. From 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

Fancy dress is welcomed but not mandatory.

A HALLOWEEN FEAST

7-10pm, Saturday 26th October

Join us for Nos Galan Gaeaf, the Halloween edition of our spirit night celebration series.

Gather around the bonfire before enjoying a feast cooked by Group Estate Chef Adam Williams on a beautifully styled table. Afterwards, there will be fire performances by fire artists. The celebration will take place in the courtyard at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

ABOUT

There are three great ‘spirit nights’ (ysbrydnos) of the year. 

These were thought to be the three nights of the year that the veil to the spirit world was at its thinnest and people would use this to foretell who their true love would be. As the darkness would approach on Nos Galan, bonfires were lit…

Strictly 18+

THE MENU

Snacks

Pumpkin and thyme welsh cake, pickled pear and cheddar

Mushroom tart, pecorino

Main

Welsh beef shin and ale pie with mashed potato, grilled brassicas and gravy

or

Swede, mushroom and leek pie with mashed potato, grilled brassicas and gravy

Pudding

Apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla custard

TICKETS

Explorer Club

Join us for a special Halloween edition of our Explorer Club!

Throughout the summer, children and explorers will go on a sensory journey, discovering 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-11.30pm.

• 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.

Apple Day 🍎

A full day of celebrations for the humble apple 🍎!

Orchard walks | Farmer’s market | Explorer Club | Flower Crowns

Open 10am - 3pm at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

Explorer Club with our Explorer leader Ffion - Free drop-in craft sessions through out the day.

During the day you can create:

• Apple bird feeders

• Create a harvest mask, using autumnal produce

• Decorations using dried apple

• Bake your apples in the fire

Then join us to toast popcorn over the fire.

Flower Crowns with Welshborn Flowers

Create your own flower crown under the guidance of local expert Mark. Drop in throughout the day. £15 per crown.

You can register your interest for Explorer Club (so we know the numbers) or purchase your flower crown workshop below.

You can also pay on the day if you don’t want to book in advance.

Knife Sharpening with Community Cutlery

Following a hugely popular masterclass at Summer Camp 2024, Gaz, founder of Community Cutlery, is coming back to The Walled Garden!

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.

£90 PER PERSON

Mushroom Foraging with Dave Winnard

Hawarden Estate is teeming with amazing flora and fauna, and at certain times of year that includes huge varieties of mushrooms.

This Walled Garden School session will be a leisurely stroll through the grounds of the Hawarden Estate.

You will explore the world of mushrooms and other fungi, how they work, why they are important, how they fit into the ecosystem. You will also learn about identification of different mushroom species, and will look for a variety of species in different habitats.

We will also discuss edible, poisonous and medicinal species. From Hairy Curtain Crust to Turkeytail, Shaggy Parasol to Oakbug Milkcap, the world of mushrooms and other fungi await us to discover them in a beautiful setting. 

£45 PER PERSON

About Dave:

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.

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-11.30pm.

• 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.

Join us for the Autumn Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on 6th October 2024.

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 Session with Sheena Corry

This is a very special session suitable for beginners and seasoned cold water swimmers - each session will bring you a new experience.

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 stunning Walled Garden to the lake, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from our Wild Swimming expert, Sheena. She will guide you through the experience, which includes breath work and mindfulness. 

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; invigorating and increasing your white blood cell count to help ward off those end of winter illnesses.

Following the session, there will be blankets, hot water bottles and hot drinks around a fire, and some time to reflect on your cold-water therapy.

Wetsuits are available to hire and advisable if this is your first time wild swimming during the winter.

£50 PER PERSON

Bookbinding with Anachronalia

Linette, your guide, loves books. She set up Anachronalia in 2012 as a small-scale craft business specialising in handmade books, stationery, and book related accessories.

Her years of hands-on experience in this ancient craft will captivate and inspire you to take the skills learned within The Walled Garden home.

What you will learn:

How to use traditional, by-hand techniques including Japanese stitching, binding a cover, crease and fold making.

What you will take away with you:

Your own handmade hardback notebook (approx. A6) and the knowledge of how to make one at home.

£95 PER PERSON