Events at Hawarden Estate
EVENTS THIS WEEK AT HAWARDEN
ALL EVENTS
Nos Galan Mai 2024
Join us for the first of our annual spirit night celebrations of 2024. Gather around the bonfire before enjoying a feast cooked by 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
May Day eve was one of the 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. The other two ysbrydnos nights being St John’s Eve (24th June) and Halloween (31st October). As the darkness would approach on Nos Galan, bonfires were lit …’
Tickets are £45 per person.
THE MENU
Snacks
Broad bean falafel, red pepper salsa
Chicken and pea fritter, curry sauce
Main
Welsh leg of lamb marinated in lemon, rosemary, garlic and cumin
Or
Grilled king oyster mushroom and squash marinated in lemon rosemary, garlic and cumin
Served with
Fire roasted new season potatoes, mint, parsley and spring onion
Griled Hawarden estate asparagus sprouting broccoli and watercress salad
Green sauce
Pudding
Gooseberry fool
Gooseberry compote, yoghurt, vanilla custard, whipped cream and roasted almond biscuits
The Glynne Arms Dog Walk
The Glynne Arms monthly dog walk.
Join Sarah and Mabli for our monthly dog walk social.
£6 per person, kids under 5 go free. Dogs go free.
Ticket price includes a filter coffee or tea, and a breakfast bap.
Meet at The Glynne Arms at 10.30am for a breakfast sandwich then head off across the estate parkland and through the woods in Hawarden.
Explorer Club 4th May
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.
Bird Watching Morning with Dave Winnard
Bird Watching Morning with Dave Winnard
Join local nature expert Dave Winnard for a morning of bird watching and identifying on Hawarden Estate.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to identify the commoner species of bird but did not know where to start or our interested on what birds species are on the estate then this is the event for you.
This is not quite the dawn chorus, but it will be an early start - this is the best time to spot and hear the best birds.
Hawarden Estate is teeming with incredible wildlife. You will spend this session looking for the different species of bird that come to the estate. You will be learning about identifying birds identify visually, as well as learning some of the bird songs and calls.
The estate is the home of some wonderful bird species like 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.
£30 PER PERSON
Explorer Club 11th May
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.
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Taking time for our body and mind
Come to Hawarden for a retreat day away to invest in the well-being of your body and mind. With a chance to explore the estate, as well as enjoy some movement to heat the body and feel the breath; Emma will then dive into a fun and hands-on workshop to help you gain a better understanding of your posture and how your body moves throughout the day. This will be a very useful workshop to help you feel realigned in your everyday routine.
Suitable for all, whether you’re a yogi or want to try yoga for the first time; come and embrace nature in all its glory to allow you to reconnect with your mind and body.
Come and give yourself time to get away from the busy world and take time to reset, recuperate and re-energise.
Being in the great outdoors is important for retrospection, to gain perspective and allow nature to work its magic. Experiencing natural sunlight can boost your mood and productivity.
Suitability and availability
Suitable for all, seasoned yogis and also complete beginners new to yoga. This is a day of knowledge and learning and also a restful, restorative day allowing you to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
£45 PER PERSON
Explorer Club 18th May
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.
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
Gentle Leadership for Teams with Charlie Gladstone
Following Charlie’s sold-out classes in June and January, we are bringing this class back to Hawarden in May.
This is an eight part practical guide to effective management for leaders of teams of all sizes.
This practical, engaging and fun course is aimed at people who manage teams of any size, from 2 people to 1000. This class is perfect for those who run their own business, or who want to provide members of their team with some creative training and guidance.
A simple and delicious lunch, unlimited tea and coffee and some snacks are included in your booking.
£150 PER PERSON
Bank Holiday Courtyard Party at The Glynne Arms
Bank Holiday Courtyard Party at The Glynne Arms
Join us for great food and great beer as we celebrate the Bank Holiday in style.
FURTHER DETAILS COMING SOON
The Glynne Arms Dog Walk
The Glynne Arms monthly dog walk.
Join Sarah and Mabli for our monthly dog walk social.
£6 per person, kids under 5 go free. Dogs go free.
Ticket price includes a filter coffee or tea, and a breakfast bap.
Meet at The Glynne Arms at 10.30am for a breakfast sandwich then head off across the estate parkland and through the woods in Hawarden.
Upstairs at The Glynne Arms
Upstairs at The Glynne Arms
Our monthly live music night Upstairs at Glynne Arms is back. This month brings Nick Ellis.
Friday 31st May - From 7.30pm at The Glynne Arms
FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry on the night without tickets!
Old Castle Open Day - June 2024
The summer Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on Sunday 2nd June.
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. This Summer the charity is The Counselling Hub, who provide crisis response to suicidal/vulnerable people of all backgrounds.
All children must be accompanied. Paths up to the castle are steep and uneven. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Taking time for our body and mind
Come to Hawarden for a retreat day away to invest in the well-being of your body and mind. With a chance to explore the estate, as well as enjoy some movement to heat the body and feel the breath; Emma will then dive into a fun and hands-on workshop to help you gain a better understanding of your posture and how your body moves throughout the day. This will be a very useful workshop to help you feel realigned in your everyday routine.
Suitable for all, whether you’re a yogi or want to try yoga for the first time; come and embrace nature in all its glory to allow you to reconnect with your mind and body.
Come and give yourself time to get away from the busy world and take time to reset, recuperate and re-energise.
Being in the great outdoors is important for retrospection, to gain perspective and allow nature to work its magic. Experiencing natural sunlight can boost your mood and productivity.
Suitability and availability
Suitable for all, seasoned yogis and also complete beginners new to yoga. This is a day of knowledge and learning and also a restful, restorative day allowing you to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
£45 PER PERSON
Cold Water Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
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
Explorer Club 15th June
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.
Cold Water Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry - Afternoon Session
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
Summer Solstic Dawn Walk 2024
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
Tea or coffee at the Old Castle
A delicious breakfast cooked over the fire on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop.
THE MENU
Strawberry Danish
Courgette and fine bean fritters, smashed broad beans, tomato and chilli salsa, poached eggs
Nos Gwyl Ifan 2024
Gather around the bonfire before enjoying a feast cooked by 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 were 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 …’
Tickets are £45 per person.
THE MENU
Snacks
Isle of wight tomato tart, pickled onion
Courgette and leek fritter, garlic and lemon aioli
Main
Grilled chalk stream trout, lemon, parsley garlic and chilli dressing
Or
Grilled cauliflower and roasted chickpea, lemon, parsley garlic and chilli dressing
Served with
Potatoes, runner beans and pesto, confit courgettes with mint and lemon, tomato salsa
Pudding
Apricot and almond tart with vanilla creme fraiche
Explorer Club 22nd June
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.
Explorer Club 29th June
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.
The Glynne Arms Dog Walk
The Glynne Arms monthly dog walk.
Join Sarah and Mabli for our monthly dog walk social.
£6 per person, kids under 5 go free. Dogs go free.
Ticket price includes a filter coffee or tea, and a breakfast bap.
Meet at The Glynne Arms at 10.30am for a breakfast sandwich then head off across the estate parkland and through the woods in Hawarden.
On The Horizon
On The Horizon
A 24 hour event of insightful talks, panels and conversations with some of the most inspiring voices of today on the future of fashion, education, the environment and much more.
On The Horizon is a new, deliberately small event that comprises 24 hours of talks, conversation, walks, swimming, food and wine.
It will focus on ideas that inspire hope and inspiration and in so doing offer ways to improve your life and that of those around you.
Every hour a speaker will give a talk that lasts for around 20 minutes. The rest of that hour will be taken up with questions and conversations.
After that, the conversations may well continue in smaller groups.
There will also be some gently structured break-out groups.
If you want to hang around, there will be dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and some relaxed music.
There will be a walk or two and you can swim in our lake.
This will be a launch for something that we will slowly grow into bigger events.
FROM £35 PER PERSON
Summer Camp Weekend 1
Summer Camp - Weekend 1
A luxury micro-festival in North Wales.
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
DAY TICKETS FROM £79 PER PERSON
WEEKEND TICKETS FROM £129 PER PERSON
Summer Camp Weekend 2
Summer Camp - Weekend 2
A luxury micro-festival in North Wales.
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
DAY TICKETS FROM £79 PER PERSON
WEEKEND TICKETS FROM £129 PER PERSON
Summer Camp Weekend 3
Summer Camp - Weekend 3
A luxury micro-festival in North Wales.
Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape. A chance to reset and recharge. It is about slowing down, about meeting new people, about learning new things.
It is small and intimate.
You’ll meet new friends and spend time with inspiring people.
The days will be spent in the company of world experts in nature and outdoor craft. You’ll join workshops, go on expeditions and listen to inspiring talks.
You’ll eat incredible food. Your dinner every evening is included in the ticket price and is cooked for you by our team of exceptional chefs.
The evenings will be spent together in the Walled Garden where there will be light entertainment, a bar and campfires to gather around as the sun goes down.
You’ll then head off to bed to stay in luxury with brand new, and proper, showers and loos just around the corner.
You’ll leave Summer Camp feeling inspired and refreshed.
This is the place of your dreams.
DAY TICKETS FROM £79 PER PERSON
WEEKEND TICKETS FROM £129 PER PERSON
Old Castle Open Day - September 2024
Join us for the September Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on 1st September 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.
Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
Following two popular classes in Summer 2023 and Spring 2024, Rob is coming back to The Walled Garden School.
Learn the basics behind the world of sign writing, block lettering, perspective and sign-design with a true master of his craft, Rob Walker. Rob is an expert sign-writer and enthusiast, with life-long experience in this field. You’ll leave this class with a board featuring your sign - with your handpainted chosen letter or word.
Rob will guide, teach and chat with you, as you create your own board complete with hand painted lettering. You will finish the day with a beautiful board to take home, featuring your chosen letter or word.
All materials, paints and brushes are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch.
£80 PER PERSON
Autumn Equinox Dawn Walk 2024
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
Tea or coffee at the Old Castle
A delicious breakfast cooked over the fire on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop.
THE MENU
Peach and blackberry buns
Tomato pepper and borlotti bean ragu, roasted sweetcorn sourdough and poached eggs
Cold Water Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
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
Nos Galan Gaeaf 2024
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 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 …’
Tickets are £45 per person.
THE MENU
Snacks
Pumpkin and thyme welsh cake, pickled pear and cheddar
Mushroom tart, pecorino
Main
Welsh beef shin and ale pie
Or
Swede, mushroom and leek pie
Served with
Mashed potato, grilled brassicas and gravy
Pudding
Apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla custard
Bonfire Night 2024
Join us on Bonfire Night for an unforgettable evening of fun, food and fire.
Bigger and better than ever!
A BIG bonfire - roaming Brass Band - illumination of Hawarden Old Castle - food from the fire - Dog-friendly - No Fireworks
Tickets coming soon…
Winter Solstice Dawn Walk 2024
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.
THE MENU
Mince pie swirls
Potato and pumpkin hash, confit leeks and mustard poached eggs
Explorer Club 27th April
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.
Upstairs at The Glynne Arms
Upstairs at The Glynne Arms
Our monthly live music night Upstairs at Glynne Arms is back. This month brings Robin Adams with guest Sam Grassie.
Friday 26th April - 7.30pm to 10pm at The Glynne Arms
FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry on the night without tickets!
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Yoga Workshop Retreat Half Day with Emma Garland
Taking time for our body and mind
Come to Hawarden for a retreat day away to invest in the well-being of your body and mind. With a chance to explore the estate, as well as enjoy some movement to heat the body and feel the breath; Emma will then dive into a fun and hands-on workshop to help you gain a better understanding of your posture and how your body moves throughout the day. This will be a very useful workshop to help you feel realigned in your everyday routine.
Suitable for all, whether you’re a yogi or want to try yoga for the first time; come and embrace nature in all its glory to allow you to reconnect with your mind and body.
Come and give yourself time to get away from the busy world and take time to reset, recuperate and re-energise.
Being in the great outdoors is important for retrospection, to gain perspective and allow nature to work its magic. Experiencing natural sunlight can boost your mood and productivity.
Suitability and availability
Suitable for all, seasoned yogis and also complete beginners new to yoga. This is a day of knowledge and learning and also a restful, restorative day allowing you to reconnect with yourself and with nature.
£45 PER PERSON
Explorer Club 13th April
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.
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
Butchery and Outdoor Cooking Masterclass with Jamie Corry
Learn traditional butchery and cookery skills on this intimate, six-person course.
You will learn to butcher a whole deer, master several ways to cook and enjoy venison, eat an amazing feast, and learn ancestral skills too. This is the ultimate practical and informative butchery class.
You will taste delicious, melt-in-the-mouth meat, all prepared by your own hands alongside expert tuition and guidance from Jamie Corry of The Wild Bushcraft Company, who has 21 years’ of experience in bushcraft and butchery.
Over the course of this day you will learn all about deer in the UK, the reasons for managing them and the benefits of doing so. You will be involved in the preparation of a deer into delicious meat and learn about what other parts of the animal can be used for.
What you will learn:
About deer management and benefits of venison.
How to skin and butcher a deer, stalked by the instructor himself.
Different cooking techniques including carpaccio, steaks and roasts.
Ancestral skills to make use of the hide and antlers.
This course uses only equipment that you will already have at home so you can put the skills you learn to the test after the course to impress your family and friends.
What you will get out of this class.
This course is designed to teach you key butchery skills, but also to help you discover some new depths in your interest in cooking.
You will learn from the best - Jamie has 21 years' experience of working in the countryside all over the UK in many guises: bushcraft instructor, deer stalker, countryside ranger and youth engagement officer. He also has a passion for only eating meat that he has hunted or raised, knowing exactly where the animal came from and that it had a good life.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class.
£250 PER PERSON
Spring Nature Guided Walk with Dave Winnard
Spring Nature Guided Walk with Dave Winnard
Join local nature expert Dave Winnard on a guided nature walk at the beginning of Spring.
You will be looking at all aspects of nature including plants, birds, bees and hover flies. You will learn more about how to identify species, and how to understand the ecology and behaviours of the changing seasons. There may also be elements of foraging during this session.
You will leave feeling inspired to find lots of wildlife of your own over the coming season.
This is the time when the bees start buzzing, the birds are singing and even some butterflies may put in an appearance after a long winter. Spring is a fabulous time to look for nature and on this event we will be looking for all the signs of spring. It will be a leisurely walk through the grounds of the estate to see what signs of spring we can find.
£30 PER PERSON
Children's Pizza Making Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Children's Pizza Making Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Learn to make and cook pizza to perfection. Learn this amazing skill, and practice it at home after the workshop.
Join us in The Walled Garden during the Easter holidays to learn how to make the very best wood-fired pizza with Hawarden Estate chef Adam Williams.
Children will learn how to shape and cook pizza to perfection.
Suitable for ages 8 and up. If your child is younger but you think they would be capable, this is up to you! All parents and guardians must say with their children and in the Walled Garden during the class (there is seating, wifi, tea and coffee)
During this class you will learn how to:
Make pizza dough
Prepare and add your favourite toppings
Cook your pizza
Lunch included.
£25 PER PERSON
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Glynne Arms Dog Walk
The Glynne Arms monthly dog walk.
Join Sarah and Mabli for our monthly dog walk social.
£6 per person, kids under 5 go free. Dogs go free.
Ticket price includes a filter coffee or tea, and a breakfast bap.
Meet at The Glynne Arms at 10.30am for a breakfast sandwich then head off across the estate parkland and through the woods in Hawarden.
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Easter Show
The Great Easter Show 2024
Have you heard the news?
The Hawarden Estate Great Easter show is back!
Join us for fun and festivities at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop on Saturday 30th March 2024 from 11am - 5pm.
Historically, Hawarden Estate hosted a fête yearly, celebrating the local community. We’ve decided it’s about time to bring it back. Join us for immense and unequalled 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 £16 per adult and £11 per child. Under 5’s are free.
Included in the ticket price:
Unlimited fairground rides, this year we will have vintage dodgems, a carousel and helter-skelter. Entertainment and live music and entry to the dog show.
Not included in the ticket price:
Face painting.
Additional workshops.
Food and drink.
Parking.
You will not be sent a physical ticket, your confirmation email will act as this. Please have it ready to show when you arrive.
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
£50 per stall fee.
Fish On The Fire Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Fish On The Fire Cooking Class with Adam Williams
Come and learn how to cook a feast on the fire with our Estate Head Chef Adam Williams. This will be a masterclass in fish and shellfish preparation and cooking on the fire.
As part of your day, you will enjoy a spectacular fire-cooked seafood lunch, discover new knife skills, prepare fish and learn to build and maintain the best fire.
You will learn:
How to open and clean scallops
How to shuck oysters
How to cook oysters
Filleting round fish
Filleting flat fish
How to prepare papillote
Hot and cold smoking
This class is suitable for all - please let us know if you are bringing a child along to take part in the class.
£90 PER PERSON
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
Breath Work wellness with That Breath Guy
Breath Work wellness with That Breath Guy
Experience the profound and transformative world of breathwork at Rob Rea, That Breath Guy, signature workshop. Dive into the realm of healing and self-discovery as we explore the power of breath. This offers a unique opportunity to shift thoughts and patterns, leaving you with a renewed perspective on life.
This session will begin with an introduction, providing insights into the breathwork technique and its purpose.
You will gain a deeper understanding of how this practice can unlock your inner potential and create meaningful transformations. Witness first-hand how this powerful technique can liberate your mind and pave the way for positive shifts in your life.
You will then take part in a guided breathwork session led by Rob.
The session will finish with a guided meditation.
This course is suitable for adults and for all abilities, whether you have never tried breathwork or not.
£50 PER PERSON
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
Spring Equinox Dawn Walk 2024
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
Tea or coffee at the Old Castle
A delicious breakfast cooked over the fire on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop.
THE MENU
Apple and cinnamon Danish
Bubble and squeak, grilled mushrooms and spinach, poached eggs
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
Cold Water Wild Swimming Session with Sheena Corry
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
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
Sign Writing Workshop with Rob Walker
Learn the basics behind the world of sign writing, block lettering, perspective and sign-design with a true master of his craft, Rob Walker. Rob is an expert sign-writer and enthusiast, with life-long experience in this field. You’ll leave this class with a board featuring your sign - with your handpainted chosen letter or word.
Rob will guide, teach and chat with you, as you create your own board complete with hand painted lettering. You will finish the day with a beautiful board to take home, featuring your chosen letter or word.
All materials, paints and brushes are included, as is a wonderful, simple lunch.
What you will learn:
Drawing lettering by hand using block casual methods.
Drafting block lettering using perspective.
Optical spacing.
The principles behind lettering construction.
How to add convex and beveled outcomes to drawn lettering.
How to transfer a design to a board ready for painting.
Handling a mahl (balancing) stick.
Handling traditional sign writing brushes.
You do not need any prior skills to attend this class.
£80 PER PERSON
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
The Great Eggsplorer Trail
The Hawarden Estate Easter Eggsplorer Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 giant eggs along our Explorer Trail. Can you find them?
Get involved!
Pick up an activity sheet and pencil from the Farm Shop before heading out to explore the trail.
When you’ve completed your mission, hand in your activity sheet at The Farm Shop.
Everyone who finds all the eggs gets an egg-stra special chocolate prize.
Information for grown ups
The trail will be open from 1st March - 1st April when the Farm Shop is open.
Recommended for children 8 and under
Ticket price £5 per child
Book via the website, choose your date by selecting the product below, or buy on the day
There are no time slots, just turn up when suits you on the day you have purchased a ticket for.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Happy Egg-sploring!
