Tablet Weaving with Hannah Robson

Saturday 14th June 2025

10am-3:30pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Tablet weaving is a beautiful craft, used to create woven bands, belts or straps.

In this session, an expert weaver will introduce you to the special equipment and processes for tablet weaving. Pre-prepared looms will be provided, and you will quickly get to grips with the techniques involved.

When you’re feeling confident, you will set up a loom with colours and patterns of your choosing. By the end of the day you will have a distinct woven piece suitable to use as a strap, handle or decorative braid.

All equipment and weaving yarns will be provided.

£80 per person.

Timings

10am: Arrival, welcome and introductions

10:15am: Workshop begins

1pm: Lunch

2pm: Workshop resumes

3:30pm: Goodbyes

About Hannah:

Hannah Robson is an artist and weaver who, using a range of weaving technologies and materials, creates two- and three-dimensional sculptures, installations and fabrics. She is interested in the spatial qualities of textiles: how they can affect and form space, change atmospheres, filter and reflect light.

Hannah joined us at Summer Camp in 2024 and we’re looking forward to welcoming her back to The Walled Garden for this workshop, before we see her again at Summer Camp 2025!

Children's Pizza Making Workshop with Adam Williams

Saturday 14th June

11am-2pm

Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee for parents included.

Learn to make and cook pizza to perfection!

Alongside your expert guide and seasoned chef, Adam Williams, you will make the very best wood-fired pizza with ingredients sourced from the award-winning Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

During this class you will learn how to:

• Make and shape pizza dough

• Prepare and add your favourite toppings

• Cook your pizza in a wood-fired oven.

Lunch, created by the pizza, chefs is included. There will also be a snack from the Farm Shop bakery.

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 stay with their children and in The Walled Garden during the class (there is seating, wifi, tea and coffee).

£25 per person.

About the day

11am: Welcome to The Walled Garden
Learn about flour and baking
Roll your dough
Prepare your toppings
Make your pizza
Cook in the Gozney pizza ovens
Eat your pizza!
Questions

2pm: Time to head home

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.

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.

Ticket holders, please meet at the Farm Shop

Join us for a dawn walk in a historic location with spectacular views. Meet at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop at 4am 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 on a beautifully styled table at the Farm Shop. 

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English Breakfast
Vegetarian Breakfast

Strawberry and cream Danish

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 summer Hawarden Old Castle open day will take place at 10am to 3pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Access the Old Castle 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.

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

All children must be accompanied.

Paths up to the castle are steep and uneven.

Dogs are welcome on leads.

All proceeds go to a charity chosen by our team: this time it’s Headway.
Headway are a national charity, with local branches, dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced brain injuries, as well as their families. They provide vital services such as rehabilitation, information, and emotional support, aiming to improve quality of life for those affected by brain injuries. Headway also advocates for increased awareness, understanding, and better care for people living with brain injury, as well as offering resources for professionals working in this field.

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.

Wild Fermented Drinks with The Plucky Pickle

Saturday 28th June
10am - 2pm
Lunch and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Fizz Up! Learn how to make wild fermented drinks with a true expert.

Your guide, Jules Goddard AKA The Pluky Pickle, will give a short talk on the magic of fermentation before we jump in and create a wild fermented soda together and a ginger bug from scratch. We’ll use seasonal fruits, berries and herbs to make a sparkling, fermented, delicious soda.

We will also have a tasting session of fermented foods and drinks.

You will will this masterclass with two fermented sodas that you created using seasonal fruits, berries and herbs.

£65 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Music Series - Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Summer Music Series - Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

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.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

A Celebration of Summer Wildlife with David Winnard

Sunday 17th August
10am-1pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for a pleasant stroll through the grounds of the historic Hawarden Estate to encounter a variety of interesting wild species that call Hawarden home. From birds and insects to plants and mammals, we will seek out some of the wonderful wildlife of the summer months.

On this walk we will see how different species fit into the landscape and the overall ecosystem, from understanding how a single flower species can be host to a variety of insects and fungi, to looking for evidence of what birds have been breeding.

Whilst this walk does not focus on one particular group of wildlife, it allows us to follow nature’s lead; if we find an interesting butterfly we will look at that, if we see some signs of mammals, we will work out what they were, if we discover a new wildflower for the estate then we will appreciate that. We let nature dictate what we discover (with a little help and instruction from your friendly nature guide, David).

This is the kind of walk where you set off not knowing what you may discover and come back with an experience of seeing nature in all its glory, at a beautiful time of year, in a stunning setting.

£45 per person.

Timings

10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden

10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

12.30pm: Head back to The Walled Garden

1pm: Finish

About David:

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.

Cooking Over Fire Masterclass with Adam Williams

Create a summer feast!

During this relaxed workshop within The Walled Garden you’ll learn essential kitchen skills such as:

• Game and poultry butchery.

• Knife skills.

• How to make fresh pasta.

• Cooking over fire.

Your expert chef and guide, Adam Williams, will then work with you to create delicious fire-cooked dishes using the best local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients from Hawarden Estate and beyond.

£90 PER PERSON

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.

Sushi Masterclass with Adam Williams

A fantastic introduction to making your own sushi.

With all good sushi, we begin by perfecting the rice and its seasoning. Then we’ll move on to shaping and rolling, learning simple tricks along the way so you can continue your sushi making at home.

If you’ve ever dreamed about making your own maki, you’ve come to the right place!

£75 PER PERSON

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Our weekly Saturday live music and pizza nights are back throughout the Summer holidays.

From 6-9pm

FREE ENTRY - but spaces are limited - please register to get your free tickets by booking below. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee entry without tickets!

New music will be brought to Hawarden Estate Farm Shop each week. Live music will be held in the tin shed from 6 to 9 p.m. Only food and drink bought from the Farm Shop can be consumed on the grounds. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. Book your free ticket below.

Late Summer Foraging with David Winnard

Sunday 31st August
10am-1pm

Breakfast pastry and unlimited tea and coffee included.

The flowers, fruits and fungi of Hawarden Estate.

This is the perfect time of the year to get to grips with the edible, medicinal and poisonous plants found on the estate.

If you are new to foraging, or know a little bit, then this walk will be perfect for you as we discuss the dos and don’ts of foraging (including what the law is) as well as delving into identifying some of the commoner plants and maybe some fungi that are present in the hedgerows and woods.

Expect to be finding fruits like blackberries and apples and nuts like hazelnuts and sweet chestnut, among the huge variety of other plants that have so much folklore behind them (like Mugwort - a favourite of your nature guide, David).

Not only will we learn how to identify these species but also discuss ways of how to preserve them, whether that is drying them or doing something more involved like turning our finds in to liqueurs.

We will forage in some of the wilder parts of the estate as well as look around some of the more formal bits of garden - not for the cultivated plants, but for some of the more interesting ‘weeds’ which often have many uses (just don’t tell the gardeners we are looking at their ‘weeds’!).

You will leave feeling confident to find and pick your own foraged plants from the wild.

£45 per person.

Timings

10am: Meet at The Terrace in The Walled Garden

10.15am: Introductions from David before heading off on the walk

12.30pm: Head back to The Walled Garden

1pm: Finish

About David:

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.

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.

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.

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 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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Coming Soon!

Sign Writing Masterclass with Rob Walker

Following hugely popular classes at Summer Camp, and sold out workshops throughout 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 hand-painted 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 bevelled 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.

£80 PER PERSON

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.

BONFIRE NIGHT 2025

5-9pm, Saturday 1st November

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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Mince pie swirls

Potato and pumpkin hash, confit leeks, poached eggs and mustard hollandaise