Great activities to enjoy together in the garden
For 2024 we are organising a new Sculpture Exhibition, art workshops, special horticultural events, family activities and more throughout the seasons in the garden.
Sculptures in the Landscape Exhibition 2024
‘Sculpture in the Landscape’ exhibition is set alongside our permanent collection of 90 sculptures
Over 60 pieces of new sculpture will be on display through 2024 with artists coming from all over the UK
The Exhibition will run from 18th April to Sunday 3rd November 2024 during normal open hours.
Botanical Illustrations Workshop: Tuesday 30 April – Thursday 2 May 2024
Art Retreat - Painting the Himalayan Garden - Friday 17th May 2024
Cost £95 per person (all materials provided)
Bring your own lunch or make use of the Garden Tearoom
Rhododendron Experience 23rd May 2024
The Himalayan Garden is well known for its extensive collection of Rhododendrons, and has National Plant Collection status from Plant Heritage for its collection of Rhododendron subsect. Fortunea.
Come and enjoy a tour, talk and layering workshop with Jago, Head of our Rhododendron National Collection. He will provide you with top tips on how to care for Rhododendrons and show different techniques on how to propagate, including air layering.
Workshop Details:
Thursday 23 May 2024 at 1pm – 4pm
Cost £30 per person
Includes tour, talk, layering and light refreshments
Book online through our ticket booking page
Modern Calligraphy Workshop - Wednesday 26th June 2024
All attendees will get a Calligraphy Starter Kit, including handouts, paper, pen and ink to use and take home, providing everything you need to start your calligraphy journey!
Workshop Details
10am – 12.30pm
Cost £50 per person (includes refreshment break with tea and biscuits
Booking essential: email info@himalayangarden.com
Ceramics Poppy Workshop - Saturday 20th July 2024
Join ceramicist Anna Whitehouse for a walk and talk about her 2022 poppy installation ‘Bursting From The Slumber’ before heading inside to customise your own unique trio of ceramic poppies for your own garden.
Anna will take the poppies back to her studio to glaze, fire and assemble onto steel rods, returning them to the Himalayan Garden for your collection.
Workshop details:
2 hour workshops at:
- 10am – 12noon
- 1pm – 3pm
Cost per workshop : £65 per person
Limited places, booking essential, please email info@himalayangarden.com
Please note, no refunds will be given if you cancel within 14 days of the event