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Events and Workshops

Every year we organise a series of gardening workshops, creative workshops and special events at Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. Our main event is our Wildlife Day in June, which is a family event, with plenty of activities and information about the wildlife of the area.

How to Book

 
To reserve your place/s on the courses, please select the course you wish to attend and use the Buy Now buttons beside each workshop. Alternatively complete and return the downloadable booking form. 

All courses include entry to the garden plus coffee and biscuits. Materials are provided unless stated and you will leave each workshop with plenty of reference information.

Please note that course fees cannot be refunded if cancelled less than 7 days prior to date of workshop.

Gardening Courses

Creative Courses

Art Exhibitions

Charity Open Days

apple pruning

Apple Tree Pruning Course

February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A hands-on apple tree pruning workshop.

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a vegetable garden plot

Grow the Best Possible Vegetables

March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Want to learn how to grow vegetables and make the most of your vegetable garden in 2026? Join us for…

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Throw & Turn Ceramic Vases – Terri Donockley

April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM - September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Terri Donockley, from Throw & Turn Ceramics coming to exhibit her vases in the tearoom. They will be in the tearoom throughout the summer and are the perfect vessel to show off your home grown cut flowers!

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Make a Wire Hen

April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We are delighted to be able to introduce Richard Gibson as our new wire sculpture expert for 2026. He will…

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flowering cherry

National Garden Scheme

May 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

We are once again opening the garden as part of the NGS Open Garden Scheme, this is the first of…

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Autumn flowering cosmos with red admiral butterfly

National Garden Scheme

September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

We are pleased to be opening the garden for the second time this year as part of the National Garden…

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Examples of Past Events

wire alliums by Chris Moss

SOLD OUT Making Wire Alliums – Afternoon

September 22 at 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Chris Moss is back by popular demand for this wire sculpture workshop. On this course you will learn how to make wire alliums, perfect as an extra feature in your garden borders or pots. Wire sculpture courses provide the opportunity to learn and develop new artistic skills. You’ll gain proficiency in working with wire, tools,…

wire alliums by Chris Moss

SOLD OUT Making Wire Alliums – Morning

September 22 at 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Chris Moss is back by popular demand for this wire sculpture workshop. On this course you will learn how to make wire alliums, perfect as an extra feature in your garden borders or pots. Wire sculpture courses provide the opportunity to learn and develop new artistic skills. You’ll gain proficiency in working with wire, tools,…

Outdoor art workshop

A Garden Sketch Book with Kate Pettitt – September

September 16 at 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We are delighted that our outdoor art workshops are back this summer led by local artist Kate Pettitt. Many of you will be familiar with Kate’s work at York Open Studios and we are really looking forward to her joining us this summer to lead several full day art courses in the outdoors. Fill your…