Events
Keep up to date with all the latest events at Barton Grange.
January Homeware Sale
Event Starts: Saturday 4th January 2025 | FREE EVENT
Our annual Homeware Sale will return on Saturday 4th January 2025. Packed full of fabulous bargains for your home, this five week long event includes fantastic deals on cookware, tableware, glassware, home electricals, textiles, bedding and more!
The Primrose Festival
Event Starts: Saturday 1st February until Sunday 2nd March 2025 | FREE EVENT
We are celebrating one of spring’s most joyful flowers at our annual Primrose Festival. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover a stunning selection of classic and exciting new varieties of the beautiful primula family. Vote for your favourite for a chance to win a gardening hamper worth £100!
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Drawing From Nature with Janet Robinson
Event Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | £30pp
Join artist Janet Robinson and explore a range of expressive and enjoyable techniques in various media, including charcoal and pencil. We will be drawing an array of beautiful subjects from nature. Beginners are welcome.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th February 2025 | 10:30am-3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Thursday 13th February 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £30pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 16th February 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Watercolour Pencil Birds Step-By-Step with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 | 10:45am- 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean to learn how to create a bird from basic drawing to shading and blending using watercolour pencils. All levels. Bring any watercolour pencils and brushes you happen to have although there will be pencils, brushes to borrow free and paper for 50p. Book early to guarantee a place.
Creative Floral Art Watercolour with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 | 2pm- 4pm | £15pp
Join us, whatever your level, to produce your own pretty design with help and demonstrations from tutor Jean Palmer. Great fun and a relaxed session of creativity. Bring any paints and art equipment you happen to have, but equipment is available to borrow. Paper is 50p.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 20th February 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 21st February 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Highland Cow Coloured Pencil Workshop with Shannon Mullin
Event Date: Saturday 22nd February 2025 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a realistic highland cow in coloured pencils, guided by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 26th February 2025 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Friday 28th February 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £30pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Saturday 1st March 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Saturday 8th March 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £30pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 9th March 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th March 2025 | 10:30am-3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
Spring Flowers in Pen and Watercolour with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 | 10:45am- 12:45pm | £15pp
Join tutor Jean Palmer to paint lovely Spring flowers in a range of styles in pen and watercolour, suitable for all levels. Bring your art equipment such as paint and brushes although paper is available at 25p, plus paints/pens to borrow.
Creative Watercolour with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 | 2pm- 4pm | £15pp
Create some decorative watercolour images using pen and mixed media. Bring your watercolour equipment and tutor Jean Palmer will guide you. Paper available at 25p plus paints and various media to borrow.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 19th March 2025 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Candle Making Session with Wick-ed
Event Date: Thursday 27th March 2025 | 11am- 1pm | £30pp
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced candle maker, we will guide you through the fundamentals, using Wick-ed 100% soy wax, quality Woodwicks and a beautiful selection of paraben free, premium UK fragrances. You will leave with lots of knowledge and confidence as well as your beautiful candle to enjoy. Everything is provided for you to take home your luxury scented container candle.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 28th March 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Advice & Information Event
Event Dates: Saturday 29th March 2025 | 10:30am – 3pm | FREE EVENT
This event will give you the opportunity to speak to a wide range of local services who can provide you with FREE information and advice!
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Friday 11th April 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 13th April 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 16th April 2025 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Saturday 26th April 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 27th April 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 10th May 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 21st May 2025 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Make Your Own Floor Lamp with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Saturday 31st May 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | £55pp
This is a new workshop and a follow-up to making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. Attendees will need to have experienced making a lampshade(s) prior to this event. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Saturday 7th June 2025 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: Sunday 8th June 2025 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. Includes a fully comprehensive calligraphy box with a starter kit, Mellor & Rose calligraphy workbook and luxe stationery items for your calligraphy.
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 18th June 2025 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Saturday 21st June 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 | 11am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade or ceiling pendant. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabric collection or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric if will need to be a non-stretch cotton and approx half a metre. Kits & fabric will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make more!
School Gardening Workshops
We host school gardening workshops at Barton Grange to encourage children to take an interest in the wonderful world of plants and gardening.
Did you know?
Our dedicated events space is available to hire!
We host a wide range of events including creative workshops, wellness experiences, information days and children’s activities. We’re always on the lookout for more unique events to host in our Green Room!
If you are interested in hiring our venue, please contact our Events Organiser Georgina Jackson. We can help you plan your event including ticketing and promotion.
Email: [email protected]
Kids Special Events
Kids Special Events
Make Your Own Easter Bonnet
Event Date: 6th April 2023 | | £3.50 per child
Come and get creative and crafty at our fun Easter bonnet workshop. Each session runs for 30 minutes. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Paint Your Own Easter Suncatcher
Event Date: 13th April 2023 | £3.50 per child
Come and get creative and decorate your own suncatcher chimes. The session runs for 30 minutes. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Paint Your Own Wellington Boot and Seed Planting
Event Date: 13th April 2023 | £5 per child
Come and get creative at our crafty workshop where you will paint your own wellington boot plant pot and then sow your own seeds. The session will run for 1 hour. Children must be aged over 3 and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Paint Your Own Wellington and Seed Planting
Event Date: 11th April 2024 | 10am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 1:15pm£5 per child
Come and get creative at our crafty workshop where you will paint your own wellington boot plant pot and then sow your own seeds. Children must be aged over 3 years old and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Paint your own Ceramic Gnome or Pixie
Event Dates: 17th August 2023 | 10am – 10:45am | 11:15am – 12pm | 12:30pm – 1:15pm | 1:45pm – 2:30pm | £6 per child
Get creative and paint your own ceramic summer gnome or pixie. Each session runs for 45 minutes. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Wooden Bird Box
Event Dates: 24th August 2023 | 10am-11am | £10 per child
Get creative and paint your own wooden bird box. Each session runs for 1 hour. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint your own Ceramic Birdhouse
Event Dates: Thursday 22nd August 2024 | 10am – 10:45am | 11:15am – 12pm | 12:30pm – 1:15pm | 1:45pm – 2:30pm | £7 per child
Get creative and paint your own ceramic birdhouse this Summer. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Paint Your Own Easter Bunny
Event Date: 6th April 2023 |
£3.50 per child
Come and get creative and crafty at our fun paint your own ceramic Easter bunny workshop. Each session runs for 30 minutes. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Make your own Miniature Garden
Event Date: 1st June 2023 | 10am – 11am | 11:30am – 12:30pm | 1pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | £10 per child
Come and get creative at our crafty workshop where you will taught how to make your very own miniature garden to celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week. Children must be over 3 years old and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Wild Workshops: Critter Time Garden Special with Steven Wild
Event Date: 2nd June 2023 | 11am – 12pm | £20 per child
Hands-on session empowering children to get closer than ever before to a range of garden creatures including: millipedes, centipedes, snails, frogs and mice. Participants will use scientific equipment and new-found skills to discover more about our fascinating garden visitors. Minimum age 5 years.
Paint Your Own Ceramic Egg Birdhouse
Event Date: 4th April 2024 | 10am – 10:30am, 11am – 11:30am, 12pm – 12:30pm£4 per child
Come and get creative and crafty at our fun Paint Your Own Ceramic Easter Egg Birdhouse Workshop. Children must be aged over 3 years old and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Make your own Miniature Garden
Event Date: Thursday 30th May 2024 | 10am – 11am | 11:30am – 12:30pm | 1pm – 2pm | £10 per child
Come and get creative at our crafty workshop where you will taught how to make your very own miniature garden to celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week. Children must be over 3 years old and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Paint your own Ceramic Dog Plant Pot
Event Dates: Thursday 15th August 2024 | 10am – 10:45am | 11:15am – 12pm | 12:30pm – 1:15pm | 1:45pm – 2:30pm | £7 per child
Get creative and paint your own ceramic dog plant pot. Included in the price will be one ceramic plant pot and you will receive your very own terrarium plant. Each session runs for 45 minutes. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at ALL times.
Painting Events
Painting Events
Botanical Art Painting with Jean Palmer
Event Date: Tuesday 19th December 2023 | 2pm – 4pm | £14pp
Learn the basics of botanical flower painting using the damp-on-damp technique. This method is a way of painting flowers to look realistic. Bring your watercolour equipment and good quality watercolour paper or borrow class equipment. Paper is 50p.
Sketching Botanicals with Wagtail
Event Date: Wednesday 28th August 2024 | 10am – 12pm | £15pp
Join Joey and explore drawing botanicals using a range of different materials. This will be a laidback session where you will be free to try out and use a range of different materials to create different observational drawing of a variety of botanicals.
Craft Events
Craft Events
Draw a Realistic Autumn Hedgehog in Coloured Pencils with Shannon Mullin
Event Dates: Saturday 19th October 2024 | 10am – 3pm | £45pp
Enjoy a session of drawing and relaxation, as you create a realistic hedgehog in coloured pencils. This coloured pencil workshop, hosted by local pet portrait & wildlife artist Shannon Mullin, will focus on drawing an Autumnal hedgehog that you can hang on your wall or gift to a loved one.
Weaving Workshop with Erika
Event Date: Monday 27th May 2024 | 10am – 4pm | £80pp
Explore your creativity and learn a new skill of weaving with Erika. Experiment with patterns, yarns, combinations of colours and textures and weave a unique rug, cushion cover, hanging or tote bag.
Autumn Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Event Date: 20th September 2023 | 11am – 1:30pm | £69pp
Guided by expert tutors, you will begin by covering the fundamentals of how to hold the dip pen, learning the pressures and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic contrasting strokes. This autumn themed workshop includes a fully comprehensive boxed starter kit and all the materials you will need.
3D Bird Workshop with Wagtail
Event Dates: Thursday 29th August 2024 | 10am – 12pm | £20pp
Join us for this two hour session to create some Needle felted birds. Come for some crafting, chatting and wool shaping in this beginner friendly session.
Family Puppetry Workshop with Wagtail
Event Date: Thursday 26th October 2023 | 11am – 1pm | £20pp
Jump into the wild world of puppets! Make your own puppets as a family and learn how to bring them to life. You will make puppets that can fly, walk and swim as part of this morning’s puppetry session. Materials included.
Needle Felted Lovebirds with Wagtail
Event Date: Friday 2nd February 2024 | 11am – 2pm | £20pp
On this relaxing, fun-filled, beginner-friendly felting workshop, show yourself some love this February and make a needle felted lovebird to bring home with you.
Make Your Own Fairy Or Goblin Home Lantern with Wagtail
Event Date: Friday 5th April 2024 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | £15pp
Finish off the half term with these characterful fairy or goblin houses, perfect for decorating your room or windowsill.
Needle Felted Chicks and Ducks with Wagtail
Event Date: Friday 5th April 2024 | 3pm – 5pm | £15pp
Join us for this two hour session to create some sweet Needle felted ducklings or chicks . Come for some crafting, chatting and brew sipping in this beginner friendly session.
Leaded Stained Glass Mosaic Sun Catcher with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 | 10am – 12:30pm | £50pp
Design and decorate a 20cm glass circular sun catcher which has been pre-leaded for strength and longevity. You can use an array of multicoloured stained glass, cabochons, and beads to design the suncatcher. Learn how to cut and shape glass in this workshop. Once the pieces are stuck down you will be given grout and instructions to grout the piece at home once the adhesive is dry.
Decoupage a Wooden Flower Pot with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm | £30pp
Decorate a wooden pot using acrylic or chalk paint, then bespoke it using napkin decoupage in whatever design or colour you fancy. There will be lots of designs to choose from – flowers, animals, insects, seaside, camping, gardening and more. Decoupage is a really useful technique to learn as it can be used to upcycle many ornaments and furniture. When completed you can add rope handles to your pot.
Art in the Garden: Fused Glass and Iron Ornament Workshop with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Monday 13th May 2024 | 10am – 12:45pm | £80 for 20cm version | £139 for 30cm version
Decorate a 20cm or 30cm glass circle with Bullseye glass to produce a colourful, eye catching piece of art for your garden. Your piece will then be fired in a kiln to be collected at a later date along with the bespoke iron stand. All the materials, tuition, and help to design and make your own piece of fused glass for your garden is provided.
Fused Glass Lantern with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Monday 8th July 2024 | 2pm – 4:30pm | £40pp
Decorate 4 glass panels with bullseye glass and inclusions. Learn about Frits, stringers , confetti glass and much more. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.
Silk Painting Greeting Cards with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Monday 29th April 2024 | 10am – 12:30pm | £40pp
Ever admired silk painting but thought it was beyond you? – then this is the workshop for you! No previous experience or artistic ability necessary. You will make 5 greeting cards with a choice of themes ( eg flowers, animals) using a variety of colours of silk paints on pre guttad patterns. This will allow you to concentrate on the paints and how they flow on the silk.
Fused Glass Night Light Workshop with Crafty Diane
Event Date: Saturday 6th April 2024 | 10am – 12:30pm | £50pp
Learn about the joys and chemistry of glass fusing using Bullseye glass. Diane will guide you to design and make your own piece of glass art which will then be fused and made into a night light which can be plugged into your USB port or a plug adaptor.
Write That Book - Writing For Other Adults - 3 Week Course with Rhona Whiteford
Event Date: Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 21st January 2024 | 10am – 1pm | £90pp
Whether you want to write for your own interest, or with a view to getting published for a wider audience, in this workshop you will learn from an established author who will set you on the right track.
Writing for Children - A Three Week Course
Event Dates: 19th February, 26th February & 5th March 2023 | 10am – 1pm | £90pp
For an introduction to writing stories for children, join author and illustrator Rhona Whiteford in a short course of three workshops. Whether you want to write a book for your own interest, for children or grandchildren, or with a view to getting published for a wider audience, this series of classes will get you on your way.
Make Your Own Lampshade with The Gingham Flamingo
Event Date: Monday 22nd January 2024 | 10:30am – 1pm | £33pp
Brighten up your home by making your own lampshade with Sarah of The Gingham Flamingo. Your lampshade can be made to use as either a ceiling pendant or table lamp. All materials provided and you can chose from Sarah’s fabrics or bring your own. If you bring your own fabric it will need to be a non-stretch cotton and you’ll need approx. half a metre. Kits will be available to purchase if you’re hooked and want to make another one!
Wellbeing Events
Wellbeing Events
A Ladies Afternoon of Colour from Colour Me Beautiful with Sarah Harris
Event Date: Thursday 9th May 2024 | 1pm – 2:30pm | £15pp
Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? Understanding the colours that suit you will give you the best start to creating a capsule wardrobe that works for you, which will save you time and money. This 90 minute session will show you why certain colours will make you look younger and in turn make you feel amazing! Along with some useful scarf tying tips! Come along and join me for an afternoon of colour and style.
Music to Calm The Soul with Phil Gibson
Event Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 | 2pm – 3:30pm | £20pp
A healing, relaxing Sound bath experience using flutes, Tibetan singing bowls, Rav-Vast, the voice, gongs, rattles and rain sticks amongst other instruments. Come along and experience the power of sound.
Manifesting Your Reality - Understanding the Law of Attraction with Sarah McMillan
Event Dates: Sunday 22nd September 2024 | 11am – 1:30pm | £??pp
Free Events
Free Events
Lancashire Hawks & Owls
Event Dates: 16th-17th September 2023 | 10am-3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Lancashire Hawks and Owls is a private organisation that rescues and looks after birds of prey which cannot be returned to the wild.
The team from Lancashire Hawks and Owls are coming to Barton Grange Garden Centre this month. At this event you’ll have a chance to meet both the people and the birds they rescue! All the birds of prey in the display are hand reared and totally approachable which means you can touch them and have your photo taken with them for a charge of £2 (cash only). Come along for a fascinating look at these wonderful creatures.
Lancashire County Council - FOSTER WITH US
Event Date: 14th May 2023 | 10am – 2:30pm | FREE EVENT
On Sunday 14th May, foster carers and social workers from Lancashire County Council will be in the Green Room at Barton Grange. They will be available to chat to anyone interested in fostering or adoption, answer questions and put forward enquiries. Children’s games and colouring will be available.
Accrington Bonsai Society
Event Dates: Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th May 2024 | 10am – 4:30pm | FREE EVENT
The club will be running a public vote for the best tree in show for the inaugural ‘Pauline Smith Memorial’ trophy. Come along and have a chat to the club members and a demonstration will be held at 1pm
Rheumatoid Arthritis Advice & Information Event
Event Dates: Saturday 16th March 2024 | 10:30am – 3pm | FREE EVENT
This event will give you the opportunity to speak to a wide range of local services who can provide you with FREE information and advice!
Project Linus Charity Event with Hilary McCumiskey
Event Dates: Wednesday 16th October 2024 | 10am-4pm | FREE EVENT
A voluntary workshop to create patchwork quilts and knitted/crochet blankets for Lancashire children in trauma.
Free NHS Health Checks
Event Dates: 10th & 11th October 2023 | 10am – 3:30pm | FREE EVENT
Kepple Lane Pharmacy will be providing Free NHS Health Checks in the Green Room at Barton Grange over a period of two days. No appointment is needed, if you fit the criteria just come along!
Meet the RSPB and Give Nature a Home!
Event Date: 9th October 2023 | 9:30am – 5pm | FREE EVENT
Find out about the work of the RSPB and how to give nature a home. Family friendly activities will be available on the day.
Come and Meet The Preston Branch of Parkinson’s UK
Event Date: Sunday 19th November 2023 | 11am – 4pm | FREE EVENT
Find out about the support available in your area, the activities organised by the branch and the help Parkinson’s UK can provide.
Guide Dogs Open Day
Event Date: Thursday 31st October 2024 | 1pm – 4pm | FREE EVENT
The sight loss charity (along with its volunteers and of course, its dogs) will be in our Green Room so you can meet them, chat, find out more about what they do and how you can get involved and volunteer with them. They will be hosting fun activities and have cakes and refreshments available. This event is open to everyone, come along and meet Guide Dogs to find out about their life-changing work!
Special Events
January Homeware Sale
Event Starts: Friday 5th January 2024 | FREE EVENT
Our annual Homeware Sale will return on Friday 5th January 2024. Packed full of fabulous bargains for your home, this five week long event includes fantastic deals on cookware, tableware, glassware, home electricals, textiles, bedding and more!
The Primrose Festival
Event Starts: Saturday 3rd February 2024 | FREE EVENT
Our annual Primrose Festival returns from Saturday 3rd February until Sunday 3rd March. This cheery and colourful celebration shows off old favourites along with a stunning selection of new varieties. Vote for your favourite for a chance to win a gardening hamper worth £100!
Primrose Masterclass with Rudy Raes
Event Date: Tuesday February 27th, Wednesday February 28th and Thursday February 29th | 10am-12pm | FREE EVENT
Internationally renowned Belgian grower Rudy Raes Bloemzaden will be showcasing more than 100 traditional and experimental primrose varieties at our 2024 Primrose Festival.
Fuchsia and Petunia Event with Volmary's Nigel Johnson
Event Date: Friday 5th July 2024 | 10am – 12pm | FREE EVENT
At our event you can check out Volmary’s new experimental mini petunias and fuchsias in our Green Room. It’s a great chance to chat with the experts, join a Q&A session, or listen to a presentation by Nigel.
A Story Told by David Austin Roses
Event Date: Tuesday 25th June 2024 | from 2pm | £10pp
Milly Cole, Sales Executive from David Austin Roses invites you to join him as he talks to us about one of the greatest rosarians of all time and the journey David Austin made during his lifetime.
Through The Eyes of Sir David Attenborough's Gardener with Alan Hulme
Event Date: Saturday 18th November 2023 | 11am – 1pm | £30pp
RHS National Judge and expert gardener, Alan Hulme, is joining us to talk about his time working as a gardener for one of Britain’s National Treasures, Sir David Attenborough. During the talk, Alan will share the secrets of garden success and explains the best practice he uses to look after his own garden. As well as this, he will reveal some insights into the great man himself.
Afternoon Tea with Stephen Bayliss
Event Date: 28th September 2023 | 2:30pm | £40pp
Stephen Bayliss is a singer-songwriter and entertainer who’s been charming audiences for over three decades. With his unmistakable voice and charismatic character, he sets the gold standard in vocal performances.
Christmas Special Events
Special Event:
Family Christmas Events
Event Dates: Saturday 25th November until Tuesday 24th December 2024
Welcome to our Christmas Events for 2024! This year, we have three events to choose from. Please read all the information about each event carefully before making your selection.
Special Event:
Christmas Nights
Event Dates: Wednesday 20th November until Saturday 21st December 2024 | FREE EVENT
Wednesday to Saturday from Wednesday 20th November until Saturday 21st December, the garden centre will be open until 8pm for late night shopping!
Christmas Carol Concert 2024
Event Date: Sunday 1st December 2024 | 6:30pm | The Riverside Cafe | £8
Join us in The Riverside Café at Barton Grange for an evening full of joy and festive celebration!
The Fellside Team of Churches and Preston Salvation Army Band unite in harmony to perform a set of traditional Christmas carols.
Enjoy complimentary mince pies and mulled wine too!
A Festive Afternoon Tea with Stephen Bayliss
Event Dates: Tuesday 12th December | 3:30pm | Willows Restaurant
Come join us and listen to the dulcet tones of renowned crooner Stephen Bayliss for a perfect afternoon shared with parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles as we return to the classic songs of yesteryear by Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Vic Damone, Johnny Mathis and many more!
