Events & Creative workshops
Spring Bulb Workshop
Sunday 8th March | 10am–12pm
Join us for a relaxed spring morning creating your own potted bulb planter at Mothecombe Gardens. The workshop begins with a gentle walk through the gardens with coffee, followed by a hands-on potting session using an antique terracotta pot, peat-free compost made at Mothecombe, and a selection of spring bulbs.
With refreshments included, the finished planter is designed for the kitchen table now, and to be replanted and reused season after season.
Limited spaces. All materials included.
Easter Hare Hunt
Saturday 18th April | 10am–4pm
Join us for a special Spring opening of Mothecombe Gardens and our family-friendly Easter Hare Hunt. Follow the illustrated hare trail through woodland paths, stream walks and early spring blooms, with a small Easter treat for every completed trail.
Our plant nursery will also be open, offering a curated selection of pollinator-friendly plants inspired by the gardens. Light lunches will be available from the stable kitchen, along with homemade cakes and hot drinks throughout the day.
Tickets: Standard garden admission, on entry.
The Big Butterfly Count
This summer, Bee Verdant and Mothecombe Gardens are proud to support the Big Butterfly Count, the UK’s largest citizen science survey run by Butterfly Conservation.
From 17 July to 9 August, we will be open on our usual Tuesdays, welcoming visitors to take part in the count during their visit. Mothecombe Gardens is a recognised haven for butterflies, with pollinator-rich planting across the walled garden and bee garden providing ideal habitats throughout the summer months.
Visitors are invited to spend 15 minutes observing and recording the butterflies they see, contributing valuable data that helps track the health of butterfly populations across the UK. Participation is informal, self-guided, and suitable for all ages.