Pen and Watercolour Workshop With Kate Dawes
2026-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Spend three hours creating beautiful botanicals in pen and watercolour with Kate Dawes. A relaxed pen & watercolour workshop. Suitable for all abilities.
Small workshop – max 12 people.
Kate will show you different techniques of pen drawing, along with how to overlay with ‘dry’ watercolour to create beautiful botanical art. All materials are provided.
She will offer support and guidance to help everyone develop their personal style, understand composition, colour mixing, and achieve a more confident approach to art.
Kate will bring flowers and foliage to work from, and we plan to go into the garden to try out pen drawing techniques and to inspire you to create A4 botanical artworks to take home with you.
Suitable for all abilities from absolute beginners to the more experienced artist, who would like to try a new technique and approach to art. All materials supplied.
** please note – Entry to the Garden is an addition to the course fee (£14 garden entrance fee or £26 annual membership) and will be payable on the gate. Please refer to Day Passes | Dorothy Clive Garden

to book go to –
https://katedawesstudio.com/products/pen-and-watercolour-workshop-dorothy-clive-garden-thursday-17-september-2026-3-hours

Vintage Day
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:30
Step back in time and join us for a special Vintage Day at Dorothy Clive Garden, with traditional entertainment, fascinating wartime history and garden games throughout the day.
Timetable
11:00- 11:45 Dorothy Clive Choir & Hannah Grace – Olive Barn
Join our very own Dorothy Clive Choir and resident musician Hannah Grace in the Olive Barn for vintage classics !
12:00pm – Trent River Big Band – Olive Barn
Enjoy the sounds of the Trent River Big Band as they bring classic big band favourites to life in the beautiful setting of the Olive Barn. Sit back, relax and enjoy an hour of live music, with a fantastic selection of vintage-inspired tunes and timeless favourites.
1.00pm – Green Man Morris Dancers in the Woodland Pavilion
Enjoy a lively performance from the Green Man Morris Dancers, bringing traditional music and dance to the Garden.
2.00pm – Emma Spenser: The Land Army & ‘Dig for Victory’
Join Emma Spenser for an interesting talk exploring the Women’s Land Army and the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign during the Second World War.
Throughout the Day – Traditional Garden Games
Have a go at a selection of traditional garden games and enjoy a day of vintage-inspired fun for all ages.

Please refer to our “Visit” tab then “Day Ticket” page for entry prices.

Sunday Lecture- 'Chemistry in The Garden'
2026-10-11 11:00 - 13:00
Do geopolitics threaten your geums?
Might daffodils be lurking in your drug cabinet?
Can plants help carbon be car-gone?

Katherine Haxton, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Keele University will present a talk on the chemistry that stalks the garden. We will look at how the overlap of the molecular and gardening worlds make better medicines, tastier food and enable us to tackle several key global challenges.
Based on over two decades of teaching chemistry to a wide range of audiences and collecting eclectic chemical facts, Katherine will give a gentle introduction to how chemistry enables our gardens to flourish.

To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Pumpkin Trail
2026-10-24 10:00 - 2026-10-25 15:30
🎃🍂 Pumpkin Trail 🍂🎃
This autumn, join us for a Spooktacular Pumpkin Trail!
Explore a trail filled with pumpkins and enjoy the magic of the season with family and friends.
Perfect for all ages – spot the pumpkins, solve fun clues along the way, and soak up the Halloween atmosphere
A fun-filled half-term activity that’s sure to get everyone in the autumn spirit!
To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

The Next Chapter at Dorothy Clive Garden
2026-11-01 10:00 - 16:00
Join us at Dorothy Clive Garden as we celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our Beyond the Garden Arboretum Project.
Following the opening of our new land earlier this year, we are now taking the next step in bringing our vision for the Arboretum to life, with the planting of the very first tree.
Come along and be part of this special moment as we mark the start of the Arboretum and look ahead to how this new space will grow and develop over the years to come.
Our supporters are warmly invited to join us for the celebrations, with refreshments available in the Tearoom throughout the day. Take the opportunity to explore the Garden, meet fellow supporters and celebrate the beginning of this exciting new project with us.

Christmas Craft Fair
2026-11-29 10:00 - 16:30
🎄 Christmas Craft Fair at the Dorothy Clive Garden 🎄
Join us on Saturday 29th November for a festive Christmas Craft Fair set in the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Browse a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats—perfect for Christmas shopping
🎟️ Tickets to follow soon
If you are a maker or artisan and would like to book a stall, please email:📧 info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you for a festive day out! ✨
To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Christmas Lunch
2026-12-06 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch in a cosy festive atmosphere ( menu to follow )
Arrival 12.45pm for a 1.00pm serving
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Celiac, Vegetarian and Vegan catered for please advise of any dietary requirements upon making a booking.
Nuts are used in our Kitchen
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 1 week before the event a full refund will be given.
Cancellation less than 1 week before the event – we will endeavour to re-sell but if we are unable to no refund will be given.

To book tickets please email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Festive Afternoon Tea
2026-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a festive Afternoon Tea in a cosy festive atmosphere. Arrival from 12.45 to be seated for 1.00pm when Festive Afternoon Tea is served – ONLY 1 SERVING AT 1.00PM. Booking is essential. (menu to follow)
To book – email info@dorothyclivegarden.co.uk or call 01630 647237

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Celiac, Vegetarian and Vegan catered for please advise of any dietary requirements upon making a booking.

Nuts are used in our Kitchen
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 1 week before the event a full refund will be given.

Cancellation less than 1 week before the event – we will endeavour to re-sell but if we are unable to no refund will be given.

Christmas Carol Service
2026-12-20 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Festive Carol Service with Hannah Grace Music and the Dorothy Clive Garden Choir in the cosy Bryan Mayer Pavilion!

Cost: £5 per person
Max 50 places
Our Tearoom will be open for lunch served 12.00pm to 2.00pm and refreshments before the performance. Get a FREE Mince Pie with every hot beverage purchased upon production of a ticket for the Carol Service.
Tickets available soon!
