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Live Music in the Garden – the perfect accompaniment to a summer’s afternoon.
Our popular Music in the Garden sessions return on selected Sunday’s throughout the summer… sit back and relax with a picnic to live music in the Garden.
There will be a different musical act for each date, with genres to include swing, soul, country and rockabilly and jazz, providing the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday afternoon.
Bring a picnic blanket, deck chairs and a sun umbrella!
Diary (1-3pm):
3 July: Harry’s Tricks – Brighton based swing band, playing popular British and American music from the 1920`s, 30`s and 40`s
17 July: Groove in Mind – laid back acoustic trio, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, funk and soul
14 Aug: Miss Jones Trio – vintage style vocalist & multi-instrumentalist playing country, blues and rockabilly
28 Aug: Three Penny Piece – vocal trio inspired by the close 3 part harmonies of the Andrews Sisters, reviving old-time jazz and swing hits from the 1930’s, 40’s & 50’s.
The Gardener’s Retreat Café will be on hand throughout serving refreshments in the Garden. Dogs on leads welcome.
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The sessions are included in admission and free to Members.
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The Misadventures of Finbow the Fox
This summer holiday, youngsters aged 3-8 years can explore the woodland on a daily story trail to discover what mischief Finbow the Fox has been causing.
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Recommended age: 3-8 years
Price: £3.00 per trail to include a prize, plus admission (FREE to Members). Advance booking recommended.
Garden admission: must be pre-booked for all adults and children in your party, apart from children under 3 who are free.
Summer Trails: need to be pre-booked for all children wanting to complete the trail, including under 3’s, as there is a prize.
The trail takes place in Warren Wood and is suitable for children aged 3-8 years. The trail will take approximately 40 minutes to an hour to complete.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]Awful Auntie by the UK’s most loved children’s writer, David Walliams, comes to Borde Hill Garden this summer with a thrilling open air theatre show staged by Heartbreak Productions.
The play tells the story of Stella Saxby, who is tormented by her awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl. The dastardly duo will stop at nothing to take her inheritance from her.
Description:
The new playground at the Saxby Hall Orphanage is finally complete, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. The orphanage was founded by Stella Saxby, who some of you may remember. Her parents were killed in a car crash in 1933, leaving her an orphan, all alone with her Awful Auntie. And when we say awful, we mean awful. Aunt Alberta and her best friend Wagner, a vicious Bavarian owl, tried everything they could to torment Stella into signing over the deed to Saxby Hall. But Stella, with the help of her friend Soot (the ghost of a chimney sweep, but friends come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they?) fought off Aunt Alberta, saved Saxby Hall, and gifted the beautiful Saxby Hall to be used as an orphanage.
Awful Auntie is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. So, please join us at the dedication of the new playground at Saxby Hall and hear how it all came about.
Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic, as the tale could take some time to tell, and storytelling can be hungry work!
Performed on the South Lawn against the backdrop of the Elizabethan Mansion House, Heartbreak Productions’ version of this popular children’s book is suitable for children aged 7+.
Refreshments will be available throughout the performance.
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Includes entry to the Garden and Adventure Playground from 3.00pm (if arriving before 3.00pm, normal Garden admission charges apply). Access to the performance area from 5.00pm. Performance begins at 5.30pm and finishes at 7.30pm. There will be a 15 minute interval.
Bring a chair and a picnic.
Assistance dogs only
Age 7+
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Live Music in the Garden – the perfect accompaniment to a summer’s afternoon.
Our popular Music in the Garden sessions return on selected Sunday’s throughout the summer… sit back and relax with a picnic to live music in the Garden.
There will be a different musical act for each date, with genres to include swing, soul, country and rockabilly and jazz, providing the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday afternoon.
Bring a picnic blanket, deck chairs and a sun umbrella!
Diary (1-3pm):
3 July: Harry’s Tricks – Brighton based swing band, playing popular British and American music from the 1920`s, 30`s and 40`s
17 July: Groove in Mind – laid back acoustic trio, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, funk and soul
14 Aug: Miss Jones Trio – vintage style vocalist & multi-instrumentalist playing country, blues and rockabilly
28 Aug: Three Penny Piece – vocal trio inspired by the close 3 part harmonies of the Andrews Sisters, reviving old-time jazz and swing hits from the 1930’s, 40’s & 50’s.
The Gardener’s Retreat Café will be on hand throughout serving refreshments in the Garden. Dogs on leads welcome.
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The sessions are included in admission and free to Members.
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Welcome to Bark In the Park
A great day out in the stunning Borde Hill Parkland for dogs of all shapes and sizes and their families, including a fun dog show, have-a-go activities, ‘Waggy Tail’ family trail, stalls and demonstrations.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Displays and Have-A-Go Activities
Bark in the Park includes exciting arena displays, from Canine Hoopers to Dancing Heelwork, plus the chance to bring your four legged friend into the arena for an interactive training demonstration or a mass obedience class.
You can also enter your dog in our Fun Dog Show, whether they’re the poshest pedigree, or have the waggiest tail, there are plenty of pawsome prizes to be won.
Over at the Flyball Arena, watch spectacular displays of this canine sport throughout the day. The Brighton Flyball team compete in national and international tournaments and will be on-hand to answer your questions about the sport – come along and enjoy the energetic spectacle or let your dog have-a-go!
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Eating and Shopping
When you or your furry friend need to refuel, head over to the food court for tasty treats for dogs and humans alike. Relax to live music and reward your pooch with a glass of pawsecco.
What day out would be complete without some retail therapy? Bark in the Park has a range of carefully selected stalls with everything your dog could possibly need – and maybe even a treat for you too.
Fun for all the Family
Children can follow the ‘Waggy Tail’ trail around the lakes, discovering some fun dog facts and hilarious doggy jokes along the way.
Book your tickets in advance to save on admission. Early bird tickets are on sale now and include admission to Borde Hill Garden. Bark in the Park is open from 10am-4pm – dogs and children under 16 come for free![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]We are thrilled to announce that the host of the Bark in the Park arena will be rising superstar trainer Jodie Forbes. Jodie is a six time 1st place winning trainer at Crufts and awarded the prestigious Crufts Inspirational Young Person award in 2020.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ section_title_tag=”p” active_section=”1″ title=”What’s On in the Arena”][vc_tta_section title=”10.00am – Gun Dog Demonstration: Ferns Path Gundogs” tab_id=”1656337849369-71d1e5c7-5043″][vc_column_text]Nicola from Ferns Path Gundogs is going to start our day in the arena with a bang! Watch her highly trained hounds retrieve at the sound of a shot, search for objects hidden in the arena and perform amazing feats of memory recall.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”10.45am – Hoopers and Agility Demonstration – Crazelpup” tab_id=”1656338492300-313795bd-a85b”][vc_column_text]Jodie, our arena host, and her team of Crazelpup dogs walk you through the steps to becoming an expert Hoopers and agility team. With more medals between them than you can wag a tail at, these puppies know how it’s done…[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”11.30am – Dogs and Play Demonstration: Family Dog Club” tab_id=”1656338616462-8b643205-2f21″][vc_column_text]Gavin guides us through the do’s and don’ts of games with your hound and how to play safely so that you and your pooches have the best playtime ever![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”12.15pm – Hearing Dogs for the Deaf Demonstration” tab_id=”1656338718383-e1b01c35-2aef”][vc_column_text]Rachel from Hearing Dogs for the Deaf is here to show us the many ways a highly trained assistance dog can aid a deaf person in everyday life. These clever dogs could even save your life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”1.00pm – Gun Dog Demonstration: Ferns Path Gundogs” tab_id=”1656338781524-4d73bcab-4111″][vc_column_text]Join Nicola from Ferns Path Gundogs and watch her highly trained hounds retrieve at the sound of a shot, search for objects hidden in the arena and perform amazing feats of memory recall.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”1.45pm – Puppy Parade: Family Dog Club” tab_id=”1656338918258-b193860c-18ec”][vc_column_text]Calling all puppies! This is an opportunity for owners to bring all puppies under a year old to join us in the arena. Gavin from Family Dog Club will take you and your puppies through a series of beginner training signals. Who knows, this might be the launch of a Crufts career for you and your puppy![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2.30pm – Oxypet Water Presentation” tab_id=”1656339014957-34c289ce-357b”][vc_column_text]Nikki Brown from Canine Angel joins us in the arena to talk about Oxypet, an exciting new health product for your dog.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3.00pm – Fun Dog Show” tab_id=”1656339151887-80e40103-8a9d”][vc_column_text]We end our arena time with a fun dog show! Sign up at the arena tent during the day to enter your dog in any of our four categories:
1. Pampered Pooch
2. Fluffiest Floof
3. Best Trick.
4. Waggiest Tail
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Tickets
Admission applies to Borde Hill Members for this special event
Adult: £12.75 early bird (£15.00 standard)
Child: under 16’s free*
Carer: free*
*Don’t forget to select their free ticket
Tickets include free parking and entry to the Garden
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Live Music in the Garden – the perfect accompaniment to a summer’s afternoon.
Our popular Music in the Garden sessions return on selected Sunday’s throughout the summer… sit back and relax with a picnic to live music in the Garden.
There will be a different musical act for each date, with genres to include swing, soul, country and rockabilly and jazz, providing the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday afternoon.
Bring a picnic blanket, deck chairs and a sun umbrella!
Diary (1-3pm):
3 July: Harry’s Tricks – Brighton based swing band, playing popular British and American music from the 1920`s, 30`s and 40`s
17 July: Groove in Mind – laid back acoustic trio, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, funk and soul
14 Aug: Miss Jones Trio – vintage style vocalist & multi-instrumentalist playing country, blues and rockabilly
28 Aug: Three Penny Piece – vocal trio inspired by the close 3 part harmonies of the Andrews Sisters, reviving old-time jazz and swing hits from the 1930’s, 40’s & 50’s.
The Gardener’s Retreat Café will be on hand throughout serving refreshments in the Garden. Dogs on leads welcome.
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Featuring live music between 12-2pm, plus a barbecue and local ales available to purchase.
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14102″ img_size=”400″][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14189″ img_size=”400″][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14106″ img_size=”400″][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The Great British Food Festival comes to Borde Hill for the first time in 2022 with a blend of tasty street food and artisan local businesses in the stunning parkland setting.
Nick Maycock, one of the organising team says ‘We’ve been keen to add a venue near Brighton to our calendar and Borde Hill ticks all the boxes. We can’t wait to see the people of Brighton and West Sussex come out and have a good time with us. There’s a lot of interest in the event and we are really looking forward to a fantastic foodie weekend’.
Nick adds that there is a lot to do for all the family ‘We have a wide variety of food and drink stalls, lots of demos, forager walks, live music, kids entertainment, kids cookery lessons and our popular Challenge stage with a chilli-eating competition.’
There will be a great mix of live music from local bands and artists, so you can do some shopping, grab some food and then relax with a local beer listening to some great live entertainment all within the beautiful grounds at Borde Hill.
Tickets are booked on entry time slots to lessen queues and all tickets include access to the award-winning Garden, so it’s the perfect recipe for a great day out for all ages. FREE car-parking is included.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”5px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Book now” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.myonlinebooking.co.uk%2Fbordehill%2Fsessions.aspx%3Ftid%3D153″][vc_column_text]Tickets (no booking fees)
Adult: £13.50 (Early Bird £10.80)
Child (5-17 years): £6.00 (Early Bird £4.80)
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children): £35.00 (Early Bird £28.00)
Children under 5: Free*
Carers: Free*
Optional extra – Kids Cookery Session: £4.00 per child
*Don’t forget to select their free ticket
Early Bird Tickets: receive a 20% discount off the standard price. Prices will increase when the Early Bird tickets are sold out.
Refund policy: No Refunds.
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Optional Extra: Kids Cookery Session
Little ones can get their hands dirty for around 30 minutes, while learning how to cook up some fabulous Rocky Road Truffles or Peppermint and Orange Pebbles which they can take home and eat! Parents can stand back, watch and relax, and best of all, leave us to clean up!
Kids Cookery Tickets are available to book once you have selected your admission tickets.
It is recommended you book beforehand as places may not be available on the day, and we don’t want kids to be disappointed!!
Our timetable is as follows:
11:00 – Rocky Road Truffles
12:00 – Peppermint & Orange Pebbles
1:00 – Rocky Road Truffles
2:30 – Peppermint & Orange Pebbles
3:30 – Rocky Road Truffles
NB – We close the online bookings in advance of the event. There may still be some availability on the day (particularly for early and late classes) – ask at the information point.
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A Haunting Halloween – Daily Story Trail
Follow the story trail around the Garden to receive a prize.
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Enjoy the spirit of Christmas at Borde Hill on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November
This November escape the rush of the high street and indulge in a spot of festive shopping at the Borde Hill Christmas Market, taking place at The Stables, the Garden Gift Shop and Marquee and Green Tree Gallery.
The hand-selected stalls will showcase local products, from delicious food and drink to tempt your taste buds, to unique crafts and gifts for all the family.
The Stables will offer visitors a varied selection of over 30 stalls selling locally produced food and drink celebrating the best of Sussex and the South East in both indoor and marquee spaces. Food trucks will be located at the heart of the event between The Stables and the Garden, offering delicious food to fill empty tummies and warm cold hands.
Once visitors have stocked up on a plethora of festive food and drinks, and been revived by a tasty snack, the Green Tree Gallery and Borde Hill Garden, who are located just a few steps from The Stables, will be offering beautiful gifts for loved ones or a personal treat. Again, a varied selection of locally produced gifts will offer inspiration for even the hardest to please friend or relative!
The Garden will be open, weather permitting, and during your winter stroll you might like to buy a hot drink at The Gardeners’ Retreat Café. Why not ponder on purchasing annual Membership to Borde Hill Garden and enjoy a special offer of 15 months membership for the price of 12 months. The perfect gift that lasts all year.
Festive Family Fun
Children can write their Letter to Santa, and for an additional charge, visit the man himself in his Alpine Grotto (booking required) or take a ride on the mini carousel.
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Be part of our Christmas Market
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Christmas Market Admission (booking recommended)
Adults: £5.00
Members: Free
Children under 16: Free
Santa’s Grotto (booking required – tickets on sale soon)
Children: £12.00 (including Members)
Each Santa’s Grotto ticket provides entry to the Grotto for 1 Child and 1 Adult, plus free entry to the Christmas Market for 1 Child and 1 Adult.
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