Enjoy the first of our Spring Bulb offerings as our Gardens open for the first time this year.

See spectacular Snowdrops in our Walled and Wild Gardens every Sunday through February.

During March our Snowdrops make way for a delightful display of Heritage Daffodils.

Gardens open Sundays only 12th February to 8th April (11am to 4pm).

Doddington is the perfect place to treat your mum on Mothering Sunday!

Join our resident Cutting Garden Florist, Rachel Petheram and Head Gardener, Jon Lawrence for a look at Doddington's Herb Garden. Expert tips on growing both medicinal and culinary herbs and how to succesfully plan your space no matter how small. Tea/coffee and cake included.

To book a delicious lunch in our Restaurant afterwards please call 01522 812505.

10am to 12.30pm. Meet in the Farm Shop. £15pp (RHS member) £18pp (non-member)

For more information or to book, please call RHS direct on 0845 6121253 (weekdays 9am to 5pm)

Join Rachel Petheram, our resident Cutting Garden Florist, as she talks you through planning, growing and harvesting your own flowers.  Tea/coffee and lunch in our restaurant are included and you get a starter kit of flowers and foliage to take home.

10am to 4pm. £40pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

Course also running on 19th September 2012

For more information or to book either session, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

Learn from the best when it comes to growing the perfect Dahlia with Doddington's resident Cutting Garden Florist Rachel Petheram. Tea and Coffee included.

10.30am to 12noon. £10pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

For more information or to book, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

A comprehensive guide to making the perfect hand-tied bunch, from flower selection right through to tying the final bow. Tea/coffee and lunch in our Restaurant is included plus you get to take your creation home.

10am to 2.30pm. £65pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

Course also running on 20th June & 25th September 2012 

For more information or to book a place on any of the sessions, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

You choose what you create - a chicken, an obelisk or a sphere. Course led by Rachel Petheram, our resident Cutting Garden Florist and Willow Weaver Alison Walling. Materials, tea/coffee and lunch in our Restaurant provided plus your beautiful creation to take home.

10.30am to 4.30pm. Meet in the Kitchen Garden. £70pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

For more information or to book, please call Rachel direct on 01400 272 344.

Last year's very popular Flower Power Plant Fair returns to Doddington again this year. Located on the East Lawns and selling an extensive selection of high quality plants from the unusual and sought-after to our old favourites, the specialist growers will be available to answer any questions to green-fingered among you may have. A wide range of plants for sale including alpines, shrubs, climbers, vegetables, specialist ferns, cacti & succulents and fab herbaceous perennials. Plus a range of accessory stands selling plant supports, lovely pots and much more. Admission fee includes entry to 5 acres of romantic walled and wild gardens and a preview of early Irises in the parterres of the West Garden, a prelude to our fabulous Iris Week (27th May - 4th June). Gardens featured in the March 2012 Gardens Illustrated.

Fair and Gardens open 11am to 4pm. £4pp include Garden admission.

Join Henry Priestman, frontman of  'The Yachts' & 'The Christians' for an evening of live music and delicious dining.

For further information please see www.doddingtonhall.com

By late May the Irises in Doddington Hall’s walled West Garden are at their peak giving a stunning display. Aside from looking exceptionally pretty, the Irises are fascinating as they have been nurtured with a rather unconventional but undoubtedly successful cultivation method.

Enjoy our famous Irises daily between Sunday 27th May to Monday 5th June.

The Gardens will be open daily during Iris Week from 11am to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm) so you can enjoy our wonderful Irises as featured by BBC Gardeners’ World. On Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holiday Mondays the House will also be open. Admission applies.

Design and create your very own hand-made, random weave Willow Sheep. Wow your friends at home as it takes pride of place on your lawn. Materials, tea/coffee and lunch in our Restaurant provided plus take your creation with you.

10am to 4.30pm. £75pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

Course also running on the 18th October 2012

For more information or to book either session, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

With Amy Claridge. Amy's fun demos feature simple-to-cook dishes which showcase the wonderful Kitchen Garden produce. Free Event. No need to book just pop along to the Kitchen Garden for an 11am start.

Join our Head Gardener, Jon Lawrence and Rachel Petheram, our resident Cutting Garden Florist, as they explain the secrets behind the famous Iris display at Doddington. Using an illustrated talk and including an insight into their successful pruning and cutting techniques they will give you the chance to try their propagation methods for yourself and there willl be ample free Iris Rhizomes cuttings to take home. Tea/coffee included.

To book a delicious lunch in our Restaurant afterwards please call 01522 812505.

10am to 12.30pm. Meet in the cafe. £15pp (RHS member) £18pp (non-member)

For more information or to book, please call RHS direct on 0845 6121253 (weekdays 9am to 5pm)

With Amy Claridge. Amy's fun demos feature simple-to-cook dishes which showcase the wonderful Kitchen Garden produce. Free Event. No need to book just pop along to the Kitchen Garden for an 11am start.

Over 250 pieces from national and international sculptors exhibited throughout the Gardens. Open daily 11am - 5pm. Admission £5, Children £2.75

For further information please see www.doddingtonhall.com

With Amy Claridge. Amy's fun demos feature simple-to-cook dishes which showcase the wonderful Kitchen Garden produce. Free Event. No need to book just pop along to the Kitchen Garden for an 11am start.

Join our Head Gardener, Jon Lawrence and Rachel Petheram, our resident Cutting Garden Florist, as they explain the secrets behind the famous Rose display at Doddington. Using an illustrated talk and including an insight into their successful pruning and cutting techniques they will give you the chance to try their propagation methods for yourself and there willl be ample free Rose cuttings to take home. Tea/coffee included.

To book a delicious lunch in our Restaurant afterwards please call 01522 812505.

10am to 12.30pm. Meet in the cafe. £15pp (RHS member) £18pp (non-member)

For more information or to book, please call RHS direct on 0845 6121253 (weekdays 9am to 5pm)

Are you a Sweet Pea fan? Rachel Petheram, our resident Cutting Garden Florist, shares her tips and advice on how to grow a good crop of these beautiful Kitchen Garden, Summer flowers. Tea/coffee included.

10am to 12pm. £10pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

For more information or to book, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

Join Resident Cooking Demonstrator, Amy Claridge for a culinary stroll around our productive Kitchen Garden. Stopping to discuss what is growing and what exciting ways the plants can be used in cooking, Amy will lead you through areas otherwise out of bounds. Participants can help to select and collect produce and enjoy tasters cooked on the spot and take away a copy of Amy's book, 'Cooking in the Kitchen Garden at Doddington'.

To book a delicious lunch in our Restaurant afterwards please call 01522 812505.

9.30am to 12.30pm. Meet in the Kitchen Garden. £16pp (RHS member), £20 (non-member).

For more information or to book, please call RHS direct on 0845 6121253 (weekdays 9am to 5pm).

Evening talk in the Long Gallery with Anna Pavord on seasonal favourites Potagers, Pumpkins and Pears.

To book please call RHS direct on 0845 6121253 (weekdays 9am-5pm)

More information to follow closer to the time.

Join us for our Annual Craft Fair held in our beautiful Coach House. Held over three days the fair will be brimming with stalls showcasing local and regional crafts. Every crafter is hand-picked so we can offer you a fabulous choice.

Free entry (10am to 4pm)

See the family's huge Christmas Tree and inspirational home-grown decorations festooning the Hall. Choose your very own fresh, home-grown Christmas Tree, visit our magical 'Bauble Barn', India Jane at Doddington Hall Interiors store & our beautiful Farm Shop, all brimming with inspirational gift ideas and fabulous Christmas produce.

Hall open WEEKENDS 10am to 4pm 19th November - 14th December. Shops, Cafe & Restaurant and Trees open daily 9am to 6pm, Sundays from 10am. 

Design and create your very own Willow Christmas Decorations to dress your home this year with our resident Cutting Garden Florist, Rachel Petheram. Materials, tea/coffee and lunch in our Restaurant are included plus your creation to take home.

10am to 4pm. £65pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

Course also running on 4th December 2012 

For more information or to book either session, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.

Our resident Cutting Garden Florist, Rachel Petheram, guides you through the creation of your very own Christmas Wreath to give your front door that unique festive twist. Materials, tea/coffee and lunch in our Restaurant included and you can take your wreath home.

10am to 4pm. £70pp. Pre-booking essential but payment is on the day.

Course also running 14th December 2012.

For more information or to book either session, please call Rachel Petheram direct on 01400 272 344.