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What March brings for our Kitchen Garden
Here’s what we’re up to – weather permitting – in the Kitchen Garden during March!
The Kitchen Garden is…
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Friday 05 March
EVERY FRIDAY Fish Supper Fridays in the Cafe. Book today.
Every Friday we're inviting you to come to our Farm Shop Cafe and join us for Fish Supper Friday! It's…
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Saturday 06 March
EVERY SATURDAY: Saturday Night Seven in the Farm Shop Cafe
For just £16.95 pp you and your friends can share a succession of seven, delicious, seasonal dishes of food throughout Saturday evenings…
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Sunday 14 March
Mothering Sunday at Doddington Hall
** Sorry, lunch and afternoon tea in our Farm Shop Cafe is now fully booked but we will have a small…
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Thursday 18 March
RHS Recommended Event: How to Plan a Cutting Garden
** Sorry this event is now fully booked **
Illustrated talk, guided tour and practical hands-on session in our two-acre…
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Thursday 18 March
CakeWatchers in the Cafe
If you love cakes, you'll love Cakewatchers! We're offering you the chance to enjoy as many slices of our home-made cakes…
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Wednesday 24 March
RHS Recommended Event: Gardeners' Tour of Seasonal Highlights
Event with a focus on naturalised spring bulbs in our Wild and Walled Gardens. Tour led by head gardener Jon…
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EVERY SATURDAY: Saturday Night Seven in the Farm Shop Cafe
For just £19.95 pp you and your friends can share a succession of seven, delicious, seasonal dishes of food throughout Saturday evenings…
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Sunday 04 April
Easter Sunday at Doddington
Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of the year that both the House and Gardens are open (the Gardens only…
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Monday 05 April
Easter Bank Holiday Monday at Doddington
On Easter's Bank Holiday Monday, both the House and Gardens are open, so we hope you can join us - you'll be…
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Wednesday 07 April
Azorie Blue Coffee Tasting in the Farm Shop (free)
Join the very knowledgeable Adrian from the Azorie Blue Coffee Company at our all-day tasting session on Wednesday 7 April…
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Saturday 17 April
'National Garlic Day' Weekend in the Farm Shop (free event)
It's National Garlic Day on 19th April, so we'll be celebrating this wonderful ingredient in our Farm Shop over the…
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Sunday 18 April
'National Garlic Day' Weekend in the Farm Shop (free event)
It's National Garlic Day on 19th April, so we'll be celebrating this wonderful ingredient in our Farm Shop over the…
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Thursday 22 April
Spring Flower Arranging Day with Rachel Petheram
A day of flower arranging, using seasonal flowers from the garden. Rachel will demonstrate a range of simple…
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Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Monday 03 May
National Honey Week at Doddington (3rd - 9th May)
It's the Honey Association's 12th annual National Honey Week 3rd - 9th May 2010, and as honey is an important part…
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Monday 03 May
Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Wednesday 05 May
Willow Weaving Workshop with Rachel & Alison
**Revised date**
Choose to make your own plant support, willow bird or a small sphere to take home!
The willow…
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Friday 07 May
Seasonal Flower Arranging Demo with Rachel Petheram
Rachel will demonstrate to you a range of brilliant ways to display seasonal flowers that you can do at home.…
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Saturday 08 May
'National Bread Week' Day in the Farm Shop (free event)
It's National Bread Week 7th to 13th May so we're joining in with the fun in the Farm Shop on Saturday…
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Thursday 13 May
How to Make a Hand-tied Bunch with Rachel Petheram
Making a hand-tied bunch of flowers is a versatile skill to have, either for flower arranging at home or to…
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Sunday 23 May

Flower Power Plant Fair at Doddington
Flower Power Fairs will be holding their first plant fair at Doddington on Sunday 23 May.
There will be a…
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Sunday 23 May
Iris Week - 23rd to 31st May incl. Bank Holiday Monday
Why not make the most of our magical irises and join us for our popular Iris Week? Iris Week at Doddington takes place…
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Thursday 27 May
CakeWatchers in the Cafe
If you love cakes, you'll love Cakewatchers! We're offering you the chance to enjoy as many slices of our home-made cakes…
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Friday 28 May
RHS Recommended Events: Gardeners' Tour of Seasonal Highlights
Event with a focus on bearded irises and herbaceous borders in the West Garden. Tour led by head gardener Jon…
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Sunday 30 May
Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Monday 31 May
Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Seasonal Flower Arranging Demo with Rachel Petheram
Rachel will demonstrate to you a range of brilliant ways to display seasonal flowers that you can do at…
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Saturday 05 June
Cooking in the Kitchen Garden (free event)
Village resident Amy Claridge returns for more Cooking in the Kitchen Garden.
Taking place outside (with cover / shade) in our…
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Sunday 20 June
Fathers' Day at Doddington (Mighty Man's Mixed Grill!)
Inspired by one of head chef Tom's nights out on holiday, we have something very special for you this Fathers' Day…
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Saturday 26 June
VegWatchers: Strawberry Fair & Jam Competition (free event)
Great fun for all the family, including the children, our VegWatchers days are designed to celebrate a seasonal favourite and…
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The Aromatherapy Garden - Growing & Using Scented Plants
Scent can have a powerful effect on emotion and mood. An aromatic garden can be a means to health, well-being and…
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Saturday 03 July
Cooking in the Kitchen garden (free event)
Taking place outside (with cover / shade) in our two-acre restored Kitchen Garden, village resident Amy Claridge's Cooking in the Kitchen…
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Friday 23 July
RHS Recommended Event: Gardeners' Tour of Seasonal Highlights
Event with a focus on vegetables and fruit in the Kitchen Garden. Tour led by head kitchen gardener Gavin Roberts.
5pm to…
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Thursday 29 July
CakeWatchers in the Cafe
If you love cakes, you'll love Cakewatchers! We're offering you the chance to enjoy as many slices of our home-made cakes…
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Wedding Dress Exhibition in the Long Gallery
Our Walled English Garden Embroidery Exhibition in August 2009 was a great success with thousands of people coming to see…
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Saturday 07 August
Cooking in the Kitchen Garden (free event)
Taking place outside (with cover / shade) in our two-acre restored Kitchen Garden, village resident Amy Claridge's Cooking in the Kitchen…
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Sunday 29 August
Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Monday 30 August
Fun for Children in the Kitchen Garden
Discover a world of ‘mini beasts’ and find out if they are friends or enemies…
Brilliant fun and educational event for…
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Cooking in the Kitchen Garden (free event)
Your last chance of the year to come along for Cooking in the Kitchen Garden!
Taking place outside (with cover /…
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Thursday 23 September
RHS Recommended Event: How to Plan a Cutting Garden
Illustrated talk, guided tour and practical hands-on session in our two-acre Kitchen Garden. Led by Rachel Petheram, of Catkin Flowers,…
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Saturday 25 September
'British Cheese Week' Day in the Farm Shop (free event)
With over 700 cheese producers in Britain, it's no surprise that there's a British Cheese Week (25 September to 3…
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Thursday 30 September
CakeWatchers in the Cafe
If you love cakes, you'll love Cakewatchers! We're offering you the chance to enjoy as many slices of our home-made cakes…
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VegWatchers: Apple Day in the Farm Shop (free event)
Great fun for all the family, including the children, our VegWatchers days are designed to celebrate a seasonal favourite and…
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Saturday 30 October
VegWatchers: Pumpkins plus Carved Pumpkin Competition (free event)
Things will be both spooky and tasty on Saturday 30th October at Doddington!
Firstly, we'll be holding a…
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Christmas Preview Event in the Farm Shop
Come and enjoy some mulled wine and get into the Christmas spirit at Doddington at our special annual 'meet the…
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Sunday 21 November
Stir-up Sunday in the Farm Shop (free event)
Stir-up Sunday is traditionally the Sunday on which the family's preparations for Christmas dinner commences, with the making of…
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Thursday 25 November
CakeWatchers in the Cafe
If you love cakes, you'll love Cakewatchers! We're offering you the chance to enjoy as many slices of our home-made cakes…
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