Easter at Doddington
On Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday both the House and Gardens are open; we hope you can pop along and take the chance to enjoy the Gardens and the first opening of the House this year. The Gardens are looking fabulous and the Crown Imperials, Fritilleries, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Aconites, Scillas, Dog's Tooth Violet, Cherry Blossom and Hellebores are at their best. (We've recently been listed as one of the top 15 spring gardens to visit by The Sunday Times.)
For the youngsters, our popular Easter Eggs-ploration will take place around the Garden on both days, when a thorough hunt will be rewarded with a special prize... good luck! Cost per child £1 in addition to admission.
For more information about opening hours, admission etc., please click here.
Amanda Meade's interior decorating business and lifestyle store English Country Living is moving to the Brewhouse at Doddington, and launching over the Easter weekend. You will find Amanda's collection of vintage, antique and bespoke furniture displayed alongside her charming household and decorative accessories. A small Interior Design studio will be available too with carefully selected paints, papers and fabrics for browsing. The launch party will take place over the Easter weekend and thereafter English Country Living at Doddington will be open Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. (If you would like more information or you would like an invitation to the opening event, please feel welcome to email Amanda on info@englishcountryliving.org )
The Farm Shop is open Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. It will be full of seasonal local and regional produce - including Doddington produce and Phipps lamb - so make sure you check out the chocs, bag some veg and take a butchers at the meat! Last year our delicious Hot Cross Buns and Simnel cakes were very popular, and will be available again. We also have exquisite Easter eggs and special gifts. New this year in the Farm Shop are gorgeous posies from Catkin Flowers, who will be based at Doddington in the Kitchen Garden from the end of May.
The Farm Shop Cafe with Head chef Tom Doran will have a delicious lunches (as well as Fish Supper Friday on Good Friday) but to avoid disappointment please make your reservation soon by calling 01522 688 581. Teas, cakes etc. will be available.
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