Herb Garden Walk and Tea Tasting Experience
Join Bel Charlesworth, medical herbalist, for a walk around Acorn Bank's walled herb garden followed by a fresh herbal tea tasting.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Bel Charlesworth is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and is passionate about empowering others through the power of nature. She'll share her knowledge and insights about the value of medicinal plants in the walled herb garden at Acorn Bank, which is the largest medicinal herb garden in the National Trust's care. And as a hands-on herbalist, Bel will prepare fresh herbal teas for you to sample.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Meet Bel in front of the greenhouse in the herb garden.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for being outdoors for whatever the Cumbria weather is on the day.
- Accessibility
Acorn Bank's garden paths are mostly level with a fine gravel surface, and the gateways and paths are wide enough for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Upcoming events
Herb Garden Tours
A relaxing herb garden tour exploring what’s growing each week.
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