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Using Medicinal Herbs at Home (workshop)

Learn how to make your own herbal remedies for everyday ailments with medical herbalist, Bel Charlesworth.

  • Booking essential

Here at Acorn Bank, is the largest medicinal herb garden in the National Trust's care. The perfect place to join Bel Charlesworth, who is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and learn how to make your own herbal remedies. Bel is passionate about empowering others through the power of nature and as a hands-on herbalist is skilled in making medicines as well as herbal oils, creams and other preparations.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £65.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 Book by calling the number listed or by clicking on the green 'check availability' button above.

Meeting point

From the Welcome point at the Shepherd's Hut, a team member can direct you to the meeting point.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather that day as you'll be going outside as well as being indoors.

Accessibility

Please see the main webpage under 'Accessibility' for all the details regarding access. The event will take place in a ground floor room in the house and in the herb garden.

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