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Spring Highlights with the Head Gardener

This Mother's Day, meet the Head Gardener at Barrington Court, and discover its spring highlights.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Spending time in the garden in spring is a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day, and Barrington Court is the perfect setting to enjoy the season’s fresh colour and new growth. Join our Head Gardener, Sarah Holmes, for a special twenty‑minute introductory talk exploring the best things to see in the garden at this time of year.

Whether you’re a keen gardener or simply enjoy the beauty of spring, this relaxed and informative talk offers a chance to learn more about the garden as it awakens for the year ahead.

Talks will take place at 10.30am, 11.30am and 2pm, and are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis for up to 15 adults. Children are also welcome to join.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Meet outside Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather as this is an outdoor activity.

Accessibility

The locations are mostly wheelchair, mobility scooter and pushchair friendly, although the estate does include some uneven paving and grassed areas. If you require any more information about the accessibility of the activity, please do not hesitate to contact us at barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk

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