Sunday 12th July Join us for our ‘Rose Garden Summer Sensation’ to smell the roses, listen to music, play games. and take in the magic of the Gardens. Unfortunately, the Rose Garden is not yet accessible for wheelchairs (we’re applying for grant funding to install a ramp in future). The easiest access to this event …
All for One – and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one, the first, remains the greatest. Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join …
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 10am – 4pm Central to the lovely market town of Ellon are the historic and captivating walled Gardens of Ellon Castle. Within this superb setting and surrounded by history, fauna and flora will be a tented village comprising charming Scottish wares and refreshments.A great opportunity to purchase something uniquely …
Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos …
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 10am – 4pm A great opportunity to purchase something uniquely delightful or wonderfully tasty and handmade in Scotland. A chance to see and converse with our lovely craftspeople. Come and meet our eclectic array of artisans from across Scotland, discuss their techniques, sample their wares, view their products and …
Come and enjoy our beautiful Bluebells and Blossoms! Sunday 10th May 10am – 4pm Adults £5, children and members free. Dogs on leads welcome. See the apple blossom and woodland bluebells, spot the flower fairies, and see how the tadpoles are growing! Annie’s Tearoom will be joining us to serve their delicious refreshments.
Moved to Monday 6th April, 10am – 4pm Easter Fun including dinosaur egg hunt, Easter games, and spring pondlife. Children and Members are free, Adults £5. Dogs on leads welcome. *Please note: the Gardens are closed on Easter Sunday (5th April) to allow us to conduct safety checks on our trees following Storm Dave.*
Join us on Sunday 15th February, 11am-3pm for our magical Snowdrop Festival in Ellon Castle Gardens. We are looking forward to welcoming back Helen Rushton with a selection of the snowdrops from Bruckhills Croft, home to a National Plant Collection of nearly 600 varieties of Galanthus (snowdrop). Our Snowdrop Festival is free for Members and …
Meet our magical fairy friends hidden around the gardens and run off some steam after the festive season. We’re also delighted to be joined by Annie’s Tearoom, who will have all sorts of goodies and drinks available. 2nd January 11am-3pm Adults £5, Members and children free Dogs on leads welcome!
For the first time, we’re opening the Gardens for a wee winter wander so you can experience the magic of the lights under the ancient yews after dark. Coinciding this year with the shortest day, our Winter Wander is lovely chance to see the Yew trees at their most magical. Open at dusk, 3.30pm until …