From the earliest ballads of Robin Hood, Illyria has created a fast-moving, fun-packed family show. While good King Richard is away fighting the crusades, his friend Robert Fitzooth, under the assumed name of Robin Hood, resolves to relieve corrupt landowners of their wealth, to ruin the inept Sheriff of Nottingham and to do all he …
Local storyteller, P.D. Brown, will captivate us with his performance of the entire cycle of Norse myths that appears in the Eddas and elsewhere, from the Creation to the Ragnarok. The tales will be told in the spectacular setting of our ancient yew trees over four Friday evenings: 12th & 26th August, and 9th & …
What happens when a tale of fairies and mayhem meets a magical garden in the heart of Ellon? Join us on 27th July 2022 at 7pm to find out when acclaimed theatre company Illyria perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Ellon Castle Gardens. Tickets available online here Tickets also available in Ellon Castle Gardens shop, …
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Bring your picnic to the Gardens on Saturday 4th June and join in the fun and games to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from 11am to 3pm. This event is part of the Eden Project’s annual “Big Lunch”, which brings communities together to build connections between people. We will have traditional games suitable for all …
Come and see our bluebells and blossoms; they’re putting on quite a show! Follow the bluebell trail and find the fairies hidden amongst the flowers. The usual entry fee of £4 per adult applies (members free). The activities are free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Delicious coffee and mini pancakes will be …
Join us for some Easter fun on the 17th April! There will be an egg decorating activity and egg rolling, Easter races and an Easter trail. We suggest you bring a picnic to enjoy at this event; light refreshments will be available to buy. We encourage you to bring a decorated bonnet for the Easter …
It’s snowdrop season! Come and enjoy these delightful heralds of spring at Ellon Castle Gardens. There will be a snowdrop trail and activities for children, including our popular Find the Fairy game. The entry fee is £4 per adult (members free). The activities are free but all children must be accompanied by an adult.
SEASONAL TALES BENEATH THE YEW TREES Traditional Storytelling by P.D. Brown on the Winter Solstice Tuesday 21st December 7pm – 8:30pm MENU OF TALES Starter The Amazing Adventure of John Sturtridge (Cornwall) Main Course The Deacon of Dark River (Iceland) and The Screaming Skulls of Calgarth Hall (The Lake District) Dessert The Guest of the …
It’s National Tree Week, so we’re celebrating our wonderful trees this weekend on the 4th and 5th December. Come along and tell us which is your favourite tree in the Gardens. Is it one of our venerable yews, a magnificent lime tree, or one of the delicious apple trees? There will be tree themed activities …
Come and explore Ellon Castle Gardens after dark. What will you find lurking in the shadows? Prepare to be spooked! Tickets go on sale on our website at 6pm on Monday 25th October. They sold out in 24 hours last year, so don’t delay! A one-way system will be in operation but you may take …