GROUPS ( 16 or more) Please car share whenever possible.

Workshops/Visits/Tours

 

WI. Ladies Making Bulb Lasagnes 2018

Thursby Hort. Soc. 2019

WFGA Winter Visit 2019

Snowdrop Tour 2021

SNOWDROP TOURS in FEBRUARY  10.30 – noon. Perfect for Tour groups, Gardening Clubs & Hortic. students. Garden tour led by Christine looking at winter colour & bulbs especially snowdrops.   Must be pre booked. Group Tours are priced at £180.  18  places available on each tour.  We will have snowdrops for sale.  Coffee & Scones/ Treats will be available to purchase in the warmth of the coffee shop wood burning stove.

SNOWDROP LUNCHES. Garden tour as above for single groups led by Christine Soup/roll, Cake & Coffee. Also included is a ‘Behind the scenes’ visit to our propagation tunnels followed by delicious   Thick Vegetable Soup, Roll, Cake & Coffee. in the warmth of the coffee shop.  Min/max 16 places.    Price  of food to be arranged in February.   Because of rising costs We’ll reserve your preferred date for one month.  The tour price will be as above & we’ll confirm cost of food within a week. 

 TOURS WITH REFRESHMENTS We’ll reserve dates up to 6 weeks before your visit. Then Numbers /Catering requirements etc can be organised at a later date.  Details shown below are for guidance only- we’ll give definite prices for food at a later  stage  rising costs have meant some items have risen in price. To secure your day, bookings are confirmed by paying the full amount 2 weeks in advance of your visit.

FILMING / PHOTO /SHOOTS   We offer exclusive out of hours use of  outdoor venue for 4 hours, with full garden access & parking for up to 35 people  £350.( pre booked) welcome Mornings & Afternoons on Mon, Tuesday or Weds  by car or coach.   Also excellent for Art classes &  Photography groups during autumn. £200 for 4 hours  No food available – Self catering only, we can provide outdoor seating. Toilets available.  The above must be booked in advance with full amount paid.

GROUP VISITS ’24  ORGANISERS.  PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR EASY HASSLE FREE BOOKING, WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY THE VISIT TOO!.  Sorry we can’t accept any groups with more than 15 visitors on  Saturdays or  Sundays. 

AVAILABILITY. We are now taking provisional bookings for 2024 It’s important to check that the date you require is available before passing it onto your group. It may be already taken. For groups of more than 18 the gardens are closed to the general public  and  we have reserved Mondays//Wednesdays to make it a special day for your private coach parties/groups, when you will have the gardens to yourselves. Your required date will be held until 6 weeks before your visit date. (We don’t take groups on weeks that include a Bank Holiday)

PAYMENT   Full payment should be paid at least 3 weeks before your reserved date. If we haven’t received your payment we will be free to offer the date to another group.  This payment is non refundable.  Prices include Entry, Tour, Food & Drink as booked.  RE- Coach companies we can accommodate up to 36 seater coaches in our carpark (at drivers discretion) If parking is required for an extra wide coach, passengers can be dropped off at our gate & coach can be parked in snow plough lay-by less than half a mile away.  

SUMMER GARDEN TOURS   April- Sept. Tours with garden owner.   

  GROUP ORGANISERS –  IMPORTANT   To book or enquire about a group visit or talk;

  1. email us birkheadsnursery@gmail.com with a preferred visit date & contact telephone number.
  2. Christine will call you to confirm that your requested date is available within one week. 
  3. We will provisionally reserve that date for you until six weeks before your visit date. If you decide against the visit please email us asap. so that the date is available for another group
  4. Please decide on which option ( below) you would like & email it to us. If you are ordering Food Gardeners Lunches etc we will then send a detailed list of Menu Choices etc. for you to circulate around your group. We may have to increase food prices for 2023.
  5. Three weeks before your visit please pay the full amount – non returnable & return your menu choices to secure your day. Card payment only. If the full amount isn’t paid we will assume that you have cancelled. 
  6. Confirmation of payment, Access Statement & Directions will be sent as an email. within a few days. 
  7. We try to be flexible as possible within the restrictions of staff availability. If you have a special request eg a later visit with guided tour to fit in with hotel stays we will try to accommodate your group. 

Pre-paid Coach Groups of 18+ will be welcomed by the owner Christine Liddle and given a guided tour of the gardens. Refreshment tickets will be distributed on arrival and will avoid queuing in the coffee shop. It also allows individuals to roam between the nursery, coffee shop and gardens at will and in their own time if they do not want to be included in the tour. We can comfortably accommodate up to 25 people during summer months. Christine will be around to answer questions  for the duration of your visit. We are flexible, a number of variations are available, call us to see if we can help with your group visit.  We have a drop off point with nearby off-site parking for  36 seat coaches. On site parking available for mini buses or 22 cars . Prices below. 

OPTION 1. Allow 3.hrs. 11am arrival. Depart 2.pm – 2.30pm  Welcome, History & Guided Tour of the gardens with garden owner, Christine Liddle followed by Gardeners Lunch at approx. 12 noon.    GARDENERS LUNCH; –  (Gluten Free cake available if previously requested.)  We offer Quiche, Salad & Coleslaw followed by a Sweet Treat & hot or cold drink.  After lunch there’s time for individuals to roam & revisit  the gardens, ask questions  or peruse Plant Sales.   Min number 20   £19.95 per person. Min Charge will be £399.00 per group Mondays & Wednesdays available. Per payment essential.

OPTION  2   Mondays/ Wednesdays only.  Allow 2hrs Exclusive Group Admission for individuals to visit 14 Gardens + Plant Sales Area. No refreshments available. No guided tour but Garden owner Christine will be available to welcome you & answer questions in the nursery.  2hr slot 1- 3pm   Min 20 people Max 25 £10 per person Min. charge will be  £ 200 per group. Pre payment essential.                                                                          

OPTION 3  Mondays/Wednesdays  Summer Cream Tea Visit with Guided Tour.  Allow 2.5 hrs  Includes Scone, Clotted cream & Strawberry Jam Tea or Coffee.  Arrival 12.00. History & Guided tour of the  Gardens with the owner Christine.  Plant sales will be open. Cream Teas served approx. 2pm   Departure 3pm. Max 20 places  £17.50 per person     Minimum Charge will be £350 per group paid in advance 

OPTION 4  Wednesday Morning  Coffee  & Cake & Guided Tour Visit   Arrival 10.30am  Welcome.   10.45 am Coffee & Cake  11.30pm History & Guided tour of the gardens with Owner Christine. Includes time to look around the gardens. Finish 1-1.30pm.Plant sales will be open & Christine will be available to answer questions throughout your visit. Slots available 10.30-1pm   Min 20  places Max 25  £17.5 per person   Minimum Charge will be £350 per group paid in advance

OPTION  5 THURS only.  Allow 2hrs. Admission for small groups of under 15 individuals to visit 14 Gardens + Cafe + Plant Sales Area. The cafe will be open for refreshments. No guided tour but Garden owner Christine will be available to welcome you & answer questions in the nursery.  2hr slot 1- 3pm   Max 15 people/  one mini bus/ 4cars.  £5 per person No Min. charge.  Advance notice required to reserve parking for a mini bus or cars.  No pre payment required.                        

AUTUMN & SPRING GARDEN TOURS  for the Dedicated Gardeners who don’t mind the cold weather.  11.30am – 3pm Garden Tour with Christine. Followed by Gardeners Lunch at 12.30 of Toasties & with Cake & Hot drink.   After Lunch an accompanied ‘behind the scenes’ walk through the plant propagation areas, ask questions & look around the nursery or revisit your favourite part of the gardens. Min 15 max 18. £23 per person Groups Min. charge £330 paid in advance.

GROUP TALKS  Mondays / Wednesdays   Nov / Dec.

Illustrated talks for winter evenings or daytime – suitable for mixed interest groups: U3a ,W.I.,  Horticultural Societies etc. 2021 Venues within Local Area 40 miles : £145. 

Titles

Birkheads- a growing obsession, making a field into a garden.   £120. 
The Year in the Secret Garden at Birkheads £120.

 

We will be open Saturdays & Sundays 11-3pm during March & hope to open more days after Easter.

 See home page or Follow us on facebook@birkheadscoffee for Pop Up updates & offers.

 SEASON TICKETS are available for Gifts.  

For 1 person = £20,  2 people = £40,  Family  ( 2 adults + 2 children) £55- then as many visits as you can squeeze in until the same day of purchase next year.  

CONTACT Christine 0n 07778447920

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT