GROUPS
Please car share whenever possible to help the environment.
Workshops/Visits/Tours/Talks
Thursby Hort. Soc. 2019
WFGA Winter Visit 2019
Snowdrop Tour 2018
WI. Ladies Making Bulb Lasagnes 2018
GROUP VISITS ’27
ORGANISERS. PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR EASY HASSLE FREE BOOKING, WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY THE VISIT TOO! We are sorry to increase prices from April 5th ’27 after having worked out what NI. Tax, Increased Wages will mean and then with everything crossed a ‘guesstimate’ about Deliveries , Energy, Food etc. NB> OUR COUNTRY LANE HAS RECENTLY BEEN DESIGNATED AS A SINGLE TRACK ROAD. This is not usually a problem for cars but please discuss this with your Coach Company before booking.
EXCLUSIVE VISIT OPTIONS FOR YOUR GROUP. For groups of 25 We have reserved Wednesdays to make it a special day for you & your group, the gardens are closed to the general public on these days & you will have the gardens to yourselves in time slots as specified below CAR PARKING We have free parking for 30 cars for groups by prior arrangement on Wednesdays only. Please read Terms & Conditions.
T & C’s GROUPS EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE GARDENS OPTIONS – FULL PAYMENT ESSENTIAL – ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE. This allows us to make staffing arrangements through the holiday season. If we haven’t received your payment then we will be free to offer the date to another group. This payment is non refundable. Various Options are available more details under headings. Opt.1.Entry only. Opt.2 Entry & Refreshements Opt.3 Entry, Coffee, Tours, Light lunch. Please ask if your preferred arrival time doesn’t fit with our quoted starting times. We try to be flexible with time slots to fit in with your group of 25 itinerary. NB Any requested additional hours must include a surcharge to cover extra wages incurred.
OPTION 1 Entry & exclusive use of the gardens 2hrs. Wed 10.30am – 12.30.pm or Wed 1.30pm-3.30pm Includes; Welcome by Christine, garden owner & designer. Access for individuals to visit 14 Gardens at will, roam the gardens with a map & enjoy at your own pace. Christine will be available for plant advice & to answer questions in the nursery. No refreshments required. Toilets will be open. Min 25 people x £12 per person Full Payment Due £300.00. per. group.
OPTION 2. Entry & exclusive use of the gardens for your group 3 hrs. Wed. 11am -2 pm Includes Welcome & Short history by Christine garden owner & creator Refreshments on arrival you will be given a coffee shop voucher to be redeemed at your leisure to enjoy Hot or Cold drinks, Scones or Sweet Treat all included in the price. Enjoy access for individuals to visit the 14 Gardens at will, roam the gardens with a map & enjoy at your own pace. Christine will be available to identify plants photographed in the gardens & if you have fallen in love with it probably be able to find it for you in some hidden corner of the nursery! Coffee shop closes at 2.00pm. Min number 25 x £25.00 per person. Full payment Due £625 per group
OPTION 3 Exclusive use 4 hrs 11.am-3pm or 10.30-2.30pm Includes Welcome, Hot or cold drink on arrival, History & Guided Tour of the 14 gardens begins at 12.30pm with garden owner, Christine Liddle. approx. 1hr. duration. 1.30pm Gardeners Buffet picnic lunch is included in price. Afterwards There’s plenty of time to roam & revisit favourite gardens, ask questions or peruse Plant Sales. Garden closes at 3.30pm. 30 people x £40 per person. £1200.min. due for booking in advance Final numbers can be added up to 2 weeks later. max 40
OPTION 4 U3A & OTHER SMALL GROUPS Using Mini buses with up to 12 passengers THURSDAYS MORNINGS ONLY 10.30-12.30 GROUP ENTRY £60. 12 members – 1 Mini bus + 1 car We are happy to open at 10.30am for you -slightly earlier than usual than our usual visitors who start to arrive at 11am. This option must be booked & paid for in advance to reserve parking space & check availability. ( You are being charged £5 ea. with 12 members or £6 ea. normal entry, with less than 12 members.) This will give me time to give a short introductory talk about the gardens, then the group can wander at will around the gardens followed by refreshments if that is your usual visit pattern. The Coffee shop opens at 11am for Light refreshments & lunches.
ALLERGIES We are happy to provide for people with minor intolerances also Vegan & Gluten free choices are always available. However due to our small open kitchen area we are unable to cater for Severe Allergies of Nuts, Fish, Crustaceans & Dairy. If you’d like to bring your own food in a sealed container we”ll be happy to refrigerate it & serve when you want to eat.
AUTUMN & SPRING GARDEN TOURS Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11.30-2.30pm for the Dedicated Gardeners Groups who don’t mind the cold weather. Garden Tour with Christine. Followed by Gardeners Lunch at 12.30 of Soup & 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. Groups of 17 Cost £510. paid in advance.
GROUP ORGANISERS – IMPORTANT To book or enquire about a group visit or talk;
- email us birkheadsnursery@gmail.com with a preferred visit date & contact telephone number.
- Christine will email you to confirm that your requested date is available within one week.
- If you decide against the visit please email us asap. so that the date is available for another group.
- Please decide on which option ( shown above) you would like & email it to us.
- An advance non returnable, payment is required by the date stated, usually one month in advance.
- One calendar month before your visit please make certain that the requested due payment has been paid.by BACS. If the amount hasn’t been paid we will assume that you have cancelled.
- Confirmation of payment, Access Statement & Directions will be sent as an email. within a few days.
SORRY NO PHOTO SHOOTS THURS-SUNS We do offer exclusive PRE-BOOKED OUT OF HOURS ( Mon/Tues/ or Weds.) use of outdoor venue with full garden, toilets access & free parking ART CLASSES & PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUPS as above £150 per group for 2 hours. No food available – Self catering only, we can provide outdoor seating, Toilets & free parking.
FILMING £300 – 5 hours As above must be booked in advance with full amount paid. GROUP TALKS £125.00 Mondays / Wednesdays/ Thurs. Nov / Dec./ Jan / Feb £125.
