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MIGHTY PERENNIAL PARTERRE STARS with Kate Harrison

The Parterre on the south side of the castle ruin takes the place of what were pure lawns. Dan Pearson created the area in a woolly style to echo the sense of ruin in the castle itself. Gardener Kate Harrison will take visitors on a journey round the late-season perennial stalwarts and highlight how the floral season is extended by dipping into a prairie-style plant palette. Kate will also cover the promotion of soil health in this garden.

Free with admission to the Castle & Gardens.

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CAFÉ TALK
September 22nd, 2026
10:00am for 10:15am
Sculpture Gallery

BEEKEEPING & BEES with Josh Frazer

In 2019, Jim Lowther began to turn his passion for bees into a business. The Lake District Honey Co. is now an established brand, Jim’s bees foraging on the fells, heather and blossom across the Lowther Estate.

Head Beekeeper Josh Frazer, who manages the company, will draw on a decade of his commercial beekeeping experience to share insights into life inside the hive and the craft of producing premium honey. Josh will be joined by his apprentice Ellie Craig, who offers a fresh perspective on learning the art of beekeeping.

To book your free place, please click here.

GARDEN TALK
October 15th, 2026
2:00-2:30pm
Meeting point: Heronry

EVERYTHING BENJES with Andrew Sagar

As part of the initiative within the gardens to adopt fully sustainable practices, the gardening team has created a Benjes hedge. Senior Gardner Andrew Sagar will talk visitors through the construction of the Benjes hedge, also known as a ‘dead hedge’. It is an excellent example of how to recycle waste materials whilst also providing invaluable habitats for garden wildlife.

Free with admission to the Castle & Gardens.

To book your place, please click here.