Events and Courses


Volunteer open morning

Saturday 15 March, 9:30-11am
We’re looking for Visitor Welcome volunteers to join our team.
Get in touch on info@martineau-gardens.org.uk or 0121 440 7430 or join us on our open morning to find our more. More information here.

Spring Event

Saturday 10 May, 11am-3pm
Another year, another fantastic Martineau Gardens Spring Event! Join us for fun and games and homemade cake! More information here.

Martineau Summer Garden Party

Saturday 19 July
The garden party is back! With an amazing auction, raffle and more, this is one of our key fundraising events of the year. More information here.

Autumn Event

Saturday 20 September, 11am-3pm
Our Autumn event will include a chance to explore the gardens as well as lots of tasty homemade food, including cake! More information here.

Beekeeping courses

Would you like to learn more about bees and beekeeping? Our Beekeeping courses for 2025 are now available to book.

Learn more about these amazing insects, how to look after them and how to start a journey towards beekeeping and your own honey. Alongside classroom learning with our two knowledgable and experienced beekeeper, there will a chance to have some hands-on time with the bees (weather permitting).

We have a one-day taster course and a weekend-long introduction course available.

Find out more about the Beekeeping taster day here.

Find out more about the Introduction to Beekeeping course here.

Folksy Theatre

Robin Hood, Sunday 20 July, 2pm

Folksy theatre present their entertaining take on the legend of Robin Hood. Fabulous fun for all the family. More information here.

Twelfth Night, Tuesday 22 July, 7pm

Enjoy Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, performed in the beautiful garden surroundings. More information here.

Martineau Mondays

Martineau Mondays has ended for 2024, but never fear it will be back from March 2025! Watch this space for more information coming in the new year.

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Refund policy:

Bookings for courses and events are non-refundable unless Martineau Gardens has to cancel an event or course due to unforeseen circumstances. Please see event pages for specific refund messages.