Halloween Hunt
Enjoy our family-friendly Halloween Hunt around the Gardens and Grounds!
Kick off the October holidays in spooktacular style & join our Halloween Hunt around the Gardens and Grounds! Find 9 creepy characters lurking on the estate and piece together the letters they hold to create a mysterious word. Once you’ve worked it out, bring your activity sheet back to be exchanged for a terrific treat. Fill out your details to be entered into a prize draw with the chance to WIN a £20 Archerfield Walled Garden voucher.
Completed the hunt? Why not grab a warming hot drink and enjoy the activities in our boo-tifully decorated Barn!
Dates & Times
Friday 10th October - Sunday 2nd November, 10am - 5pm
Entry
£3 per child, payable at any of our tills. No advance booking required, just turn up.
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 2 - 8 years old.
junior parkrun - 2nd Nov
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 9th Nov
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 16th Nov
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 23rd Nov
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
Christmas Shopping Night
Our annual Christmas Shopping Night returns on Thursday 27th November. Join us for an evening of merriment and indulge in a spot of shopping as the countdown to Christmas begins! A few of our brilliant suppliers will be with us on the night offering samples of their products and Pencaitland Community Choir return to provide a fitting musical backdrop. Don’t miss the arrival of a very special guest who will turn on our giant Christmas tree lights and for those who would like to join us for some food, the Garden Café will be open serving a special festive menu.
Date
Thursday 27th November
Time
5pm - 8.30pm
Offer
Spend £25 or more on the night & receive £5 off. T&C's apply - see below.
Running Order
5pm - Doors open
6pm - Giant tree lights switch on
6.30pm - 7pm - Carols by Pencaitland Community Choir
7.30pm - 8pm - Carols by Pencaitland Community Choir
8.30pm - Event ends & shop closes
Tastings by
Johnston's Tablet
Walnut Tree
Cambridge Chocolate Company
Lind & Lime
Mimi’s Bakehouse
Terrior Wines
Tickets
Adults £5 + booking fee
Children FREE - no ticket required
Ticket includes festive drink and mince pie / shortbread.
Suitability
This event is aimed at adults, but children are welcome to join and no ticket is needed.
Dogs
Due to the busy nature of the evening, dogs are not permitted to attend this event.
Offer Terms & Conditions
Applies to purchases of £25 and up. Valid for use on 27th November only. One time use. Cannot be redeemed against COOK, alcohol, promotions, sale items, Minato Sushi, Mimi’s Bakehouse cakes or Shaw's pies.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend you can transfer your ticket to a friend or family member. This can be done by logging into Universe.
The Santa Experience
Step into the magic of The Santa Experience this Christmas!
Arrive early to write a letter to Santa in our Barn and get ready for the festive adventure to begin. Follow Santa’s cheerful elves and drop letters into the magical well. Next it’s time to join Santa in the cosy Christmas cabin to listen to tales all the way from the North Pole. Each child will then have a special moment with Santa himself, capturing a precious photo together, before the elves help them select a gift to take home. Has your Santa letter been wished away? Be sure to check on the way out...
Dates
Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December
Times
Various time slots are available each day and each show lasts approximately 30 minutes from the start time shown on your tickets.
Tickets
Child Ticket £22 + booking fee
Adult Ticket £4 + booking fee
If you are attending with a child or adult in a wheelchair please email us as soon as you have booked your tickets so that we can reserve more space in the cabin.
If you require a carer ticket please send an email to info@archerfield.estate so that we can organise this for you.
Babies under 1 years old attending with a paying sibling can attend for free but won’t receive a gift from Santa. No ticket is required.
Buggies cannot be accommodated in Santa's Cabin so please be ready to leave these at our buggy parking area before the show start time.
Booking Terms
Every booking must include at least 1 child ticket and 1 adult ticket.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Max of 2 adults per booking.
Tickets which don't match the above criteria will not be valid and we reserve the right to cancel and refund these.
Quieter Shows
Enjoy the same brilliant event, but with a few subtle tweaks geared towards children with ASN and sensitivity to sound and busy spaces. At our quieter shows, there will be less people in Santa's Sorting Office and no loud noises or surprises from the cast. Children can leave the cabin if they need to during the show and our team will be on hand to assist where it is helpful. This year we have three quieter shows available to book:
Friday 5th December at 4.10pm
Satuday 13th December at 2.40pm
Friday 19th December at 4.10pm
Click here to book a quieter show.
Ticket Help
Should you have any problems regarding tickets, please contact Universe.
Cancellation Policy
Should we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified by email with as much advance notice given as is possible and a full refund will be given.
Accessibility
The path leading into our Gardens is covered in fine gravel which wheelchairs should be able to navigate with ease. There is a small step to enter Santa’s Cabin but our team will be on hand to help should it be needed and a ramp is available on request.
Arrival & Santa Letters
Ensure you have your tickets with you when you arrive. You can bring either a print out or show us them on your phone. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time stated on your ticket, to allow for writing letters to Santa. Should you wish to bring letters written at home, 5 minutes ahead of your scheduled time slot is plenty. Please be aware that letters 'wished away' at the well cannot be returned.
Refund Policy / Date & Time Swaps / Ticket Transfers
Tickets are non-refundable but can be swapped for other available time slots. In order to action a time slot or date change, login to your Universe account. Date / time swaps can be made up to 72 hours before the event start time shown on your tickets. If circumstances have changed and you find you are unable to attend, you can transfer your tickets to friends and family by logging in to your Universe account.
Late Arrivals
If you are running late for your booked time slot, please call us on 01620 388588 at the earliest opportunity. It is unlikely we will be able to accommodate you on a later show due to lack of space in the cabin, however, our team on the floor will be happy to check for any available slots on the day. Tickets cannot be refunded due to late arrival so please build in enough time for your journey.
Photos & Video
We encourage you to take photos and videos at the event and we would love you to share them with us on social media using @archerfieldwalledgarden on Instagram and @AWalledGarden on Facebook. All we ask is that during Santa’s story no video footage, or flash photography, is taken so as not to spoil the surprise for others who have yet to attend the event.
junior parkrun - 30th Nov
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 7th Dec
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 14th Dec
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 21st Dec
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 28th Dec
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
junior parkrun - 26th Oct
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
Mucky Mondays - 20th October
Mucky Mondays returns for the October Holidays!
Each workshop has a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using found, foraged and upcycled materials from the Gardens, the estate and beyond.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 20th October - Spooky Scenes
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on the Monday before each event.
junior parkrun - 19th Oct
Every Sunday, junior parkrun takes place here at Archerfield Walled Garden! This free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event is open to juniors aged 4 - 14 years old and is a great way to start the day. Parents are welcome to join their children, however, cannot go through the finish tunnel and won’t be timed.
Entrants must be registered and have their own unique barcode to take part.
For full details and to register, click the button below.
Mucky Mondays - 13th October
Mucky Mondays returns for September Weekend & October Holidays!
Each workshop has a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using found, foraged and upcycled materials from the Gardens, the estate and beyond.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 13th October - Spider Web Weaving
Monday 20th October - Spooky Scenes
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on the Monday before each event.
Mucky Mondays - 15th September
Mucky Mondays returns for September Weekend & October Holidays!
Each workshop has a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using found, foraged and upcycled materials from the Gardens, the estate and beyond.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 15th September - Seed Mosaic Making
Monday 13th October - Spider Web Weaving
Monday 20th October - Spooky Scenes
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on the Monday before each event.
Fairy Training - 31st August
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Sunday 31st August
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
Fairy Training - 30th August
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Saturday 30th August
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
Hops In The Garden
Hops In The Garden - a music and food festival raising money for Leuchie House - returns to Archerfield Walled Garden for the 6th time this August.
There will be lots of local groups and artists taking to the stage at this vibrant annual fundraising event.
It’s a great day out for all the family with music, face painting, local food trucks and more. What’s more, your tickets will help fund vital respite breaks for people and their families living with neurological conditions.
Head Gardener Kerry will be setting up a drop-in Fairy Garden workshop from 12pm until 4pm (£4 per child).
Date & Time
Saturday 23rd August
12pm - 7pm
Entry
£12 per adult
Under 16s FREE
Suitability
This is a family-friendly event aimed at all ages
Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day
Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day
We’re delighted to be taking part in Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day for the third year this August.
Join us for an enjoyable day in the Gardens in support of local mental health charity Stepping Out.
Our gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed for year-round interest. Explore our perennial meadow with swaying grasses and fruit trees. See incredible edibles in the potager; a productive polytunnel complete with grapevine; colourful cutting gardens and a wildlife area with willow tunnels, stumpery and pond. Our light and dark borders brim with monochrome and textural plants and our new water-saving garden features drought tolerant species in shades of blue, rust and orange. Visit the potting shed, where our artist-in-residence creates beautiful botanical casts and take wee ones on a minibeast trail.
There will be tours taking place at 11.30am and 3pm - a great opportunity to learn about the history of the Gardens as well as projects being undertaken and future plans.
Children can take part in the free minibeast trail, looking for a series of hand painted pebbles. We will also be running a fairy garden workshop (£3 per child) which will be run on a drop-in bases.
Don’t miss the range of wonderful produce which will be available to buy on the day including homemade cakes & cordials, preserves, freshly cut flowers and more.
Roz Hinds our artist in residence will also be here demonstrating how she creates her beautiful botanical casts.
Date
Saturday 9th August
Time
11am - 5pm
Admission
Adults £6
Children Free
Mucky Mondays - 4th August
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on Monday 28th July!
The Fairies Are Moving Scavenger
The fairies are moving and all of their belongings have been packed up by Magic Movers & Co. Have a peek inside the moving box at each fairy house to find a letter, then unscramble a magical word to complete the scavenger hunt.
Visit the Food Market or Shop till to pick up a scavenger sheet then make your way to the Fairy Trail. Once your little one has completed the sheet, be sure to return it to be exchanged for a small prize.
Date & Time
Friday 1st Aug - Sunday 31st Aug
10am - 4pm
Entry
£2 per child, payable at till point on the day
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 2-10 years old
Mucky Mondays - 28th July
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 28th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on Monday 21st July!
Fairy Training - 27th July
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Sunday 27th July
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
Summer Fun Day - 26th July
Join us for our first Summer Fun Day!
On Saturday 26th July, we’re bringing our courtyard to life with street food, live music, magic, games and face painting to create a carnival atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Taste great food, relax with friends & family and enjoy this fun day out to celebrate summer.
Date
Saturday 26th July
Running Order
11.30am - Doors Open, Traders Serving
12pm to 2pm - Face Painting Begins, Magic & Balloon Modelling
2.30pm to 4.30pm - Live Music by The Midnight Jam
5pm - Event Ends
Entertainment
Food Trucks
Magic & Balloon Modelling
Live Music by The Midnight Jam
Garden Games
Face Painting - additional charge
Head Gardener Kerry will lead a drop-in kids nature crafting workshop (similar to our Mucky Mondays sessions) where children can make a miniature elf and fairy garden. Places will be available on a first come, first served basis and entry is £4 per child which can be paid at the Shop till on the day. This will be taking place on the grass beside the Gardens and is a drop-in event.
Food Trader Line Up:
Wee Green Events - Greek Gyros!
Trailer Trash - Burgers
The Big Blu - Pizza
J's Tiny Deli- Gourmet Hot Dogs
Slumdog - Indian
Truck Sri - Sri Lankan
Tickets
£4 per person + booking fee.
Family ticket £15 (Group of 4) + booking fee.
Under 3's go free.
Tickets may be available on the day but booking in advance is advisable as numbers are limited.
Suitability
This event is aimed at all ages.
Supervision
Children must be supervised at all times and cannot be left to explore the Gardens or visit the play area in the Garden Café without an adult present.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that you can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass your tickets on to friends and family. You can action this by logging into your Universe account.
Fairy Training - 26th July
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Saturday 26th July
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
Mucky Mondays - 21st July
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 21st July - Leaf & Flower Bashing
Saturday 26th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 28th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Saturday 23rd August - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee. Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on Monday 14th July!
Mucky Mondays - 14th July
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 14th July - Beetle Building
Monday 21st July - Leaf & Flower Bashing
Monday 28th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee.
Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on Monday 7th July!
Mucky Mondays - 7th July
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 7th July - Nature Weaving
Monday 14th July - Beetle Building
Monday 21st July - Leaf & Flower Bashing
Monday 28th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee.
Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am on Monday 30th June!
Mucky Mondays - 30th June
Mucky Mondays return this Summer! Join us for a series of workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and up cycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 30th June - Clay Floral Fun
Monday 7th July - Nature Weaving
Monday 14th July - Beetle Building
Monday 21st July - Leaf & Flower Bashing
Monday 28th July - Fairy Garden & Magic Beans
Monday 4th August - Seed Mosaic Making
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel in the Gardens. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of your booked time slot.
Session Cost
£4 per child + booking fee.
Booking in advance is advisable, although there may be drop-in spaces available on the day - please ask at the main till point in our Shop.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. In the event that your child can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass their ticket on to a friend. This can be done by logging into your Universe account.
Tickets
Tickets go live at 8am a week before the event.
Fairy Training - 29th June
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Sunday 29th June
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
Fairy Training - 28th June
Calling all young fairy fans, magical mischief-makers and enchanted adventurers. Boys and girls age 4-10, the Fairy Godmother needs your help.
She’s fluttering back to the home of Fairy Training to cast protective magic over the Walled Garden and she’s inviting a new generation of trainee fairies to join her.
Step inside her beautiful Willow Fairy Den for a 45 minute spellbinding session filled with wand enchantments, potion making, spell casting and Fairy Hunting.
Advance booking is essential.
Date
Saturday 28th June
Time Slots
10am - 10.45am
11am - 11.45am
12pm - 12.45pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Each session is 45 minutes in length
Tickets
£20 + booking fee
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years old
The Fairies Summer Holiday Scavenger
The fairies have returned from their sun-soaked escapade, but Breezyjet have mixed up their luggage and returned their items to the wrong homes! Can you help reunite the fairies with their missing travel gear?
Visit the Food Market or Shop till to pick up a scavenger sheet then make your way to the Fairy Trail. Once your little one has completed the sheet, be sure to return it to be exchanged for a small prize.
Date & Time
Friday 27th June - Wednesday 30th July
10am - 4pm
Entry
£2 per child, payable at till point on the day
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 2-10 years old
Mucky Mondays - 19th May
We’re delighted to launch Mucky Mondays - a series of drop in workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and upcycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 19th May - Birds on a Branch
Stay tuned for Summer holiday dates launching soon!
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel or Gardens
Session Cost
£4 per child. Payable at the till in our Shop
No prior booking is needed - these are drop in sessions which are available on a first come, first served basis.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Happy Houseplants Masterclass
If you love greenery in your home, but struggle to keep houseplants looking their best, this evening event is not to be missed.
Join Head gardener & houseplant enthusiast, Kerry Lyall, for a masterclass in raising happy houseplants!
You'll be taken through everything you need to know to grow beautiful, healthy specimens, looking at: where to position plants, how to water & feed, repotting, training and dealing with pests. Kerry will also share ideas on displaying and grouping your plants for maximum aesthetic impact.
Enjoy a glass of fizz, a series of demonstrations and the chance to purchase houseplants & care kits at a discounted price.
Bring any questions you have along with you on the night and Kerry will be more than happy to answer them.
Date & Time
Thursday 15th May, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tickets
£20 per person, plus booking fee.
Location
The Garden Café
Suitability
This event is suitable for those aged 16 and up.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted to attend.
Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass tickets on to friends or family.
Mucky Mondays - 5th May
We’re delighted to launch Mucky Mondays - a series of drop in workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and upcycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 5th May - Build a Bee Box
Monday 19th May - Birds on a Branch
Stay tuned for Summer holiday dates launching soon!
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel or Gardens
Session Cost
£4 per child. Payable at the till in our Shop
No prior booking is needed - these are drop in sessions which are available on a first come, first served basis.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Archerfield 10k
Entries for this event closed on Sunday 13th April at 11.59PM.
Join us in the courtyard to enjoy a lively atmosphere, drinks from The Barn Bar and live music from Seton Shoals. The prize giving will begin at 11.30am.
The Archerfield 10k is back! Whether you're training for a marathon, attempting a PB or are simply looking to up your fitness, this is the event for you.
Run, walk, or jog this scenic mixed terrain route which takes in the Archerfield Estate and surrounding beauty spots. Enjoy a speedy start with the first few k's mostly on roads, before striding out onto the sands of Yellowcraig beach to see Fidra Island in front of you. Once your sandy steps are complete, you'll travel back towards the finish along a series of tree-lined trails, before joining the gravel path back to our main gates.
Date
Saturday 3rd May 2025
The Route
Each kilometre will be marked, with friendly marshals cheering you on as you clock up the k's.
1k to 4k - Grass & roads
4k - 7k - Sand
7k - 10k - Trails & roads
See the route map at the foot of this page.
Prizes
There will be prizes for the top runners in each category.
Medals
Every participant will receive a medal for taking part.
Goody Bags
All runners will be given a bag full of goodies when they cross the finish line.
Entry Fee
£35 + booking fee
Timings
Registration: 8.30am - 9.30am
Warm up: 9:45am with Anita Edwards of Anita’s Wellness
Start time: 10am
Prize giving: 11.30am
Results
This is a chip timed event. Your finish time will be sent to your mobile number after you’ve crossed the finish line. If you would like a print out, you can visit the chip timing van on site. The full results will be posted online at perfecttimingscotland.co.uk/results/ after the race.
Bringing friends or family?
There’s lots for your cheering squad to get on with while they wait for your return. The Garden Café serves a range of breakfast options, while the Shop is full of gifts, homeware, womenswear and more. There's plenty to explore outdoors too with acres of Grounds including a Fairy Trail, Pond, Willow Walk and beautiful Gardens.
Minimum Age
Entrants must be aged 16 and over.
Suitability
All levels, goals & abilities.
Bag Drop
We will not have a secure bag drop and won't accept responsibility for loss or damage to posessions left unattended while you run. We recommend you leave items of value in your car or with a friend / family member.
Parking
We have two car parks here and also two overflow car parks, all of which are free of charge.
Dogs
Due to the number of runners, dogs are not permitted to run with you at this event. However, they are welcome at Archerfield Walled Garden, so if you have a friend or family member to leave them with while you run, they can enjoy all areas as long as they are kept on a lead (excluding the children's play park).
Medical Assistance
The Scottish Ambulance Service will be on site should you have any medical concerns and our staff and marshals around the course will be able to help you if you need support.
Water Station
There is one water station on the route which is situated approximately at the 5/7k point, offering two opportunities to rehydrate. This will be located at the Yellowcraigs toilets.
Toilets
There are public toilet facilities located on the route at Yellowcraig car park.
Registration
Please attend whichever date and time suits you best to register and collect your bib:
Friday 2nd May - 4pm - 6pm - Garden Café
OR
Saturday 3rd May – 8am - 9.30am – In Barn
Safety notice
You will be running on some uneven surfaces for example on the tracks through the woods. Runners should come adequately prepared for uneven, gravel or mud surfaces. The route will be well sign posted, with marshals sited at various intervals. Safety is paramount and we expect runners to always follow the advice of marshals especially at points where runners are on public roads. To ensure runner safety, the wearing of earphones is not recommended.
Cancellation Policy
This event is strictly non-refundable. In the eventuality of Archerfield Walled Garden cancelling the event due to adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will offer you a full refund of your registration fee minus any booking fees paid.
Contact
If you have any questions ahead of the event, contact us on 01620 388 588 or info@archerfield.estate
Route
The map below details the route, which starts and ends at Archerfield Walled Garden.
Strava
The Route is now available on Strava, don’t forget to join us on the day!
https://www.strava.com/routes/3339192768502447494
Gardeners’ Question Time
Gardeners' Question Time is back this Spring!
Whether you're an avid gardener or just getting started, this event is a great way to seek expert advice on gardening, growing and landscaping in a sociable and informal way. Ask those niggling questions and have them answered by our panel whose collective expertise spans general gardening, garden design, veg growing, sustainability, bulb & cut flower growing, wildlife habitats, community gardens and so much more!
The evening will begin with a welcome drink in the Garden Café and a demo by The Lady Gardener. Susie will show you how to use plants to provide impact in your borders and help you understand the role that form, colour, scent and texture play in the garden. She will talk about creating layers and using focal points as well as how to add interest with accent plants. After the demo finishes, Question Time will begin! Our expert panel will introduce themselves and then answer your pre-submitted questions. At the end of the night, the Garden Shop will be open for those wishing to shop with 10% off all products* for Gardeners’ Question Time attendees.
Our Expert Panel
The Lady Gardener
Susie Coupar aka The Lady Gardener offers a bespoke garden design service which includes 3D visuals, project management, planting and maintenance. View past and present projects on Instagram at @the_lady_gardener
Susie will be answering questions on gardening & garden design.
Kerry Lyall, Head Gardener, Archerfield Walled Garden
RBGE trained; Kerry is a horticultural all-rounder and an edibles enthusiast. She loves gardening sustainably; welcoming wildlife and is a no dig diva.
Kerry will be taking questions on growing edibles, sustainability and gardening for wildlife.
Fay Gourlay, Director, The North Berwick Flower Co.
Fed up with imported flowers, due to their heavy carbon footprint, Fay founded The North Berwick Flower Co. to provide local, naturally grown seasonal blooms. Her flower farm is based right here at Archerfield Walled Garden and will reopen for the season in May.
Fay will be answering questions on bulbs & cut flowers.
Neil Davidson, Head Gardener at Greywalls
With over 40 years’ experience as a professional horticulturist; Neil is a fount of gardening knowledge. He is president of the East Linton Flower Show and has judged many a local floral competition.
Neil will be answering general gardening questions.
Erin Armstrong, Garden Coordinator at Amisfield Walled Garden
A career changer who studied Horticulture at SRUC, Erin is the Garden Coordinator at Amisfield Walled Garden. She manages over 80 volunteers in the eight acre, mixed planting, community garden. She also enjoys growing flowers, fruit and veg with her dad at his smallholding in East Lothian, as seen on Beechgrove Garden.
Erin will be answering community gardening, gardening for wellbeing and general gardening questions
Running order:
6.30pm - Welcome drink in the Garden Café
6.45pm - Demo by The Lady Gardener
7.10pm - Question Time with our expert panel begins
8.30pm - Question Time finishes / Garden Shop open for shopping
9pm - Event finishes
Questions:
Questions should be submitted when you book your tickets.
If you have any others, please submit by email to kerry@archerfield.estate by Thursday 24th April.
Tickets:
£20 per person, plus booking fee.
Suitability:
This event is suitable for adults aged 18 and up.
Dogs:
Dogs are not permitted to attend.
Refunds:
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass tickets on to friends or family.
*Exclusions apply.
The Big Egg Hunt
Children will love our Easter themed egg hunt around the Gardens.
Using a list of clues, explore the Gardens to find six different coloured eggs. Once you've collected all your eggs, return them in exchange for a prize. Keep an eye out for a rare golden egg, which can be traded for an eggstraordinary reward.
Every group will be given 30 minutes to collect their eggs!
Dates
Friday 18th - Monday 21st April, various times available.
Tickets
£7.50 per child + booking fee. Adults do not require a ticket.
Tickets can be bought online in advance and also at the door - depending on availability.
Suitability
This event is aimed at children aged 2 - 8 years old.
Supervision
Children must be supervised at all times and children can't be dropped off to complete this event on their own.
Mucky Mondays - 14th April
We’re delighted to launch Mucky Mondays - a series of drop in workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!
Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and upcycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders.
Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.
We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.
Timetable
Monday 14th April - Bunny Portraits & Easter Egg Baskets
Monday 5th May - Build a Bee Box
Monday 19th May - Build a Bird
Stay tuned for more dates being released!
Time Slots
10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Duration
45 minutes
Location
The Polytunnel or Gardens
Session Cost
£4 per child. Payable at the till in our Shop
No prior booking is needed - these are drop in sessions which are available on a first come, first served basis.
Suitability
Primary school aged children
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.
Wonders of Space Family Festival
Coming soon to Archerfield Walled Garden is the Wonders Of Space Family Festival by Heriot Watt University!
Dive into hands-on space-themed activities and uncover the fascinating science behind our solar system. Perfect for all ages, this celebration of space promises an educational and fun-filled experience. Be sure to also embark on a captivating tour of the solar system along the Dirleton Solar Walk, stretching from Archerfield Walled Garden to Dirleton Village.
Learn about the night sky when you step into the planetarium, virtually drive a Mars Rover or experience a space walk out of the International Space Station. Find out how satellites & communication work or enjoy a Geology timescale walk. There will be the opportunity to take a first foray into the world of robotics and our Fairy Trail will be taken over by aliens! More activities to be announced soon.
Date
Friday 11th April, time slots at 10am and 1pm
Duration
3 hour time slots
Tickets
£3 per person
Babies under 18 months do not need a ticket, however everyone else attending must have a ticket
Suitability
All ages