West Green House Gardens

Strauss, Kaffee and Kuchen
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | West Green House Gardens, Thackham’s Lane, near Hartley Wintney, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8JB, United Kingdom
April 19
2pm to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
The aroma of delicious hot frothy coffee, mouth-watering Viennese strudel and traditional Austrian cakes are a luscious delight that gastronomic dreams are made of. Add to this the music of the Waltz Kings played at the grand piano by Stephen Hose that together makes a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon among the flowers in the Green House.
£59 per person
Includes: A garden visit, afternoon tea, concert and parking.

The White Door Brocante
2026-04-23 10:00 - 15:00
April 23
10am to 3pm
In the Greenhouse and adjacent lawns West Green House is pleased to again welcome White Door Brocante and its
dealers in antiques and vintage wares for their decorative French inspired Spring Country Fair. Visitors will find stalls in the Green House, on the adjacent lawns with refreshments close by the fair and in the gardens’ charming Tea Room.
At this time of year, the first tulips are flowering, and it is such a pleasant time to walk the gardens.
Please purchase tickets from the website: www.whitedoorbrocante.co.uk.
Tickets from 10 am to 12am £12.00 Tickets from 12pm to 3pm £8.00
Free entry to the Tea Room, but otherwise normal entry conditions to the gardens. Adults £12 and Children £6 (pre-booking is not required). Gardens free to NT and RHS visitors upon presentation of a valid membership card.

The Potting Shed Candle Making Workshop
2026-04-25 10:30 - 16:30
April 25
Morning Sessions 10.30am to 12.30pm
Afternoon Sessions 2.30pm to 4.30pm
In the Greenhouse
Hosted by the artisan candle maker Laura Fisher, step into a world of fragrance and candle making and experience the magic of bringing outdoor inspired scents to your home. Learn how to hand pour your own luxury candle and set of tea lights.
£68 per person
BOOK HERE: www.laurafisher.co.uk/collections/workshops-experiences
Inclusions:
AM Session: Morning coffee, demonstration, all equipment, workshop.
PM Session: Afternoon Tea, demonstration, all equipment, workshop.

The Potting Shed Candle Making Workshop
2026-04-26 10:30 - 16:30
April 26
Morning Sessions 10.30am to 12.30pm
Afternoon Sessions 2.30pm to 4.30pm
In the Greenhouse
Hosted by the artisan candle maker Laura Fisher, step into a world of fragrance and candle making and experience the magic of bringing outdoor inspired scents to your home. Learn how to hand pour your own luxury candle and set of tea lights.
£68 per person
BOOK HERE: www.laurafisher.co.uk/collections/workshops-experiences
Inclusions:
AM Session: Morning coffee, demonstration, all equipment, workshop.
PM Session: Afternoon Tea, demonstration, all equipment, workshop.

Succeeding with Pot Plants and Orchids
2026-04-30 11:00 - 16:30
April 30 11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse
We are fortunate that our gardener Simon Hickmott is a house plant and orchid specialist growing a fascinating
collection in his Greenhouse. Simon will show how pot plants and orchids are propagated, kept healthy, with guidance for beginners as well as enthusiasts.
A warming convivial lunch prepared by our chef and is served in the Tea Room
£69 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, talk, demonstration and lunch with a glass of wine in the Tea Room.

Creating Summer Pots and Planters for Five Months of Flower
2026-05-07 11:00 - 16:30
May 7
11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse
A brilliantly flowering pot is a work of art. The secret for continuously flowering pots is in the soil and the plant selection.
So join us to learn the tricks of the trade to keep a planter flowering for at least five months.
£69 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, demonstration, lunch with a glass of wine in the Tea Room

Making a Cutting Garden
2026-05-14 11:00 - 14:00
May 14
11am to 2pm
Behind the Greenhouse
A cutting garden is made for harvesting blooms throughout the season. Our gardener Simon has made a small
cutting garden planted for a succession of flowers to be used in the house. Simon advises on plot preparation, soils, planting or sowing and most importantly on how to keep plants growing upright, ensuring there are blooms for the house from summer to late autumn.
£69 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, demonstration and lunch with a glass of wine in the Tea Room.

Fabulous Pumpkins
2026-06-04 11:00 - 14:00
June 4
11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse and Garden by October the autumn garden is thinking of fading, but you can continue its fascination by growing those weird and wonderful verities of gourds, pumpkins and squash creating an interesting Halloween garden.
With Simon, learn about timing and growing the unusual pumpkin verities, plus the late autumn flowers and crops that work so well beside them. There are multiple types of sunflowers from fluffy dwarf ‘Teddy Bear’ to the giant Russians, trailing nasturtiums, and frilly kales, all plants to bring the wow back to the garden and intrigue the children.
£69 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, talk, demonstration and lunch in the Tea Room with a glass of wine.

And All That Jazz
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00
June 28
2pm to 4pm
In The Greenhouse
On a spring afternoon let the evocative music of classic Jazz, the music made famous by Ella, Billy, Fats, Louis and the greats of 20th century jazz will ensure this an afternoon of total enjoyment. Choose a hot coffee with a creamy topping, a shot of Bourbon or a glass of something sparkling and beat prohibition!
£59 per person
Includes: A garden visit, pre-concert coffee and drink, concert and parking.

Fundamentals of Botanical Art
2026-09-06 10:00 - 16:00
September 6
10am to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
Artist Helen Cousins will guide you step by step to create your own botanic watercolour painting. Whether you are a
beginner or refreshing your skill, this is a day for you.
Food & drink included.
£175 per person
Tickets available from www.helencousinsbotanics.com/events

Classic Car Show and Music, Music, Music
2026-09-06 11:00 - 16:30
Sunday 6 September
11am to 3pm
Car show and lunch time music are in the Park. Gardens and Tea Room open.
11am to 4.30pm
Once again, we welcome all the classic car enthusiasts to bring their treasured Classic Cars to display in the park land in front of West Green House. It’s a relaxing day to view the cars, indulge in sausage and bacon rolls or dine in the Gardens Tea Room. From noon the toe tapping concert begins with three hours of live jazz and rock and roll with a break for the Prize Giving.
More information about this popular day will be updated online. West Green House gardens are open just for the Car Show this day. NT and RHS members are not allowed free entry on Car Show Day.
Adults £20, Child £15, Family ticket £60 (2 adults & 2 Children)
Includes: Car show admission, entry to the gardens, tea rooms and concert.

Botanic Art Dive Deeper
2026-09-07 10:00 - 2026-09-09 16:00
September 7-9,
10am to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
A three day in depth workshop for those who want to explore Botanic Art in greater depth.
Working from life explore seasonal subjects whilst refreshing your water colour and drawing techniques.
Limited to 6 students.
Food & drink included.
£495 per person
Tickets available from www.helencousinsbotanics.com/events

The Autumn Wreath
2026-09-17 11:00 - 15:00
September 17
11am to 3pm
In the Greenhouse
The colours of autumn, the berries, grasses and the final long lasting flowers, can all come together to make an
attractive and fashionable door wreath, that of course with just the addition of perhaps a witches hat carries it through as inspired decoration for Halloween. The garden still looks so colourful, so enjoy a day with us with a good lunch and then a workshop hosted by Sandra to make a unique wreath. We will supply all materials, but do dress warmly and bring your own gloves and secateurs.
£80 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, demonstration, lunch and workshop with all materials included. Morning coffee served in the Tearoom from 10.45am and lunch at 12.30pm.

Prosecco and Arias
2026-09-20 14:00 - 16:00
September 20
2pm to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
With a glass of Italy’s famous sparkling Prosecco in hand sit back and thrill to the arias from the repertoire made famous by the Three Tenors. It’s those spine-tingling favourites that have thrilled everyone from football crowds, opera and theatre goers the world over.
£59 per person
Includes: A garden visit, pre-concert drink, concert and car parking.

Pots for "Lasagna" Planting-Layering Bulbs for Spring
2026-10-01 11:00 - 14:00
October 1
11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse
Preparing the pots for a spring flowering has been nicknamed ’lasagna planting’ for it is the layering of bulbs to ensure a long spring flowering display. We do this style of planting every year with great success, so look forward to seeing the demonstration pots made today at West Green House in the garden next spring!
Pictured is last years” Lasagna pot” that flowered from late February to early May.
£69 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, demonstration followed by lunch with a glass of wine in the Tea Room

Apple Weekend
2026-10-03 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-04 11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October
11am to 4pm
In the Greenhouse and Gardens
Over the centuries apple trees have been planted in profusion in the gardens so we have hundreds of apples to give away.
A FREE BAG OF APPLES FOR EVERY FAMILY All harvested from our own trees
The experts from Sparsholt College return to display their heritage apple collection and answer all questions about apple growing. For the children there is a Johnny Appleseed trail and quiz sheet to ‘identify’ apples and the tearoom has a menu filled with good apple-based dishes. Simon is operating the fresh apple juice press in the Green House, and this is a fine time to see the garden at its autumn best.
Normal garden conditions Adults £12 / Child £6
Free for RHS and NT members upon presentation of a valid membership card
The Johnny Appleseed trail is £5 per Child plus garden entry and please pre-book the trail.
The trail and quiz sheet with a small bag of sweets, is for children only. Accompanying adults enter free with NT or RHS cards or need to pay entrance on the day.

Dahlias and Tulips
2026-10-08 11:00 - 14:00
October 8
11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse
There is a time in early spring after the first frost when the dahlias should be lifted and tulips planted.
Simon will demonstrate the lifting and storing of dahlias successfully then, as it’s now time to purchase the tulips he will guide you through the many styles, their different longevity and tips on planting.
Fascinating garden topics to explore, more over a gardeners lunch.
£69 per person
Includes morning coffee, demonstration and lunch with a glass of pre-Christmas cheer.
Please dress warmly.

Fundamentals of Botanical Art
2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00
October 11
10am to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
Artist Helen Cousins will guide you step by step to create your own botanic watercolour painting. Whether you are a beginner or refreshing your skill, this is a day for you.
Food & drink included.
£175 per person
Tickets available from www.helencousinsbotanics.com/events

Botanic Art Dive Deeper
2026-10-12 10:00 - 2026-10-14 16:00
October 12-14
10am to 4pm
In the Greenhouse
A three day in depth workshop for those who want to explore Botanic Art in greater depth.
Working from life explore seasonal subjects whilst refreshing your water colour and drawing techniques.
Limited to 6 students.
Food & drink included.
£495 per person
Tickets available from www.helencousinsbotanics.com/events

Halloween Musicals
2026-10-18 12:00 - 15:30
October 18
12pm to 3.30pm
In the Greenhouse
With wicked wit and fine voices leaving us trembling through the music of the ‘spooky’ musicals, with favourite songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Wicked and many more, this will be the most joyous way to celebrate this season. It is always a treat to have such a renowned chef as Jon Kohout in the kitchen, so expect good food and excellent music.
£95 per person
Includes: A garden visit, pre lunch drink, lunch, concert and car parking. Wine can be purchased from the bar.

The Halloween Pumpkin Patch
2026-10-24 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-25 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-28 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-29 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-30 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-31 11:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-01 11:00 - 16:30
NEW FOR 2026
THE HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH
October 24, 25 and 28 to November 1
11am to 4.30pm
In the Garden and Field
Follow the HALLOWEEN TRAIL to our Sun Flower enclosed PUMPKIN PATCH full of weird and wonderful Pumpkins,
strange Gourds and creeping flowers.

Pumpkins to paint
Old fashioned games
A “spooky” disco
Perhaps even a hayride

Halloween Pumpkin Patch Adults £16 Children £11 Family Ticket £50 (includes garden entry)
NT/RHS members Adult £6 Children £5 Family ticket £20 (upon presentation of a valid membership card)

Christmas Crafting Willow Lanterns
2026-10-29 11:00 - 16:30
October 29
11am to 3.30pm
In the Greenhouse
The designers of the gardens Christmas Lanterns demonstrate how these imaginative creatures are made in
environmentally friendly willow and paper. After a convivial home made lunch make a star lantern to decorate your home. Morning coffee at 10.45am in the Tearoom and lunch at 12.30pm.
£80 per person
Includes: Morning coffee, demonstration, lunch, all equipment and a star lantern.
Please dress warmly and bring your own gloves and secateurs.

Christmas Wreath Making Half Day Workshops
2026-11-28 11:00 - 14:00
November 28, 29 December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
11am to 2pm
In the Greenhouse
Join us for a morning to make your own Christmas door wreath using the beautiful evergreens picked from West
Green House gardens. Learn as you go to moss a wire frame, adding your foliage and decorations for the most
traditional country wreath. These days are hosted by our in-house team, florist Sandra Short or Simon Hickmott. Morning coffee at 10.45am in the Tearoom and lunch at 1pm.
£75 per person
Includes: Parking, morning coffee, lunch, workshop with all materials. Please dress warmly and bring your own gloves and secateurs.
