We've had lots of flying visitors at Winterbourne recently🐝

#WinterbourneGarden #UniversityOfBirmingham #WildlifeWatch

Just picture sitting on the lawn on a summer's evening watching Illyria perform The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle🦜 Join us on Saturday 1 June for this hilarious and heart-warming family adventure!

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Have you seen the 1850s court suit that we have on display here at Winterbourne? Read more about it's fascinating history, from parliament to fancy dress...

Bank Holiday Book Bonanza - Gardening
We've raided the stores of our Secondhand bookshop to bring out all the Gardening books for your perusal. Pop by and grab a bargain!
Friday 24th to Monday 27th May, 10.30am - 5pm
#WinterbourneGarden #Gardening #SecondHandBooks

What have you got planned for this weekend?💭

Tomorrow is International Museum Day, and we can't think of a better way to spend the day than exploring the pioneering history of Winterbourne!🌺🪴

'A 'world stands still' kind of a moment, like when two people fall in love in a film only it was me, falling in love with Birmingham again'

Enjoy your own love affair with Birmingham as you tuck into Afternoon Tea in our beautiful gardens☕🌷

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Join us on the 22nd May for our next horticulture Masterclass all about creating a nurturing garden. Explore the practical ways to connect with nature and use gardening to benefit your health and wellbeing.
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Registration is now open for the 2024 intake for our popular RHS accredited courses here at Winterbourne. Vist the website for more information and to apply. winterbourne.org.uk/rhs/
#WinterbourneGarden #UniversityOfBirmingham #RHS #HorticultureCourses #Gardening

If printing's your 'bag' there are still places on our forthcoming Spring Tote Bag workshop on Tuesday 14th May. Get your tickets now winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/sprin…

Exciting new acquisition - a collection of sales display boards from #GKN 1950s/60s Winterbourne HG Lee Hale Black Country Museum History WestMidlands AIA #industrialhistory

We're working with Uni of Birmingham student Luca, who's researching food waste in the heritage sector, gathering visitors' thoughts on waste at Winterbourne. To support his project, complete the survey below!
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#Research #Sustainability #FoodWaste

Half Price Offer! We're opening up the reduced student price of just £37 to attend our Fabulous Fonts event on Tuesday 21st May. Enjoy a day of talks and demonstrations on everyting letterpress printing and typography. Picnic lunch and drinks included.
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April has certainly had some showers but some sunshine too 🌧️☀️ Here's our roundup of the month in the garden here at Winterbourne.
#WinterbourneGarden #April #UniversityOfBirmingham #Spring

We’re taking part in the RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition!
This year’s theme is ‘Feel Good’, so if visiting our garden has lifted your spirits, you can vote for us here rhs.org.uk/pgoty

Thank you for your support! ❤️🥀

#RHS #WinterbourneGarden

Our hand-embroidered Parliamentary Court suit from 1853, which belonged to Edward Strutt MP of Belper, now on display following major conservation #Archive30 #ConservationWin Winterbourne HG The Burgon Society Derby Museums Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill DATS The Textile Society (UK) TheVictorianCommons

We had some very polite house guests today! 🦆

#WinterbourneHouseAndGarden #UniversityOfBirmingham #Ducks #Nature #Wildlife

These tiny brass tags were issued to GKN employees who handed them in at a kiosk at the start of the day to prove they had arrived #Archive30 #SomethingSmall Winterbourne HG #industrialhistory History WestMidlands Bournville Village Trust Smethwick Heritage Centre Lee Hale

Our friends at the Lapworth Museum of Geology have an unforgettable evening lined up! On Tuesday, the Sekine Quartet returns to the museum to serenade audiences with some of cinema's most iconic scores.

Get your tickets here: ow.ly/sL8J50RiQAB
#MuseumEvents #LiveMusic #StringQuartet

Today we remember John Nicolson, last private owner of Winterbourne who died #onthisday 80 years ago and bequeathed the site to the University.
You can find out more about him in our recent Blog post ow.ly/pzzX50RiRlZ
#WinterbourneHouseAndGarden #UniversityOfBirmingham

Margaret Nettlefold's blotter, which she used to blot her private letters, has beautifully carved wooden covers and the blotting paper inside preserves her doodles #Archive30 #ArchiveObject Winterbourne HG Handwritten Letter ArchivesWestMidlands History WestMidlands