DALES DIARY SPRING 2023

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park

The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon, HG4 3DA himalayangarden.com

Dragonella Egg Quest

Monday 10 April

Rumours are circulating that a dragon has hidden its eggs somewhere in the Himalayan Garden. Join storyteller Dragonella to look for hidden signs of magic as you adventure through the garden on a quest to find the eggs and keep them safe. Booking essential, see website for details.*

Botanical Illustration Workshop

Tuesday 25–Thursday 27 April

Join award-winning illustrator Bridget Gillespie on this 3-day Botanical Illustration workshop. You will get individual tuition covering drawing, composition and watercolour techniques. Topics will include observation, drawing, creating form and mixing watercolours, all inspired from walking around the beautiful Himalayan Garden. Suitable for complete beginners to intermediate painters. Materials are not included. £200 per person, see website for details.

Rhododendron Experience

Wednesday 24 May

The garden is famous for its extensive and beautiful national collection of rhododendrons. Come and enjoy a tour, talk and afternoon tea and get top tips on how to care for rhododendrons and the secrets behind the success and challenges of growing them here. Bring a soil sample from your garden and we will test it for its suitability for growing rhododendrons. £30 per person, see website for details.

Shiny Things Distract Me – A Dragon’s Tale

Wednesday 31 May*

Once, whilst in the Peruvian Jungle, Dragonella got distracted by sparkling bright colours in the trees, and now she’s spotted them here! Follow her through the garden and keep your eyes peeled as she tells tales of adventure and unexpected meetings with magical creatures. Booking essential, see website for details.*

*Dragonella 1-hour interactive tours for 4–10-year-olds at 10.30am, 12 noon & 2pm. Tour £10 per child, includes entry (normal entry applies for adults, children must be accompanied by an adult). Limited places available. Booking essential – see website for details.

Swinton Cookery School

Explore the culinary world at the Swinton Cookery School on the Swinton Estate. Whether you’re new to the kitchen, honing your skills, or wanting to learn new cuisines and techniques we have a course to suit you.

Courses are available for all abilities and ages (we offer children’s cookery courses for children aged 6 to 17) and cover an array of international cuisines, from our Indian Masterclass and Mexican Cuisine; to our Michelin Secrets, Sushi Making, Cooking with Fire, Artisan Breadmaking and Quick & Simple Suppers. New for 2023: Free From and Plant Based cookery courses.

You’ll leave us happy and fully equipped with recipes, knowledge and a Swinton Cookery School apron.

View the full list of cookery courses at swintonestate.com/cookeryschool

cook’s creations

Various evenings throughout the year at Swinton Cookery School

New for 2023, Cook’s Creations is a fabulous, sociable course for you to enjoy early evening - perhaps after work, as a catch up with friends and family or simply a unique way to end your day!

Spend a wonderful evening in the company of Chef Tutor Luke at Swinton Cookery School. Learn how to prepare and cook a delectable 3-course meal then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of wine!