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Autumn Harvest & Flower Festival

September 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am - September 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

As the seasons begin to change and we slip slowly from the heat and hustle of summer to the cool, golden light of autumn, come and join us as we put on a spectacular celebration of the Harvest and rural life.

With a nod to the traditional Feast of Michaelmas, which marks the beginning of Autumn and the shortening of days, and which is the festival upon which today’s “Harvest” Festival is based, our Autumn Harvest & Flower Festival is a great day out for all the family and a seasonal feast for all the senses.

Experience stunning floral installations throughout the House that reflect the autumn landscape and the bounty of the harvest using seasonal flowers and produce. Designed by the team behind our extraordinary Christmas displays, Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her artistic designers, as well as local Yorkshire artists and crafters, expect a creative and lavish spectacle that showcases everything Autumn has to offer. Look out for a stunning centrepiece in the Octagon; a Michaelmas dragon breathing flames of wheat. Made by the team behind the incredible 5 Gold Rings we displayed last Christmas, Figurehead Studios will create this mesmerizing showstopper especially for Castle Howard.

After exploring the House, join us outside as we put on a true harvest experience including:

  • Displays of vintage tractors and farm machinery
  • A trail of beautiful willow sculptures from Dragon Willow
  • Traditional harvest games including apple bobbing, pumpkin bowling and other garden games
  • Tours of the Castle Howard orchard
  • Find out about Yorkshire’s incredible wildlife with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at their charity stall
  • Be introduced to our prickly residents, hedgehogs, with charity Hoggies Respite and learn what everyone can do to lend hedgehogs a helping hand.
  • Learn about fruit growing with the Northern Fruit Group and get tips on how to make your own delicious cider at home.
  • Take a Fungi Foray around the Grounds with our mushroom mastermind Malcom Greaves who will help us discover the importance of fungi and answer that all important question, ‘can we eat it?’
  • Discover our heritage hedgerows and their botanical secrets on a guided tour with Sloemotion, local makers of hedgerow drinks and delights, and then try their hedgerow gin.
  • Sign up to a workshop with willow artist Anna & The Willow to create your own willow sculptures

Treat yourself to harvest themed menus and culinary treats across our restaurants and cafes and shop our local produce in the Farm Shop. We hope you can join us for this glorious gathering and help us celebrate the seasons in style.

For more information visit the website HERE

Details

Start:
September 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am
End:
September 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Venue

Castle Howard
Castle Howard
York, YO60 7DA
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