Between 2nd and 5th June, here at Beetham Nurseries we will be celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Open all weekend, we are delighted to have plenty of family activities, live music and events, as well exclusive offers, every day across the Garden Centre. We invite you to join us across the weekend, as part of your own celebrations.
Plant a Rowan Tree
Click here to plant your own Rowan Tree
If you have a special place you would like to plant a Rowan Tree to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee, click here to enter your details. All those who complete this form will be contacted and informed as to whether their submission has been successful and if so, when and where to collect your sapling across Jubilee Weekend (between Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th June).
Thursday 2nd June
Jubilee Floristry Workshop
Join Katie from Forage & Foliage for this two hour workshop where you can create your very own Jubilee inspired floral arrangement. This is a foam free arrangement, filled with beautiful, seasonal blooms and comes with a beautiful ceramic pot.
All Weekend...
- Lawn Games - Venture to The Growing Nursery Borders and find traditional Lawn Games for you to play and enjoy. From Croquet to Quoits, there is fun for all the family! Please note this activity is weather permitting and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children's Art Competition - The theme for the Jubilee Art Competition is 'Afternoon Tea with the Queen's Corgis' - use your imagination and create your very own masterpiece to hand in across Jubilee Weekend. There will be a prize for those aged up to 4 years old and a prize for 4 years + so all ages are welcome! Collage, paint, draw... there are no rules! Bring along your piece of art between 2nd and 5th June and hand it in to Information Desk along with a parent or guardian's contact details to be notified if you have won! Click here to download the Art Competition template
- Seven Decades of The Queen Search - Head to the Information Desk and ask for a Search Card, and scour the Garden Centre and Growing Nursery for Her Majesty The Queen through the decades. Note down the colour of the Queen's outfit and return the completed card to Information. Enter your details on the back of the card to be entered into a family giveaway of £25 Beetham Nurseries voucher. All searchers receive a treat for entering!
- Royal Canine Dog Competition - As all friendly four-legged friends are welcome to Beetham Nurseries, use our Royal Photoshoot Backdrop in The Gift Shop to 'strike a pose' using our props and accessories. Either upload your photograph to your social media with #BeethamBarkers or email us with your photo. The winner will receive a free doggy treat!
- Exclusive Offers - Look out for Jubilee offers right across the Garden Centre!
Friday 3rd June
- Lawn Games - Venture to The Growing Nursery Borders and find traditional Lawn Games for you to play and enjoy. From Croquet to Quoits, there is fun for all the family! Please note this activity is weather permitting and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children's Art Competition - The theme for the Jubilee Art Competition is 'Afternoon Tea with the Queen's Corgis' - use your imagination and create your very own masterpiece to hand in across Jubilee Weekend. There will be a prize for those aged up to 4 years old and a prize for 4 years + so all ages are welcome! Collage, paint, draw... there are no rules! Bring along your piece of art between 2nd and 5th June and hand it in to Information Desk along with a parent or guardian's contact details to be notified if you have won! Click here to download the Art Competition template
- Seven Decades of The Queen Search - Head to the Information Desk and ask for a Search Card, and scour the Garden Centre and Growing Nursery for Her Majesty The Queen through the decades. Note down the colour of the Queen's outfit and return the completed card to Information. Enter your details on the back of the card to be entered into a family giveaway of £25 Beetham Nurseries voucher. All searchers receive a treat for entering!
- Royal Canine Dog Competition - As all friendly four-legged friends are welcome to Beetham Nurseries, use our Royal Photoshoot Backdrop in The Gift Shop to 'strike a pose' using our props and accessories. Either upload your photograph to your social media with #RoyalBeethamBarkers or email us with your photo. The winner will receive a free doggy treat!
- Exclusive Offers - Look out for Jubilee offers right across the Garden Centre!
Saturday 4th June
Free Crafting Drop-In
Join us from 11am on Saturday 4th June for free child crafting with Kirstie. Head to the marquee on The Terrace where Kirstie will be hosting free 'Crown Crafting' where children are invited to decorate their own crown with dried petals, chalks and crayons. This is a free event and is suitable for those from 4 years old. Please note that all children attending will require an adult to be present at all times to supervise their crafting.
Live Music
We are delighted to be welcoming The Long Nights Bluegrass Band to Beetham Nurseries on Saturday 4th June from 12pm, playing an afternoon of lively and upbeat music for all to enjoy!
All Weekend...
- Traditional Lawn Games in The Growing Nursery - Venture to The Growing Nursery Borders and find traditional Lawn Games for you to play and enjoy. From Croquet to Quoits, there is fun for all the family! Please note this activity is weather permitting and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children's Art Competition - The theme for the Jubilee Art Competition is 'Afternoon Tea with the Queen's Corgis' - use your imagination and create your very own masterpiece to hand in across Jubilee Weekend. There will be a prize for those aged up to 4 years old and a prize for 4 years + so all ages are welcome! Collage, paint, draw... there are no rules! Bring along your piece of art between 2nd and 5th June and hand it in to Information Desk along with a parent or guardian's contact details to be notified if you have won! Click here to download the Art Competition template
- Seven Decades of The Queen Search - Head to the Information Desk and ask for a Search Card, and scour the Garden Centre and Growing Nursery for Her Majesty The Queen through the decades. Note down the colour of the Queen's outfit and return the completed card to Information. Enter your details on the back of the card to be entered into a family giveaway of £25 Beetham Nurseries voucher. All searchers receive a treat for entering!
- Royal Canine Dog Competition - As all friendly four-legged friends are welcome to Beetham Nurseries, use our Royal Photoshoot Backdrop in The Gift Shop to 'strike a pose' using our props and accessories. Either upload your photograph to your social media with #RoyalBeethamBarkers or email us with your photo. The winner will receive a free doggy treat!
- Exclusive Offers - Look out for Jubilee offers right across the Garden Centre!
Sunday 5th June
- Lawn Games - Venture to The Growing Nursery Borders and find traditional Lawn Games for you to play and enjoy. From Croquet to Quoits, there is fun for all the family! Please note this activity is weather permitting and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children's Art Competition - The theme for the Jubilee Art Competition is 'Afternoon Tea with the Queen's Corgis' - use your imagination and create your very own masterpiece to hand in across Jubilee Weekend. There will be a prize for those aged up to 4 years old and a prize for 4 years + so all ages are welcome! Collage, paint, draw... there are no rules! Bring along your piece of art between 2nd and 5th June and hand it in to Information Desk along with a parent or guardian's contact details to be notified if you have won! Click here to download the Art Competition template
- Seven Decades of The Queen Search - Head to the Information Desk and ask for a Search Card, and scour the Garden Centre and Growing Nursery for Her Majesty The Queen through the decades. Note down the colour of the Queen's outfit and return the completed card to Information. Enter your details on the back of the card to be entered into a family giveaway of £25 Beetham Nurseries voucher. All searchers receive a treat for entering!
- Royal Canine Dog Competition - As all friendly four-legged friends are welcome to Beetham Nurseries, use our Royal Photoshoot Backdrop in The Gift Shop to 'strike a pose' using our props and accessories. Either upload your photograph to your social media with #RoyalBeethamBarkers or email us with your photo. The winner will receive a free doggy treat!
- Exclusive Offers - Look out for Jubilee offers right across the Garden Centre!
We are open all weekend, 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4.30pm Sunday. The Growing Nursery is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday.
