Events
Things to look forward to.
Dates for your diary.
The 12 Months of Gardening Masterclass
Tuesday 28th January 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
This interesting talk from plantsman John will give you knowledge and know-how on what to do in your garden throughout each month of the year. It will touch on planning, planting, pruning, propagation, mulching, maintenance, and much more.
Hand Craft your own Moon Gazing Hare
Wednesday 12th February, 10:00am–3.30pm
£75
At the Moon Gazing Hare workshop you will learn some of the key skills of the sculptor and in the process you will create your very own hare masterpiece.
Chocolate Making Workshop
Saturday 15th February 10.30am – 13.00pm
£45
Join Jaqueline’s Chocolates for this fun, interactive artisan chocolate-making workshop. Make and decorate your very own, unique box of truffle chocolates.
Botanical Casting Workshop
Tuesday 18th February 10.00am–3.00pm
£65
Learn the art of Botanical Clay printing.
Macrame for Beginners
Sunday 23rd February 10am–12pm
£35
Learn the basics of macrame and create a unique plant pot holder.
Pure Merino Wool Cushion Making Workshop
Sunday 23rd February 10:30am–12:30pm
£65
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits NEW chunky wool cushion knitting workshops…
Glass Bottle Painting Workshop
Sunday 23rd February 1pm–3pm
£35
Learn easy and fun glass painting techniques as you transform an ordinary glass bottle into a stunning piece of art.
Pruning Masterclass
Wednesday 26th February 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to unravel the mystery of how and when to prune, across a variety of different plants.
Living Willow “Harlequin Tree” Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 16th March, 10:00am–4:00pm
£95
Weave your own living willow tree and take it home in a pot. A satisfying make and a great feature to plant out in the garden or into a larger pot.
Hand Craft your own Highland Cow
Wednesday 19th March, 10:00am–3.30pm
£75
At the Highland Cow workshop you will learn some of the key skills of the sculptor and in the process you will create your very own masterpiece.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 23rd March, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Propagation Masterclass
Monday 24th March 2025, 9:00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to discover the wonder of plants by understanding how to harness the ability to reproduce them, through cuttings, division, and other forms of propagation.
Willow Workshop - Garden Obelisks - with Pip Cottage
Sunday 6th April, 9.30am–4:00pm
From £60
Great for edible and ornamental climbers or a bold feature that adds structure to your garden. Half day and full day options available.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 13th April, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Flower Bed Design
Friday 25th April 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
Join John Foley for this interesting talk where he'll go into detail about planting schemes, flower bed design and styles, and planning and planting. The aim is to learn how to give your gardens interest, style, and colour combinations throughout the seasons.
Botanical Casting Workshop
Tuesday 6th May 10.00am–3.00pm
£65
Learn the art of Botanical Clay printing.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 25th May, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Secrets to Success with Pots & Containers
Thursday 29th May 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
In this interesting talk, John Foley will detail how to bring life into any outdoor space.
From small window boxes to hanging baskets, DIY wooden box planters to galvanised pots and tubs, right through to impressive feature urns, and large terracotta pots that flank a grand entrance…
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Saturday 31st May, 9:00am–5pm
£95
A popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, or bird…ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 252nd June, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Tips & tricks for the Summer & Autumn Garden
Tuesday 24th June 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm
£45
This new talk from our owner John Foley, is the perfect way to kick off a successful season in your garden.
Learn tips, tricks, and techniques in order to get the most out of your plants, your garden, and the time, money, and effort that you spend on it every year.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 19th January, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Meet Father Chrismas
Sunday 22nd December, 9.30am–4pm
£10 per child
Father Christmas is coming back to the specially designed Christmas Grotto at The Nursery, to meet children of The Ribble Valley and beyond, adding an extra touch of magic before the main day arrives...
Artisan Christmas Market “Berry”
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December, 10am–5pm
Sunday 22nd December, 10am–4pm
Free
Pop along and meet the carefully selected local makers, creators and talented producers of all things unique, handmade, hand-crafted, or hand grown. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of our Nursery, amongst the Christmas trees, festive plants, and much-loved Christmas displays…
Think gorgeous gifts, natural skincare and fresh fragrances, local art and literature, touch-worthy textiles, ethical clothing, beautiful jewellery, tasty edible treats, and much more.
Meet Father Chrismas
Sunday 15th December, 9.30am–4pm
£10 per child
Father Christmas is coming back to the specially designed Christmas Grotto at The Nursery, to meet children of The Ribble Valley and beyond, adding an extra touch of magic before the main day arrives...
Artisan Christmas Market “Mistletoe”
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December, 10am–5pm
Sunday 15th December, 10am–4pm
Free
Pop along and meet the carefully selected local makers, creators and talented producers of all things unique, handmade, hand-crafted, or hand grown. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of our Nursery, amongst the Christmas trees, festive plants, and much-loved Christmas displays…
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Wednesday 11th December, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Meet Father Chrismas
Sunday 8th December, 9.30am–4pm
£10 per child
Father Christmas is coming back to the specially designed Christmas Grotto at The Nursery, to meet children of The Ribble Valley and beyond, adding an extra touch of magic before the main day arrives...
Meet Father Chrismas
Saturday 7th December, 9.30am–4pm
£10 per child
Father Christmas is coming back to the specially designed Christmas Grotto at The Nursery, to meet children of The Ribble Valley and beyond, adding an extra touch of magic before the main day arrives...
Artisan Christmas Market “Fir”
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December, 10am–5pm
Sunday 8th December, 10am–4pm
Free
Pop along and meet the carefully selected local makers, creators and talented producers of all things unique, handmade, hand-crafted, or hand grown. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of our Nursery, amongst the Christmas trees, festive plants, and much-loved Christmas displays…
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Wednesday 4th December, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Artisan Christmas Market “Holly”
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November, 10am–5pm
Sunday 1st December, 10am–4pm
Free
Pop along and meet the carefully selected local makers, creators and talented producers of all things unique, handmade, hand-crafted, or hand grown. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of our Nursery, amongst the Christmas trees, festive plants, and much-loved Christmas displays...
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Leafy Couture
Friday 29th November, 10:00am–12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
£65
Join Leafy Couture for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Artisan Christmas Market “Ivy”
Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd November, 10am–5pm
Sunday 24th November, 10am–4pm
Free
Pop along and meet the carefully selected local makers, creators and talented producers of all things unique, handmade, hand-crafted, or hand-grown. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of our Nursery, amongst the Christmas trees, festive plants, and much-loved Christmas displays...
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 17th Novembner, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Wet Felted Poinsettia Bouquet Workshop
Sunday 17th November 9:30am–12:30pm
£45
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of Erin's Wet Felting Workshops.
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 10th November, 9:00am–4:30pm
£95
A popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, or bird…ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer.
Flaming Fire Pits
Sunday 3rd November 2024, 17.00pm - 21.00pm
£4 Adults / £2 Children (includes marshmallow skewer)
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for this fun family night of getting cosy around crackling fire pits with warm drinks, toasted marshmallows, and seasonal food specials
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 3rd November, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Children’s Pumpkin Carving
Monday 28th October 2024, 15.00pm - 18.00pm
£10
Join The Reading Room Kitchen for their popular annual event. Enjoy carving a spooky creation into a pumpkin, a yummy children's meal, followed by fun Halloweeny crafts...
Pumpkin Flower Workshop
Monday 28th October, 1pm–2:30pm
£45
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill with this fun pumpkin flower arranging workshop.....
Artisan Market “Apple”
Saturday 26th October, 9am–5pm
Sunday 27th October, 10am–4pm
Free
Seasonal crafts brought to you by the finest makers, designers and producers from Lancashire and beyond.
Creation Station Children’s Workshops
Wednesday 23rd October - Friday 25th October 2024
£6 - £8 a session
Join Creation Station for some more fun, arty sessions in our October Half-Term…
They’ll be hosting 3 different workshops a day, over three days, including…pumpkin painting, print-making & clay modeling.
Spaces are extremely limited…
Christmas Launch Night
Friday 18th October 2024, 17.00-20.00pm
£3 (children are free)
Includes mulled wine, mince pie & 10% off on the night
We cordially invite you, your family, and friends to the launch of 'All Things Christmas' at Holden Clough Nurseries…
Getting your garden ready for Winter … with John Foley.
Thursday 17th October 2024, 9.30am-11.30am
£45
Join John Foley for this talk on how to prepare for the next seasons ahead. There are many tasks that you can do to protect your plants and give them the best chance of survival through Winter, from lifting, dividing, cutting back, wrapping, and even planting...ensuring your plants and garden will thrive when the sunshine returns in Spring...
Autumn Container Planting & Lasagne Planting Demo
Thursday 10th October 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting for Autumn, ensuring colour and interest through the next seasons...
Pure Merino Wool Cushion Making Workshop
Sunday 6th October 10:30am–12:30pm
£65
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits NEW chunky wool cushion knitting workshops…
Autumn Container Planting & Lasagne Planting Demo
Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting for Autumn, ensuring colour and interest through the next seasons...
A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Autumn Planting
Tuesday 24th September 2024, 9.30am-11.30am
£45
Join John Foley for this interesting talk where he'll go into detail about planting schemes, flower bed design and styles, and planning and planting in Autumn. The aim is to learn how to give your gardens interest, style, and colour combinations throughout the seasons.
Artisan Market “Hydrangea”
Saturday 21st September, 9am–5pm
Sunday 22nd September, 10am–4pm
Free
Seasonal crafts brought to you by the finest makers, designers and producers from Lancashire and beyond.
Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…
Thursday 5th September 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
Another sell-out on our last event, so we have added an additional date…
We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff-only signs on an all-access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what it takes to grow one of the largest selections of award-winning, hardy perennials in the north.