National Moth Night
We are currently discussing with local Moth experts the format for this year’s event.
Evening Chorus Walk
June 15th Evening Chorus Walk 7pm. £15 adults, £8 children, including light supper. Please book. Suitable for children Enjoy a chance to listen to the evening birdsong in and around the Woodside Garden, with guidance from Mike Fraser of the RSPB. The walk takes you into the woods so wear appropriate footwear, and finishes in…
Photography Workshop
July 2nd Photography Workshop 10am – 2pm. £50 including lunch. Booking Essential Professional photographer Stuart Scott helps you discover your creative side as you capture images around the Woodside garden. Plants, birds and insects all abound in the wildlife garden making it the ideal spot for beginners and more experienced photographers alike.
Evening Dining
Our award-winning guest chef Sukie Barber has agreed to cook for us again in 2016. Sukie uses the very best local and seasonal ingredients to cook a delicious three-course set menu on selected dates throughout the year. Her meals have been variously described as “superb”, “delicious” and (my favourite) “like home-cooking with knobs on!”
Age of Pan
Local troupe Equestrian Theatre Scotland (Les Amis D'onno) return for their annual exclusive performance here at Woodside followed by a summer buffet. Tickets include a two-course buffet supper. Please phone 01835 830315 for further details. Price £18 adults, £12 under 16s (under 5s free). Family ticket (adult and up to three children) £50 Adult ticket Under…
Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
Build a Willow Plant Support
This is a Wee Woodsiders event where children can decorate and build a unique willow plant support to use in their vegetable pot or flower garden. Remember beans and peas love to scramble up frameworks and it makes crop picking so much easier.
Bird Netting and Ringing with the RSPB
Ringing birds is an important part of the RSPB's research into the habits of birds. Here at Woodside we are lucky enough to have a variety of garden and woodland birds to net and ring, under the expert guidance of RSPB Field Office, Mike Fraser. Awonderful opportunity to see our birds close up and to…
Autumn Tubs and Containers Demonstration
Be inspired by Emma’s creative ideas on planting containers for autumn and winter interest. Practical advice on pot selection, plant choice and how to plant. Ideal for those new to gardening, or more experienced gardeners needing some fresh ideas. Booking essential
Autumn at the Nursery
Newton Don Garden Newton Don, KelsoCome and have a look around our plant nursery at Newton Don. See how we are preparing our nursery stock for winter, as well as having a sneaky preview of what will be ready next spring. Our nursery is not open to the public, so this is a good chance to see what goes on…
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.