Saturday 29th November 2025 | 11am

Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside

£55 per person

Create a festive wreath at the iconic Souter Lighthouse.

Learn how to moss a base and bind it with seasonal foliage, then decorate in your chosen style – from traditional and country classic, to fresh winter whites or bold pops of colour.

With the sea air as your backdrop, this workshop blends creativity with a dash of seaside spirit. Back your wreath for a polished finish, then take home a handmade design that will brighten your festive season.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with our own teas, coffees and cake.

Duration: up to 3 hours.

Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Souter Lighthouse for non-National Trust members.

We will be located in the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre beside Souter Lighthouse, not the actual Lighthouse.

This venue is fully accessible for all visitors, with step-free access throughout.

Sunday 30th November 2025 | 11am

Gibside, Newcastle

£55 per person

💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.

Make your Christmas truly special with a luxury wreath created in the historic grounds of Gibside.

You’ll moss your base and bind it with fresh, fragrant foliage, then choose your style – go traditional, keep it country classic, stay chic with winter whites, or add festive sparkle with pops of colour.

Inspired by Gibside’s rich landscapes and orchards, your wreath will be a unique celebration of the season. Finish it with backing and take it home to enjoy throughout the festivities.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.

Duration: up to 3 hours.

Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.

Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.

Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.

Saturday 6th December 2025 | 11am

Crook Hall Gardens, Durham

£55 per person

💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.

Create your own luxury festive wreath in the stunning surroundings of Crook Hall Gardens.

Learn how to moss a base and bind it with fresh seasonal foliage, then choose your decorations – from traditional and country classic, to elegant winter whites or a dramatic Brothers Grimm–inspired design.

With the gardens as your backdrop, you’ll craft a wreath as magical as its setting. Finish it off with backing and take home a bespoke piece to enjoy all season long.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Crook Hall Gardens.

Duration: up to 3 hours.  

Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Crook Hall Gardens for non-National Trust members. On arrival, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission and can our National Trust members please also have your membership card scanned as usual.

Accessibility: Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.

Biosecurity: To help protect and conserve Crook Hall’s Gardens, all plant material that enters and leaves the site is bagged and sealed. Therefore we will ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.

Sunday 30th November 2025 | 7pm

The Duke of Wellington, Durham

£45 per person

Kick off the festive season in style with the return of our Classic Wreath Workshop at The Duke of Wellington this year.

We’ll provide pre-mossed bases, fresh seasonal foliage, and a choice of festive decorations. Whether you love the timeless traditional look, a rustic country feel, or a chic winter white design, we have it covered.

To make things even merrier, your ticket includes a complimentary drink – the perfect way to sip, snip, and get into the festive spirit.

Duration: up to 2 hours.

Sunday 7th December 2025 | 7pm

The Duke of Wellington, Durham

£45 per person

Kick off the festive season in style with the return of our Classic Wreath Workshop at The Duke of Wellington this year.

We’ll provide pre-mossed bases, fresh seasonal foliage, and a choice of festive decorations. Whether you love the timeless traditional look, a rustic country feel, or a chic winter white design, we have it covered.

To make things even merrier, your ticket includes a complimentary drink – the perfect way to sip, snip, and get into the festive spirit.

Duration: up to 2 hours.

Saturday 13th December 2025 | 11am

Gibside, Newcastle

£55 per person

💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.

Bring a little festive magic to your home with a handmade Christmas garland.

In this workshop, you’ll bind fresh seasonal foliage, berries, and pinecones onto a length of twine (around 1 metre long) – the perfect size for most mantlepieces.

Natural, stylish, and completely unique, your garland will be a beautiful addition to your Christmas home and a joy to make.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.

Duration: up to 2 hours.

Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.

Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.

Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.

Saturday 20th December 2025 | 11am

Crook Hall Gardens, Durham

£55 per person

💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.

Learn the art of bouquet making just in time for Christmas!

In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, we’ll guide you through the spiral technique to create a stunning arrangement of festive flowers and foliage.

You’ll then finish your design with stylish gift wrapping and an aqua bubble, so it’s perfectly presented and ready to gift to your nearest and dearest (or, let’s be honest, to keep for yourself!).

A gorgeous handmade bouquet and a new skill – the perfect Christmas treat or gift idea.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Crook Hall Gardens.

Duration: up to 2 hours

Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Crook Hall Gardens for non-National Trust members. On arrival, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission and can our National Trust members please also have your membership card scanned as usual.

Accessibility: Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.

Biosecurity: To help protect and conserve Crook Hall’s Gardens, all plant material that enters and leaves the site is bagged and sealed. Therefore we will ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.

Monday 22nd December 2025 | 11am

Gibside, Newcastle

£55 per person

💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.

Add a touch of luxury to your Christmas table with this festive flower arranging workshop in the beautiful setting of Gibside.

Using the sustainable chicken wire and water technique, you’ll create a long, low design filled with seasonal foliage, fresh flowers, and decorative touches.

With rich red roses and sparkling gold accessories, your arrangement will bring warmth, elegance, and a little Christmas magic to the heart of your home.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.

Duration: up to 2 hours

Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.

Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.

Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.

Tuesday 23rd December 2023 | 11am

Gibside, Newcastle

£55 per person

💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.

For those who love a frosty, elegant Christmas look, this workshop is for you.

In the historic surroundings of Gibside, you’ll arrange fresh festive flowers and foliage in a long, low container using our sustainable chicken wire and water method.

Accented with white blooms and shimmering silver details, your finished piece will be the perfect centrepiece for a chic and stylish Christmas table.

Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.

Duration: up to 2 hours

Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.

Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.

Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.