Nursery Tour and Cream Tea

Stewarts Nursery, Broomhill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DF

Stewarts have been growing plants for over 280 years, but never like this before!

Once a month we’re opening the doors to our newly constructed glasshouse Nursery at our Broomhill, Wimborne site, and invite you to join us for a guided tour followed by a cream tea in our Coffee Shop, starting at 2.00pm.

See how we grow our Primroses, Cyclamen, Geraniums and other bedding plants over the seasons. With fun facts about the glasshouse to be seen as you walk around.

The guided tour of the nursery will include an insight into our growing process, explaining the features, capabilities and our processes. We will show you how our potting machine works, how the ground source heat pump heats the glasshouse, as well as learning many other features, ending at the reservoir outside, that is used to help us recycle our water.

The plants that you see growing will depend on the season, they will evolve over time.

Your ticket includes a Homemade Cream Tea served in our Coffee Shop after your tour.

Please note tours will not be held in April, May, November and December and each group will be a maximum of 20 people.

Christchurch Event: Christchurch Harbour & Marine Society

Evening with Charles Watson - Chariman of River Action

Thursday 28th November - 6:30pm for 7pm start

Christchurch Harbour & Marine Society present an evening with Charles Watson, Chariman of River Action.

River Action - "We're on a Mission to Rescue Britains Rivers"

https://riveractionuk.com/

This event is not ticketed, but please note that due to popular demand, we expect this to be a standing room only event. We will do our best to have everyone in ear shot, but apologise if you are not able to be comfortably seated and within ear shot.

Held at: Stewarts Christchurch Coffee Shop, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SA

Abbey Event: Christmas Tasting Menu Evening

SOLD OUT

5th December 6:30pm

Begin this years festivities in a special way at the Stewarts Christmas Tasting Menu Evening, where our head chef will present seven exquisite courses of locally sourced, homegrown ingredients creating festive dishes, perfectly paired with the finest local drinks.

Enjoy the evening in a warm, festive atmosphere with soft candlelight, twinkling fairy lights, and the sounds of a local musician providing the perfect backdrop.

View menu here*

£50 per head, tickets are limited and cannot be purchased after the 15th November, so book soon to avoid disappointment.

Held at: Stewarts Abbey, Mill Lane, Titchfield, Hampshire, PO15 5RB

*Please note: Our chefs have worked hard to create a menu that is as inclusive as possible, taking dietary requirements into consideration. However, as we are a small team, the menu has been designed to be enjoyed as is. While we do offer a vegan option, we regret that no further adjustments can be made.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

From 23rd November - 24th December

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Santa and his Elves have been working hard all year to create a Winter Wonderland for all to enjoy this Christmas. Prepare for a journey through Santa’s Winter Wonderland. Santa’s friendly elves will guide you through a magical snowy walkway to meet him in his grotto. Have your photo taken with him and, if you’ve been good this year you might even get a present!

Santa's Winter Wonderland is available to book and visit at all centres: Christchurch, Broomhill, Abbey

Booking available online only.

Selfie Walkway

From 23rd November - 24th December

Capture the spirit of Christmas in photos with family and friends with our selfie backdrops and props. This FREE activity is bound to bring joy and Christmas cheer to all ages!

Kids' Dinners until 5pm

From 23rd November - 23rd December

For families visiting Santa who are a little peckish, our Kids' Menu will be available in our Coffee Shops until 5pm.

Look out for our Kids' Colouring Book for some mealtime entertainment!

Broomhill Event: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Wednesday 27th November at 10am

We will be joined by florists ‘Peacock & Gilt’ for a Wreath Making Workshop. Come and create your own beautiful festive wreath from sustainability foraged materials to decorate your home this Christmas.

£35 per person, includes a hot drink.

Held at: Stewarts Broomhill, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DD

Christchurch Event: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Tuesday 3rd December 1pm

We will be joined by florists ‘Peacock & Gilt’ for a Wreath Making Workshop. Come and create your own beautiful festive wreath from sustainability foraged materials to decorate your home this Christmas.

£35 per person, includes a hot drink.

Warm clothes advised, the workshop will be held in the greenhouse amongst the Christmas Trees.

Held at: Stewarts Christchurch, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SA

Christmas Late Nights

28th November and 5th, 12th, 19th December

Broomhill and Christchurch only

We will be open until 8pm for some festive late night shopping, with homemade specials and kids' meals served until 7pm in the Coffee Shop.