Events

Access information:
Granton Castle Walled Garden is an outdoor site with uneven, grassy surfaces, which can be wet or muddy, especially in winter. Wheelchair users and people with other mobility aids visit the garden throughout the year; however, some areas may be difficult to navigate without assistance or if ground conditions are poor. Most events involve slow-paced movement around the garden. Sheltered areas and plenty of chairs are available. The garden has one composting toilet that can be used during events, but it is not fully accessible. There is no running water in the garden, so please bring any food or drink you may need.

All our events are free unless noted otherwise. Donations welcome.

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Past events

Annual Midsummer Picnic

Date: 23 June 2024
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

You are warmly invited to join us for our Annual Midsummer Picnic.

We are delighted to have Nigel’s All-Stars playing traditional tunes for us and there will be light refreshments available by donation.

We encourage you to bring a picnic and enjoy the solstice light (Let’s hope for some sun!). You might like to listen to the bird song and take a look at the signs of harvest in the garden.

We have a green gym, children’s nature trail, and garden piano – all waiting to be explored!

Intensive 2-Day Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation Course

Start date: 15 June 2024
End date: 16 June 2024
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

Learn everything you need to know to grow your own mushrooms at home. This is the only intensive mushroom cultivation course MycoBee are running at GCWG this year. Get in touch with them here for details.

Saturday and Sunday 12-5 pm. Please note that this is a paid event.

Ochre Botanical Studios Workshop

Date: 9 June 2024
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

Corsage making workshop with Ochre Botanical Studios.

Wild Fungi & Safe Foraging

Date: 8 June 2024
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

A workshop by MycoBee Mushrooms. Secure your spot by emailing info@mycobee.org.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 7 June 2024
Time: 12:00 – 15:00

A workshop by MycoBee Mushrooms. Secure your spot by emailing info@mycobee.org.

Living Fungi- Can Mushrooms Save The World?

Date: 1 June 2024
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

An introduction to the fungi world and the art of growing mushrooms by MycoBee Mushrooms.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 31 May 2024
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

A workshop by MycoBee Mushrooms.

MycoKids- Future Kids

Date: 24 May 2024
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

Fungi Fun for Kids (for ages 5- 10 & 11- 15) with MycoBee Mushrooms.

MycoKids offers lots of exciting activities to discover the fascinating world of fungi and their importance for us and nature.

You will learn about:

  • what mushrooms are
  • a mushroom’s life cycle
  • the role mushrooms play in our life
  • hunting for mushrooms
  • making spore prints
  • mushroom art
  • how mushrooms clean the planet
  • mycoworms
  • growing your own mushrooms

Email MycoBee to book: info@mycobee.org

Bee and Pollinators Walk

Date: 12 May 2024
Time: 01:00 – 02:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

Join Simply Honey for an educational seasonal walk and a pollinator safari around the garden.

Community Mushroom Farming

Date: 8 May 2024
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Granton Castle Walled Garden

Join Mario of MycoBee Mushrooms for their first event of 2024 at Granton Castle Wallled Garden. Learn how to grow mushrooms in an easy and sustainable way. Mario has been passionate about mushrooms since he first started growing them in 2007. He will share his knowledge and experience and he will how to grow mushrooms in your home or garden.

This is a free event, donations welcome. Please send an email to book your place: info@mycobee.org