Events and Courses

Spring Event

Saturday 20 April, 11am-3pm

Spring celebration 2024 at Martineau Gardens. Free entry. Music, food, family fun.

Our Spring event is back for 2024, expect a day packed full of great food, activities and entertainment. The event will start at 11am and entry will be free for everyone!

There will be family friendly activities, stalls, entertainment and more!

Beekeeping courses

Get a taste of beekeeping from our expert team at Martineau Gardens. The courses are ideal for anyone interested in learning about bees and what is involved in keeping. We are running two courses this Spring, for more information see the links below.

Our one day beekeeping taster course:
Beekeeping taster day 

Our weekend long introduction to beekeeping:
Beekeeping: an introduction 

Advance booking is essential!

Open-air theatre in the garden this summer

An audience watches the Folksy Theatre cast performing Shakespeare

We’re delighted to welcome Folksy Theatre back to Martineau this summer with two fabulous productions. Find out more using the links below.

As You Like It

Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets by Quentin Blake

We’re also welcoming Hobgoblin Theatre Company to the gardens for the first time. They’re telling the classic tale of Robin Hood – but with singing! Find out more with the link below.

The Unusual Adventures of Robin Hood

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Refund policy:

Bookings for courses and events are non-refundable unless Martineau Gardens has to cancel an event or course due to unforeseen circumstances. Please see event pages for specific refund messages.