Broadway Arts Festival

Stanway House & Fountain: Private Tour & Talk
2026-07-22 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Stanway House & Water Gardens, Stanway, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a private tour of Stanway House and the famous water gardens. An outstanding Jacobean Manor House, since 1533 Stanway House has been the home of The Tracys of Stanway and their descendants the Earl of Wemyss.
Home of the Earls of Wemyss, it has many literary and artistic connections – J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, was a frequent visitor, and donated the cricket pavilion, Lady Elcho and her two sisters were the subject of Sargent’s The Wyndham Sisters, and more recently, the house features in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City series. An ancestor of the current Earl wrote biographies of John Singer Sargent and Edmund Gosse.

After the talk and tour of the house, you will be able to wander the grounds and marvel at the amazing gravity fountain which has been recorded at 300ft, the highest in the world!
Free parking on site
Tickets: £25 (Limited to 30 Places)

Stanway House & Fountain: Private Tour & Talk
2026-07-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Stanway House & Water Gardens, Stanway, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a private tour of Stanway House and the famous water gardens. An outstanding Jacobean Manor House, since 1533 Stanway House has been the home of The Tracys of Stanway and their descendants the Earl of Wemyss.
Home of the Earls of Wemyss, it has many literary and artistic connections – J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, was a frequent visitor, and donated the cricket pavilion, Lady Elcho and her two sisters were the subject of Sargent’s The Wyndham Sisters, and more recently, the house features in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City series. An ancestor of the current Earl wrote biographies of John Singer Sargent and Edmund Gosse.

After the talk and tour of the house, you will be able to wander the grounds and marvel at the amazing gravity fountain which has been recorded at 300ft, the highest in the world!
Free parking on site
Tickets: £25 (Limited to 30 Places)
This event has sold out, however you can request to be placed on the waiting list by emailing boxoffice@broadwayartsfestival.com.

The famous 300ft gravity fountain

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens: Court Farm & The Orchard Farm
2026-06-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & Orchard Farm …neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
Orchard Farm: From Royal connections to great twentieth century design, Orchard Farm continues to be sensitively restored by the current owners, as well as introducing new and exciting design elements

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the morning from 10:30am-12:30pm
Tickets £25
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours
Court Farm:

Orchard Farm:

Garden Historian Marion Mako

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens: Court Farm & The Orchard Farm
2026-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & Orchard Farm …neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
Orchard Farm: From Royal connections to great twentieth century design, Orchard Farm continues to be sensitively restored by the current owners, as well as introducing new and exciting design elements

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm
Tickets £25
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 26th January and 1 week earlier for benefactors of the festival who qualify for priority booking
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Garden Historian Marion Mako

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

Madresfield Court & Gardens Literary Tour
2025-06-14 13:30 - 17:30 | Madresfield Court, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5AJ, United Kingdom
An exclusive tour of Arts & Crafts masterpiece Madresfield Court & Gardens to discover how it became the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh & Brideshead Revisited.
Madresfield Court near Malvern, is a moated stately house, and home to the Lygon family for almost 900 years. It played a significant part in the Arts & Crafts movement and was the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh’s novel, Brideshead Revisited.
The afternoon tour includes return coach travel from Broadway, a guided tour of the house, and time to explore the gardens and have refreshments.
The coach will set off from Broadway at 1:30pm for the hour drive to Madresfield Court, arriving back into Broadway at approximately 6pm. You can also choose to make your own way there by car if preferable.
Tickets £45 (50 places)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.

Stanway House & Fountain: Private Tour & Talk
2025-06-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Stanway House & Water Gardens, Stanway, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a private tour of Stanway House and the famous water gardens. An outstanding Jacobean Manor House, since 1533 Stanway House has been the home of The Tracys of Stanway and their descendants the Earl of Wemyss.
Home of the Earls of Wemyss, it has many literary and artistic connections – J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, was a frequent visitor, and donated the cricket pavilion, Lady Elcho and her two sisters were the subject of Sargent’s The Wyndham Sisters, and more recently, the house features in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City series. An ancestor of the current Earl wrote biographies of John Singer Sargent and Edmund Gosse.

After the talk and tour of the house, you will be able to wander the grounds and marvel at the amazing gravity fountain which has been recorded at 300ft, the highest in the world!

Tickets: £25 (Limited to 30 Places)

Note: This event sold out during the priority booking period. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email boxoffice@broadwayartsfestival.com
Free parking onsite
The famous 300ft gravity fountain

A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Tower Close Snowshill & The Court Broadway
2025-06-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Tower Close Snowshill, Snowshill, Gloucestershire, WR12 7JX, United Kingdom
On this walking tour of two prestigious private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
The morning garden tour will visit:

Tower Close in Snowshill (starting point)
The Court in Broadway

The tour will start at Tower Close in Snowshill. Our friends at Snowshill Manor (National Trust) have agreed that our garden tour ticket holders can use their overflow car park (free) for the duration of the tour. Do consider a tour of the Manor before your garden tour with us; we’d recommend it!
Tower Close has striking views of the Malvern Hills from this 3 acre Cotswold garden positioned at the top of the charming village of Snowshill. Featured in Country Life, the C17 Grade II listed house is surrounded by terraces of garden rooms. Herbaceous borders, espaliered fruit trees and sunken vegetable garden. Plants tumble down the terraces to a romantic stream, ponds, garden features, orchard and meadow.
After finishing the tour at Tower Close, please return to your vehicles and make the short drive to The Court on the Snowshill road on the outskirts of Broadway (next to St Eadburgha’s Church, which is also worth a visit).
The beautiful gardens at The Court were designed by landscape designer, horticulturist and writer Dan Pearson and are set in 6 acres behind a high stone wall and bounded on one side by a very impressive topiary yew tunnel. The formal gardens include glorious herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden with raised beds and fruit cages, a parterre and a large lawn leading down to the brook and the fields and wildlife lake beyond. Other areas are planted with ornamental willows and wild flowers.
Note this garden tour is not suitable for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility due to many steps and gravel paths. However should you wish to just sit and enjoy the views this would be fine!
Marion Mako will be leading the tours and is a freelance garden historian and designer who has worked in both the UK and USA.
Her design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on at The London College of Garden Design. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Tickets £25
Due to the intense interest in this event, and to make it fair for all, we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to two. If you buy more than two tickets for this event they will be refunded (less the booking fees) and put back up for sale.
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.

Tower Close Gardens in Snowshill

Gardens at The Close in Broadway

A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Russell House & Abbots Grange
2025-06-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Russell House Gardens, Broadway, United Kingdom
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century, and continue this theme today.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
The morning garden tour will visit:

Russell House (starting point)
Abbots Grange

The tour will start at Russell House which was the home of the Broadway Art Colony in the 1880’s, and was the setting for Sargent’s Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose which now hangs in the Tate in London; a beautiful one acre garden including gothic tower, gazebo, and ice-house.
The tour will then continue on to Abbots Grange, a short walk away, the grounds of which used to be connected by a garden gate during the arts colony and Sargent years.
Sat in over 8 acres of parkland grounds, Abbots Grange is the oldest dwelling in Broadway and one of the oldest domestic/monastic properties in the UK, built during the early part of the 14th Century. It is considered by the Institute of Archaeology to be one of the most important and best preserved English monastic manor houses, and has a rich and fascinating history. It was discovered in the 1880’s by designer William Morris and then the American Frank Millet and became a sanctuary for some of the greatest names in European and American culture in the 1880’s.
Marion Mako is a freelance garden historian and designer who has worked in both the UK and USA.
Her design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on at The London College of Garden Design. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Tickets £25
Due to the intense interest in this event, and to make it fair for all, we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to two. If you buy more than two tickets for this event they will be refunded (less the booking fees) and put back up for sale.
Please use the public car parks in Broadway.
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.
Russell House Gardens

Abbotts Grange

A Tour of 2 Private Gardens: Russell House & Abbots Grange
2025-06-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Russell House Gardens, Broadway, United Kingdom
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century, and continue this theme today.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
The morning garden tour will visit:

Russell House (starting point)
Abbots Grange

The tour will start at Russell House which was the home of the Broadway Art Colony in the 1880’s, and was the setting for Sargent’s Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose which now hangs in the Tate in London; a beautiful one acre garden including gothic tower, gazebo and ice-house.
The tour will then continue on to Abbots Grange, a short walk away, the grounds of which used to be connected by a garden gate during the arts colony and Sargent years.
Sat in over 8 acres of parkland grounds, Abbots Grange is the oldest dwelling in Broadway and one of the oldest domestic/monastic properties in the UK, built during the early part of the 14th Century. It is considered by the Institute of Archaeology to be one of the most important and best preserved English monastic manor houses, and has a rich and fascinating history. It was discovered in the 1880’s by designer William Morris and then the American Frank Millet and became a sanctuary for some of the greatest names in European and American culture in the 1880’s.
Marion Mako is a freelance garden historian and designer who has worked in both the UK and USA.
Her design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on at The London College of Garden Design. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Tickets £25
Due to the intense interest in this event, and to make it fair for all, we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to two. If you buy more than two tickets for this event they will be refunded (less the booking fees) and put back up for sale.
Please use the public car parks in Broadway.
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.
Russell House Gardens

Abbotts Grange

Haidee-Jo Summers, David Curtis, Tushar Sabale & Mattie Ree Neal Painting Demonstration in the Gardens of Russell House
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Russell House Gardens, Broadway, United Kingdom
Join us in the historic Russell House Gardens in Broadway, famously painted by John Singer Sargent in his masterpiece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. This unique experience offers an hour-long time slot where you can observe four professional artists as they capture a scene featuring models dressed in the attire of Sargent’s era. Stroll through the beautiful garden, soak up the 19th-century ambiance, and witness artistic talent in action.
Your ticket for a 1 hour time slot to watch the demonstration also includes access to the garden, an invitation to return at 3 pm for an exhibition of the completed paintings, a complimentary glass of fizz, and the chance to engage with the artists.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for art lovers, gardeners and history enthusiasts alike—don’t miss out!
The Artists:
Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA (Festival Ambassador)– Haidee-Jo is Vice President of the Royal Society of Oil Painters and her work is a celebration of light filled moments revealed in rich and vibrant oil paint. She finds beauty in the ordinary, mundane, and intimate rather than the grand vista. She has written two books on oil painting.
David Curtis ROI RSMA – David is one of the country’s finest and best-known painters. He has won numerous awards and has written several books. He represents the gold standard of modern day “real painters”.
Tushar Sabale WGA, CAS (Festival Ambassador) – Tushar is an award-winning Indian born, British artist based in London. He paints mainly from life and plein air in oil colours but occasionally enjoys painting objects. He places his work between Impressionism and Realism and some Luminist touches.
Mattie Ree Neal – A talented young American portrait painter (and daughter of portrait artist Michael Shane Neal) Mattie is a member of the Portrait Society of America. In 2023 Mattie was chosen by the MET Museum’s copyist program to take part in a 9 week study where she painted in the gallery from Sargent’s Wyndham Sisters.
The artists will start at 11am and finish by 3pm, so this time slot is for the first hour.
Tickets £20
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.

Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA

David Curtis ROI RSMA

Tushar Sabale WGA, CAS

Mattie Ree Neal

The Gardens at Russell House

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2024-07-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & The Hill… neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
The Hill: A hillside garden with topiary, mature trees and summerhouses, and fabulous views to Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the morning from 10am-12 noon
Tickets £25 (Limited to 35 places)

Tickets will be going on sale to the public at 10am on Friday 26th January 2024, and 1 week earlier for festival benefactors.
Do consider becoming a Benefactor (for as little as £50) to secure priority booking for all our 2024 events. Benefactor applications are now open.

Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & The Hill… neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
The Hill: A hillside garden with topiary, mature trees and summerhouses, and fabulous views to Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets £25 (Limited to 35 places)

Tickets will be going on sale to the public at 10am on Friday 26th January 2024, and 1 week earlier for festival benefactors.
Do consider becoming a Benefactor (for as little as £50) to secure priority booking for all our 2024 events. Benefactor applications are now open.

Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2024-07-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Springfield House, Springfield Lane, Broadway, WR12 7BT
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Springfield House & Luggers Hall… prestigious properties on Springfield Lane in Broadway:

Springfield House: Early July is Springfield House garden’s highpoint, with over 600 varieties of Rose as well as immaculate topiary and herbaceous borders; a wealth of colour and scent awaits.
Luggers Hall: From the tantalizing view up the rose-lined driveway, the garden created by the artist Alfred Parsons continues to delight with sweeping lawns and rich shrub and herbaceous borders.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the morning from 10am-12pm
Tickets £25 (Limited to 35 places)

Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2024-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield House, Springfield Lane, Broadway, WR12 7BT
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Springfield House & Luggers Hall… prestigious properties on Springfield Lane in Broadway:

Springfield House: Early July is Springfield House garden’s highpoint, with over 600 varieties of Rose as well as immaculate topiary and herbaceous borders; a wealth of colour and scent awaits.
Luggers Hall: From the tantalizing view up the rose-lined driveway, the garden created by the artist Alfred Parsons continues to delight with sweeping lawns and rich shrub and herbaceous borders.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets £25 (Limited to 35 places)

Tickets will be going on sale to the public at 10am on Friday 26th January 2024, and 1 week earlier for festival benefactors.
Do consider becoming a Benefactor (for as little as £50) to secure priority booking for all our 2024 events. Benefactor applications are now open.

Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

2 Day En Plein Air Painting Workshop with Haidee-Jo Summers ROI RSMA
2023-06-16 10:00 - 2023-06-17 16:00 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
An opportunity to practice plein air painting in oils or acrylics with acclaimed artist Haidee-Jo Summers, in one of the most exclusive private gardens in Broadway.
Learn about capturing the essence while plein air painting in the incredible garden setting of Court Farm on the famous Upper High Street in Broadway.
Haidee-Jo is an internationally renowned plein air painter and member of the Royal Institute of Oil painters and the Royal Society of Marine Artists. She is the author of two books published by Search Press: ‘Vibrant Oils’ and ‘Plein air painting in oils’
This two day workshop is best suited to those with some experience of painting outdoors. Haidee-Jo will be working with oil paints but acrylics can be used if preferred.
To find out more about Haidee-Jo visit: www.haideejo.co
Tickets £220 (15 available)
Haidee-Jo will also be doing a demonstration on the afternoon of Saturday 10th June from 2-4pm at the Lifford Hall in Broadway (150 tickets available)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking. Note: this event in 2021 sold out in the first hour!
You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50 and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open.
If you are not a 2023 Benefactor, please do not purchase a Benefactor ticket as this ticket will be cancelled and an admin fee of £10 charged.
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this workshop (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.

Materials
Clothing wise think layers and waterproofs with sturdy and comfortable footwear because even on a warm day you can soon feel chilly when sitting or standing still for long periods. Bring a sunhat or cap, and sunscreen too.
A small lightweight sketchbook and black or grey marker pen or soft pencil for quick ‘planning’ sketches is a good idea.
A viewfinder if you have one.
An umbrella is useful for sun or rain.
A lightweight easel, or an all-in-one system such as an Open Box M, New Wave u.go or similar pochade box, together with a sturdy camera tripod to mount it on. Most importantly make sure you
have practiced using it before the workshop, know how to assemble it and have a method for comfortably carrying it.
A stool if you prefer to sit.
Basic colour palette I use on location;
Titanium white
Cadmium lemon yellow or bright yellow lake
Cadmium yellow deep or Indian yellow
Cadmium red
Alizarin crimson
Kings blue deep
Phthalo blue lake
Ultramarine blue
Phthalo green lake or viridian
Transparent red oxide or burnt sienna
Raw sienna/raw umber
Brushes. A range of sizes but mostly flat and filbert shapes, plus a small round or two in nylon or sable. I particularly like to use Rosemary brushes’ Ivory or Eclipse ranges.
I have a ten brush long handled set available from Rosemary & Co, just search Haidee-Jo Summers on their website.
Painting panels – any well primed boards are fine, such as MDF panels with several coats of acrylic ‘gesso’ primer. The Michael Harding non absorbent acrylic primer works well.
My preference is for an oil primed linen canvas mounted to board, or you can make similar with a muslin cloth and acrylic primer (see my Instagram story highlight on panel prep)
Size wise think small and fast, recommended sizes such as 8” x 10”, 9” x 12”, 10” x 10”, 11” x 14”.
I suggest pre-tinting the boards beforehand so that they are not stark white, but more of a light to mid-tone warm grey. A tiny amount of burnt sienna and ultramarine mixed in with plenty of turps and rubbed all over will give you a pleasant light grey which will have a warm or cool bias depending on your mix.
Or for a faster drying alternative mix acrylic paint colours with your acrylic primer to a suitable tint (you can’t do this if your surface is oil primed of course).
My essential equipment list – which all fits in a medium sized rucksack
Pochade box
Lightweight camera tripod
2 or 4 panels in a small panel carrier
Small tubes of oil colour in a zip bag
Paper towels
Painting apron
Leakproof container of low odour solvent and small jar of oil or painting medium
Palette knife
Brushes in tube or brush roll

The famous private gardens at Court Farm:

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2023-06-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Springfield House, Springfield Lane, Broadway, WR12 7BT
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Springfield House & Luggers Hall …prestigious properties on Springfield Lane in Broadway:

Springfield House: June is Springfield House gardens’ highpoint, with over 600 varieties of Rose as well as immaculate topiary and herbaceous borders: a wealth of colour and scent awaits.
Luggers Hall: From the tantalizing view up the rose-lined driveway, the garden created by the artist Alfred Parsons continues to delight with sweeping lawns and rich shrub and herbaceous borders.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the morning from 10am – 12 noon
Tickets £20 (32 Available)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking.
You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50 and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open. If you are not a 2023 Benefactor, please do not purchase a Benefactor ticket as this ticket will be cancelled and an admin fee of £10 charged.

Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.

View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Springfield House, Springfield Lane, Broadway, WR12 7BT
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Springfield House & Luggers Hall …prestigious properties on Springfield Lane in Broadway:

Springfield House: June is Springfield House gardens’ highpoint, with over 600 varieties of Rose as well as immaculate topiary and herbaceous borders: a wealth of colour and scent awaits.
Luggers Hall: From the tantalizing view up the rose-lined driveway, the garden created by the artist Alfred Parsons continues to delight with sweeping lawns and rich shrub and herbaceous borders.

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets £20 (32 Available)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking.
You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50 and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open. If you are not a 2023 Benefactor, please do not purchase a Benefactor ticket as this ticket will be cancelled and an admin fee of £10 charged.
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2023-06-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & Orchard Farm …neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
Orchard Farm: From Royal connections to great twentieth century design, Orchard Farm continues to be sensitively restored by the current owners, as well as introducing new and exciting design elements

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the morning from 10am-12noon
Tickets £20 (32 Available)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking.
You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50 and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open. If you are not a 2023 Benefactor, please do not purchase a Benefactor ticket as this ticket will be cancelled and an admin fee of £10 charged.
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer

A Tour of 2 Private Broadway Gardens with Marion Mako
2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Court Farm, Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AW
Broadway’s gardens have been the backdrop for artists, writers, actors and musicians for over a century.
On this walking tour of two famous private gardens with Marion Mako, we shall hear about some of the stories behind those who created, inhabited and visited them, all looking their finest in June.
Marion is a garden historian, planting designer, garden tour leader and lecturer at The London College of Garden Design.
This tour includes Court Farm & Orchard Farm …neighbouring prestigious properties on the Upper High Street in Broadway:

Court Farm: With many historic and artistic associations this garden may well have influenced the design of nearby Hidcote. Successive generations have all added their horticultural mark to this large garden with its huge herbaceous border and newly planted sundial bed.
Orchard Farm: From Royal connections to great twentieth century design, Orchard Farm continues to be sensitively restored by the current owners, as well as introducing new and exciting design elements

Marion’s design work focuses on planting, taking inspiration from various historical styles, a subject she also lectures on. As part of the series of The Historic Gardens of England, she co-authored two books about the counties of Cheshire and Somerset. She has written books on the history of the late Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall and University of Bristol’s gardens, as well as contributing to the Gardening website Gardenista. In addition Marion is researching the gardens of two large private estates, creating legacy books for their owners, as well as leading a wide variety of bespoke garden tours. She is also a Trustee for the Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.
www.makogardens.co.uk
Note there is an identical tour in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets £20 (32 Available)
Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking.
You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50 and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open. If you are not a 2023 Benefactor, please do not purchase a Benefactor ticket as this ticket will be cancelled and an admin fee of £10 charged.
Please note: Due to the intense interest in this event (and to make it fair for all) we are limiting the number of tickets any person can buy to 2. This applies to benefactors of the festival and members of the general public. If you buy more than 2 they will be refunded and put back up for sale.
View photos from previous garden tours

Image credit © Britt Willoughby Dyer
