{"id":56003,"date":"2026-10-05T11:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/?post_type=event&#038;p=56003"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:24:50","slug":"make-a-christmas-wreath-at-merriments-festive-garden-workshop","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/event\/make-a-christmas-wreath-at-merriments-festive-garden-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Christmas Wreath at Merriments&#8217; Festive Garden Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56003\" class=\"elementor elementor-56003\" data-elementor-post-type=\"event\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40aa7696 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40aa7696\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533e0e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"533e0e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Merriments Gardens is inviting guests to get into the festive spirit and create their own Christmas wreath at a hands-on workshop on Saturday 28 November 2026.\u00a0 Led by Merriments gardener Sarah, the relaxed three-hour course will guide participants as they make a wreath to take home. The \u00a345 ticket also includes tea or coffee, a mince pie and time to enjoy a walk around the gardens.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">With a maximum of just 10 participants, the workshop offers an intimate seasonal experience and early booking is recommended. Places must be booked in advance.<\/p><h2 data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"\">Workshop details<\/span><\/h2><ul type=\"disc\"><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"><b>Date:<\/b> Saturday 28 November 2026<\/li><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b>Time:<\/b> 9am-12pm<\/li><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b>Price:<\/b> \u00a345 per person<\/li><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b>Includes:<\/b> A handmade wreath to take home, tea or coffee, a mince pie and a walk around the gardens<\/li><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b>Capacity:<\/b> Maximum 10 places<\/li><li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"><b>Booking:<\/b> Advance booking required on the Merriments website<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Set just off the A21 before the village of Hurst Green, Merriments is an easy-to-reach countryside escape in East Sussex. The workshop gives visitors the chance to combine a festive activity with seasonal refreshments and time in the four-acre gardens.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>To book:<\/b>\u00a0 Places are limited to 10 and must be reserved in advance online <a href=\"https:\/\/merrimentsgardens.co.uk\/news-and-events\/christmas-wreath-making-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The gardens and Conservatory Caf\u00e9 are open daily throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy the caf\u00e9 without purchasing garden admission; standard garden admission is \u00a38 for adults, while children under 15 enter free.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Since the site was acquired by Caravan Tech, a well-established family-run business, Merriments has undergone extensive renovation, including the opening of a new conservatory caf\u00e9. Visitors can now combine a garden walk with freshly prepared food and drink in a relaxed countryside setting.<\/p><h2 data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"\">Location<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Merriments Gardens, Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex TN19 7RA. 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