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We invite audiences to rethink our relationship with the natural world and discover the profound benefits of plants for health, medicine and wellbeing, all in the tranquil setting of Dilston Physic Garden in Northumberland. Join inspiring, independently-run talks, workshops and courses, from remedy-making and using herbs everyday, to learning about plants to improve the mind and brain, to a Foundation in Plant Medicine , Children’s Potion Club and NIMH Junior Herbalist Club, to nurturing wellbeing through art, writing and philosophy. Our programme of events is designed to educate and inspire, as well as promote mental wellbeing.

Please kindly park only in our Top-Up Car Park for all events. * = Foundation in Plant Medicine optional course choice.

Are you searching for a unique venue for your business meeting, workshop, group event, small party, or just some personal time? Look no further than our tranquil Herbology House, nestled in the serene setting of Dilston Physic Garden in Northumberland. Perfect for professional gatherings or personal celebrations, our Herbology House, with use of the 2-acre physic garden, offers a peaceful, picturesque environment that supports the garden’s sustainability. Half-Day (4 hours): £70, Full-Day (8 hours): £120. For the ultimate retreat we have Exclusive Garden and Herbology House Hire on Monday only: Half-Day (4 hours): £170, Full-Day (8 hours) £300. For more details or to book, please email us at info@dilstonphysicgarden.com. Utilise this special space and contribute to the ongoing support and sustainability of our physic garden community. Please note: hire charges may change; booking is confirmed with full payment; refunds on the deposit cannot be given.

Junior Herbalist Club

July 6, 2024 - September 2, 2026    

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

children's course, herbal workshop, medicinal plants, national institute of medical herbalists, plant medicine course

Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) Dilston Physic Garden is taking place every year with the support of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and aims [...]

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Community Volunteer Hub

October 15, 2024 - October 16, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Gardening for wellbeing, medicinal plants, nature for wellbeing, volunteering

Our weekly community gardening and botanical hub is inspired by the many benefits we’ve seen volunteer gardening bring to people’s lives over the years. Whether [...]

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Samhain Day Retreat

October 20, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Samhain (pronounced "sow-in") is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the start of winter, traditionally celebrated on October 31st. [...]

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Community Volunteer Hub

October 22, 2024 - October 23, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Gardening for wellbeing, medicinal plants, nature for wellbeing, volunteering

Our weekly community gardening and botanical hub is inspired by the many benefits we’ve seen volunteer gardening bring to people’s lives over the years. Whether [...]

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Botanical Brain Balms: Calm & Sleep

October 24, 2024    

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Discover invaluable insights into scientifically proven plant medicines for anxiety and insomnia, offering a natural alternative with comparable efficacy to conventional drugs but with fewer [...]

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Embracing Forgiveness: Liberating the Soul on the Path to Fulfilment

October 26, 2024    

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

forgiveness, healing, liberation, nurturing

Step into a nurturing exploration of forgiveness, a journey of liberation and healing.  Join a circle of seekers as we unravel the transformative power of forgiveness [...]

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Community Volunteer Hub

October 29, 2024 - October 30, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Gardening for wellbeing, medicinal plants, nature for wellbeing, volunteering

Our weekly community gardening and botanical hub is inspired by the many benefits we’ve seen volunteer gardening bring to people’s lives over the years. Whether [...]

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Witching Wonders and Eerie Elixirs: A Spellbinding Tour of Dilston Physic Garden's Haunted Herbs

October 30, 2024    

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Halloween, poisonous plants

Venture into the shadowy corners of Dilston Physic Garden with this spellbinding tour. Given by pharmacognosist Dr Nic Perry, encounter poisonous otherworldly wonders with amazing [...]

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Roots Medicine

November 3, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

herbal medicine, plant medicine, root medicine, roots

Explore plants long valued for the medicinal properties of their roots. Get involved in harvesting and trying out ways of processing and using them to [...]

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Community Volunteer Hub

November 5, 2024 - November 6, 2024    

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dilston Physic Garden

Gardening for wellbeing, medicinal plants, nature for wellbeing, volunteering

Our weekly community gardening and botanical hub is inspired by the many benefits we’ve seen volunteer gardening bring to people’s lives over the years. Whether [...]

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