Are you interested in keeping bees and producing your own honey, but don’t know where to start?

Join local beekeeper Brian O’Toole from Wildacres for an online workshop on Saturday 13th June. He will be giving an introduction to the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping.

Discover all about the lifecycle of the honeybee, getting started and managing a hive of bees through the different seasons. You'll learn about extracting and bottling your own honey, and the different types of honey you can produce.

The workshop will also give an introduction to our invaluable wild bees and other pollinators which are so vital for our Biodiversity. Brian will also showcase the plants that they rely on for nectar and pollen.

There will be lots of visuals and plenty of opportunity for questions and discussions on the topics covered.

Date: 13th June

Time: 10 am - 1.30 pm

Cost: €35

Fermentation is high on the trend stakes, and so it should be as fermented products have many excellent benefits such as healthy digestion, improved immunity and balanced hormones.

During this online workshop, we will introduce you to methods of fermentation, the fermentation process, the nutritional content of fermented products as well as creating great-tasting drinks such as kombucha and Ginger Beer.

We will give each participant their very own Scoby starter (collection to be arranged after the class)

Date: Thursday 25th June

Time:7 pm - 8.30 pm

Ticket: €20

If you've a little one at home who loves to create tasty treats in the kitchen this is the class for them!

Join us for our first young chef at home where we'll be making Dutch Baby Pancakes topped with your favourite fruit.

Learn a new recipe that is a delicious twist on a regular pancake dish.

In this session we will learn about some kitchen equipment and appliances and what a chef prefers to use and why.

We will also learn about kitchen safety as well as practicing using our kitchen skills to make a tasty brunch.

This is an interactive workshop so there will be opportunity for Q & A throughout and at the end.

Appropriate for ages 8-12 Requires adult supervision and assistance.

Equipment required: small oven proof pan or skillet between 5 and 8 inches. This should be a pan that can go both on the hob and in the oven.

Also a medium sized saucepan, whisk, bowl, knife and chopping board and access to a hob and oven.

This is an online course where participants supply their own equipment and ingredients and attend the workshop over Zoom. An ingredients list will be sent in advance of the workshop date.​

Date: 28th June

Time: 10 am - 11 am

Cost: €10

Treat yourself or someone special to a stunning Afternoon Garden Tea served in Airfield House. Our homemade sweet and savoury treats are seasonally inspired and created by our culinary team from ingredients grown on the Estate.

You can also enjoy a post-tea stroll through the walled garden and explore our organic food gardens where some of the ingredients are grown.

Dates: 5th July, 26th July, 23rd August & 27th September 2020

Tickets are €35 per person/ €32 Annual Pass holder (add a glass of Prosecco for €7)

Children (under 8's) €18.

Event Information:

• Afternoon Tea is set in the Overend House, you will be greeted at the entrance by the ticket desk on your arrival.
• Please ensure you have your booking information with you.
• Everyone attending Afternoon Tea requires a ticket as the tables are pre-set according to your booking and ticket selection and space is limited.
• Please note that with COVID-19 precautions in place, seating will be spread out across the Airfield House, we may not be able to accommodate window or group seating requests but we will do our best.
• Group bookings should be from the same household, we can accommodate bookings for tables of 2 or 4 as stated in the ticket options.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Monday - Friday (5 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 5-8-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-5 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

Explorers will spend a week taking on the role of a scientist, whilst at the same time, exploring the farm, gardens and natural habitats at Airfield.

Perfect for inquisitive little ones, think experiments with crazy concoctions, making rain-resistant shelters, building and construction.

Camp is suitable for kids from age 5-8.

From €140 per child with a sibling discount available

After-camp is available for all camp goers! This which means your child is with camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. The afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Please take note of our camp guidelines which can be found here.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Monday - Friday (5 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 5-8-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-5 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

On our Field to Fork camp, children will spend the week exploring the route that food takes from the farm and garden to the table, and will put their knowledge into practice by cooking some delicious dishes.

Our education team will lead campers around the estate so they can discover where milk and meat comes from and what’s growing in our food gardens. They'll encourage campers to taste new foods, use their senses to learn about fruit and vegetables and prepare healthy snacks.

Running Monday - Friday from 9.30 am - 2.30 pm and designed for children aged 8-12.

After Camp Care means your child can stay at Airfield until 5.30 pm!

Forest campers will spend the week outdoors and develop their connection with the natural world.

Using Forest School principles, campers will explore the native areas of Airfield and be trained in new skills like fort building and food foraging.

If you know a kid who loves nature and exploring this is the camp for them.

Summer Camp (5-8 year olds): 13th - 17th July 2020.

Each day there is aftercamp care which means your child is with the camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. This afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Monday - Friday (5 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 8-12-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-5 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

Explorers will spend a week taking on the role of a scientist, whilst at the same time, exploring the farm, gardens and natural habitats at Airfield.

Perfect for inquisitive little ones, think experiments with crazy concoctions, making rain-resistant shelters, building and construction.

Camp is suitable for kids from age 5-8.

From €140 per child with a sibling discount available

After-camp is available for all camp goers! This which means your child is with camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. The afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Please take note of our camp guidelines which can be found here.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Monday - Friday (5 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 5-8-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-5 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

Forest campers will spend the week outdoors and develop their connection with the natural world.

Using Forest School principles, campers will explore the native areas of Airfield and be trained in new skills like fort building and food foraging.

If you know a kid who loves nature and exploring this is the camp for them.

Summer Camp (5-8 year olds): 27th - 31st July 2020.

Each day there is aftercamp care which means your child is with the camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. This afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Tuesday - Friday (4 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 5-8-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-4 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

Explorers will spend a week taking on the role of a scientist, whilst at the same time, exploring the farm, gardens and natural habitats at Airfield.

Perfect for inquisitive little ones, think experiments with crazy concoctions, making rain-resistant shelters, building and construction.

Camp is suitable for kids from age 5-8.

From €140 per child with a sibling discount available

After-camp is available for all camp goers! This which means your child is with camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. The afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Please take note of our camp guidelines which can be found here.

On our Field to Fork camp, children will spend the week exploring the route that food takes from the farm and garden to the table, and will put their knowledge into practice by cooking some delicious dishes.

Our education team will lead campers around the estate so they can discover where milk and meat comes from and what’s growing in our food gardens. They'll encourage campers to taste new foods, use their senses to learn about fruit and vegetables and prepare healthy snacks.

Running Monday - Friday from 9.30 am - 2.30 pm and designed for children aged 8-12.

After Camp Care means your child can stay at Airfield until 5.30 pm!

Forest campers will spend the week outdoors and develop their connection with the natural world.

Using Forest School principles, campers will explore the native areas of Airfield and be trained in new skills like fort building and food foraging.

If you know a kid who loves nature and exploring this is the camp for them.

Summer Camp (8-12 year olds): 17th - 21st August 2020.

Each day there is aftercamp care which means your child is with the camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. This afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

Adventurers will spend the week out and about exploring the gardens, farm and natural habitats at Airfield. Camp goers will search for mini-beasts, get to know all the animals, sow seeds and take part in woodland games and activities.

Camps run from 9 am- 2.30 pm Monday - Friday (5 Day Camp), with After Camp Care options until 5.30 pm available.

This camp is for 5-8-year-olds.

For the After Care Options you can choose to do that for 1-5 days of the camp. And aftercare is until 5.30 pm

€15 per day for After Camp

Sibling discount tickets are available when purchasing tickets for the same camp on the same week only.

Forest campers will spend the week outdoors and develop their connection with the natural world.

Using Forest School principles, campers will explore the native areas of Airfield and be trained in new skills like fort building and food foraging.

If you know a kid who loves nature and exploring this is the camp for them.

Summer Camp (5-8 year olds): 10th - 14th August 2020.

Each day there is aftercamp care which means your child is with the camp at Airfield until 5.30 pm. This afternoon part of the camp is essentially a continuation of camp activities and could include forest skills, cooking, crafts, play, storytime etc. You can book as many or as few days of aftercare as you wish.

This demonstration will focus on providing skills to suspend seasonal branches, seedheads and grasses. Vivienne from Number Ten will advise on appropriate structures, scale and form, selection of appropriate foliage and seedheads, fresh and dried, water requirements, tying and wiring using foliage and blooms selected from Airfield Estate’s fields, herbaceous and cutting beds. This class will give you insight into how to make sustainable choices, give guidance about conditioning and preparation and the creative arrangement of foliage and blooms for seasonal decoration.

Attendees will begin the demonstration with a walk about of Airfield Estate’s garden where Vivienne will give advice on the cutting of material, you’ll be provided with an A4 instruction leaflet outlining quantities/types of foliage, blooms and materials required to make the demonstrated arrangement at home. A Q+A session will conclude the demonstration.

Date:10th October

Time: 10 am - 12.30 pm

Tickets: €40/ €35 for Annual Pass Holders