Step into the warmth of a festive apothecary with The Historical Herbalists for a Christmas herbal workshop at Bamburgh Castle, filled with traditional recipes, fragrant herbs and Yuletide inspiration.
Surrounded by aromatic herbs and warming spices, you’ll enjoy plenty of hands-on making while discovering how people in centuries past used plants, scent and simple household ingredients to bring comfort, cheer and wellbeing through the darker winter months.
During this relaxed two-hour workshop, The Historical Herbalists will introduce you to recipes and traditions from centuries gone by, giving you the opportunity to create a selection of beautifully scented and spiced makes to take home.
Discover recipes inspired by historic receipt books and create your own selection of traditional festive items.
🌿 Blend luscious scents for the home, inspired by recipes found in Tudor receipt books.
🍷 Make traditional mulled wine sachets filled with warming seasonal spices.
✨ Craft a richly spiced vinegar using ingredients and methods inspired by the past.
🫙 Prepare a special 17th-century winter salve to take home with you.
Your finished creations are yours to keep, or they can make thoughtful handmade gifts for friends and family this Christmas.
Perfect for anyone who loves herbs, history, traditional crafts and a little festive magic, our Christmas herbal workshop at Bamburgh Castle offers an atmospheric and creative way to welcome the winter season.
🌿 A two-hour guided session with The Historical Herbalists, crafting traditional handmade gifts to keep or give to family and friends.
🕰️ Choose from an 11am or 2pm start time.
🎁 All materials required for your creations are included in the ticket price.
☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout your session.
🎄 Admission to Bamburgh Castle to enjoy our 2026 Christmas installation, A Christmas Carousel, before or after your workshop, plus complimentary parking.
Make a festive day of your visit and explore Bamburgh Castle dressed for Christmas, with our spectacular seasonal installation transforming the State Rooms for the festive season.
During this workshop you will be handling various spices, flowers and essential oils. Please make staff aware of any allergies prior to your workshop.
Bamburgh Castle reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event.
