Corporate Events & Experiences

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Create tailor-made experiences for your team in the Walled Garden

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Why choose this place?

The famous, storied and beautiful Hawarden Estate is uniquely modern in outlook. It is home to a multi-award-winning farm shop, restaurant and pub as well as some of the best self-catering accommodation in the UK.

There is a bakery, a medieval castle, a school of craft, wellness and food, a nature trail and lots more. We have many different spaces available for endless different activities.

The Estate is just 15 minutes from Chester, 40 minutes from Liverpool and Manchester, and two and a half hours from London on the train.

We have nearly ten years’ experience in running events with world experts in cooking, wellness and outdoor craft. We can provide you with the ultimate event for your team.

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  • We have several remarkable spaces, of various sizes, for meetings, parties or hanging out. From the warm, welcoming and spacious Conservatory to our truly iconic Walled Garden. We also have an award-winning pub, The Glynne Arms, two Grade I Listed castles, and a private lake and nature reserve.

Historic stone castle with towers, surrounded by greenery and a moat, reflecting in the water.

  • We have a range camping options and locations as well as three luxury holiday properties on site, all available to rent.

    From a cosy bolthole in The Walled Garden to a newly refurbished apartment in The West End of Hawarden Castle.

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  • A day spent with your team at Hawarden Estate can be as action-packed, or relaxed, as you wish. From exhilarating wild swims, axe throwing and abseiling from ancient ruins to massage, yoga and spectacular feasts from the fire with The Walled Garden. This is the place to host the perfect away day that will live long in the memory.

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  • 9:30am: Coffee and fresh pastries in The Greenhouse

    10:00am: Screenprinting workshop

    12:00pm: Lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, served in The Conservatory

    1:00pm: Abseiling from Hawarden Old Castle

    3:00pm: Coffee and cake from our bakery

    3:30pm: Yoga and breathwork

    4.30pm: Head home

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Outdoor event tent with wooden tables and chairs inside, decorated with small flower arrangements and paper placemats.
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An event tent interior with red, yellow, and white drapes, a disco ball, a checkerboard floor, a speaker, and a TV screen on stands.
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Waiters serving plates of grilled shrimp skewers with garnish and pastries topped with tomatoes and herbs.
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Ruined castle illuminated with colorful lights at night.
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Enquire Now

We’ll help build a day around you and your team. Get in touch to let us know what you’re looking for.

Phone
+44 7818246118

Email
hello@thewalledgardenschool.co.uk

  • We can comfortably sit 60 seated dinner (1 long table)

    60 boardroom (1 long table)

    35 boardroom (u shape)

    100 standing

  • Yes we have a large car park just a short walk away from The Walled Garden School.

  • Yes, we will cater for your event. We have a team of chefs led by our Estate chef who can work with you to build a menu of your choice to suit your event. That could be a 3-course black tie evening, afternoon tea or even a picnic lunch.

  • Yes we have a fully stocked bar of beer, wine and sprits for your event. If you’d like we can even make a signature cocktail to truly make your special day a celebration.

  • Yes, we have three properties on site
    The West End in Hawarden Castle (sleeps 10)
    Gardener’s House (sleeps 9)
    Beekeeper’s Hut (sleeps 2 - double bed)

    We also have Pedlar’s flat (sleeps 4 - 2 doubles)

    For larger groups we have up to 50 bell tents which we can accommodate up to 150 guests. Based on 3 people sharing.

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