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A Winterbourne Christmas gift guide
As the festive season approaches, our Retail Supervisor, Laura, has put together a gift guide on some of her most loved items in the Winterbourne Gift Shop available now. From warming wax melts in scents that will transport you to the garden, to William Morris accessories that remind you of Winterbourne’s Arts and Crafts design,…
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Recipe: Minestrone soup
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion 2 sticks of celery 1 clove of garlic 1 medium carrot 1 medium courgette 400g tin of tomatoes Vegetable stock cube 1tsp mixed herbs 400g tin of cannellini beans 200g uncooked ditalini, orzo or any small pasta Salt Black pepper Method: Heat your oil in a large…
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Recipe: Honey cake
If you visited the Birmingham Honey Show, your taste buds may well have been inspired by the honey cakes lovingly baked by competitors. Have a go at baking one yourself at home using Birmingham and District Beekeepers’ simple recipe. Make sure to use locally sourced honey to celebrate the deliciously sweet flavours of the region.…
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Winterbourne bees steal the spotlight at the Birmingham Honey Show 2025
Last month, Birmingham Heritage Week brought the city’s rich heritage and vibrant culture into the spotlight. This 10-day festival of Birmingham events invited residents and visitors alike to uncover hidden histories, explore beloved landmarks, and discover new corners of the city, including our own Winterbourne House and Garden. As part of both Birmingham Heritage Week…
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Recipe: Lemon and elderflower drizzle cake
Clutch onto the floral and citrus flavours of summer with this luscious lemon and elderflower drizzle cake. This recipe is a firm favourite of our Communications and Events Supervisor Jenny, who cooked it regularly with her grandma growing up. Ingredients: For the cake: 113g caster sugar 113g butter 2 medium eggs 113g self-raising flour 1tsp…