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Congleton Bath House was rescued from demolition and a Physic Garden has been created within the grounds by Congleton Building Preservation Trust.

28/05/2026

Join us this summer for Garden Stories at Congleton Bath House & Physic Garden — a playful family adventure through history, gardens and Victorian wellbeing.

Help the Bath House Bear wake up after his long winter sleep by exploring five interactive family stations around the garden. Dance in the garden pavilion, try old-fashioned Victorian games, discover medicinal plants, learn about unusual Victorian treatments, and solve puzzles and challenges along the way.

Designed for families and children aged 4+, Garden Stories is a fun, self-guided experience full of movement, discovery and imagination.

Opening Day: Sunday 28 June, 11am-3pm With music, treats and family activities

Then every Saturday in July and August.

Free of charge. Supported by Congleton Inclosure Trust.

22/05/2026

With the beautiful summer weather finally arriving, we are getting ready to launch Garden Stories - our new summer family programme running throughout the summer, filled with interactive activities, games and discoveries for families and children.

To help us celebrate the opening day on 28 June, we are currently looking for local musicians who might like to perform between 11am and 4pm.

If you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch with us!

10/05/2026

The weather was kind to us for our Open Day yesterday, and withheld the rain that was forecast. The day was well attended, with people of all ages fascinated to discover the secrets of the herb garden, and learn about the history of the Bath House. Many return to find out how the garden has developed, and still more are surprised to discover this haven so close to the centre of a town they thought they knew.

29/04/2026

The sun is shining, the Quince tree is flowering, and the volunteers are busy getting the garden ready for our Open Day on Saturday 9th May. Do come along between 10am and 4pm for a chance to see inside the Bath House, and to tour the Physic Garden with a Medical Herbalist. Children are welcome, and will be able to follow the garden trail developed by Congleton Museum last year. They may even be able to try one of the activities being prepared for our Garden Stories project, to be launched in the summer.

20/04/2026

We had beautiful warm sunny weather this morning for our tasks of mowing the lawn, clearing the gutters and replanting a border in the lower garden. We hope that the plants settle in well and that the weather is kind to us once again, for our Spring Open Day on Saturday 9th May. Perfect for sitting on the lawn with tea and cake, and learning about History, Horticulture and Herbalism.

07/03/2026

🌿 Garden Stories – Volunteers Welcome

If you previously registered but couldn’t attend the meeting, or didn’t receive our email, you are very welcome to join us.

📅 Tuesday at 4 pm
📍 Bath House

At this meeting, we’ll start developing ideas for the educational activities that will take place in the garden this summer.

Garden Stories is a family-friendly volunteer project, using games, making and storytelling to explore the history of the site.

No previous experience is required — we’ll support you along the way.

We’d love to see you there!

03/03/2026

🌿 Volunteers Wanted – Garden Stories

We know that some of you were interested in getting involved in our project but weren’t able to attend the first volunteer introductory meeting, so here’s another opportunity to join us.

An introductory meeting for volunteers will take place this Saturday, 7 March, at 11:00 am in the Bath House.

This meeting is for anyone who would like to get involved in Garden Stories, a new family-friendly volunteer project running in the garden this summer.

The project will take place mainly at weekends and will offer hands-on activities for families, using games, making and storytelling to explore the history of the site.

Volunteers may help to:
- research the history of the garden and collect local stories;
- develop and prepare activities for families;
- support the delivery of sessions in the garden.

No previous experience is required — training and ongoing support will be provided.

🌱 If you can complete the short application form on our website before the meeting, that would be very helpful.

You’re very welcome to join us!

24/02/2026

🌿 Volunteers wanted – Garden Stories

An introductory meeting for volunteers will take place this Friday at 11:00 am in the Bath House.

This meeting is for anyone who would like to get involved in Garden Stories, a new family-friendly volunteer project running in the garden this summer.

The project will take place mainly at weekends and will offer hands-on activities for families, using games, making and storytelling to explore the history of the site.

Volunteers may help to:
- research the history of the garden and collect local stories;
- develop and prepare activities for families;
- support the delivery of sessions in the garden.

No previous experience is required — training and ongoing support will be provided.

🌱 If you are able to complete the short application form on our website before the meeting, that would be very helpful.

17/02/2026

🌿 Volunteers wanted – Garden Stories

We’re launching Garden Stories, a new family-friendly project in the garden, and we’re looking for volunteers to get involved.

This summer, on weekends, the garden will host playful, hands-on activities that explore the site’s history through games, making and storytelling.

You could help to:
- research the history of the site and collect stories;
- develop activities for families;
- support the delivery of the programme in the garden.

No experience needed — full training and support provided.

👉 Apply via our website by 20 February. We’ll then invite you to an introductory meeting.

With thanks to Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Young People’s Trust for supporting this project.

📸 On the photo we’re preparing one of the garden activity areas and working on the garden wall.

07/02/2026

Volunteers wanted for a new fantastic project in the garden!

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Garden Stories project and the opening of several volunteer opportunities.
This summer, we’ll be running a family-friendly, playful educational programme in the garden, available on weekends throughout the season. The programme will invite visitors to explore different layers of the site’s history through games, hands-on activities and storytelling.

We’re looking for volunteers who would like to:
- take part in researching the history of the site, including interviews;
- help develop an original educational programme for families:
- support the delivery of the programme in the garden during the summer.
No previous experience is required — we’ll provide all training and support.

If you’re interested, please complete a short application form on our website by 20 February. We’ll then invite you to a general introductory meeting.

This project is made possible with the support of Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Young People’s Trust. We are grateful for their support.

Come and help us turn history into shared experiences.

04/02/2026

Volunteers wanted for a new fantastic project in the garden!

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Garden Stories project and the opening of several volunteer opportunities.

This summer, we’ll be running a family-friendly, playful educational programme in the garden, available on weekends throughout the season. The programme will invite visitors to explore different layers of the site’s history through games, hands-on activities and storytelling.

We’re looking for volunteers who would like to:
- take part in researching the history of the site, including interviews;
- help develop an original educational programme for families:
- support the delivery of the programme in the garden during the summer.
No previous experience is required — we’ll provide all training and support.

If you’re interested, please complete a short application form on our website by 20 February (direct link in the comments). We’ll then invite you to a general introductory meeting.

This project is made possible with the support of Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Young People’s Trust. We are grateful for their support.

Come and help us turn history into shared experiences.

Address

Just Off Lowe Avenue/Colehill Bank
Congleton
CW123AD

Website

http://congletonbhpg.co.uk/

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