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Learn how to create your own Willow Basket with Janice from Down2Earth.
This June, we are excited to offer a willow weaving workshop in The Orangery at Sledmere, where you’ll have the opportunity to create your very own Willow Basket.
Have you ever wanted to weave your own basket? This beginner’s workshops is your ideal chance to take a day for yourself and give it a go! You will learn a number of basic techniques for making a small unique basket, such as a bread basket or one to hold a bottle (or similar size).
A lovely, relaxing day with all the tuition and help you want in the beautiful setting of the Orangery at Sledmere. During this day-long workshop you will have chance to weave your basket base, then create either a small narrow basket or a wider, shallow table basket. You will finish off with a border and maybe a simple handle if desired.
Sledmere House and Gardens Opening Hours
Opening Times 2026
Farm Shop, Café & Adventure Playground
Free to enter – no admission needed
Open daily
8.30am – 5pm
(Wed 22nd April – Wed 23rd December)
Parkland & Gardens
Open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun
10am – 5pm
(Wed 22nd April – Sun 27th September)
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
Sledmere House (Guided Tours)
Selected dates, mid-March – late September
Tours at 11.30am & 1.45pm
Advance booking recommended via our website
Coach House Café
Open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun
10am – 4pm (takeaway only 3- 4pm)
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
Occasionally, weddings take place at the House, meaning the immediate area around it is closed.
The Farm Shop, Café, Farm, Gardens and Adventure Playground remain open as usual.
