Half term things to do for children in County Durham

Looking for something creative to do with the children this half term?

Why not visit Chesters Grove - Garden Centre on Chester Moor, and join in with some of the week long Halloween activities!

Beware spine tingling screams echoing from the coffee shop, as children take part in two special ghoulish events inside the garden centre coffee shop! From Monday 25th to Friday 29th, 10.00am - 3.00pm. Chesters Grove’s chief Debbie and her team will be helping children create their own Halloween scary cookies. Budding young master chiefs are invited to put their cookie decorating skills to the test, while having great fun getting all messy into the bargain. Winning cookies will receive a special prize! Tickets £5.00- No booking required, just turn up! The grand finale takes place on Friday 29th in the shape of the Pumpkin Carving and Scarecrow Making event. Join in with our own monsters, goblins and witches to make a prize winning scarecrow or pumpkin. Booking recommended. Tickets £5.00 10.00am - 3.00pm. It promises to be a scream!

Chesters Grove- Ginger Wine

Have you tried Chesters Grove homemade Ginger Wine? it’s delicious on it’s own, or even as a mix with whisky to produce a Whisky Mac. Simply pour 1 1/2 oz of Scotch whisky with 1oz of Chesters Grove ginger wine into a wine goblet with no ice!

We make it in our very own kitchen plus at £4.00 per bottle, it makes a lovely gift for Christmas. Why not call into Chesters Grove Garden Centre, Chester Moor, Chester le Street this weekend and try a sample.

Garden Centre Sale Durham

Chesters Grove are holding a 20% sale this weekend across the entire garden centre. So if you live in the North East, and you’re looking to save on shrubs, fruit trees, pots, containers, garden furniture and lots more too, why not visit us on the A167, south of Chester le Street, Chester Moor. Plus, if you haven’t visited our coffee shop, why not pop in and sample some real home cooking. We’re also part of the Taste Durham food awards. One more thing before I go!...remember to sample our home-made ginger wine. Buy 6 bottles for only £36.00 and we’ll deliver to your door!