# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay for a unique Besom Broom Workshop. Discover traditional craft, seasonal folklore and the fascinating history behind this timeless garden tool.🧹

The humble besom broom has been part of rural life for centuries. Traditionally, gardeners used these handmade brooms to sweep paths, clear fallen autumn leaves and maintain outdoor spaces.🍂

However, the story of the besom broom goes beyond the garden. It has also become closely linked with folklore, Halloween customs and traditional beliefs. For generations, people have shared stories of brooms being used in protective rituals to ward off unwanted energies.

This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to explore these fascinating stories while creating your own handmade broom to take home.

Local artist and crafter Heather McDermott will guide you through every stage of the process.

First, you will learn how to prepare your natural materials. You will then carve and whittle your own locally foraged birch or rowan shaft using traditional techniques.

Throughout the day, Heather will introduce you to the skills involved in broom making. This includes working with axes, whittling tools and fire techniques. In addition, you will finish your broom using natural materials such as birch brush, copper wire and a special handmade salve inspired by traditional protective customs.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay, this is much more than a craft workshop. Instead, it is a chance to slow down, reconnect with traditional skills and enjoy a memorable autumn experience.

Whether you are a complete beginner or already enjoy working with natural materials, this Besom Broom Workshop is suitable for all abilities. Simply bring yourself, your curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Finally, why not bring a friend, partner or family member and enjoy a creative autumn day filled with storytelling, heritage craft and seasonal magic?

Witches’ hats are optional… but a little seasonal magic is always welcome!🪄
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/holywood/make-a-traditional-besom-broom-in-the-walled-garden/200030487695031
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, halloween, magic-show, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Holywood
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.66603
- **long**: -5.75498
- **full address**: 47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom, 34 Craigdarragh Road, Bangor, BT19 1UA, United Kingdom, Holywood

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden being held?
  - **A:** Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 47 Craigdarragh Road, BT19 1UB Helen's Bay, United Kingdom, 34 Craigdarragh Road, Bangor, BT19 1UA, United Kingdom, Holywood.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden?
  - **A:** Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden is organized by The Walled Garden Helen's Bay.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holywood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Make a Traditional Besom Broom in The Walled Garden sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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