Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:15pm approx (please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop starts)

Venue: The Botanist

Address: 40 Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AP

Parking: Bridgford Road Car Park (2 min walk). Parking is payable by card/contactless or via RingGo and is currently £4 for up to 3 hours. There are also other car parks and on-street parking nearby.

Public Transport: Trent Barton's Mainline runs regularly from Friar Lane to West Bridgford, with Central Avenue just a short walk from The Botanist. NCT Green Line buses also run from Nottingham city centre. Please check the latest timetable for your return journey.

Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair-user friendly, including entrances, exits and bathroom facilities. The tables that we’ll be working at have bench seating which can be removed to seat a wheelchair at the table instead if needed.

Refreshments: Drinks & delicious food are available for purchase at the venue including Happy Hour from 4pm - 7pm. I’d advise arriving early if you want food so you can eat before the workshop starts. View food and drink menus here.

What's included

• Your own ready made gingerbread house kit

• Icing to assemble and decorate your house

• A selection of edible Christmas decorations

• All the supplies you need for decorating

• A box to safely take your finished house home

DIETARY INFO

The edible elements used for this workshop are all dairy free, egg free, nut free, vegan… and delicious!

However, the gingerbread may contain traces of nuts, so unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy.

Is this workshop for me?

Absolutely, if you:

• Love Christmas and want to get into the festive spirit

• Want to make something creative without needing any previous experience

• Have tried making gingerbread houses before but not had any success! (The secret is the icing recipe) 😉❄️

• Want a creative evening and a pretty decoration that will last until Christmas Day (but I bet you can’t wait that long to eat it!)

• Christmas jumpers optional but encouraged!

You can come on your own, bring a friend or make it an evening out with a group. Many guests come on their own. You’ll be made to feel very welcome.

Age

This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

What should I bring?

Just yourself! Everything you need will be provided.

You may wish to wear something you don’t mind getting a little icing on, or bring an apron to wear.

Important Information

Please arrive around 10 minutes before the workshop starts so everyone can begin together.

Unfortunately, late arrivals may miss part of the introduction and I may not be able to repeat demonstrations once the workshop is underway.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable.

If you can no longer attend, please let me know as soon as possible.

If you give at least 7 days' notice before the workshop, you may transfer your booking to another available Gathervale workshop (subject to availability). Transfers can only be made once per booking.

Unfortunately I cannot offer transfers or refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop, as materials will already have been purchased and your place reserved.

If I need to cancel or postpone a workshop for any reason, you'll be offered either:

• A full refund, or

• The option to transfer your booking to another date.

Terms & Conditions

By booking a place you agree that:

• You attend at your own risk.

• You are responsible for informing me of any accessibility requirements before the workshop.

• Crafts involves small components and basic hand tools. Please follow all safety instructions during the session.

• I may take photographs and videos during workshops for use on the Gathervale website and social media. If you'd prefer not to appear in the media, simply let me know when you arrive.

• Workshop content and materials may vary slightly from photographs depending on seasonal availability and supplier stock, but will always be of an equivalent quality and style.