Period Features

The Garden Station

A restored Victorian railway station in a woodland garden
in Hexham in beautiful Northumberland

Courses in Gardening - Environment - Art - Crafts - Food

A Visitor Attraction - Café, Garden, Woodland Walk and Art ExhibitionsSummer starts on 1st May! From 1st May until 7th September The Garden Station's main café will be open every day from 10 - 5.

They have plants for sale outdoors, arts and crafts indoors. Wonderful stuff!

YOU MAY STILL BE IN TIME FOR THAT COURSE!

They have changed the dates of some courses to give more people time to book. And they are 'Keeping Hens' again! See our COURSES page for the new dates.

Visit www.thegardenstation.co.uk

Wealden Wholefoods

Since 1985 they have been selling good wholesome food suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans in their shop and Cafe. Go and browse in their mid-17c shop full of nooks and crannies.

They will be pleased to serve you organic, local, and fairtraded foods. Visit www.wealdenwholefoods.co.uk for more information.

 

Little Greene

More recently Period Features has started to stock paint ranges from The Little Greene Paint Company and Morris & Co. Little Greene offers paints for exterior and interior decorating and its extensive paint palette includes historic colours, extensively researched with English Heritage, and striking contemporary colours. The paint is divided into three collections: The English Heritage Collection takes inspiration from the key periods of interior design from 1760 to the 1950s, The Original Collection is a sophisticated contemporary paint palette designed for modern living and The CATWALK Collection features iconic contemporary paint colours from the world of haute couture. See The Little Greene range here www.thelittlegreene.com

Morris & Co

William Morris (1834 - 1896) was the single most influential designer of the nineteenth century. Morris was a political theorist, scholar, translator and publisher, an environmental campaigner, writer and poet as well as an outstanding designer. Under his direction Morris & Co. grew into a flourishing and fashionable decorating firm renowned for its wallpapers and textiles. Originating in the Arts and Crafts movement popular in late Victorian 'artistic homes of taste', the company's designs have never been more widely appreciated than they are now. Today Morris & Co. guarantees authentic versions of those designs alongside new interpretations, using innovations in printing and weaving technology to create up-to-date fabric and wallpaper designs with timeless appeal. Morris & Co paint comprises 48 heritage colours which complement the increasingly popular fabric, wallpaper and bedlinen ranges (New Collections) and stand alone as strong heritage colours. For the full Morris & Co range see their website here www.william-morris.co.uk

Win A £25 Period Features Voucher!

This month we are giving away a £25 Voucher to spend on any of our lovely products, redeemable in store or online. Just answer one simple question and after the closing date of 31st May 2009, we will pick the winner at random from all the entries received.

To enter please take a look at our Traditional Garden Products which can be found in our Garden section then just answer the following question: What natural product is our round pot tamper made from? Email the answer to us at [email protected]. Good luck!

The lucky winner of our February/March competition, receiving a £25.00 voucher, was Tracey Dowell. Many thanks to all of you who entered.

Ideal Home Show

The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show takes place from 20 March - 13 April 2009 at Earls Court, London; with new weekday opening times of 11 am to 9 pm. Key themes for the 2009 Show are Save Money, Save Energy and Save Space. For more information and reduced price advance tickets visit www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

Get Out and About in the Holidays!

If you struggle to find interesting days out that the whole family will enjoy in half terms and holidays check out the National Trust properties near you. At www.nationaltrust.org.uk you can search for properties with family facilities or with mazes and play areas where children can let off steam. More than 60 properties have specially designed children's guides and trails. These are available to help you find different ways to explore a historic house and garden or the open countryside. There are quizzes, colouring activities, clues, secret codes and much more. They will normally be available at the property reception or in the shop. National Trust activity packs - 'Tracker Packs' - are a fun and exciting way of discovering the secrets and stories of National Trust properties. They are interactive and designed to be done by the whole family. House Tracker Packs provide a range of lively and fun activities to help children get more from their visit to a historic house.