The Botanic Garden is the place to be this summer with an exciting range of family activities to take part in with pond dipping, campfire and den building, sewing and discover insects in the meadows and a session in the intriguing Apothecary Hall.
With special activities of the summer holidays and 568 acres to play with, this summer will be wild.
Botanic Garden activity leader Emily Ivens said: “Our activities suit all age groups so there really is something for everyone, whether that be building a camp fire, making dens, a minibeast hunt, pond dipping, arts and crafts, fun and games.”
“It’s a great time to discover the Botanic Garden, get close to nature, enjoy a real day out and make some very special memories.”
The British Bird of Prey Centre is open every day, too, with amazing flying displays, each day at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
See our schedule below for what’s happening here at the Botanic Garden over the summer holidays from Monday to Friday.
Every Monday
11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm · Pond dipping
Meet at Dipping Ponds next to the Aqua Lab (No. 25 on the Garden map).
Every Tuesday
12pm to 3pm – Campfire and den building
Meet at woods next to the Aqua Lab (No. 25 on the Garden map). Drop in session.
Every Wednesday
11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm – Sewing and Growing session
Meet at archway of the Stable Block – (No.13 on the Garden map).
Every Thursday
11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm – Discover insects in the meadows
Meet at eastern entrance of the Great Glasshouse – (No.1 on the Garden map)
Every Friday
11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm – Plants in Medicines
Meet at the Apothecary Hall – (No.4 on the Garden Map)
There’s no need to book and all activities are free with Garden admission.
Upcoming Dates
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Mon 22 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 23 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 24 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 25 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 26 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon 29 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 30 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 31 Jul 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 01 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 02 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon 05 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 06 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 07 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 08 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 09 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon 12 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 13 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 14 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 15 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 16 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon 19 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 20 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 21 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 22 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 23 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon 26 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue 27 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed 28 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu 29 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm
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Fri 30 Aug 202410:30am - 2:30pm