Tuesday, 2nd August, 12 – 3.30pm Part of our Unplug and Play summer for families. Make, construct, create, paint, sort..will it be a ship, a castle, a train ..a den? A Big PlayDay outdoors in the Gardens . Matt from The Veryidea artist collective will return to help us temporarily transform the Gardens. Local funny man…
Summer activities for families in the gardens have begun. On Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays we have ‘guided’ activities, but we are open 7 days a week, so there are ‘self- guided’ activities for every day. You’re never too old to join in! Here are some of the things you can do: Doodle stations : pick up a…
A collaboration with an international charity, REEP, providing horticultural scholarship visits, means we have had a makeover in the middle of the maze. 3 young gardeners – from Spain, Morocco and UK have planted a shape based on the colours of all 3 flags. We gave them some advice on espalier pruning and they have…
Sunday 21st August, 12.30-4pm Leading UK bee expert, Steven Falk, returns to take us on another bug hunt and bee walk around the Gardens. We spotted 19 different wild bee species last time. Will our new solitary bee nest and flower area have encouraged more? Suitable for children and adults alike Normal entry prices Cafe…
Thursday 18th August, 11-4pm Traditional games for all the family: sack races, egg and spoon, entertainment throughout the day. Light refreshments, picnicking welcomed £2.50 per person over 5 years of age, Family ticket £8 Free to Family Activity Season Pass holders
Sunday 7th August, 11am-4pm Another visit by this great selling Fair run by Ian and Teresa Moss. 14 unique nurseries with an amazing array of plants to buy. Entry price include visit to the Gardens, free garden tour and the Plant Fair. Cafe open for light refreshments £5 Adults (optional Gift Aid price) £4 RHS…