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Activities for Children and Families |
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Activities for Children and Families |
In addition to our Schools Programme we run a gardening and a wildlife club for children, and have activities throughout the year for families. Please contact the Education Officer (email address below) for further information. |
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Junior Hortus: A gardening club for children from 5-12. Meets on the third Saturday of each month For further information click here. |
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Wild Things Wildlife Club: Meets on the first Saturday of each month. For further information click here. |
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Friendly Wood Self Guided Trail. (All Year Round) |
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This trail meanders through the Friendly Wood and is suitable for children from 3 to 7 years old. Find the ‘Sycamore Leaves’. Each one has a different activity or thing to spot. It finishes on the lawn near the pond, ideal for picnics when the weather is fine. |
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Champion Tree Trail |
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| Visit twelve special trees from around the world. Each tree is either a British, Scottish or County champion for girth or height. A guidebook is available to borrow from the Gatehouse, when open, or a laminated guide and map can be found in the weather proof box outside the Gatehouse. Both guides can be downloaded below. |
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| Champion Tree Trail Guidebook (Note this is a very large file - 35 pages) | ||
| Champion Tree Trail Visitor Guide | ||
Scottish Native Tree Trail: |
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Visit 24 native trees, and learn about their ecology and uses. These trees are mainly by the pond. A guidebook can be bought from the Gatehouse, when open, or simply look out for the large, green labels at ground level. |
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Let's Look Trail |
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| This guidebook can be bought from the Gatehouse, when open. It is an entertaining guide to the Garden for families wishing to learn more about the amazing world of plants. It points out things of interest, compares climates, sets little challenges, and leads the visitor through both the ‘indoor’ and ‘outdoor’ garden. |
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