Join us for a hands-on crafting session and create your own beautiful paper orchid flower! Using simple materials and guided steps, you’ll craft a paper orchid bloom to take home—no green fingers required. We’ll also have some amazing real plants for you to have a look at and learn about.
Booking essential. All children must be accompanied. Standard Garden entry charge on the day applies for adults.
Tickets available form Wednesday 15th January.
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials! Add a little holiday magic by casting your Christmas spell with your handmade creation.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Create incredible tree trunk art! Use real cut tree branches and trunks from the Botanic Garden to make unique prints that show the beauty of nature in every ring of wood.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Create and decorate your own seed packets! Collect seeds from the Botanic Garden and store them safely to use in your own garden next year.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Create your own spooky bats from pinecones and learn amazing bat facts along the way! Perfect for Halloween or any time you want to celebrate these fascinating creatures of the night.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Transform leaves, flowers, and petals into stunning nature-inspired butterflies! Bring the beauty of the garden to life with your hands and create a masterpiece that will flutter its way into your heart.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Explore the fresh and fabulous mint family! Find out which plants are part of this cool group, create beautiful leaf prints, and enjoy some tasty mint treats along the way!
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
