Activities for children

We provide school holiday activities, home education opportunities and birthday parties.

Science holiday activities 

Science holiday day camps for 4-11 years are led by Tracey Hewitt from Mini-professors at the Botanic Garden.

Book for individual sessions or whole weeks.

To book Science holiday activities, email Tracey Hewitt at [email protected] or call 07736149298.

Wild Play holiday activities

2026 Wild Play holiday activities are led by Wildlings Education at the Attenborough Arboretum.

For children who love nature and being outdoors. 

For further information and booking of Wild Play activities, please email Rachel Ibbotson at [email protected] or call 07354 682333.

Home Education

During school term-time for home educated children:

• Friday mornings: Forest school sessions. Contact Rachel Ibbotson at [email protected], 07354 682333.
• Friday afternoons: Science classes. Contact Tracey Hewitt at [email protected], 07736 149298.
• Home Educated groups are also welcome to book our school sessions.

During school holidays, home educated children are welcome to book the Wild Play or Science holiday activities above.