Events

21 April 2025: Pond Dipping + Minibeast hunt 

• At the Botanic Garden led by Tracey Hewitt (Mini Professors)
• 2-7 years old with a grown-up 
• Three sessions: 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm
• Cost £15
• Booking essential. Contact Tracey 07736 149298  Leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk 

26 April 2025: Dawn chorus walk, 6.15am-7.30am

• At the Botanic Garden led by Richard Garnett, Chair of Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society (LROS) and member of the Friends. 
• Limited to 20 places. The walk will be followed by a continental breakfast in Beaumont bar room.  
• Cost £3 payable by cash on the day.
• Book fulbg.dawnchorus@gmail.com

27 April 2025: Spring Floristry Workshops

• At the Beaumont Hall, Botanic Garden
• 10.30am Spring Wreaths
• 1.00pm Hand-tied bouquet
• Cost £45 per person per session
• Booking essential Beauty and the Rose
• For more information contact Kathryn Leavesley kathryn@beautyandtherose.co.uk

10 May 2025: Bat walk, 8.30pm     

• At the Botanic Garden led by Ann Gleave, Bat Surveyor for Leicestershire and Rutland Bat Group 
• Limited to 20 places.
• Suggested to bring your own flask
• Cost £3 payable by cash on the day
• Book fulbg.batwalk@gmail.com

 29 June 2025: Plant Sale and Family Day, 10.00am-5.00pm 

• At the Botanic Garden.
• Plant and craft stalls, local groups, children's activities, refreshments and entertainment
• Cost £5 entry. Children and students with ID free.

9/10 July 2025: Macbeth, Duke's Theatre, 6.00pm-8.00pm

• At the Botanic Garden
• The Dukes Theatre Company's production of Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.
• Book through Attenborough Arts

31 August 2025: Botanic Garden Festival, 11.00am-5.00pm 

• At the Botanic Garden.
• Music, children's activities, performers, a bouncy castle, outdoor games and refreshments
• Free