Events

8 March 2025: Money and Shops, 7-11 years, 10.00am-12.00pm

• At Beaumont Hall, Botanic Garden led by Professor Rose Griffiths 
• Be a shopkeeper, try a pound shop quiz, track down money around the world, play a game to make £500, design a £100 note...
• Free (sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Actuaries) 
• Drop in - booking not required

22 March 2025 Dragon Stories for children 8-12 years, 10.00am-12.00pm

• At Beaumont Hall, Botanic Garden
• Led by Literary Leicester, The Letterbox Club, School of Education, Heritage Hub
• Places limited - book your place now.

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.

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

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.

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

• At the Botanic Garden.
• Music, children's activities and refreshments