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May Half Term - Plant Quest Trail

Discover what life was like as a plant hunter and collect all the plants around the garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us this half term as we explore the world of Victorian plant hunters. Discover how explorers went on dangerous missions to track down specific plants and bought them back to the UK. Collect your passport from Visitor Welcome and join the quest to find and discover all the Chinese plants that were collected and bought back to Saltram. Head to the plant questers play area and take part in games and activities inspired by these epic journeys. Join us this half term for some free crafting in stable 6. Create your own cherry blossom craft to take home. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11-2pm.

Free trail and craft activity. Admission charges apply into the garden. NT members free. Car parking charges apply.

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The basics

Meeting point

Please head to Visitor Welcome to collect your trail sheet.

What to bring and wear

It might be a bit muddy in the garden? Try to wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy.

Accessibility

Please see websites accessibility page for more detailed information.

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