Summer of Play: Plant a seed
Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden potting shed on Saturdays in the summer holidays for planting sessions.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
On Saturdays, meet our volunteers in the Kitchen Garden potting shed. Decorate your eco pot and choose a summer seed to plant and take home with you.
This is a free activity for everyone, please pop in the potting shed throughout the day. As this is a small space, at busy times we may ask you to wait a moment or pop back later if we don't have space in the Potting Shed.
We welcome donations to help support our activities. Normal property admission prices apply.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Meet us in the potting shed in the Kitchen Garden
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing for the time of year. This is a hands on activity involving soil so please dress appropriately.
- Accessibility
This event is accessible for everyone. Please note it is a 20 minute walk to the Kitchen Garden. Please refer to the welcome map and ask the staff at Visitor Reception for help.
Upcoming events
Henrietta's Garden
Join us this year in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Henrietta Bankes’ vision of the Japanese Garden, filled with cherry blossom, bamboo and acers.
Summer of Play
Discover a summer jam-packed with fun for all ages in Kitchen Garden. Play with giant building blocks, visit the story garden, race on bouncy strawberries or join one of our pop-up events.
Summer of Play: Dorset Scrapstore craft and make
Are you ready to get crafty? Join the Dorset Scrapstore every Friday for a brand new creative activity.
Formal Garden Tours
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.