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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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The 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.

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