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Walled Garden KS1

 Self guided

Our Walled Garden is a great place to see a wide variety of plants, from common roses to more exotic cacti in greenhouses and large old fruit trees. The wide range of colour and shape can be highlighted, as well as an understanding of the parts of a plant and seasonal produce

Guided visits

Available: June & July, 10.00am or 1.00pm (unless otherwise arranged).
Duration: 1½ hours (can be shortened for younger groups)
Charge: £3.55 per child. Minimum charge: £88.75 per group 

See My Garden Grow
A summer term visit to explore the garden in the company of one of our friendly gardeners to look at the plants and to find out how the gardener cares for them. Each child sows a seed (usually a bean) in a pot. These can be taken back to school and observed as they grow. Teachers notes for See my Garden Grow. Croxteth Risk Assessment available. 

Storytelling

Available: April - October, 10.00am or 1.00pm (unless otherwise arranged).
Duration: 1½ hours (can be shortened for younger groups)
Charge: £3.80 per child. Minimum charge: £95.00 per group

Winnie the Pooh and Friends
The Head Gardener's wife introduces herself and describes her typical day and points out some of the historical features of the garden. She then tells a 'Winnie the Pooh' story - it will surely have something to do with bees and honey and somehow obtaining the honey without the bees knowing - but bees being bees - they are sure to find out! 

Peter Rabbit & Friends
The Head Gardener's wife looks at the plants and vegetables in the Walled Garden and tells a story of some of the animals that feed there. Mr McGregor has a vegetable patch which he guards against the likes of Peter Rabbit and others. A game of tag, or catch me, is played and other stories and rhymes enliven this delightful visit. 

Storytelling teachers notes. Also Croxteth Risk Assessment for storytelling visits in the Walled Garden available.

Seasonal Specials - Spring Awake! and Harvest Helpers