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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. We have a selection of printed resources to help you get the most from your visit.

Guided visits

Available: June & July, 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 

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 features in the garden. Find out how the gardener grows plants from seeds and cares for them as they grow. Each child sows a seed (usually a bean) in a pot. These can be taken back to school and watched and recorded 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: £4.20 per child.
Minimum charge: £105.00 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. 

There's a Bear - Where? 
A new adventure based on a well known story about a hunt for a bear. Visit the Walled Garden or the country park and follow a treasure hunt type trail to find the missing bear. Where is that bear?

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

Seasonal Specials in the Garden - Spring Awake! and Harvest Helpers

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