Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum
Activities for children
We provide school holiday activities, art at weekends, home education opportunities and birthday parties.
Science holiday activities
Science holiday camps for 4-11 years led by Tracey Hewitt at the Botanic Garden.
To book holiday activities contact Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk, 07736149298.
Family Wreath Making 2025
Led by at the Attenborough Arboretum suitable for children with an adult working together to create a small wreath a willow star and a wooden disc decoration.
30 November at the Attenborough Arboretum. Morning and afternoon sessions.
For further information and booking contact Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk, 07354 682333.
Art
Suitable for children age 3-8 years led by , 9.30am-2.00pm.
- Saturday 6 December 2025
To book please contact info@artsters.co.uk
Home Education
During school term-time for home educated children:
Friday mornings: Forest school sessions. Contact Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk, 07354 682333.
Friday afternoons: Science classes. Contact Tracey Hewitt at , 07736 149298.
Home Educated groups are also welcome to book our school sessions.
Children’s birthday parties
Suitable for children aged 5-10 led by .
Available party themes include:
- Stripy Flower Training with Madam Buzz
- Menagerie Marine with Captain Barracuda
- Forest Party with Bear Huffs
- Ant Architects Adventure – Den Building
- Nature's Palette Art Party with Colour Wizard Wren
To book parties, contact buzzingroots@gmail.com, 07425 867969.