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Family Activities

The Botanic Garden is a great place for families to spend time together and explore.

The Botanic Garden is a great place for families to explore and have fun.  Check out the links on this page to discover what events we have going on for families at the moment. We run regular activities for families the first Saturday of every month.  Due to their popularity, these sessions now need to be booked in advance. To reserve your spot, click on the activity below or on the what’s on page, and follow the link.  Bookings open 1 week before each event.

Want to join our mailing list to find out first about our upcoming family activities?  Send an email to education@botanic.cam.ac.uk with Family Mailing List in the subject header and we will add you to the list.

Lavender art

Lavender art

Come along to this family drop in event, learn about the lavender family and make a calming card using lavender.
Herbs and salads

Herbs and salads

Come along to this family drop in event and plant herb and salad seeds to take home.
Flower crowns

Flower crowns

Come along to this family drop in event and make a beautiful crown made of flowers and leaves from the Garden.
Succulent Superstars

Succulent Superstars

Get to know the superstars of the plant world—succulents!
Bee Craft

Bee Craft

Buzz into the world of bees!
Plants from Pips

Plants from Pips

Turn kitchen scraps into living plants!
Meet the Mints

Meet the Mints

Explore the fresh and fabulous mint family!
Nature Butterflies

Nature Butterflies

Transform leaves, flowers, and petals into stunning nature-inspired butterflies!
Pinecone Bats

Pinecone Bats

Create your own spooky bats from pinecones and learn amazing bat facts along the way!
Seed Keepers

Seed Keepers

Create and decorate your own seed packets!
Tree Stump Prints

Tree Stump Prints

Create incredible tree trunk art!
Yule Wands

Yule Wands

Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials!

For more information about what families can enjoy in the Garden, check out these pages below:

Matthew's Library

Matthew's Library

Learn more about the library that lives inside the Garden Café.
What's On

What's On

Find out more about our annual Garden events, with something for all ages to enjoy.

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