March 2019
Story Stompers Preschool Group
Stomp along to Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses for our weekly outdoor preschool group! Join us for storytelling, explore the gardens and enjoy natural play and craft with Helen – whatever the weather. Term time Tuesdays 9.15 – 10.30am. Recommended for children aged 2-4 years Tickets £4 per child / £2.50 low-income. This session can be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please provide ages of children and details of any allergies, medical conditions or additional needs…
Find out more »April 2019
Easter Fermenting Fun
Family fermenting fun with Jelena at Brockwell Greenhouses! Join us in our gardens to discover which plants are making their spring appearance, then pick some and learn how to ferment them for the whole family to benefit. Little ones will enjoy chopping with adult supervision, older children get to discover the world of microbes and their magical power of transforming food, and everyone gets to taste probiotic-rich sour food. Please remember to bring two jam jars (or more) with you…
Find out more »Nature Printing at Easter 1
Explore and discover pattern in nature at the Greenhouses. We’ll collect natural materials from our spring garden, experiment with ink and relief printmaking techniques, and then press materials into clay to make beautiful Easter decorations to take home. What patterns will you find and create? This hands on education session is for children aged 4 – 9 yrs. £6 per child / £3.00 low-income. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please provide…
Find out more »Nature Printmaking at Easter 2
Explore and discover pattern in nature at the Greenhouses. We’ll collect natural materials from our spring garden, experiment with ink and relief printmaking techniques, and then press materials into clay to make beautiful Easter decorations to take home. What patterns will you find and create? This hands on education session is for children aged 4 – 9 yrs. £6 per child / £3.00 low-income. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please provide…
Find out more »Froglife: Family Wildlife Garden Workshop
Hop along to Froglife's wonderful wildlife workshop, where we'll learn about the amphibians in our gardens, find out how to make green spaces more attractive to wildlife, explore our gardens, and have a go at planning wildlife gardens of our own. This is a family workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Many thanks to Froglife and the Lottery Heritage Fund. £2.50 per child. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please provide…
Find out more »How to be a Gardener 1
It's time to get gardening at the Greenhouses! Join us on a treasure hunt around the garden to spot garden implements and match them to gardening tasks. Help us dig, tidy and sort our spring garden, plant bee friendly flowers and look after the worms in our wormery. Then make yourself a recycled plant pot, and plant a seed to take home and grow. This a family workshop for children of all ages. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This…
Find out more »Story Stompers on Thursdays
Stomp along to Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses for our Thursday morning preschoolers’ group! Join us for storytelling and explore the gardens and enjoy natural play and craft – whatever the weather. 10.30am to 12 midday. We particularly encourage older carers and grandparents to take part in these Thursday sessions with their 2 to 4 year olds, and enjoy stories old and new in the garden. If you have a have a favourite story from early childhood you'd like us to…
Find out more »Nature Explorers (under 5s) 1
Become a nature explorer at Brockwell Greenhouses! Explore our woodland, walled garden and natural kitchen...what will you find? Connect with the natural world through play at this free flow morning, where you might hunt for mini beasts, collect materials to make a wild crown or craft magical clay creatures. This session is for children under 5. Healthy snack provided. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please…
Find out more »Nature Explorers (under 5s) 2
Become a nature explorer at Brockwell Greenhouses! Explore our woodland, walled garden and natural kitchen...what will you find? Connect with the natural world through play at this free flow afternoon, where you might hunt for mini beasts, collect materials to make a wild crown or craft magical clay creatures. This session is for children under 5. Healthy snack provided. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This workshop must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system (see below). Please…
Find out more »How to be a Gardener 2
It's time to get gardening at the Greenhouses! Join us on a treasure hunt around the garden to spot garden implements and match them to gardening tasks. Help us dig, tidy and sort our spring garden, plant bee friendly flowers and look after the worms in our wormery. Then make yourself a recycled plant pot, and plant a seed to take home and grow. This a family workshop for children of all ages. £5 per child / £2.50 low-income. This…
Find out more »Join our family and children activities mailing list
Weekend Family Workshops]