Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum
Activities for children
We provide school holiday activities, art on the weekends, home education opportunities and birthday parties.
Science holiday activities
2026 Science holiday day camps for 4-11 years is led by Tracey Hewitt from Mini-professors at the Botanic Garden.
Book for individual sessions or whole weeks.
- April: 6,7,8,9,10
- May: 25,26,27,28,29
- July: 13,14,15,16,17
- July: 27,28,29,30,31
- August: 10,11,12,13,14
- August: 17,18,19,20,21
- Oct: 19,20,21,22,23
To book Science holiday activities, email Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk or call 07736149298.
Wild Play holiday activities
2026 Wild Play holiday activities is led by at the Attenborough Arboretum.
For children who love nature and being outdoors.
10am - 11.30am (2-8 years) and 12.30pm - 2.30pm (8-12 years) each day.
- April: 1st 'Birds' , 8th 'Spring'
- May: 27
- July: 22, 29
- August: 5, 12, 19
For further information and booking of Wild Play activities, please email Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk or call 07354 682333.
Art
Suitable for children aged 3-8 years, led by . 9.30am - 2.00pm.
For more information about Art sessions, 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.
During school holidays, home educated children are welcome to book the Wild Play or Science holiday activities above.
Children’s birthday parties
Suitable for children aged 5-10, led by at the Attenborough Arboretum.
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.