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Self-guided school visits at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Schools can visit on an entirely self-guided basis or combine an education workshop with self-guided time in the garden. We have a wealth of resources to help plan your own outdoor learning activities

How to book a self-guided school visit to the garden

  • If you would like to book a free self-guided visit to the garden, please contact us for a booking link by emailing [email protected]
  • There is an outdoor picnic area in Woodland Play suitable for use by self-guided groups to eat lunches. Schools booking a self-guided visit only (i.e. one that does not include an education workshop) may pre-book an indoor lunchroom, subject to availability. Please email us to arrange after your booking is confirmed

  • We have a collection of self-guided resources (below) for teachers to use as part of their visit to the garden
  • Self-guided visits are suitable for school groups of up to 70 pupils. Larger groups are by arrangement only. Please email for information
  • Self-guided groups can take part in a free fifteen-minute seed planting activity led by a member of RHS staff, subject to availability. Please email us to arrange after your booking is confirmed

All pre-booked educational visits are free of charge. If you feel able to give a donation to the RHS to help support our educational work this would be much appreciated; we ask you to consider a donation of £3 per child for your visit.

Resources for self-guided school visits

Download our range of materials and activities for self-guided groups to ensure you get the most out of your visit or email us to arrange a fifteen-minute planting activity for your class, subject to availability.

Printable Trails 

Wellbeing activity resource

Perseverance wellbeing walk
Ways to Wellbeing with Nature

Self-Regulation Wellbeing walk

Booking a visit

To arrange a school visit or if you have any queries, please contact the Schools Team at Bridgewater by email, stating your requirements (e.g. number of classes, type of visit, time of year) and they will be happy to answer your questions.
 

Email: [email protected]

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