Join us as we celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week with half term activities designed to encourage little gardeners to bloom!
National Children’s Gardening Week celebrates the fun that gardens hold for kids. So we’re hosting a half term week of blooming fun activities for kids this half term that will really encourage little green fingers to get stuck in and grow! We’ve got a bountiful selection of activities for you to choose from below.
And the best bit, they’re all FREE!
The full schedule of activity for TP Half Term in Bloom includes:
- Garden Rock Art Workshop | Saturday 24th May | 12–2pm
A creative session where kids can paint and decorate garden stones using bright colours and fun designs—perfect for adding a personal touch to outdoor spaces.
- Paint & Plant Workshop | Sunday 25th May | Thursday 29 th May | Sunday 1 st June | 12–2pm
A fun hands-on session where families can decorate planters using tins, paper cups, biodegradable and terracotta pots, then plant seeds to take home and grow. Creative, colourful and perfect for little green thumbs.
- Seed Bomb Making Workshop | Monday 26th May | 12–2pm
Kids will get hands-on mixing soil, clay, and seeds to create their own seed bombs. A fun and messy way to spread wildflowers and support pollinators.
- Garden Markers Workshop | Tuesday 27th May | 12–2pm
Kids will decorate their own garden markers using paints and craft materials—a fun way to personalise plant pots and brighten up garden beds.
- Egg Carton Garden Workshop | Wednesday 28th May | 12–2pm
Kids will transform egg cartons into creative planters, decorate them, and plant seeds to watch them grow. A fun and eco-friendly way to start a garden!
- Fairy Garden Workshop | Friday 30th May | 12–2pm
Create your own mini fairy garden using a mix of natural and craft materials. A magical activity that encourages creativity and outdoor play.
- Bird & Butterfly Feeders | Saturday 31st May | 12–2pm
Kids will create colourful feeders using string, beads, and foil plates. A simple and creative way to attract birds and butterflies to the garden while supporting local wildlife. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a special guest!
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