Autumn Workshops
Join us this Autumn for a special Autumn workshop and seasonal walk for school groups.
For children Year 2 and above the workshop will focus on the Autumn season.
During a 30 minute indoor workshop children will learn how to identify different leaves, get creative during a hands-on activity and discover how to age trees!
You will also discover what autumn delights the garden has to offer on a 30 minute guided walking tour. Pop your wellies on for a walk to look at the different trees and discover smaller treasures using magnifying glasses.
Your visit will include access to an undercover area for lunch. Stay all day and explore the garden in your self-guided time with a Ness Autumn bingo trail.
Maximum of 30 children per class
Maximum of 2 classes per day.
Workshops cost £95.00 per class.
Dates and times
Arrival to Ness Gardens from 10am – Departure by 2.30pm.
These special workshops are available on limited dates so please book early.
Dates are:
Tuesday 23 September
Wednesday 24 September
Monday 29 September
Tuesday 30 September
Wednesday 1 October
Monday 6 October.
Itinerary
Example timetable for the day:
Group 1
10.00-10.30am arrival and check in, drop lunches in Bulley room and go to the toilets
10.30-11.15am- Autumn workshop in Coach house
11.15-11.45am- Seasonal walking tour
11.45-12.15 toilets stop, make your way to the Bulley room
12.15-1.15pm- Lunch in the Bulley room
1.15-2.15pm - Free time for self-guided exploring and Autumn bingo
2.15-2.30pm- Make your way to the coach park ready for home time.
Group 2
10.00-10.30am arrival and check in, drop lunches in Bulley room and go to the toilets
10.30-11.30am Free time for self-guided exploring and Autumn bingo
11.30-12.15 Lunch in Bulley room
12.15-12.30pm- Make your way to the Coach house
12.30-1.15pm- Autumn workshop in Coach house
1.15-2.15pm- Seasonal walking tour
2.15-2.30pm- Make your way to the coach park ready for home time.
Timetables are subject to change depending on arrival times and weather conditions. Your educator will advise on the day.
How to book
To book an Autumn workshop school visit, please contact our Education team.
• Tel: 0151 795 6300
• Email: ness.learn@liverpool.ac.uk.
Please advise us of:
• Your preferred choice of dates for the visit
• Details of the year group and class size
We can also arrange a pre-visit to help you plan the trip. This is free to schools that have booked a visit. Please contact our Education team to arrange a convenient date and time.
Risk assessment
Our school visit risk assessment document will be emailed to you upon booking.
The gardens are part of the University of Liverpool which holds public liability insurance.
Schools should also risk assess their trip. You are welcome to visit the gardens prior to your trip to complete your own risk assessment.