Snowdrop School Workshops
Join us for a special fortnight of snowdrop walks and workshops especially for schools.
For children Year 2 and above, the workshops will focus on the snowdrops and the start of a new season.
Whilst exploring the gardens on a 30 minute guided walk, you will see different types of snowdrops, hear stories and folklore about them and explore the smaller parts of plants using magnifying glasses.
During a 30 minute indoor workshop, you will get creative using snowdrops as your inspiration, learn about the different parts of a snowdrop and see what its pollen looks like.
Your visit will include access to an undercover area for lunch. During the afternoon you can explore the garden self-guided with a snowdrop trail.
Maximum of 30 children per class
Maximum of 2 classes per day.
Workshops cost £95.00 per class.
Dates and times
These special workshops are available on limited dates so please book early.
Dates are:
Monday 1st February 2027
Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Thursday 4th February 2027
Friday 5th February 2027
Monday 8th February 2027
Tuesday 9th February 2027
Wednesday 10th February 2027
Thursday 11th February 2027
Friday 12th February 2027
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- Snowdrop 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 Snowdrop trail
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 Snowdrop trail
11.30-12.15 Lunch in Bulley room
12.15-12.30pm- Make your way to the Coach house
12.30-1.15pm- Snowdrop 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 a Snowdrop 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.