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Children's Activities - April

Farmyard Animals

Saturday 5 - Sunday 20 April

Open 11am-3pm daily

Children and farmyard animalsFarmyards Animals return to Kew, including ducklings, chicks and baby goats. Enjoy stroking, grooming and feeding these lovely, friendly animals. Entrance to the farm is FREE once in the Gardens.

Climbers and Creepers children's activities

Saturday 5 - Sunday 20 April

Help get things growing in climbers and creepers in the school holidays! Interactive activities and games explore the subjects of plants, gardens, bugs and butterflies and are suitable for ages 3-9.

Kids playing in Climbers and CreepersSaturday 5 - Saturday 12 April: Growth and Renewal - planting for your spring and summer garden

Sunday 13 - Sunday 20 April: Butterflies, bugs and bees - explore the lives of our Climbers+Creepers creatures.

Activities take place at 2pm and 3pm; with fun and games at 4pm, children must be accompanied. Sessions are FREE but at limited to 25 children and last 30 minutes. Tickets are issued by staff in Climbers and Creepers on a first-come first-served basis for that day's activities only, parents are advised to book as soon as they arrive at Kew.

Download detailed timetable of events (pdf)

Children's Spring Trail

Friday 21 March - Sunday 20 April

Young explorers can follow Kew's Bulb trail, taking them to a number of beautiful locations across the Gardens. At each destination answer a simple question about Spring plants to complete your trailcard!

Wakehurst Place

Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 April

Take part in our Eggsplorers Spring Trail 11am-4pm
£2 inc. bag of Fair Trade chocolate speckled eggs and brilliant birdy craft activity in The Mansion