Secondary school visits at the Garden

Oxford Botanic Garden is a world-class university botanic garden with outstanding collections from around the globe. Our sessions are not classroom-based and include a variety of hands-on activities. All sessions are designed to support the curriculum whilst promoting a love of the natural environment, to support and encourage future generations of botanists and conservationists. 

About school visits

We offer a range of sessions for Key Stage 3, 4, 5 and further education groups. Each session lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours and has a maximum capacity of 35 students.

Please note that there is a charge for all education sessions. Our sessions fill up quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Sessions do not include a general tour of the Garden, so please make sure you book extra time with us if you wish to explore afterwards.

 

Charges

Session Max numbers Charge
Secondary school half-day session facilitated by Education Officer 35 £125.00
Secondary school full-day session facilitated by Education Officer 35 £250.00
Bespoke school programmes (full day, selection of workshops) Flexible Contact us
Indoor lunch space at the Botanic Garden (45 minutes) 35 £20.00

How to book

If you would like to make a booking for any of our sessions, please contact Lauren Baker at secondaryeducation@obg.ox.ac.uk to discuss your needs.

To discuss any bespoke programmes, joint visits to any of our partner sites, or if you have any questions about our sessions you can email us directly at secondaryeducation@obg.ox.ac.uk.

Not a Secondary School?

Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is here to support all forms of education. It is an excellent location for groups from colleges, adult education establishments, home schooling groups and Universities to visit as part of their programmes. Our Education teams can arrange bespoke sessions to suit the specification and degree of difficulty required for any group. Please get in touch with Lauren Baker at secondaryeducation@obg.ox.ac.uk to discuss your exact requirements.

Information for your visit

Find out more about how to prepare for your visit, what to expect during it and follow-up activities for afterwards.