School visits to Harlow Carr

School visits to Harlow Carr are free

Harlow Carr offers school groups a wide variety of exciting environments to explore including meadows, woodland, kitchen gardens and much more.

Guided and self-guided visits

On guided visits, primary, secondary and SEN school groups can take part in a wide range of workshops, which cover many areas of the school curriculum. Teachers can download lesson plans for the workshops, as well as pre-visit and post-visit lesson ideas. In addition we have a range of resources for self-guided visits, with lots of ideas to explore the Garden at your own leisure.

Bramall Learning Centre

Schools on a guided visit are hosted in the Bramall Learning Centre. This innovative learning centre was opened in 2010 and is one of the UK's greenest buildings.

The building is a fabulous example of sustainability. It’s many features can teach us how to work closely with the environment, while the Montague Burton Teaching Garden and Learning Centre Greenhouse can provide pupils with the opportunity to look at carnivorous plants, see our vegetable beds, experience pond dipping and carry out practical horticultural activities.

• Explorers map for school visits (877kB pdf)
• Requirements for school groups (287kB pdf)
• NHS information on tetanus vaccinations
• Lunchbox challenge (958 kB pdf)
• Workshop booklet (1.4MB pdf)
• School visit feedback form (41kB pdf)
• Library book bag scheme (167kB pdf)

Things to consider before your visit

All of our programmes include outdoor experiences in the garden. Please ensure that the students and accompanying adults are dressed sensibly for the weather, with suitable footwear and appropriate clothing.

More information

To book your visit or for further information please contact us.
Tel. 01423 724646
Email. schoolsharlowcarr@rhs.org.uk