Self-guided school visits at RHS Garden Wisley

Explore at your own pace with your class or smaller group, using RHS resources to support curriculum-based learning and outdoor exploration

How to book a self-guided visit

As an alternative to our programme of guided workshops, schools may prefer to enjoy a full day exploring the RHS Garden Wisley through an independent, self-guided visit. Bring your pupils for a day of outdoor learning, discover seasonal highlights across the garden and use our free resources to support curriculum-linked activities.

  1. Check availability and book directly online for a self guided school visit
  2. Look through our collection of self-guided resources below in advance to use on your visit
  3. Explore the garden with your class

All pre-booked educational visits are free of charge. If you feel able to give a donation to the RHS to help support our educational work this would be much appreciated; we ask you to consider a donation of £3 per child for your visit.

About your self-guided visit

  • Self-guided visits can be booked for any number of pupils
  • Explore and print off resources (below) in advance of your RHS Garden visit and bring them with you to use on the day

  • Children will get more out of their visit if they are in small, adult-led groups and have an activity to focus on
  • Most areas of the garden are available for use by self-guided groups to eat lunch

Resources for self-guided school visits

Discover our range of materials and activities for self-guided groups. From time spent exploring The Glasshouse and identifying trees to collecting fallen and natural objects, our resources will help you get the most out of your visit.

Additional resources

Explore our full range of activities, projects, lesson plans and other resources for your self-guided visit to the garden or for a follow-up lesson back at school.

Helping your school get to RHS Gardens 

The RHS Travel Grant Scheme helps eligible state-funded schools with coach costs for a free educational visit to their local RHS Garden.

Find out more

How to book a visit and get in touch

To arrange a guided school visit please view our availability and make a booking on our Self-guided school visits booking page. If you have any queries, please fill in our 'Contact us' form and a member of the Schools team will be in touch.

Call: 01483 212432
Enquries: Contact us

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