Learn at Ness

Since it's founding over 120 years ago, Ness Botanic Gardens has been to committed to connecting people with plants, their uses, wildlife and the wonders of the natural world.

School visits Two children examine a toy mole while on a bug hunt during a school visit at Ness Botanic Gardens.

School visits

We are currently accepting bookings for school visits.

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Little Acorns

Outdoor sessions for pre-schoolers

Ness Explorers Kids Club kids looking at apples

Ness explorers kids club

May, July & August - one day kids clubs for 7-10 year olds.

Floristry & floral design white flowers

Floristry & floral design

Do you love flowers but wish you could display them better?

Forest Bathing forest bathing cones

Forest Bathing

Experience the benefits of being in nature and connecting your senses

Nordic walking

Nordic walking

Join us for a social way to burn calories, tone the body and improve fitness

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Continuing education

Continuing education courses run at Ness Botanic Gardens

Painting Flora & Fauna in Gouache or Watercolour

Painting Flora & Fauna in Gouache or Watercolour

Annual workshop with tutor Simon Williams

Discover Nature Talks Wildlife event

Discover Nature Talks

Come and hear about some of the cutting-edge science and research happening here in the North West

Alpine Garden Society

Alpine Garden Society

Join our series of fun and educational talks and other events

British Cactus and Succulent Society Cactus graphic PS Futures project

British Cactus and Succulent Society

Join the BCSS for a full and varied programme of educational events

Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group

Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group

A series of informative talks