Environmental Education Visits

Martineau Gardens – an outdoor learning environment

Our 2.5-acre urban community garden has a range of diverse habitats and natural features for children to explore. Bring your students to learn about the natural environment in the heart of the city.  All of our teaching sessions are led by experienced education professionals and are linked to the national curriculum.

Please contact us on 0121 440 7430 or info@martineau-gardens.org.uk to discuss availability. Then complete and return the relevant Booking Form from the Forms and Documents menu on the right. The prices are given at the top of the booking forms.

All visits must be booked in advance (including for self-guided groups). We will also require payment at least 28 days prior to your visit.

Our sessions

EYFS and Primary sessions

We offer the following sessions for EYFS and Primary school groups. For more information and curriculum links, download the relevant Information Sheet from the Forms and Documents menu on the right.

  • Be a Plant Professor (adaptable for any year group)
  • Minibeast Safari (adaptable for any year group)
  • Habitat Explorers (most suitable for KS2)
  • Adaptation, Evolution and Classification (Darwin, Linnaeus and the Tree of Life) (most suitable for upper KS2)
  • Pirate Adventure (adaptable for any year group)
  • Senses Safari (most suitable for EYFS & KS1)
  • Stick Man (most suitable for EYFS & KS1)
  • Soil Scientists (most suitable for KS2)

Secondary Schools

Please contact us to discuss your curriculum needs.

SEND Groups

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Home Educated Groups and Uniformed Groups/Other Clubs

You can choose from one of the Primary/EYFS sessions above, or contact us to discuss any different requirements (e.g. mixed age sessions, a particular seasonal focus). Please note: minimum group sizes may apply (see the information on the booking form).

Self-led activities (without our staff)

Book your educational visit to Martineau Gardens, but lead all outdoor learning activities yourself. The cost is £1 per head (including the adults).

If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please email Juliette Green, our Environmental Education Teacher, at education@martineau-gardens.org.uk.

We are delighted that Martineau Gardens has been awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge in recognition of our good-quality education provision.