Event details
Little Pips is our fortnightly gardening club for pre-schoolers. It takes place on Mondays from 10.30am to 11.45am on the following dates:
- 6 & 20 March
- 3 & 24 April
- 15 & 22 May
- 5 & 19 June
- 3 & 17 July
- 4 & 18 September
- 2 & 16 October
£6.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 1 adult per child.
From sunflowers to strawberries and potatoes to pumpkins, your little ones will enjoy learning how to sow and grow a range of plants at our fortnightly gardening club. We'll also be discovering more about wildlife and helping insects thrive by making butterfly feeding stations and a wormery, all while making friends and having fun. At each session children will also be able to have a go at watering, weeding and making sure all the plants are happy.
These sessions are suitable for pre-school aged children.
The event will take place at the Chatsworth Stickyard, which is located in Stand Wood near the farmyard. There is a fairly steep incline to reach the venue – please contact education@chatsworth.org if you have any access requirements.
More events and activities for children
Birds, beaks and treats
22 & 23 February
Children will be able to explore Stand wood and see how many species of bird they can spot, before making some seed treats to take home.
Seedlings gardening club
A monthly after-school gardening club for children aged 4 to 7.
Mini makers art club
A fortnightly art club for children aged 3 to 5. Develop their imagination, creativity, self-expression and communication skills through a range of creative activities and cognitive play.
Squirrels nature club
A monthly nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.
Children's paper posies workshop
3 & 11 April
Have fun learning how to make a posy of bright spring flowers using paper and card.
Witch's garden: folklore and potions
4, 5, 11 & 12 April
Children will discover which plants were used through the ages for spells and magic, before creating their own potion.
Children's flower crown making
30 & 31 May
Create a floral crown using flowers from the Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
Children's bird and butterfly decorations workshop
31 May
Make a colourful set of paper birds or butterflies to hang as decorations.
Prehistoric plants children's walk
1, 4, 15, 23 & 29 August
Children will explore Chatsworth and discover some of the plants and trees that existed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Bugs and botany children's walk
2, 16, 22, 25 & 30 August
Explore the Kitchen and Cutting Garden and learn more about the abundance of plants and insects you'll discover there.
Bats and beasties children's walk
8, 9 & 11 August
A nocturnal walk for children where they'll learn more about the creatures that visit Chatsworth at night.
Looking for somewhere to stay?
We have a collection of hotels, inns, cottages and restaurants on and around the Chatsworth Estate that will make your visit even more special. Visit the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants website to find out more and to book online.
