Free Teachers' Open Day Wednesday 28th August 2013 10:00am

Discover how the Gardens can be used for quality learning outside the classroom visits. The day will include an introduction to the Gardens' education service. View resources, meet the staff and hear about available teaching sessions. Tea and coffee on arrival, free time afterwards to explore the Gardens at your leisure. 

To register your place please telephone:

• Non-Birmingham Schools, Deborah Knott on 0121 450 5093
• Birmingham Schools, Juliette Green on 0121 454 0784

 All accompanying guests must be paid for but are eligible for reduced entry to the Teddy Bear Picnic event starting at 12pm.

Print off and return our registration form:

Teacher Open Day Registration Form

Twelth Night - Theatre tickets now available

Our fabulous Tropical Butterfly House re-opens - the only one of it's kind in Birmingham! Full of beautiful species native to the climates of Central America and Africa, this is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view the butterflies at close quarters. Admire the intricate beauty of these extraordinary creatures and watch them emerge from their chrysalis (pupae) in the emerging cage. The house remains open throughout the summer until September. Butterfly face painting will be on offer at just £2 per child on the opening date (Saturday 25th May) from 12pm to 3pm to mark this special occasion. Don't forget that our Family Backpacks will be on offer at just £2 to hire (£8 refundable deposit required) with one being all about bugs and beasties. Not forgetting that our children's monthly trail for June will be Brilliant Butterflies!

The Rare Plant Fair