Key Stage 4 sessions

Stimulating hands-on sessions at Wakehurst led by experienced and enthusiastic teachers for KS4 pupils.

Pupils on a school session

Our learning programme at Kew’s wild botanic garden in West Sussex inspires curiosity and wonder in the world of plants and fungi.

We offer hands-on education sessions designed around inquiry-based learning and our sessions link to the curriculum and Kew’s science work. 

A full-day’s educational trip to Wakehurst typically features two 1-2 hour sessions. We also support half-day and self-led visits. Our team work with you to plan a day that suits your preferred learning themes and timings.

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  • 2 hours

    KS4 Plant conservation - Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank

    Pupils visit the Millennium Seed Bank to discover its vital role in the worldwide conservation of plant biodiversity.
  • 2 hours

    KS4 Woodland investigation – biodiversity and conservation

    Bring your pupils to Wakehurst to see conservation in action and carry out fieldwork in an inspiring ancient woodland.
  • 2 hours

    KS4 Meadow investigation – biodiversity and conservation

    Bring your pupils to Wakehurst to see conservation in action and carry out fieldwork in a beautiful lowland meadow.
  • 1 - 2 hours

    KS4 Freshwater investigation

    Pupils explore the biodiverse freshwater environment of Wakehurst wetlands and discover their importance for a sustainable future.
  • 2 hours

    KS4 Science in the workplace – Kew's Millennium Seed Bank

    Pupils visit Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, one of the largest seed banks in the world and experience ex situ conservation in action.
  • Full day visit

    KS4 Art and design in a botanic garden

    Pupils use creative approaches to explore, develop and record ideas using our world class collections of diverse and inspirational plants.
    • Pupils on a school session

    Browse our post-visit activities

    If you enjoyed your visit to Kew, why not explore more of our educational resources?

    Key Stage 4 post-visit activities