Our Little Seedlings children's parties are perfect for celebrating your little one's special occasions Our little seedlings children's parties are perfect for celebrating your little one's special occasions For only £12 per child, it is the perfect place for little ones to have fun and celebrate Our children's party package includes: 1 hour 30 minutes of soft play Choices from hot menu or kid's Afternoon Tea Unlimited squash Party bags (unfilled), invitations, thank you cards and a birthday card for the birthday child Take a look at our menu options for your party. Choose an option from the following for your party: Children's Hot Menu - choose a dish per child from the following: Chicken nuggets 100% chicken breast in breadcrumbs 194kcal Fish fingers contains omega 3 153kcal Tomato & mascarpone pasta 245kcal VI Half a jacket potato served with beans, cheese or tuna 404kcal Cheese & tomato pizza 452kcal Plant-based goujons 230kcal All served with your choice of 2 sides from: chips 67kcal , mash 60kcal VI , garlic bread 202kcal VI , vegetable sticks 24kcal , peas 38kcal or beans 37kcal Children's Afternoon Tea menu (946kcal per serving, £3 supplement per child) includes A selection of freshly made flower shaped sandwiches, on a mix of white and grain bread, filled with cheddar cheese, ham and tuna mayonnaise One of our famous Dobbies plain scones served with whipped cream and jam, plus fresh carrot & cucumber sticks served with a dipping cream cheese Sweet treats including a mini doughnut, a gingerbread man and a delicious waffle finger with dipping chocolate and sugar strands & chocolate chip topping All for just £12 per child £3 supplement per child for children's afternoon tea Booking your party is easy - simply pay a £60 deposit today (equivalent to 5 spaces at £12 each) and a member of staff will aim to contact you within 48 hours to discuss your party requirements. The remaining balance payment is due 14 days before the party date. Parties must be booked a minimum of 7 days in advance. Terms and conditions apply. Please note A minimum of 8 children at each party is required per booking, up to a maximum of 20 Parents and/or guardians of the children attending the party must be present at all times during the party. There must be a ratio of a minimum of 1 adult (excluding Dobbies staff) per 10 children Terms and conditions for children's parties can be found here [https://www.dobbies.com/birthday-party-terms-conditions] Capacities and age ranges for children attending the party differ per site. Please contact your nearest store for full details We do not guarantee the exclusive use of the soft play areas for the party, this will be dependent on respective soft play capacities and party size. Please contact your nearest store to discuss Children's parties are not currently available at Derby, Marple, Royston and Thornbury

We are pleased to welcome you to our soft play area at Dobbies Garden Centres ENJOY A FUN-FILLED TIME AT LITTLE SEEDLINGS SOFT PLAY! Every visit is full of fun at Dobbies Little Seedlings soft play! We’re here to bring a smile, giving kids the chance for joyful play time, igniting their imagination. We have colourful ball pits, exciting slides, and multi-level play We now have even more chances to play, so jump into the fun and book online with ease today Relax in our restaurant: Whether you’re taking a coffee break while the kids play or grabbing some lunch, enjoy a variety of delicious meals, snacks and drinks at our on-site café or restaurant. And don't forget that kids eat for £1 with a purchase of an adult main meal. Terms and conditions apply. [https://www.dobbies.com/restaurants/offers]. Safe and secure area to play in: Our soft play areas are regularly cleaned and sanitised throughout the day and remain well-ventilated so we can keep everyone safe Booking your session: Book a 60-minute soft play session online today. Walk-in spaces will be available for each session on a first come, first served basis. We do recommend pre-booking in advance to guarantee your space Additional afternoon sessions may be available for walk-ins depending on pre-booked birthday parties running at the same time Simply select your preferred store below, pick a time slot for your visit and confirm your booking to secure your soft play session. A ticket must be booked for all adults and children attending All adults and children attending are required to book a ticket. There is no cost for adults, but a ticket must still be booked per adult to allow us to manage numbers Payment for your session will be taken at the time of booking Please note soft play is currently unavailable at our Derby and Stockton stores A £0.50 discount will be applied to the ticket price when a valid Dobbies Club card number is given at the checkout page Entry will be at set time slots to allow us to carry out cleaning through the day We ask that you vacate the area promptly at the end of your session to allow our team to clean Bookings cannot be taken online for same day visits and must be done at least a day in advance Same-day walk-in spaces may be available, however, are not guaranteed.  We recommend pre booking to avoid disappointment Sessions from 2.30pm onwards are walk in only, subject to birthday parties running at the same time Please get in touch with customer services to cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend Please note, bookings are for your child’s entry into the play area and does not guarantee a table at our cafe or restaurant Please ensure you have read our Rules of Play before attending the soft play [https://files-eu-prod.cms.commerce.dynamics.com/cms/api/rsbnfrmlpw/binary/MDfgWV]

Celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week at Dobbies with our hands-on planting experience and afternoon tea – Sat 31 May Saturday 31 May | 2.30pm Celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week at Dobbies with our hands-on planting experience and afternoon tea. We want to inspire children’s curiosity with gardening, so we’re hosting our popular hands-on planting experience, combined with a delicious Afternoon Tea, but for kids! The 90-minute experience will begin with a chance for your little ones to get creative with a planting workshop, where they'll learn how to build a beautiful planted container to display at home. Please note only the children will go away with a planted container, but adults are encouraged to help them with the planting. Planting One of our green team will host a demo and teach your children all about our seasonal selection of plants. We’ll provide one of our fun highland cow or hedgehog pots and a mix of summer plants, all selected by our knowledgeable team. Your children will then create their very own planter (worth up to £20) to take home and enjoy all summer long. Following the planting experience, you can all relax with a delicious sweet treat in our resturant. Children’s Menu (£25 includes planted container to take home): Children's Afternoon Tea England, Scotland and Wales A selection of freshly made flower shaped sandwiches, on white bread, filled with jam, cheddar cheese, ham, and tuna mayonnaise One of our famous Dobbies plain scones served with whipped cream and jam, plus fresh carrot & cucumber sticks served with a dipping cream cheese Sweet treats including a mini doughnut, a gingerbread man and a delicious waffle finger with dipping chocolate and sugar strands & chocolate chip toppings 965kcals Northern Ireland A selection of freshly made flower shaped sandwiches, on a mix of white and brown bread, filled with ham, tuna mayonnaise and jam One of our famous Dobbies plain scones served with whipped cream and jam, plus fresh carrot & cucumber sticks served with a dipping cream cheese Sweet treats including orange jelly with sweets, a strawberry dessert and a delicious muffin 1131kcals Adult’s Menu (From £7.40, food only) Hot drink and cake £7.40 England, Scotland and Wales Your choice of filter coffee or tea on the day plus one of the following options – triple chocolate cake (588kcal), coffee & walnut cake VI (550kcal) and Persian lemon cake VI (502kcal) Northern Ireland Your choice of filter coffee or tea on the day plus one of the following options – chocolate cake, coffee cake and carrot cake or Adults Traditional Afternoon Tea £17.00 England, Scotland and Wales Three tiers of delicious finger sandwiches, our famous Dobbie scones and sweet treats including Victoria sponge, lemon mousse and macarons (1618 kcal) Northern Ireland Three tiers of delicious finger sandwiches, our famous Dobbie scones and sweet treats including blackberry delice, fruit cream tart, carrot cake and a mini macaron Dietary Key: VI= vegetarian ingredients and VGI= vegan ingredients Although our food items are prepared to a vegetarian or vegan recipe, they may not be suitable for those with allergies Please note: Photography for illustration purposes only. The recomended age range for this event is 3-14 years. Younger children will need support from parents or guardians during the planting workshop. This is a ticket only family event, all adults and children who would like to attend require a pre-purchased ticket. This event will take place in Aberdeen, Antrim, Ashford, Atherstone, Ayr, Braehead, Brighton, Bury St Edmunds, Chesterfield, Cirencester, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Gailey, Galton, Gillingham, Liverpool, Milngavie, Milton Keynes, Perth, Ponteland, Shenstone, Southport, Swansea, Swindon, Telford, Tewkesbury and Woodcote Green. Only children’s tickets come with a planted container to take away, but adults are welcome to help their children with the planting experience. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Children under 1 can attend with other booked family members without a full price ticket, however no food or planting eperience will be included. Please note any babies during the booking process so that space can be allocated at your table. We are unable to offer vegan containing ingredient afternoon tea. NGCI afternoon tea is available, this must be requested under the allergen requirements tab at booking. Please note we cannot offer a NGCI afternoon tea in Northern Ireland. Plant and pot choices may vary, if certain plant types aren't available, a suitable alternative will be offered. Advanced notification is required if you or any of your party have any allergy or dietary requirements. Please provide these details in the 'allergen requirements' section when making your booking. Calories shown apply in England, Scotland and Wales only. To give you peace of mind when booking, we have a Book with Confidence policy.

Celebrate 160 years of Dobbies with our hands-on planting experience, combined with a delicious Afternoon Tea - Tues 20 and Sat 24 May Don’t miss our newest edition of our hands-on planting experience, combined with a delicious afternoon tea featuring RHS Chelsea Flower Show inspired plants. 20 and 24 May | £45pp You’ll start your experience with the chance to create your very own planter (worth up to £55!) with our Green Team, to take home and enjoy all summer long. Our beautiful Dobbies 160 pots are a limited edition and will be available in a range of colours for you to select from on the day. Planting A member of our knowledgeable Green Team will host a Q&A and demo and teach you all about our selection of plants inspired by RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We’ll provide one of our beautiful heritage pots and a mix of seasonal plants, all selected by our team of buyers, including our senior buyer Claire, who features as a judge at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Then you'll have the chance to relax and enjoy our Heritage or Luxury Afternoon Tea - 3 tiers of sweet and savoury treats, plus unlimited tea and coffee refills. Heritage Afternoon Tea England, Scotland and Wales Our new Heritage Afternoon Tea has been designed to celebrate 160 years of Dobbies and includes 3 tiers of delicious traditional savoury and sweet treats: First tier - includes a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, on a mix of white and grain bread, filled with soft cheese and cucumber, ham, rocket and red onion chutney, prawn and egg and watercress Second tier - our famous Dobbies plain and fruit scones served with Cornish clotted cream and a mini pot of jam Top tier – a delicious selection of sweet treats including a mini Victoria sponge, lemon mousse, meringue kisses and coconut and cherry macaroons Plus a pot of tea or coffee with unlimited free refills 1618kcal per person Northern Ireland First tier - includes a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, on a mix of white and brown bread, filled with free range egg mayonnaise and watercress, salmon, cream cheese and chive, cucumber and cream cheese and ham and mustard Second tier - our famous Dobbies scones served with Cornish clotted cream and a mini pot of jam Top tier - a scrumptious selection of delicious, sweet treats including our forest fruit and white chocolate tart, mini chocolate éclair and a mini macaron Plus, a pot of tea or coffee, with free refills 1495kcal per person Add to your experience: Choose our luxury Afternoon Tea for just £4 extra per person (2449kcal). Choose to upgrade your hot drink to a delicious Latte (120kcal), Cappuccino (128kcal), Mocha (275kcal), Hot Chocolate (275kcal) or Speciality Tea (12kcal) for just £0.50 extra (no unlimited refills). Make your afternoon tea a special occasion and upgrade with a 200ml bottle of Prosecco, for only £6.50 per adult age d 18 and over (payable at point of booking, not available in our Northern Ireland stores). Please note: Photography for illustration purposes only. The experience will last between 90 - 120 minutes. We are unable to offer vegan containing ingredient afternoon tea. NGCI afternoon tea is available, this must be requested under the allergen requirements tab at booking. Please note we cannot offer a NGCI afternoon tea in Northern Ireland. Luxury Afternoon Teas and prosecco not available in Northern Ireland, if you choose to upgrade you will be served a savoury plate which includes prawn Marie Rose vol au vents, savoury cheese vol au vents and sausage rolls (319kcal per plate). Plant and pot choices may vary, if certain plant types aren't available, a suitable alternative will be offered. Advanced notification is required if you or any of your party have any allergy or dietary requirements. Please provide these details in the 'allergen requirements' section when making your booking. Calories shown apply in England, Scotland and Wales only. Free refills include additional teas (12kcal) or small coffees (14kcal). To give you peace of mind when booking, we have a Book with Confidence policy. [https://www.dobbies.com/book-with-confidence].

From planting pretty flowers for our windowsill to pulling up pesky weeds, find out more about the tools that make gardening possible in our FREE June Little Seedlings workshop GARDEN TOOLS With this workshop, children will learn all about garden tools – from the history of the very first tools, to the kinds of things they help us with when it comes to growing our own plants and looking after our gardens and green spaces. Topics and activities will include: What garden tools do you know? The history of garden tools Silly sounding garden tools – real or fake? Summer jobs in the garden + what tools to use Workshop activity: Watering can card art Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Where stores are running multiple sessions it is the same workshop delivered at each one Parents or guardians wishing to order hot drinks for the session in advance can do so during the booking process Dates and times for our Little Seedlings Clubs vary by store and not all stores are able to participate Advance booking is required with spaces booked quickly – please book early to avoid disappointment Where a session is shown as 'Sold Out' – we're sorry, there are no more tickets available for that time

Free, in-store Grow How demonstrations will take place on the first Saturday and first Wednesday of the month, at 10.30am and 3.30pm Our free, in-store grow how demonstrations will take place on the first Saturday and first Wednesday of the month, at 10.30 am and 3.30 pm We're encouraging the nation to grow their own and work with the seasons to maximise their outdoor and indoor space, no matter how big or small! Grow How offers you an interactive opportunity to learn from our Green Team and improve your gardening skills. These educational sessions are built to be flexible, fun and interactive. Taking around 30 minutes, you can look forward to a live demonstration followed by a Q&A session, where a member of our Green Team will share their top tips and know-how. Join us on Saturday 7 and Wednesday 4 June at 10.30am and 3.30pm where our Green Team will share their top tips for caring for one of our most beloved plants. The workshop will cover: Types of roses Rose planting basics Pruning 101 Tips for trouble-free roses Plus a demo on deadheading your roses Book your place or join us on the day. Please note that advanced booking is not required put preferred to allow our store colleagues to prepare the best session possible for you.