Summer Holidays: Plant Power!

This summer, Temple Newsam House bursts into bloom with Plant Power! Come and explore, create and discover with a whole mix of playful, plant‑themed activities throughout the house: See giant paper‑flower sculptures by artist Andy Singleton and help the display grow all summer by adding your own crafted bloom to the installation. Follow the plant‑spotting trail: search for colourful clues hidden in different rooms, learn quirky plant facts and tick off discoveries as you go.

Get hands‑on with plant‑themed crafts: Take part in self‑led activities including making paper flowers, leafy crowns and fun boppers to wear around the house and gardens. Explore real plants up close: Look at seeds, leaves and textures under magnifiers and discover how plants were used in the past, from healing to household essentials. Find mini ‘wow moments’ around the house: Spot giant leaves, flowers and roots, get interactive with unusual plant specimens and test your senses with smell‑and‑guess jars.

Still life: Create a beautiful 3D Still Life inspired by our stunning art works. Take selfies at the flower arches: Perfect for bright, summery family photos. Design and build your own LEGO garden: Let imaginations bloom with bricks, colours and creative garden builds Join artist‑led sessions: take part in special artist-led workshops on Wednesdays and Saturdays 1-3pm.

Free house entry for children on Tuesdays (1 free child per each paid for adult ticket). Plant Power! is included with House admission and is perfect for families looking for a fun, relaxed and creative day out in one of Leeds’ most beautiful historic houses. Temple Newsam and Home Farm.

Temple Newsam House and Farm. Wed 22 Jul - Sun 30 Aug 10:30 - 17:00. Included in Admission.