Since the first Science Festival over ten years ago RBGE has always been an important venue for this event. Activities include demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, talks, guided tours and family shows. The main focus for Science Festival activities at RBGE is the Exhibition Hall and in recent years the number of participants for events during the Science Festival has exceeded 10,000 people. Garden Guide Tours Guided tours of RBGE are offered daily from the Science Festival in April, to September each year. They depart from the West Gate at 11am and 2pm.
Tours usually last an hour and a quarter.
The charge is 3 per person. These tours enable visitors to get the most from their visit to RBGE by pointing out special features and seasonal highlights. Each tour is individually tailored to meet the needs of the visitors taking into account the weather conditions and any special interests of the group. The team of garden guides are volunteers , selected for their communication skills and knowledge of plants and gardening. They undergo an intensive ten-week training course before qualifying as an RBGE Garden Guide.