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OUR SESSIONS

Where little ones come to explore & grow

Calm, nature-based play sessions for children aged 12 months to 4 years. Small groups, parent-accompanied, always unhurried.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Seashell Garden session

Families arrive to a beautiful sensory discovery tray — natural materials to explore freely while everyone settles in. No structured start, no pressure. Children arrive in their own time.

Each session has a gentle theme — planting, mud kitchen, nature art, water play or seasonal exploration. The activity unfolds naturally, always following the children’s curiosity.

Every child leaves with something to take home — a planted pot, a seed bomb, artwork or a small collection of natural treasures..

AGES

12m – 4 yrs
Parent accompanied

DURATION

50 mins
Perfect for little ones

GROUP SIZE

Max 8
Small and unhurried

SESSIONS BY LOCATION

Choose your location

We’re launching in South Shields first, with Sunderland sessions following very soon.

📍 South Shields

NECA Community Garden, South Shields

Block 1 starting 6th June

Sunderland

Venue coming soon

Stay tuned for more information coming soon.

We have more families waiting in Sunderland than anywhere else and we’re working hard to confirm a beautiful venue for you. Sessions will follow the same format as South Shields — calm, small, nature-led and completely magical.

Be first to know 🌱

Register below and you’ll be the very first to hear when Sunderland sessions open for booking. We expect to announce soon.

pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Same pricing across both South Shields and Sunderland locations.

Single session

£8

per session

✔️One session of your choice
✔️Take-home item included
✔️ Parent stays throughout

Growing Bundle

£52

6 sessions + take home nature kit

✔️All 6 sessions in the block
✔️Growing kit included (worth £10)
✔️Priority rebooking
✔️ Parent stays throughout

Starter bundle

£28

4 sessions 

✔️Any 4 sessions of your choice
✔️ Parent stays throughout
✔️ Great for trying us out

Looking for a gift? Our Gift Bundle — 4 sessions + premium gift kit — makes a beautiful baby shower or birthday present. £46. Message us to arrange.

What's in the Growing kit?
  • 🌱 Wool pot — biodegradable, plastic-free
  • 🌿 Seeds — to plant at home
  • 🌍 Peat-free compost — portioned and ready to use
  • 🐚 Crushed shells — for drainage and decoration
  • 🍓Strawberry plant — to plant into your woolpot and watch grow
  • 📋 Growing guide insert card — what to do next at home

Questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need to stay for the whole session?

Yes – all sessions are parent-accompanied throughout. This is part of what makes The Seashell Garden special.

When are Sunderland sessions starting?

We’re working to confirm a Sunderland venue very soon. Register your interest above and you’ll be the very first to know –  we have more families waiting in Sunderland than anywhere else and we want to get there as quickly as possible.

What should we wear?

Old clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, and wellies if you have them. Some sessions are beautifully messy — we’ll always let you know in advance.

What if it rains?

Both venues have indoor space available, so sessions run whatever the weather. We embrace the outdoors in all conditions!

My child is very young — is that okay?

Absolutely — we welcome children from 12 months. Babies often have the most wonderful responses to natural materials.

How do I book?

Use the booking button on this page. Payment is taken at the time of booking. Places are limited to 6 children per session so we recommend booking early.

Follow along for updates or get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

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