Transforming how young people connect with plants, growing, art and the important questions shaping our world today.
Creative Ground is a new, free, pre-booked experience for all schools, created in partnership between the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Tate Britain.
Set across the Clore Garden Classroom, Clore Garden and Tate Britain gallery spaces, Creative Ground invites young people to discover the connections between horticulture, nature and creativity.
Creative Ground is a partnership between the RHS and Tate Britain, generously supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
Every learner will take part in practical gardening activities that encourage learners to investigate the living world first-hand, developing skills and confidence.
Through creative making, discussion and reflection, learners will consider how they observe, connect and draw inspiration from the natural world. Learners will explore the joy, inspiration and sense of connection that gardens and art can foster.
By bringing together horticulture and art, Creative Ground encourages young people to see themselves as active participants in shaping a more positive future.
As part of the experience, schools will take part in a connected programme of learning that combines a facilitated session in the Clore Garden Classroom with resources designed to link learning across the garden, gallery and classroom.
10.00 – Arrive at the Schools Welcome Desk where you can store coats and bags in our lockers before the day begins.
10.30-12.00 - During this time, your group will be in either the Clore Garden Classroom or the Tate Britain Gallery.
12:00-13:00 - Lunch Break in Schools Lunch Room
13:00-14:30 - Your group will swap locations, spending the afternoon in the Tate Britain Gallery or the Clore Garden Classroom, depending on where you started the day.
Creative Ground is open to all schools across the UK. If any members of your group have specific access requirements, please let us know in advance so we can support your visit.
For detailed accessibility information please visit Access support for school visits at Tate Britain.
Accessibility at Tate Britain
Tate Britain's step-free entrance is on Atterbury Street. It has automatic sliding doors and there is a ramp down to the entrance with central handrails.
The Exhibition is on the Lower floor of the gallery.
- Accessible, standard and Changing Places toilets are located on the Lower floor.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the ticket desk on the Lower floor.
To help plan your visit to Tate Britain, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email hello@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00)
© RHS (Oliver Dixon)
© RHS (Oliver Dixon)
