The wonderful world of ‘Let’s Grow’ is coming to The Trafford Centre this half-term, on Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 May 2024, with FREE green-fingered family-friendly fun in The Orient from 11-4pm, perfect for ages 3-9yrs and all the family.
Let’s Grow Half Term
Let’s Grow Half Term

Have a Blooming Good May Half-Term
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 May 11am to 4pm, The Orient
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Let’s Grow is brought to you by husband & wife team Mimi & Ben Faulks, a.k.a. CBeebies best loved gardener, Mr. Bloom! The Let’s Grow Nannies are Mr. Bloom’s friendly neighbours at the allotment and together they’ll be hosting all the enchanting Let’s Grow activities.
Mr. Bloom from CBeebies will be LIVE on stage at 1.30pm each day and The Let’s Grow Nannies will be hosting ‘make & take’ planting workshops at The Potting Shed & interactive performances and activities at the Pop-up Allotment from 11-4pm. No booking necessary, just drop-by and join in.
Let’s Grow brings to life an irresistible world of funky allotments and adorable baby fruits and vegetables. Little learners become immersed in nature and imaginative play exploring the wonderful themes of gardening, growing, nurture and healthy eating.
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Mr Bloom from CBeebies LIVE on stage this half term!
Pop along and say ‘Ello!’ with Mr Bloom. There’ll be a bundle of veggie stories, gardening games, and catchy Nursery songs for tiddlers and parents alike. To sum it up in the words of a famous Aubergine: ‘Let’s sing and dance and have some fun!’
Mr. Bloom Show Time: The Orient Stage, 1.30pm-2.pm on Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 May

Let’s Grow Pop-up Allotment – Interactive performances and activities, The Orient
The Let’s Grow Nannies invite you to join them in their Pop-up Allotment for a bit of gardening and childcare. Come and get stuck into the daily duties of feeding, bathing and caring for their family adorable fruit & vegetable babies!
Help the Nannies in the Allotment: 11am-11.45am/ 12.30pm-1.15pm/ 2.15pm-3.15pm
Allotment Reading Corner, Chill Out Space & Art Class: 11am-4pm

Let’s Grow Planting Workshop at The Potting Shed, The Orient
A great mixture of hands-on planting and arty fun!
In this fun & engaging workshop, The Let’s Grow Nannies show children how quickly seeds can grow into something tasty for a sandwich! Learn about the incredible journey seeds go on, from planting to finally growing into what they were always meant to be!
Everyone gets to create their very own beautiful Cress Garden, to take home and grow in just a few days! What delicious sandwich will you make when your cress is fully grown and ready to harvest? We can’t wait to find out!
Planting Workshop Opening Times: 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
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