Essex's most unique outdoor play venue for food-growing fun!
Children of all ages can play, explore and learn about growing food on our 2.5 acres of beautiful countryside meadow!
Children of all ages can play, explore and learn about growing food on our 2.5 acres of beautiful countryside meadow!
Sweetpea Grow & Play is a small family-run business in the tranquil Essex village of Boxted. We are passionate about growing food, and have tailor-made our market garden to be accessible and inviting to children of all ages to get involved and experience the magic of growing!
When you visit us for a Grow & Play session, you can expect beautiful countryside views, space to freely and safely explore nature and a whole host of games, activities and adventures with the changing seasons as our backdrop
We run sessions Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 11:45
Plus one afternoon session per month
Check our event page for all upcoming dates & book a visit today!
Have a question about Sweetpea Grow & Play or want to know how you can get involved? Send us a message and we will be in touch!
Our field entrance is directly opposite Fillpots' entrance, Straight Road, Boxted, Colchester CO4 5RF, UK
Today | Closed |
We are an outdoor play garden that runs all year round. Although we have some protection from the elements, please be aware we may need to cancel sessions in extreme weather. We may also skip sessions if we haven't reached the bookings threshold - look out for daily session updates on our instagram: instagram.com/sweetpeagrowandplay
Get 10% off your first session when you sign up for our newsletter!