A new children’s trail has been launched to inspire young explorers and nurture a love of plants.
Located at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, the trail is inspired by veteran plant explorer Roy Lancaster.
The interactive journey, designed to introduce children to the wonders of horticulture, was opened yesterday at ‘Lancaster’s Hut’, with Mr Lancaster, children and staff from Chesil Bank Pre-school and the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens gardeners.
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Mr Lancaster said: "I was delighted and surprised when the team at Abbotsbury suggested that the character for the new trail be named in my honour.
"Lancaster’s Hut and the trail brings back memories from my travels and adventures.
"The Subtropical Gardens is a wonderful place for everyone but to introduce a children’s trail is just wonderful.
"To inspire an interest in the natural world and in particular plants at a young age, can really create a passion for a lifetime."
The garden has a longstanding connection with Mr Lancaster, who has advised the team over the years and provided many rare plants that are now well established.
The trail, named ‘Lancaster The Explorer’, features interesting facts, stamp points, and an explorer’s hut to engage children in learning about exotic plants from around the globe.
It is included in the entry to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens.
Chesil Bank Pre-school, based in Abbotsbury Village and regular visitors to the gardens, attended the launch alongside Mr Lancaster.
The pre-school is a well-established charity run pre-school registered in 2003.
For more information, visit the Abbotsbury Gardens website.
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