Explore our outdoor sensory garden
Awaken your senses and soothe your mind. A sensory garden is all about stimulating and engaging the basic senses of sight, smell, sound and touch.
![Creature Sensory Boards](/weymouth/media/ywohtpwl/creature-sensory-boards.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&format=webp&quality=80&width=400&height=400)
Touch
Can you describe the different textures?
- Run your fingers through the grassy plants and stroke the silky lamb’s ear plant
- Softly feel the different plants in this sensory zone
![Sensory Garden](/weymouth/media/k1ea0jul/sensory-garden.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&format=webp&quality=80&width=400&height=400)
Smell
Can you identify the different herbs by smell?
- Ginger Rosemary, thyme and mint are divine
- Rub your fingers gently on these herbs to release the scent
![Sensory Garden 2](/weymouth/media/mcvhr3e5/sensory-garden-2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&format=webp&quality=80&width=400&height=400)
Colour
Can you name the different colours of the plants?
- These plants change colour throughout different seasons
- Watch these plants from where you are standing
- Then head over to the Turtle Sanctuary to touch our different creature sensory boards.