Little Explorers Garden by Pip Probert - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2026 - GardensDB [ Skip to content ](#main) Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Log in ](https://gardensdb.com/login) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charities & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education institutions ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Log in ](https://gardensdb.com/login) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants What was planted, and who used it ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charities & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education institutions Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) ![A rustic timber-framed children's play area featuring a green slide, rope swings, a raised platform, and colourful wildflower-style planting with vertical herb pockets.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/209c1c36-9889-41f9-bf49-e2af3964a6ed/conversions/PXL_20260911_145234618-gallery.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2026 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-autumn-fair-2026) Showcase Garden Little Explorers Garden ========================= Designed by Pip Probert At a glance Show BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair Year 2026 Category Showcase Garden 360° Tour Photo: GardensDB About this garden The story ----------- Small steps, big discoveries. Designed as a celebration of children's natural curiosity, the Little Explorers Garden invites young visitors to play, learn and connect with the outdoors. This feature garden encourages hands-on exploration, with spaces to investigate wildlife, discover textures and colours, and enjoy imaginative play in nature. The garden blends playful elements with gentle educational prompts, helping children understand the world around them while building confidence and creativity. From wildlife-friendly planting to interactive features, Little Explorers is a joyful reminder that the garden is one of the best classrooms there is. Created for the BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, this space champions outdoor learning, family connection and the simple magic of discovering nature together. The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/pip-robert/profile_photo.webp) Pip Probert Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/pip-probert) Step inside 360° tour ----------- Add to your site Copy the code below and paste it into your website to show this 360° tour on your own page. <iframe src="https://gardensdb.com/360-tours/ab40a6a1-daf3-4a49-968d-55d2a5c148b0/embed" title="Little Explorers Garden - 360° tour" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [ Sizing and Squarespace help (opens in a new tab) ](https://gardensdb.com/help#add-360-to-your-site) { copied = true; setTimeout(() => copied = false, 2000) }, () => $refs.code.select())" > Copy code Copied! Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama tour. Click and drag to look around, click hotspots or arrows to move. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around, tap hotspots or arrows to move. Pinch to zoom. 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