Norfolk Botanical Garden Winter Camellia Bloom Walks & World of Wonders Children's Garden

About this adventure

Norfolk Botanical Garden encompasses 175 lush acres bordered on three sides by Lake Whitehurst, showcasing Virginia's largest collection of winter-blooming camellias. While most deciduous trees have shed their leaves, the garden's extensive Camellia Garden explodes into vibrant shades of crimson, pink, and snow white from December through March. Families can meander along miles of smooth, paved walkways surrounded by blooming winter flora and fragrant evergreens. Children can explore the World of Wonders (WOW) Children's Adventure Garden, where interactive play zones teach kids about ecosystems, renewable energy, and native plant lifecycles through hands-on climbing elements, garden mazes, and sensory planting beds. Electric tram rides provide a heated, guided tour of the outer grounds, making it easy for little legs to explore the sprawling property without getting overly tired on crisp winter mornings. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wonderfully stroller-friendly with miles of paved asphalt and packed fine-crushed stone trails; ADA compliant ramps access all major pavilions and children's garden features. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Baker Visitor Center offers heated indoor seating, private mother's feeding rooms, and ADA family restrooms equipped with changing counters. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from infants in strollers to active elementary schoolers exploring the WOW play zones and plant scavenger hunts. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open-air botanical garden setting; vibrant floral scents and visual colors stimulate the senses without any jarring noises or bright artificial lighting.