Looking for some gardening inspiration? Here’s what’s going on at the RHS gardens this autumn
September
All gardens: Festival of Flavours
RHS Garden Bridgewater, 8 – 10 Sep RHS Garden Harlow Carr, 9 – 10 Sep RHS Garden Hyde Hall, 29 Sep – 1 Oct
Browse seasonal produce and taste tempting treats from food stands. Get expert advice from the RHS teams, enjoy a series of cookery demonstrations and learn more about growing your own produce, too.
Times and activities vary per garden, check the website for more information.
RHS Garden Bridgewater:
Fruit Full Exhibition by Françoise Sergy, 8 Sep – 1 January 2024
Learn all about why we like sugar so much through the art and science project Fruit Full by photography artist Françoise Sergy. The project is a partnership between an artist, nutrition scientists, fruit growers and jam makers.
Early Flowering Chrysanthemum Show, 17 September
Enjoy colourful exhibits and friendly expert advice from the North West members of the National Chrysanthemum Society.
Walkies at Bridgewater, 11 and 25 September
Bring your four-legged friend for a special dog friendly evening at Bridgewater.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Walkies at Harlow Carr, 13 September
Explore the beautiful outdoor areas of RHS Harlow Carr with your four-legged friend.
Bath House Exhibition – Autumn Craft Fair, 17 Sep – 22 October
Come and browse a range of hand-crafted products, from original artwork and ceramics to beautifully crafted jewellery, photographic prints, cards, candles, blankets and much more.
Cactus and Succulent Show, 23 September
Enjoy a wonderful display of cacti and succulents and meet experts from The British Cactus & Succulent Society, who will be on hand to answer questions as well as give tips on how to grow and propagate these hardy plants at home.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall:
Estate Walk, 14 September
Join Estates Team Leader, Elliot Wagstaff, for an informative seasonal walk. Elliot will share his passion for the natural world and his in-depth knowledge of RHS Hyde Hall’s wildlife, from birds and insects to plants and trees.
Luna Cinema, 14 – 16 September
Pack a picnic mat and enjoy an evening of great cinema against the beautiful backdrop of RHS Hyde Hall. Visit the Luna bar offering a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks, hot drinks, and a delicious selection of hot food as well as all the classic movie snacks available.
14 September – Elvis
15 September – Pretty Woman 16 September – Top Gun: Maverick
Autumn Plant Fair, 23 – 24 September
Organised with Essex Plant Heritage, RHS Hyde Hall’s Autumn Plant Fair brings together a wide range of nurseries from across the region exhibiting and selling rare, unusual and threatened species of
