RHS GARDENS
October 5–6 October: 10 October:
1 October: WoodFest, RHS Garden Wisley Garden Evening – Orchards, RHS
Admire traditional skills in a weekend- Garden Wisley
long celebration of the natural beauty Enjoy a guided tour of the Orchards
of wood, including artisan woodcrafts after hours with the Curator and the
and tours of Wisley’s woodland, at this experts who care for Wisley’s extensive
event sponsored by Stihl. www.rhs.org. fruit collections. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
Autumn Community Free Day, all
gardens, times vary
Enjoy the glorious colours of autumn
at the four RHS Gardens completely
free of charge. www.rhs.org.uk/
gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-gardens
1 October – 30 November:
Embroidering Harlow Carr – Autumn,
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Head to the Library to see embroidery
panels depicting the garden’s stunning
autumn colour produced by members
uk/wisley
11–13 October:
5–6 October: WoodFest, RHS Garden Rosemoor
Apple Festival, RHS Garden Rosemoor Admire traditional skills in a weekend-
A great day out for all the family, long celebration of the natural beauty
with Morris dancing, folk music, of wood, including artisan woodcrafts
storytelling and a cider bar, plus apple and tours of Rosemoor’s woodland.
displays, identification, tasting, tips www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor
and talks, children’s activities and
trails. www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor 12 October:
uk/harlow-carr 6 October: Wisley
4–6 October: Cyclamen Society Late Autumn Show, Take the opportunity to capture the
RHS Garden Wisley autumn beauty of the gardens before
See rare and interesting cyclamen they open to the general public, with
in competitions, displays of autumn- early entry for photographers at
flowering species, unusual cultivars 7.30am. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
of the Richmond & Leyburn branch of
the Embroiderers’ Guild www.rhs.org.
Taste of Autumn, RHS Garden Hyde
Hall
Celebrate delicious regional produce
and the RHS Harvest Festival Show,
including the Autumn Fruit and
Vegetable, Giant Pumpkin and Autumn
Ornamental Plant competitions.
www.rhs.org.uk/hyde-hall
and companion plants for sale and
advice from the experts.
www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
Photography Morning, RHS Garden
12–13 October:
Meet the Experts – Alpines, RHS
Garden Harlow Carr
See, buy and get advice on alpine
plants at the National Alpine Garden
Society Show on 12th, with a smaller
local Alpine Garden Society Show on
13th. www.rhs.org.uk/harlow-carr
12–20 October:
Chelmsford 93 Textile Exhibition,
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Discover a series of artworks created
using traditional and contemporary
textile techniques to celebrate special
memories. www.rhs.org.uk/hyde-hall
14 October – 17 November:
Dig for Victory Library Display, all
gardens
Marking the 80th anniversary of the
outbreak of WWII, this display looks
at the role that the RHS played in the
campaign to get the nation growing its
own food. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/
whats-on-at-rhs-gardens
15 October – 24 November:
Christmas Crafts Showcase, RHS
Garden Harlow Carr
Leave the high street this year and
visit the Bath House Gallery to find
a festive gift with a difference whilst
also supporting local makers and
artists. www.rhs.org.uk/harlow-carr
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