May half term at RHS Bridgewater: The Great Garden Game-a-thon

Let the games begin! Get ready for a week of family fun, laughter and friendly competition this May half term at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester

24 May – 1 June 2025
10am – 6pm, daily
Activities & times vary – see below

Will you rise to the challenge? Join us this holiday at RHS Bridgewater for fun-packed week of giant garden games, a meadow maze, the veg Olympics, family board games and the chance to try some circus skills.

Garden admission applies; free to RHS Members and children under 5. Children aged 5–16 just £5.

Giant games

Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June
10am – 6pm


Prepare for some giant fun! Grab your friends, family and competitive spirit and embark on a giant gaming adventure with a range of supersized family games.

All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)

Meadow Maze

Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June
10am – 6pm


Perfect for little and big explorers, embark on a quest to escape the meadow maze. Will you navigate your way out?

All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)

Veg Olympics

Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June (excl. 27 May)
Drop-in sessions 3pm – 4.30pm


Try out the veg Olympics! Have a go at veg-inspired games and races including the potato and spoon race and carrot relay race.

All ages (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.

Circus skills

Tuesday 27 May: Drop-in session 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 28 May: Drop-in session 11am – 1.30pm


Roll up, roll up! Join Circus House for a drop-in circus skills workshop and try your hand at plate spinning, diablo, hula hooping and juggling.

All ages (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.

Planting activity

Thursday 29 May
Drop-in activity 11am – 3pm, Marquee


Join the North West Counties Chrysanthemum Society and plant seedlings to take away and grow at home.

Ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.

Board game bonanza

Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May
Drop-in activity 1pm – 3pm (last entry 2.45pm), Marquee


Come along for an afternoon of family board game fun. Ann from Cards or Die will be on hand to teach and recommend games from a huge selection. Find retro favourites and modern classics, with something for all ages, abilities and interests.

All ages (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.

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