Pride in Nature

Special Event
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30
Jun

RHS Garden Bridgewater, M28 2LJ

RHS Garden Bridgewater, M28 2LJ

Venue

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Booking


  • Member

    Free garden entry

  • Non-member

    Normal garden admission applies

  • Some activities may require booking on the day.

    This event takes place in the garden. To enter the garden, please pre-book a time slot ahead of your visit.

Overview

  • Event times

    Various events between 10am and 6pm

  • Subject

    Special Event


RHS Garden Bridgewater is delighted to announce Pride In Nature is back for 2024. Now in its 3rd year and taking place during Pride month, Pride In Nature 2024 looks to build on the success of previous events and celebrate all things LGBTQIA+ in our beautiful natural environment.

During the day there will be host of activities to take part across the garden from in conversations, performances and this year for the first time we are looking to end our day long celebration with our first Pride In Nature parade.

There will be a banner making workshop running through out the day so that you can be part of our parade celebrating both Pride and Nature.

For the full programme of events to expect during the day please see the additional info at the bottom of the page.

Additional info

In Conversation with...
Welcome to "In Conversation With...," an enlightening panel discussion that brings together voices from the LGBTQIA+ community to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. As we navigate through the complexities of identity, rights, and social acceptance. This panel aims to shed light on the diverse narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community, and remind us why Pride events are not only a celebration of love and identity but also a crucial platform for advocacy and change.
Drag Queen Storytime
Welcome to our Drag Queen Storytime, a magical event designed to enchant, educate, and entertain children and adults alike. Drag Queen Storytime, will showcase the power of storytelling to inspire inclusivity, empathy, and creativity, leaving you with memories that sparkle long after the last page is turned.

Greater Manchester LGBTQIA+ Community Area
Join us in the Greater Manchester LGBTQIA+ Community Area, a vibrant space dedicated to bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to celebrate love, acceptance, and learn all about the amazing work being done by these communities, in a space for reflection and celebration of the progress we've made together.
Wildflower by Curious Arts
What does it mean to be a Wildflower? Blooming wherever you're planted. Being your vibrant, colourful self, sometimes under the harshest conditions. Join the Wildflowers as they ride by for a fun, floral pop-up performance. Creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive!
#Wildflower
Family Drag Queen Bingo
Get ready to dab your way through a garden of diversity and inclusivity, where every bingo card blooms with the promise of fun, laughter, and a celebration of love in all its forms. Hosted by the most dazzling drag queens from BarPop & The Church (formerly Churchills) Manchester, this family-friendly bingo extravaganza is designed to entertain and inspire attendees of all ages.
Parade Banner Making Workshop
Welcome to a burst of creativity, colour, and community! As part of this year's Pride In Nature celebrations, we are thrilled to invite you to our Parade Banner Making Workshop. It’s all about coming together to create vibrant banners that we'll proudly display in the Pride Parade later in the day. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to contribute your voice, your art, and your pride to a day that promises to be unforgettable.
Drag Queen Gardener's Question Time
Don't let your garden be a drag—let the drag queens help make it fabulous! Join us for our Drag Queen Gardener's Question Time and transform your garden into a space that's bursting with life, color, and a touch of fabulousness where diversity blooms and inclusivity grows. Ask our expert panel your gardening questions to make sure that no matter what you're planting, you're doing it with style, sass, and a sprinkle of drag queen magic.
Pride In Nature Parade
Pride In Nature 2024 concludes with the inaugural Pride Parade at RHS Garden Bridgewater - a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and nature like you've never seen before. Featuring performers from everything you have enjoyed throughout the day, alongside heartfelt contributions from Greater Manchester LGBTQIA+ Community Groups, this event promises to be a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and celebration. So, come as you are, and let's make history together at the first Pride In Nature Parade at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Let's bloom in unity and diversity.

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