Very much part of the Yorkshire countryside, RHS Harlow Carr is a delight in every season. Very much part of the Yorkshire countryside, RHS Harlow Carr is a delight in every season.

Summer holiday fun at RHS Harlow Carr

The Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep

Join the fun and frolics with Shaun this summer as he learns top tips about how to grow scrumptious fresh food from the garden to keep him in great condition

20 July – 1 September 2024

9.30am – 6pm, daily

Activities and times vary – see below

© and TM Aardman Animations Ltd 2024

Join us for a summer packed full of fun at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Take part in our Claystation sessions, and head off on a bug hunt on one of our Forest School workshops. You can even try some circus skills and orienteering. Need a rest after all that? Chill out with our family-friendly yoga sessions.

Find the Flock by hunting down the three decorated sculptures of Shaun in the garden and meet him ‘in the fleece’ to get a cheeky selfie.

Garden admission applies. Free to RHS members and children under 5.

Activities are included with garden admission unless marked *

Family trail

Daily, Saturday 20 July – Sunday 1 September
9.30am – 6pm, self-led trail

Come and join Shaun on his adventure though the garden as he learns what is needed to grow the best fruit and veg to keep him and his friends in tip top condition.

Suitable for all the family

Hide and Sheep

Daily, Saturday 20 July – Sunday 1 September
9.30am – 6pm, around the garden

Find Shaun by searching for him with friends and family in the ‘Hide and Sheep’ zone and use Aardman’s free interactive, augmented reality app to bring Shaun to life in 3D, pose for a photo opportunity and complete the stamp collection. See how to download Aardman’s augmented reality app below.

Download Shaun’s Hide & Sheep AR Trail app

Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep Hide and Sheep A.R. Trail app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play or alternatively, scan the QR code at the garden. Once downloaded, enter the RHS Harlow Carr location code 2001 and follow the markers at the garden to interact with Shaun in augmented reality.

© and TM Aardman Animations Ltd 2024

Shaun the Sheep meet and greet

Every Monday and Friday, 29 July – 30 August
CANCELLED ON FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
12noon & 1pm

Join us in the garden this summer for your chance to meet Shaun the Sheep. Be sure to bring your camera to snap some fun pictures together.

Suitable for all the family

Forest school

Every Monday, 22 July – 26 August
10.30am – 12.30pm & 1pm – 3pm, around the garden

Join in the adventure in the woodland, with a different activity each week.

Suitable for age 5+

Adventure walks with the Garden Detectives

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 23 July – 29 August
11am, 12.30pm & 2pm, meet at the Learning Centre

Explore the garden with the Garden Detectives, on a themed stroll with many adventures.

Suitable for ages 3+

Wellbeing Wednesday

Every Wednesday, 24 July – 28 August
11am, 12.30pm & 2pm

Relax and chill out with our family yoga activity.

Suitable for age 3+

Planting workshop

Every Wednesday, 24 July – 28 August
11am – 3pm

Plant and take home an edible plant and watch it grow.

Suitable for age 3+

Animation workshops*

Friday 26 July and 16 August
Sessions at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm

Work with a former Aardman animator to create your own masterpiece.

Recommended age 6+
*£12 per person; please pre-book

Book session

Family fun every Friday

Outdoor bubble show

CANCELLED ON FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
Friday 2 and 23 August
11am – 3pm
Take part in The Giant Bubble Show with Paris Bubbles this summer. This is an interactive display of giant bubbles, long bubble tubes and waves of bubbles that will float over the children’s heads to chase and pop.
Suitable for age 3+

Circus skills with Circus Sensible

Friday 9 August
11am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3pm
Including 30 minute demos and drop-in workshops. Learn to juggle, practise some tricks and test your balance with beginners stilts plus lots more.
Suitable for age 3+

Claystation drop in sessions

CANCELLED ON FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
Friday 2 and 23 August
11am – 3pm
Get creative and make your own clay characters to take home.
Suitable for age 5+

Claro orienteering

Friday 30 August
10am – 3pm
Put on your walking boots, polish up your compass and head off on an exciting orienteering adventure. How quickly will you complete the course?
Suitable for age 5+

Did you know?

Free admission to RHS members and children under 5. There’s 30% off entry price if you travel by bus, bicycle or on foot and if you or a family member receive specific income support or benefits, up to 6 of your family can visit for just £1 per person; please bring the necessary proof. Find info about visiting RHS Harlow Carr for £1 >

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Summer holiday fun at RHS Harlow Carr