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From its iconic Dry Garden to exciting new features, our Essex garden goes from strength to strength. From its iconic Dry Garden to exciting new features, our Essex garden goes from strength to strength.
Join us, if you dare, for a spooky Halloween trail! Learn about the most wicked plants hiding in the garden and enjoy fun family activities at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex
Have a wicked half term at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, with Halloween-inspired activities for your little monsters! Discover deadly plants on a family garden trail, take part in spooky craft activities and enjoy a spine-tingling storytelling walk.
Garden admission applies; free to RHS members and children under 5. Activities are included with garden admission (unless marked *).
Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November Follow our family garden trail and spot the ingredients for a witch’s potion to cast your own magic spell! Learn about beautiful but toxic flowers, insect-munching carnivorous plants, freaky fungi called dead man’s fingers and plants used for spells and potions.
Suitable for all the family
Monday 28 and Wednesday 30 October Bookable sessions at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm, Hilltop Lodge Join us in the Hilltop Lodge and get creative with three spooky craft activities. *£2.50 per child; suitable for ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). Booking required:
Monday 28 and Wednesday 30 October 10.15am – 2.30pm, Hilltop Lodge
Trudles Doodles face painting is back by popular demand. Choose from a range of characters and designs to transform your face this Halloween.
*£5 per child; first come first served. Suitable for all ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday 29 October 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, in the garden
Enjoy an interactive, spine-tingling storytelling walk around the garden with Mike Dodsworth.
Suitable for all ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
Selecetd dates 22 November – 28 December It’s the brightest night of the year! Packed with sparkling new features for 2024, bring family and friends for an enchanting festive experience at RHS Hyde Hall, Essex. Tickets must be booked in advance – book now to secure the date and time of your choice.
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