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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.
Let the games begin! Get ready for a week of family fun, laughter and friendly competition this May half term at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex
Come and play this holiday at RHS Hyde Hall! Put your skills to the test with giant garden games, navigate your way out of the grass labyrinth and try the vegetable long jump in our veg Olympics. Will you rise to the challenge?
Garden admission applies; free to RHS Members and children under 5. Children aged 5–16 just £5.
Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June 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)
Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June Perfect for little and big explorers, embark on a quest to escape the grass labyrinth. Can you navigate your way out? All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June Try out the veg Olympics! Record your time and add it to the leader board. Games include the potato and spoon race, carrot relay race and vegetable long jump. All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday 27 May 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, meet at the Welcome Building Set off for a storytelling adventure around the garden with Mike Dodsworth and hear inspiring tales along the way. All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
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