May half term at RHS Hyde Hall: 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 Hyde Hall, Essex

24 May – 1 June 2025
10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
Activities & times vary – see below

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.

Giant games

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)

Grass labyrinth

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)

Veg Olympics

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)

Storytelling walk

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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