This spectacular event returns to the breathtaking setting of Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon from Friday, 19th September until Sunday, 21st September. With a family focus, the show promises to be an unforgettable experience for both children and adults, featuring an array of engaging activities, stunning floral displays, and exciting competitions.
The show is designed to encourage discovery, creativity, and family fun, with a range of activities catering to different age groups. Some of the highlights include:
- a new nature-inspired fun zone with workshops, activity trails, and storytelling
- encounters with birds of prey
- petting farm
- creative workshops to create posies, plant mini garden plots, and build bug hotels
- gardening competitions for children to showcase their best homegrown fruit and vegetables
These activities are designed to inspire the next generation of growers and encourage them to develop a love for horticulture. The show also features:
- experts sharing their passion for gardening and floristry
- delicious food and drink options available throughout the event
- access to exhibitor villages where visitors can learn about different plants, tools, and gardening techniques
The show is staged by the North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS), a society that
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of horticulture. The event attracts over 30,000 visitors each year, as well as hundreds of exhibitors, competitors, and volunteers. The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show features stunning floral displays in the Grand Floral Pavilion, showcasing the best growers, nurseries, and specialist plant societies in the UK. The Incredible Edible Pavilion is home to fruit and vegetable displays from across the country, with growers showcasing their pick of the season’s harvest.
The show will also feature competitions such as the NEHS Giant Veg Competition, the National Onion Championship, and classes for seasonal produce. Visitors can also enjoy expert talks, live demonstrations, and floristry workshops throughout the event. The event is designed to be a fun and educational experience for children and adults alike, with a focus on gardening and horticulture. The show is a perfect opportunity for families to spend quality time together, and for children to develop a love for growing and gardening.
“September is the perfect time to celebrate the year’s horticultural achievements.”
Nick Smith, director of Harrogate Flower Shows, said: “We are so well known for our floral displays and competitions, but this year we’re also focusing on encouraging youngsters to get involved in growing. With full access to Newby Hall’s brilliant adventure playground, it’s a perfect day out for families.”
The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is one of two flower shows hosted annually by the NEHS, with the Spring Flower Show taking place in Harrogate in April. The profits from the event are used to support and promote the work of specialist societies and groups, and charitable horticultural organizations.
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