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Halloween trail and animal encounters coming to Harlow Carr

RHS Garden Harlow Carr has revealed its spooky plans for October half term.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr has revealed its Halloween activities for families this October half term.

The Harrogate garden will host a programme of trails, animal encounters, planting and experiments from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November.

A new Spooky Plant Trail will introduce visitors to unusual plants and the stories behind medicinal and poisonous species.

Families can collect rubbings, find photo opportunities and design their own spooky plant to take home.

ZooLab Animal Encounters will also run from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October, giving children the chance to meet snakes, snails and spiders.

Led by a ZooLab witch or wizard, the sessions will combine animal encounters with a potion-making adventure featuring ingredients such as “Eye of Newt” and “Lizard’s Tail”.

Meanwhile, Monster Hair Planting on Wednesday 28th October will allow children to decorate a monster-themed pot and sow seeds that will grow into an edible green hairstyle.

Garden Detectives sessions on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October will offer hands-on experiments and potion-making activities exploring the secrets of plants.

Sarah Mullan, Public Programming Manager, said:

“October half term is a fantastic opportunity for families to discover a different side of the garden.

“From fascinating plants with surprising stories to hands-on activities and close encounters with creepy crawlies, we've created a programme that combines fun, learning and a little Halloween magic.

“Whether you're following our Spooky Plant Trail, creating a monster planter or joining a potion-making adventure, there's something to spark curiosity and imagination in visitors of all ages.”

ZooLab sessions will take place in the Learning Centre’s Sunley Room at 11am, noon, 1.15pm and 2.15pm. Tickets cost £2.50 per person, with babies and toddlers sitting on laps admitted free. Advance booking is recommended.

Monster Hair Planting will run as a drop-in activity from 11am to 3pm in the Wolfson Room. The same room will host Garden Detectives sessions at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

Visitors can also explore the autumn colour across the 60-acre garden.

The half-term programme runs from 9.30am to 4pm daily, with activities included in garden admission unless otherwise stated. Children taking part in the trail must be accompanied by an adult.

Garden entry is free for RHS members and children under five. Visitors are encouraged to book ahead online to save on admission.

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