Friday, 24 October

RHS Bridgewater Career taster event

By Royal Horticultural Society New Shoots

Come join us at RHS Bridgewater for a fun and informative career taster event - explore different paths and get inspired!

Date and time

Location

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Occupation Road Worsley M28 2LJ United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

4 hours
In person

About this event

RHS Bridgewater Career taster event

Come join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater for a fun and informative career taster event! Whether you're a student exploring your options or looking to switch careers, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the diverse roles in the horticulture industry. Located at Occupation Road, Worsley, Manchester, UK, our event will feature a walk and talk around the garden then a hands-on activities. Don't miss out on this chance to discover your passion for plants and gardening!

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay to get into The Garden?

The event is a free event you will be met at 10am and taken into the garden.

What should I wear?

Most of the activity will involve being outside. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather forecast and wear sturdy footwear (no open toed shoes or heels).

What age do I need to be to attend?

Unfortunately we cannot accept attendees under the age of 16. There is no upper age limit, though please be aware that there will be a physical activity as part of the session.

Do I need to bring lunch?

Lunch and drinks are not provided. You do have a covered area to eat if want bring your lunch. We also have cafes onsite

My question isn't answered here - how do I find out more?

Please contact us at NewShoots@rhs.org.uk with 'taster day' and the date it will be in the subject line.

Organised by

Royal Horticultural Society New Shoots

New Shoots will be running 'taster sessions' throughout the year in order to give opportunities to young people aged 16 and over to find out more about the RHS, our gardens, careers and volunteering opportunities at the RHS, and how to access training and learning opportunities within horticulture.

Initially these 'taster sessions' will be held at our Wisley (Surrey) and Bridgewater (Manchester) gardens, with our other gardens following from 2024. All 'taster sessions' will include access to our gardens, a guided visit and a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities designed to give participants a hand-on 'taster' of what training and working in horticulture involves.

We want these sessions to be open to as broad a variety of participants as possible, and therefore if you believe you would struggle to access transport our gardens, please get in touch with us at NewShoots@rhs.org.uk