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Green Careers Open Days 2026

Following on from the success of our events in 2024 at RHS Garden Wisley and in 2025 at RHS Garden Bridgewater we are hosting three Green Careers Open Days in 2026

Partner events

One Garden, Brighton

Saturday 18 April 2026
10am – 2pm

The first event will be jointly hosted by Plumpton College and the RHS at One Garden (an RHS Partner Garden) on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove.  

Exhibitors will be on hand to answer your career questions, as well as guest talks and a variety of activities, plus the opportunity to take part in tours around One Garden.  

RHS events

RHS Garden Wisley and RHS Garden Bridgewater

Wisley - Saturday 6 June 2026
10am – 3pm
Bridegwater - Saturday 13 June 2026
10am – 3pm

  • Meet a range of exhibitors to explore a variety of plant-based roles, training and volunteer opportunities
  • Hear talks from a range of guest speakers on their careers and how they got into horticulture
  • Take part in behind-the-scenes tours around RHS Garden Wisley (including our Science & Collections department) or RHS Garden Bridgewater
  • Speak to members of our New Shoots, Qualifications, and School of Horticulture teams to find out about work-based training, RHS Level 2 or 3 qualifications and New Shoots programmes such as Youth Volunteering and Green Skills Programme at our RHS Hub
These one-day events are free to attend, however tickets must be pre-booked for each person attending via the relevant event page. All ages are welcome, though there will be a particular focus for those aged 16 upwards (anyone under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian).  

Please note: The event sign-up portal is provided by Eventbrite on behalf of RHS. When signing up to events, you are leaving the RHS website, and will be governed by both the RHS and Eventbrite’s privacy notices. Please read our privacy notices before you apply. 

Exhibitors

Confirmed exhibitors so far include:

Both RHS Gardens

  • British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) 
  • National Trust  
  • Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) 
  • Royal Forestry Society 

RHS Garden Bridgewater Only

  • Mysercough College  
  • Reeseheath College  
  • Oldham College  
  • Peak District National Park 
  • Nelson & Colne College  
  • Ground Force Manchester  

RHS Garden Wisley Only

  • Future Gardeners 
  • Merrist Wood College  
  • Hillier Nurseries 
  • Capel Manor College 
  • British Ecological Society  
  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission  

Next Steps

Keep checking back for further confirmed exhibitors, details of guest speakers and behind-the-scenes tour schedules. Head to our booking page to get your free ticket .  

If you have any questions about any of these events that are not answered here or in the FAQs on the booking pages, please contact us at [email protected] 

Please note: The event sign-up portal is provided by Eventbrite on behalf of RHS. When signing up to events, you are leaving the RHS website, and will be governed by both the RHS and Eventbrite’s privacy notices. Please read our privacy notices before you apply. 

Contact us
For more information or if you have a question, please get in touch with the New Shoots team. 

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