The Friends of Harlow Carr organise an annual programme of exclusive events for members. These include behind-the-scenes visits, guided walks with RHS staff and visits to gardens and estates of horticultural interest.
All profits from Friends events are reinvested directly into projects within RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
Programme of events for 2026
Tuesday 17 March
Friends of Harlow Carr Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Wolfson Room, Bramall Learning Centre
Arrive 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Followed by a talk by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Cost: £9.50 per person (includes refreshments)
Tuesday 24 March
Visit to RHS Harlow Carr Nurseries
Led by Garden Manager Alison Goding
Start 2pm
Cost: £8 per person
Tuesday 14 April
Visit to the Alpine Areas
Led by Team Leader Sam Wadsworth and team
Start 1.30pm
Cost: £8 per person
Tuesday 16 June
Self-Drive Visit to the Swinton Estate
Guided tour of the walled garden led by Joe Lofthouse
Start 2pm
Cost: £15 per person (includes entry, guided tour and cake)
Drinks available to purchase separately
Tuesday 21 July
Curator’s Evening
Led by Curator Fiona Slight
Start 6pm
Cost: £12.50 per person (includes refreshments)
Wednesday 9 September
Coach Trip to Levens Hall
Free-flow visit to the house and gardens
Depart RHS Harlow Carr 8.30am
Arrive 11am
Depart 4pm
Cost: £48 per person
Refreshments available to purchase separately
Booking information
Events must be booked and paid for in advance and are open to members of The Friends of Harlow Carr only. Booking details are provided in the quarterly Streamside newsletter.
For membership enquiries, booking information, the online join form and the Friends’ Privacy Notice, please visit the Friends of Harlow Carr Linktree.
Or email: [email protected]
Data protection
The Friends of Harlow Carr are independent from the RHS and act as the data controller for event and membership information. Personal details provided when registering for events are used solely to administer bookings and provide relevant event information. Members may opt out of communications and request removal of their personal data at any time by contacting: [email protected]
