Green Careers Open Day (North West)

Meet employers, training providers, and voluntary organisations across horticulture, nature-based, and environmental sectors.

By Royal Horticultural Society New Shoots

Date and time

Sat, 10 May 2025 10:30 - 15:30 GMT+1

Location

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Occupation Road Worsley M28 2LJ United Kingdom

Agenda

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

RHS 'Hub'

A mix of colleagues from across the RHS will be on hand to answer questions you have about horticultural careers, including: career changing, qualifications, volunteering, RHS work-based training pro...

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Careers Talks and Discussions from inspirational RHS and Guest Speakers

We will have a variety of RHS and guest inspirational speakers discussing their roles, career paths and sharing tips for how to kick-start your career journey.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Behind the scenes tours around RHS Garden Bridgewater

We will have a variety of behind the scenes tours of a variety of areas of RHS Garden Bridgewater. Limited places will be able to be reserved online, however a number of spaces for each tour will be ...

Exhibitor - BALI - British Association of Landscape Industries

The British Association of Landscape Industries is the leading Trade Association representing all landscape professionals - from design, build and maintenance through to supply, training and educatio...

Exhibitor - The Animal and Plant Health Agency

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. We are the Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate and our focus is on plant health and biosecurit...

Exhibitor - Thrive

Thrive is the gardening for health charity who help to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening and horticulture. At our three centres in London, Birmingham and Reading we offer...

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

Cost: Free
Age Suitability: 14+ (under 16's must be accompanied by parent/guardian)

Passionate about nature? Curious about careers in horticulture, conservation, or the environment? Looking for more information on how to get started?

Join us for an exciting, free event designed to inspire, inform, and connect you with the world of green careers!


What to expect:

  • Meet employers & training providers – Connect with national and local organisations offering careers and training in the green sector.
  • Be inspired by expert talks – Hear from professionals making a difference in areas such as horticulture, conservation, and environmental work.
  • Get hands-on! – Take part in interactive tours, live demonstrations, and activities to experience the industry firsthand.
  • Explore career & training pathways – Discover the many routes into rewarding green careers, from apprenticeships to university courses and beyond.


Confirmed Exhibitors Include:

  • National Trust
  • Reaseheath College
  • Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM)
  • British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
  • Thrive
  • YMCA
  • Animal and Plant Health Agency
  • Horticultural Trade Association (HTA)
  • YPHA
  • Northern Lily
  • Myerscough College
  • Plant MCR
  • Centre for Forest Protection
  • Harper Adams University
  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)


Whether you’re a school leaver, career changer, or simply exploring your options, this event provides a unique opportunity to discover what’s possible in the green sector.

Join us at RHS Garden Bridgewater for an inspiring day of exploration and connection!

Filming/Photography Notice

Please be aware that filming and photography by or on behalf of the RHS takes place at this Event/Show. The photos and videos will be used for RHS promotional purposes and will be shared with other organisations for this purpose. By entering the Event/Show you acknowledge that you have been informed about the photography and filming.

For our privacy policy and your rights visit: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Privacy

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay to attend the Green Careers Open Day?

This event is free and will also permit the ticket holder entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater from opening until closing time only on Saturday 10th May 2025.

Will this event be accessible?

Yes. Full accessibility guide can be found here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/plan-your-visit/accessibility-at-bridgewater

If I want to bring friends/family who do not want to visit the open day is that possible?

Friends and family are welcome to visit the Garden. Garden entrance will apply - if they are members this will be free. Prices for garden entry, inc. reduced rates for those receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA can be found at https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/plan-your-visit

Will there be filming/photography taking place?

Yes for RHS promotional purposes. If you have concerns on the day please speak to a member of the RHS team at the RHS Hub and check out our Privacy Notice here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Privacy

What age can I attend from?

This is open to participants of all ages, though is specifically aimed at those aged 14+. Anyone aged 16 and below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Do I have to attend the whole day?

The event runs from 10:30 - 15:30 and you can drop-in at any point between those times to speak to exhibitors and attend talks or tours. Please note that talks and tours will be taking place at specific times and a full schedule will be released closer to the event.

Will there be food and drink available?

There are multiple food and drink outlets available at RHS Garden Bridgwater. There are also free water refill stations available. For more details please visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/plan-your-visit

I have a question that is not answered here - how can I find out more?

Please get in touch with us at newshoots@rhs.org.uk with "Green Careers Open Day" in the subject line.

How can I get to RHS Garden Bridgewater?

RHS Garden Bridgewater is near Worsley in Salford, in the North West of England. You can reach us in under 30 minutes from central Manchester. Full details on this and other travel options can be found at https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-to-bridgewater

Can I bring a dog (or any pet)?

Unfortunately only assistance dogs are permitted at RHS Garden Bridgwater. We do however run special 'walkies' events for dogs (and their owners) on select evenings across Spring/Summer, so please check-out the garden event page.

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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