Little Nature Rangers
Inspiring the next generation of gardeners with fun-filled outdoor activities!
NEW FOR 2025 - LITTLE NATURE RANGERS!
This year, the Autumn Flower Show is more family-friendly than ever with the exciting launch of our brand new Little Nature Rangers zone – a dedicated area bursting with nature-inspired fun for children of all ages.
From activity trails to bird of prey encounters and a hands-on petting farm, there’s something to delight every young explorer.
Kids can enjoy storytelling sessions, get creative with posy making, and even plant their own mini plot. Plus, they’ll love helping build our very own bug hotel – the perfect way to learn about garden wildlife!
Young growers can also join in the gardening competitions – bringing their best homegrown fruit and veg, or a jam jar of flowers to show off their skills.
And with full access to Newby Hall’s brilliant adventure playground, it’s a perfect day out for families.
Packed with hands-on activities and outdoor fun, it’s a day full of inspiration – and plenty to spark the imaginations of gardeners of the future.
GROWING COMPETITION
Get ready for some green-fingered fun at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show with our Little Nature Rangers Growing Competition.
Young gardeners can take part in a range of creative categories, including crafting animals or birds from fruit and vegetables, displaying garden flowers in a jam jar, growing cress in a fun container, or showcasing their best homegrown produce.
It’s a fantastic way to celebrate nature and creativity!
For full competition details, categories, and entry rules, please download the information PDF below.
BIRDS OF PREY
Prepare to be amazed by some of nature’s most impressive hunters!
SMJ Falconry will be showcasing a stunning selection from their collection of over 50 birds of prey.
From majestic eagles to elegant owls and agile hawks, visitors can admire these magnificent creatures up close as well as explore the interactive Education Zone, packed with fun quizzes and bird-themed activities designed especially for children.
Plus, don't miss the excitement of two thrilling 30-minute flying displays each day, giving you a chance to see these birds in action as they soar and swoop with incredible skill.
A perfect experience for wildlife lovers of all ages!
PETTING FARM
Get ready to meet some furry (and feathered!) friends at the Harrogate Flower Show with our delightful outdoor animal farm experience, provided by Joe’s Owl Encounters.
A friendly mix of animals will be joining us, including a pony, donkey, goat, sheep, cow, and even an alpaca, with plenty of chances to interact up close.
You’ll also find rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and a turkey on display to admire.
It's a fun and heartwarming way to enjoy the countryside up close—right in the middle of the show!
FREE POSY MAKING WORKSHOPS
Children can join our free posy making workshops and create their very own delightful bouquet to take home!
Perfect for little hands and budding young florists, these fun, hands-on sessions let children get creative with fresh garden flowers and leaves.
It’s a wonderful way for kids to have fun, learn, and make a beautiful keepsake!
There will be three sessions each day of the show and there is no need to book. A timetable will be available closer to the show.
Don’t miss the inspiring Garden of Plenty created by the winner of our North Yorkshire Primary School Garden Design Competition!
This imaginative and vibrant garden, designed by talented young minds, will be brought to life and proudly displayed in the Little Nature Rangers Zone.
It’s a wonderful celebration of creativity, nature, and the next generation of green-fingered designers—be sure to stop by and see their vision in full bloom!