RHS GARDEN WISLEY Celebrate the season
et set for sensational colour and fantastic family events at the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden in Surrey, as RHS Garden Wisley announces an exciting line-up of autumn events set to inspire and entertain visitors this season. Woodfest, sponsored by STIHL, takes place on 8th – 9th October, and features talented exhibitors and demonstrations of traditional woodcraft skills and artisan products. There will also be a STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Roadshow with Britain’s top lumberjack athletes who will demonstrate the jaw-dropping original extreme sport
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by sawing, chopping and slicing at speed. A range of handcrafted artisan pieces will be available for purchase directly from exhibitors. Look out for the steam saw and tree climbing demonstrations. Wood sculptor and environmental artist Paul Sivell will also be creating stunning wood carvings in the Wild Garden. Children can pick up a Beauty of Bark trail guide and set off on an exciting hunt around the garden, exploring the trees of Wisley. The RSBP will be running guided walks each day to discover the wildlife at Wisley, and the Surrey Fungi group will show visitors areas of the garden where they can discover the magical world of fungi. a RHS NEWS