This summer, the Royal Horticultural Society has a packed schedule of events across all five RHS Gardens for the quintessential family day out. Guests of all ages can enjoy a host of flower shows, live music, and hands-on activities to enjoy the season to its fullest.
From haybale mazes with The Great Garden Adventure with Shaun The Sheep to the ultimate inspiration at a host of brilliant flower shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information on events across the gardens, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events
The Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep: 20 July – 1 September
This summer holiday, the RHS is hosting a fantastic programme of activities for the whole flock across all five gardens in collaboration with the multi-Academy-Award®-winning studio, Aardman. Families can join Shaun on his quest to learn how to grow the best fruit and veg at Mossy Bottom Farm with a range of interactive activities, including a Haybale Maze, O’Lamb’pics games, interactive trails, claystation drop-in sessions, and hands-on garden activities. Each garden will also feature sculptures from renowned global art producers Wild in Art, so garden lovers of all ages can track down three super-sized Shaun the Sheep artworks in each garden.
For dates, times and prices, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/summer-holiday-fun
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show: 31 July – 4 August
Those looking for the perfect summer day out can join RHS Garden Hyde Hall for its annual flower show from 31 – 4 August. Visitors will have the chance to browse a range of nurseries selling hundreds of plants, gain inspiration from display gardens and browse a range of garden accessories. The Potting Shed will host several helpful talks and demonstrations on houseplants, fruit, and vegetables, as well as top tips for gardeners at all levels. There will also be a fantastic range of indulgent food, including pop-up BBQs, street food stalls, and live music for the ultimate day out.
For dates, times and prices, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/rhs-garden-hyde-hall-flower-show
RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show: 16 – 18 August
For the quintessential summer day out, guests can visit the RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show for a weekend of floral inspiration, family fun and fantastic shopping. Internationally renowned floral designers will be on the main stage across both days, sharing top tricks and tips, and there will be children’s entertainment, games, and a full programme of live music on the lawn. In addition to specialist nurseries offering a huge choice of plants, the Orchard Field will have a selection of garden furniture and accessories to appease any garden fanatic.
For dates, times and prices, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/rhs-garden-rosemoor-flower-show
RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show 3-8 September
Visitors can join RHS Wisley for a late summer floral celebration with the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show packed with spectacular displays, beautiful cut flower displays and floral art. Across the week there will be plenty of shopping opportunities, with more than 40 specialist nurseries in attendance and fantastic garden and homeware brands. Hilltop Theatre will also host a packed programme of free daily talks and demonstrations on everything from no-dig gardening to medieval gardening and growing mushrooms.
For dates, times and prices, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/rhs-garden-wisley-flower-show
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