Events at RHS Garden Wisley
Make the most of your visit to Wisley by downloading our visitor map (1MB pdf).
Download the Wisley spring events list (820kB pdf)
Download the 2013 Wisley leaflet for admission prices, opening times, and event details (629kB pdf)
April
This Easter, we're celebrating the bright new season with a fun programme of rainbow-themed activities. Blow colourful bubbles, create a rainbow peg figure, follow the Rainbow Activity Trail and much more! View event details
A volcano of orchid blossom erupting from an exotic landscape, and cascades of striking cymbidiums are just some of the highlights in this year’s orchid display. View event details
RHS Daffodil Show - 9 and 10 April
See RHS Plant Competitions including the Daffodil Show, Early Rhododendron Competition, Main Camellia Competition and Spring Ornamental Plant Competition. On 9 April, visitors will also have the opportunity to chat with Alan Shipp, renowned hyacinth National Collection holder and Trials Panel Chair, on the Top Terrace (from 11am).
See a full list of RHS Horticultural Competitions 2013 (111kB pdf)
Times: 12–5.30pm Tuesday, 10am–4.30pm Wednesday
Get the most out of spring! We will focus on designing for seasonal colour, and also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley, to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. View event details
If you have a digital camera (DSLR or compact) and wish to learn how to get the best from it, this course can help. The day will look at camera settings, lenses, file formats, basic image processing and printing. View event details
Come and share in the RHS’s wealth of gardening knowledge during National Gardening Week. Highlights include:
20 April: Horticultural Careers Day
Ever thought of diversifying into horticulture as a career? Find out more about horticultural careers, qualifications and meet industry representatives.
20 - 21 April: Wildflower Weekend
- Learn how to sow wildflower meadows with RHS experts
- Sow and Grow family activities - make a Nasturtium seed bomb
- Wildflower talks with Margaret Pilkington
- Colourful alpine trough demonstrations
More about National Gardening Week events at Wisley
Celebrate the finest spring ingredients from local producers with a special three-course tasting lunch, or five-course tasting dinner. Experience our new-look Restaurant (opening Friday 29 March, in time for Easter).
Meet Plant Societies, see displays and photographs and find out more about your favourite plants. View event details
This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment throughout the summer. View event details
Get an insight into how the professionals deal with challenges including how to design privacy into a garden, how to deal with shade, and what to do with awkward shapes and challenging climate conditions. View event details
Capture amazing shots as Wisley opens early for photographers at 8am. Tickets can be booked in advance on 0845 612 1253.
May
Spend the May Bank Holiday weekend in style by visiting this quality fair, where you'll find an array of beautifully crafted gifts from some of UK’s top designers. View event details
This May half term head to Wisley for fun activities to keep boredom at bay! See what local schools have created for our Budding Gardeners displays, get crafty and roll up your sleeves and get planting. View event details