Looking ahead: The RHS in 2026 and beyond
Clare Matterson, RHS Director General, looks forward to inspiring new flower shows and focusing on the key role gardens play for nature
Bringing nature home for wildlife
Throughout 2026, we’re raising awareness of the key role gardens play for wildlife with our Bringing Nature Home campaign. We’ll share tips for increasing
Making space for wildlife in gardens, boosting biodiversity through simple planting choices
Growing wellbeing for more people
Scientific evidence shows how gardens, either at home or in public settings, can be an important part of promoting long-term good health. In spring, we launched the RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint, based on 12 years of research by RHS scientists and projects with schools, communities, hospitals and green social prescribing.
Designing gardens for wellbeing, supporting health through research and shared practice
Our fourth and final NHS wellbeing garden will open at The Royal Oldham Hospital later in the year, transforming the space outside the education centre into a peaceful haven for staff, patients and visitors. The Tate Britain Garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be incorporated into the new Clore Garden at the London gallery, which will also house an RHS schools learning programme, bringing together art and horticulture.
Inspiring gardeners through RHS Shows
So much gardening inspiration is coming your way in 2026. At RHS Chelsea, The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden was horticulturist, author and TV presenter Frances Tophill’s first garden at the show. Championed by The King’s Foundation Ambassadors Alan Titchmarsh and Sir David Beckham, it encourages everyone to get curious about gardening.
Bringing gardens to life at RHS Shows, inspiring curiosity through a special royal visit
We’ve got two exciting new shows in July, bringing world-class horticulture to new regions. RHS Badminton Flower Show (8–12 July) in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside will feature a special garden designed by Jo Thompson to celebrate the 75th anniversary of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers. New Artisan Gardens and Studios, Biodiversity Pocket Planting, Edible Borders and the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition will also feature. Held at the Norfolk home of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, RHS Sandringham Flower Show (22–26 July) will include innovative Grow Forward gardens showing how garden design can mitigate against climate change, Creative Coastal Gardens and an RHS Royal Legacy Garden designed with input from the King.
Celebrating RHS Gardens year-round
A huge thank you to those who have continued to visit RHS Garden Wisley during the past few years of roadworks. These came to an end in spring and we celebrated with a glorious tulip display in front of the Old Laboratory featuring more than 100,000 bulbs. There’s beauty in every season at RHS Wisley, so do come back if you haven’t visited in a while. We’re looking forward to the opening of the Yangzhou Scholars Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater, celebrating the Dry Garden’s 25th anniversary at RHS Garden Hyde Hall and throughout 2026, visitors have enjoyed a year-long interactive family trail featuring the much-loved Wind in the Willows characters at all five gardens.
Celebrating seasonal colour at RHS Gardens, showcasing year-round beauty through planting
More benefits for RHS Members
As well as year-round free entry to RHS Gardens, members can enjoy free days out at selected times to 240 RHS Partner Gardens, with 17 new ones joining the scheme in 2026, from Glamis Castle and Gardens in Angus to the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Opening up more gardens for RHS Members, discovering new places across the UK
Supporting our charitable work together
RHS Members help fund our education and community projects that bring the benefits of gardening to more people and our vital research into biodiversity, climate resilience and wildlife-friendly gardening. Thank you for your continued support.
