Christmas with the RHS 2026

Step into the festive magic of Christmas 2026, with enchanting walks, dazzling light displays and seasonal treats for the whole family, along with RHS events, gifts and activities to make this year unforgettable

Book RHS Glow | Buy Christmas gifts | Gift RHS Membership | Visit RHS Gardens | Winter gardening | Sustainable Christmas ideas | Festive activities

Glow at RHS Gardens this Christmas

Bundle up and enjoy a magical winter evening stroll along our RHS Glow trails

Visitors enjoying light display
Visitors enjoying glowing light display after dark

​An enchanted world awaits

At RHS Gardens, Wisley in Surrey, Rosemoor in Devon, Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire, Hyde Hall in Essex, and Bridgewater in Greater Manchester, discover the magic of Christmas at RHS Glow 2026, where twinkling lights transform winter landscapes into enchanted worlds. Every path reveals a new surprise and every garden tells a story through light, colour, and creativity.

Book your RHS Glow tickets now

Discover Christmas gifts and decorations

Christmas shopping is a breeze with our essential selection of gifts, cards, tasty treats, decorations and seasonal plants for family, friends and children – all available from RHS Garden Centres and online at RHS Plants

Shop in store at RHS Garden Centres

Find the perfect Christmas gifts, festive plants, décor and more on a day out to our garden centres

Gifting ideas online from RHS Plants

Shop online for festive houseplants, garden gifts and seasonal decorations to brighten every corner

RHS Gift Cards

Gift a treat to spend instore at RHS Garden Centres, at RHS Plants or on tickets for RHS Flower Shows

Gift a tree for planting

A lasting gift that grows over time

Gift RHS Show Tickets

A day out at a world-famous gardening show

Gift RHS Garden entry

Time to unwind in beautiful, natural surroundings

Gift a tree for planting

A lasting gift that grows over time

Gift RHS Show Tickets

A day out at a world-famous gardening show

Gift RHS Garden entry

Time to unwind in beautiful, natural surroundings

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The ultimate gift that grows all year

Give the perfect Christmas gift that keeps on growing all year round

Christmas membership pack
Discover everything included in an RHS Gift Membership pack

RHS Gift Membership

Unwrap 365 days of stunning garden visits, reduced-rate RHS Show tickets, free expert gardening advice and more. Your gift will arrive in a beautiful pack, including; a £5 voucher to spend at an RHS Garden, a plant planner, a copy of The Garden magazine and two packets of seeds. Each RHS Gift Membership will require activation.

Please note: Overseas purchases not available for gift membership. Gift recipient must be a UK resident.

Buy RHS Gift Membership now

Festive events and days out at the RHS

Take time out to visit your local RHS Garden or RHS Partner Garden. It’s a wonderful way to re-energise and refresh, and as winter transforms the landscape, our gardens will truly inspire you with seasonal ideas

Frosty Paradise Garden
RHS Bridgewater

Greater Manchester

Frosty Paradise Garden
RHS Bridgewater

Greater Manchester

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Winter in your garden

Make the most of the quieter winter months to stay on top of garden tasks. Brave the chill to prepare for the year ahead. A little planting now will ensure colourful early spring displays

Jobs to do in the cold months

Check our gardeners’ calendar of month-by-month jobs through late autumn and winter. From clearing up fallen leaves to protecting shrubs and bulb planting, we’ve got expert advice and videos on what to do and when.

Find out more
Frosty stems
Frosty stems in a border during the winter months

Care for your winter plants (inside and out)

Winter stem colour dogwood

Brighten up displays and containers

Hippeastrums

A popular Christmas gift

Christmas trees

For indoors and outdoors

Winter stem colour dogwood

Brighten up displays and containers

Hippeastrums

A popular Christmas gift

Christmas trees

For indoors and outdoors

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Have a green Christmas

If you’re looking for low-cost, sustainable activities that the whole family can get involved with, including some free options, take a look at our range of seasonal ideas to try at home

Grow your own Christmas

Grow your own Christmas

Cut down on cost, waste and food miles by growing your own Christmas dinner, decorations and gifts

Grow your own Christmas
Planet-friendly festivities

Planet-friendly festivities

Raid your garden for flowers, fruit and foliage to make the festive season more affordable and planet-friendly

Planet-friendly festivities

Fun festive activities for kids

24 hours

Ice mobiles

20 minutes

Make a festive treat for birds

30 minutes

Eco-friendly Christmas cards

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Ice mobiles

20 minutes

Make a festive treat for birds

30 minutes

Eco-friendly Christmas cards

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