Meet the new 2026 RHS Partner Gardens

Eighteen new RHS Partner Gardens will join the network in 2026, expanding the opportunities for RHS Members to explore remarkable gardens across the UK and overseas. Among them is the Eden Project, one of the UK’s most celebrated horticultural landmarks, now joining the RHS Partner Garden family for the first time.

The new additions bring the total to 241 RHS Partner Gardens worldwide, offering RHS Members free entry* to an inspiring mix of landscapes at selected times. From historic estates and walled gardens to innovative ecological projects, the 2026 line-up celebrates the creativity and diversity of gardening in all its forms.

1. Glamis Castle and Gardens, Scotland

Daffodils in the garden frame the majestic Glamis Castle under a golden sunset

About the garden

Nestled around Scotland’s fairytale Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the gardens blend dramatic avenues, sweeping lawns, formal gardens and intimate spaces. There is something to admire in every season: the mile-long drive bordered by spring daffodils, the

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Seasonal highlights

1. Golden daffodils frame the castle view in spring
2. Italian Garden glows with swaying verbena in late summer
3. Perennial borders burst with late autumn colour

2. Radicepura, Italy

The stunning estate of Radicepura is surrounded by lush gardens and palm-lined paths

About the garden

Home to mother plants from across the Mediterranean and beyond, Radicepura features themed terraces of succulents, cycads and citrus. Visitors can explore gardens by renowned designers and young talent from the Radicepura Garden Festival, set within a vibrant landscape and cared for daily by skilled gardeners.

Seasonal highlights

1. Spring bursts with Mediterranean wildflowers and early bulbs
2. Succulents, cycads and citrus thrive on summer terraces
3. Autumn foliage meets bold festival installations by rising landscapers

3. York Gate Garden, West Yorkshire

Geometric elegance meets lush blooms and colourful flourishes at York Gate Garden

About the garden

On the outskirts of Adel, near Leeds, York Gate is an enchanting Arts and Crafts style garden, listed Grade II on the National Heritage register. It features 14 individual garden rooms set within one acre, alongside a striking sand garden and a tranquil meadow walk.

Seasonal highlights

1. The Meadow bursts into colour with springtime bloom
2. Herbaceous borders brim with summer colour
3. The gardens form a masterpiece of pattern and topiary in winter

4. Filoli, USA

Spring planting leads the way through Filoli’s perfectly framed garden paths

This 16-acre garden combines formal design with seasonal colour, history, and natural beauty. The Filoli estate features lush garden rooms, orchards, and historic trees, along with a Sunken Garden, Walled Garden, and the Garden House. Designed for both beauty and recreation, Filoli offers ever-evolving plantings and timeless elegance.

Seasonal highlights

1. Bulbs bloom in vibrant waves from early spring
2. Wisteria, the Knot Garden and borders peak in late spring
3. Roses, cut flowers and vegetables flourish in summer

5. East Lambrook Manor Garden, Somerset

East Lambrook Manor Garden blends rustic stone with a garden full of quiet character

Created in the mid-20th century by celebrated plantswoman and author Margery Fish, East Lambrook is a Grade I-listed cottage garden offering a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Visitors can explore a network of paths and garden rooms, each filled with classic cottage-style planting alongside many unusual and rare varieties, and typically spend around two hours enjoying the garden.

Seasonal highlights

1. Spring ephemerals bring delicate charm to the season
2. Wisteria and roses bloom beautifully in late spring
3. Perennials and grasses peak with seedheads in early autumn

6. Cloudehill, Australia

Bold structure and autumn colour turns Cloudehill Garden into living art

Set high on a mountain in volcanic soil and sheltered by towering eucalyptus, Cloudehill, home to the Diggers Foundation, features many trees and shrubs over 100 years old, with plantings that trace back to the original 1895 Woolrich Nursery. The 10-acre garden in Victoria state is divided into 24 compartments, each with its own character and seasonal interest. Among these are herbaceous borders, bulb meadows, a green theatre, and extensive woodland. Two magnificent weeping Japanese maples, imported from the historic Yokohama Nursery in Japan in 1928, add to its rich heritage.

Seasonal highlights

1. The Bunya Bunya Pine adds drama year-round
2. Beech Woods offer dappled shade in summer
3. Japanese maples blaze with colour in autumn

7. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Co. Durham

Sweeping lawns and sculpted hedges frame the historic silhouette of Raby Castle

About the garden

Remodelled by garden designer Luciano Giubbilei in collaboration with Lady Barnard, the 18th-century Walled Garden of Raby Castle has been transformed into a magnificent five-acre vision. Framed by fine yew hedges and centred around the iconic Raby fig, it forms a highlight within the Castle’s beautiful grounds.

Seasonal highlights

1. Cherry and Amelanchier blossom brighten early spring
2. Perennial plantings flourish from summer into early autumn
3. The Cutting Garden blooms continuously from spring to autumn

8. The Garden of St Erth, Australia

The Garden of St Erth bursts with layered colour and cottage charm

About the garden

Tucked away in Blackwood, Victoria and bordered by the Wombat State Forest, The Garden of St Erth is a heritage garden and home of the Diggers Foundation. Visitors can wander among heirloom vegetables, espaliered fruit trees, and vibrant perennials. From the first spring

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Seasonal highlights

1. Spring bulbs and daffodils create a vibrant welcome
2. The Kitchen Garden thrives with summer abundance
3. Dry Climate Garden showcases resilient textures in autumn

9. The One Garden, Brighton

Golden blooms line the path at One Garden, inviting a stroll through summer colour

About the garden

The One Garden is a rediscovered and reinvented walled garden that celebrates both heritage and innovation, featuring productive fruit and vegetable plots alongside a series of themed contemporary show gardens. It’s a place to shop, eat, find inspiration and connect with nature.

Seasonal highlights

1. Seasonal planting evolves year-round in the walled garden
2. Local flavours shine with fresh food and Sussex produce
3. Creative workshops and events connect nature and community

10. Heronswood House and Gardens, Australia

Heronswood’s precise planting beds create a striking pattern of colour and form

About the garden

Located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Heronswood is home to the Diggers Foundation and displays the best flowers and plants for Australian conditions through striking combinations of

Perennials are plants that live for multiple years. They come in all shapes and sizes and fill our gardens with colourful flowers and ornamental foliage. Many are hardy and can survive outdoors all year round, while less hardy types need protection over winter. The term herbaceous perennial is used to describe long-lived plants without a permanent woody structure (they die back to ground level each autumn), distinguishing them from trees, shrubs and sub-shrubs.

Seasonal highlights

1. The Kitchen Garden thrives with fresh produce in summer
2. Herbaceous borders bloom with vibrant colour in midsummer
3. Dry Climate Garden showcases rich textures in late summer

11. Caerau Gardens, Wales

Caerau Gardens layers clipped hedges with soft drifts of purple and pink

About the garden

Situated 300m above sea level, Caerau is the highest garden in north Wales open to the public. It features an extensive collection of plants displayed across a range of beautifully themed areas, with a café serving homecooked meals and a children’s adventure playground adding to its appeal.

Seasonal highlights

1. Snowdrops signal the start of spring on special open weekends
2. Rhododendrons, azaleas and bluebells brighten the garden in spring
3. Autumn borders and tree colour create a rich seasonal tapestry

12. Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool

Victorian elegance at Sefton Park Palm House is framed by statues and spring blooms

About the garden

Managed by the Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust, with a mission statement of ‘rooting for people, plants and place’, this Grade II*-listed Victorian glasshouse offers a unique botanical experience and is a horticultural and cultural landmark in this historic public park.

Seasonal highlights

1. Rare palms and orchids thrive in the tropical warmth year-round
2. Bromeliads offer striking colour and form in every season
3. Walk among endangered plants in a truly immersive experience

13. The Laskett Garden, Herefordshire

The Laskett’s formal paths and sculpted topiary create a garden of precision

About the garden

This biographical garden in the Herefordshire countryside is a celebration of art and life. Created by Sir Roy Strong and Julia Trevelyan Oman, The Laskett Garden comprises 24 distinct garden rooms that together form a living masterpiece where nature and creativity unite. Every flower tells a story, each sculpture recalls artistic brilliance, offering inspiration at every turn. 

Seasonal highlights

1. Garden rooms bloom with fresh inspiration in spring
2. Summer vistas stretch through the garden, creating a sense of space
3. Golden autumn light reveals fading flowers and layers of memory

14. Goddards, North Yorkshire

Lavender borders lead to the Arts and Crafts beauty of Goddards

About the garden

Designed by George Dillistone in the 1920s for the Terry family, Goddards is a tranquil five-acre Arts and Crafts garden featuring herbaceous borders, formal ponds, an orchard, a kitchen garden and a historic glasshouse. It showcases harmonious design, interesting plants and thoughtful landscaping. 

Seasonal highlights

1. Double herbaceous borders dazzle in high summer
2. Lavender and wisteria frame the terrace in summer bloom
3. Tender and carnivorous plants thrive year-round in the glasshouse

15. Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent

A sea of vibrant summer flowers leads the eye to the historic walls of Walmer Castle

About the garden

Walmer Castle is an eight-acre garden featuring an 85m herbaceous border, a kitchen garden, the Queen Mother’s Garden, jungle planting in the dry moat and

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Seasonal highlights

1. The National Collection of snowdrops sparkles in late winter
2. The Jungle Moat thrives with rare plants through summer
3. Herbaceous borders bloom between cloud yews from summer to autumn

16. Cusworth Hall Walled Garden, South Yorkshire

Cusworth Manor’s walled garden combines symmetry with seasonal colour

About the garden

The Walled Garden at Cusworth Hall has been beautifully restored to its former glory, featuring contemporary waves of grass and vibrant, hot-coloured herbaceous planting in the Hall Garden that echo the surrounding 18th-century parkland. In the Flower Garden, English scented roses and soft pastel perennials create a more delicate contrast.

Seasonal highlights

1. English-scented roses fill the garden with fragrance in summer
2. Pastel and hot colours create striking contrasts through the seasons
3. Grasses add movement and texture from late summer into autumn

17. Merriments, East Sussex

Fresh green foliage and golden light create a calm, natural retreat at Merriments

About the garden

Returning to the scheme after a break, Merriments is a charming and vibrant four-acre garden in East Sussex, known for its rich seasonal colour, imaginative planting schemes, and peaceful atmosphere. Designed with an artistic flair, the garden offers a series of interlinked spaces, each with its own character and horticultural focus providing year-round colour.

Seasonal highlights

1. Tulips, daffodils and fritillaries create a vibrant spring display
2. Cherry blossom drifts through the garden in springtime
3. Rudbeckia and heleniums bring bold colour to late summer

18. Eden Project, Cornwall

Adventure awaits on the Eden Project’s canopy bridge inside its tropical dome

About the garden

From a barren clay pit to a flourishing global garden, the Eden Project is a masterpiece of plants, landscapes and design. Visitors can take in rainforest canopies, Mediterranean scents and colourful outdoor displays and rediscover the natural world in a totally new way.

Seasonal highlights

1. Spring bulbs bring vibrant colour to the Outdoor Garden
2. Tropical plants, including the giant water lily, grow wild in summer heat
3. Wild Cornwall showcases the rich diversity of native flora year-round

*Terms and conditions apply. Entry to RHS Partner Gardens is for individual members and the main member on a joint membership. For more information, see our frequently asked questions page >

Please note: These new RHS Partner Gardens are joining the scheme from January 2026.