Group visits to RHS Glow

Bring the festive season alive with a group visit to RHS Glow and see the five RHS Gardens after dark with your group, as our annual light festivities transform our gardens of wonder into an enchanted wonderland

About RHS Glow

Enjoy illuminated trails and take a journey through our magnificent trees and shrubs as dusk falls and sparkling hi-tech colours fill our RHS Gardens – Bridgewater, Greater Manchester, Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire, Wisley, Surrey, Hyde Hall, Essex and Rosemoor, Devon, offering a spectacular immersive festive experience. All the gardens offer fantastic winter walks, tasty seasonal treats and winter warmers to fill your group with the spirit of the season.

RHS Glow 2024 dates

  • RHS Garden Wisley: 22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
  • RHS Garden Bridgewater: 27 November – 30 December 2024
  • RHS GardensHarlow Carr and Hyde Hall: 22 November – 28 December 2024
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor: 15 November – 28 December 2024

Group benefits

  • Discounted rates for groups of 15+ paying visitors on garden entrance and guidebooks
  • One complimentary ticket for the group organiser
  • £5 RHS Garden Centres voucher for each group visitor (minimum spend £25)
  • Free coach parking and nearby drop-off at RHS Garden Welcome building: Bridgewater (100m), Harlow Carr (40m), Hyde Hall (45m), Rosemoor (60m) and Wisley (113m)

  • Free refreshment voucher for the coach driver
  • Festive group catering packages to treat your taste buds to delicious seasonal produce 
  • Access to mobility aids to assist your group around our gardens (refundable deposit required)
  • Two carer places are free of charge for those accompanying visitors whose disability necessitates their support

Group prices 2024*

Peak dates and prices

RHS Glow at Bridgewater
(29–30 Nov, 4–8 Dec, 11–23 Dec and 27–30 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £14.50
  • Child (5–16yrs): £7.25
RHS Glow at Harlow Carr
(22–23 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec, 12–14 Dec, 19–21 Dec and 27–28 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £15.50
  • Child (5–16yrs): £7.75
RHS Glow at Hyde Hall
(22–23 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec, 12–14 Dec, 19–21 Dec and 27–28 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £15.50
  • Child (5–16yrs): £7.75
RHS Glow at Rosemoor
(15–16 Nov, 22–23 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec, 12–14 Dec, 18–21 Dec and 27–28 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £14.50
  • Child (5–16yrs): £7.25

RHS Glow at Wisley

(22–24 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 1 Dec, 6–23 Dec, 27–31 Dec and 1–2 Jan)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £19.65
  • Child (5–16yrs): £13.45

Off-peak dates and prices

RHS Glow at Bridgewater
(27–28 Nov)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £11.95
  • Child (5–16yrs): £5.95
RHS Glow at Harlow Carr
(21 Nov. 28 Nov and 5 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £12.95
  • Child (5–16yrs): £6.45
RHS Glow at Hyde Hall
(21 Nov. 28 Nov and 5 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £12.95
  • Child (5–16yrs): £6.45
RHS Glow at Rosemoor
(5 Dec and 12 Dec)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £11.95
  • Child (5–16yrs): £5.95
RHS Glow at Wisley
(25–28 Nov. 2–5 Dec and 3–5 Jan)
  • Adult (17yrs+): £16.95
  • Child (5–16yrs): £10.95

*Glow garden admission prices are based on groups of 15 or more arriving by coach/minibus. 

Please note: RHS Glow 2024 operational dates and event details are subject to change. Public and RHS member prices, dates and content will be provided to pre-sale bookers before event goes on general sale, and changes or cancellations can be made at this time without penalty.

Festive menus – available at RHS Wisley

Two-course lunch

Includes two courses, one glass of wine, table water and tea or coffee. See the ‘Sample Group festive set menu’.

  • Minimum 20 pax
  • Cost: £40
Three-course lunch

Includes three courses, one glass of wine, table water and tea or coffee. See the ‘Sample Group festive set menu’.

  • Minimum 20 pax
  • Cost: £45
Two-course dinner

Includes two courses, one glass of wine, table water and tea or coffee. See the ‘Sample Group festive set menu’.

  • Minimum 20 pax
  • Cost: £45
Three-course dinner

Includes three courses, one glass of wine, table water and tea or coffee. See the ‘Sample Group festive set menu’.

  • Minimum 20 pax
  • Cost: £50
Afternoon tea

Includes a selection of sandwiches: Smoked salmon and lemon crème fraiche, turkey and stuffing, brie and cranberry, roasted carrot and hummus and spinach. Freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream. Chef’s selection of mini homemade festive cakes and freshly brewed filter coffee and tea. Upgrade your festive afternoon tea to include a glass of mulled wine.

  • Minimum 25 pax
  • Cost: £28 or £33.80 (with upgraded glass of mulled wine)
Additional information: Sample Group festive set menu

Groups will be able to select one starter, one main, and one dessert (aside from dietary requirements).

Starters
  • Beetroot and horseradish soup, horseradish cream, croutons (VG, FFG without croutons)
  • Ham hock terrine, apple and cranberry chutney, sourdough
  • Smoked salmon, beetroot and horseradish slaw, soda bread (FFG without the soda bread)
Main Courses
  • Cranberry glazed turkey breast
  • cranberry gravy served with all the trimmings
  • Salt baked celeriac, cranberry and walnut Wellington
  • heritage carrots, pear chutney, gravy (VG)
  • Mixed seed and herb crumbed confit salmon
  • watercress and apple salad, caperberry sauce
  • Chestnut and herb risotto (VG, FFG)
Desserts
  • Christmas pudding with brandy custard
  • Poached pear with ice-cream (VG, FFG)
  • Festive fruit tart with ice cream (VG)
  • Saffron and cinnamon pudding
Beverages
  • One glass of wine, table water and tea or coffee

Please note: Menu description may be subject to change. Group festive menu will be shared prior to visit.

VG – vegan, FFG – free from gluten

“Not having been to the RHS Glow at Wisley since year one, it was good to go back and I went around with a smile on my face.”

Arts Society Cranleigh

Booking your group visit

To request a group visit to RHS Glow, complete our online booking form with your group contact details. A member of the group booking team will be in touch to discuss your trip.

See the terms and conditions for group visits to RHS Gardens.

 

Further assistance

Call: 020 7821 3170
Email: [email protected]
 

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