This Autumn, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) much – loved Festival of Flavours will return from 7 September – 13 October for a vibrant celebration of growing and cooking.
Now in its third year, the festival promises a jam-packed schedule of live cookery demonstrations, celebrity chef appearances, food markets, edible garden tours, and family entertainment across all five RHS Gardens.
For more information, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/festival-of-flavours
RHS Garden Harlow Carr: 7 – 8 September
To celebrate the Festival of Flavours, RHS Garden Harlow Carr will host a stuffed schedule of cookery demonstrations, local food stalls and kitchen garden tours for foodie family fun. The iconic Harrogate garden will have plenty for guests to sink their teeth into, including the Kitchen Demo stage with talks from Great British Bake Off stars and Michelin starred chefs, a mouth-watering selection of market stalls with everything from tempting tipples, fresh fruit and local preserves and a host of live music, children’s cookery classes, and exhibitor talks for the ultimate autumn day out.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/whats-on/festival-of-flavours
RHS Garden Bridgewater: 13 – 15 September
Visitors can enjoy the Festival of Flavours at RHS Garden Bridgewater with a mouth-watering programme of cookery demonstrations and tantalising talks. The weekend will be filled with culinary inspiration, with the main stage hosting talks from celebrity chef Ching-He Huang, expert local producers and Great British Bake Off The Professionals stars Harwood's Patisserie. Foodies can also get stuck into talks with local farms, producers and regional chefs for top tips on everything plot to plate and visit the Kitchen Garden for exclusive tours across the weekend.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/festival-of-flavours
RHS Garden Hyde Hall: 4 – 6 October
Tasty treats, expert chefs and autumn competitions are on the menu at RHS Garden Hyde Hall during its fantastic two-day Festival of Flavours celebration. Across the weekend, food lovers can garner inspiration from a host of talks and demonstrations and visit the Traders Marquee, offering everything from seasonal tipples to sweet treats to delicious oils, cheeses, and spices. Visitors can browse the RHS Autumn competition, with 150 classes showcasing everything from delicious apples to winter squash and autumn flowers and foliage for a quintessential autumn experience.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/whats-on/festival-of-flavours
RHS Garden Rosemoor: 5- 6 October
RHS Garden Rosemoor is serving up family entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and seasonal treats for a weekend-long celebration of the Festival of Flavours. The stunning North Devon Garden will celebrate its iconic heritage apple harvest with tastings, demonstrations, talks, live music and a Cider Bar for the perfect autumn afternoon. There will be a food market, a fantastic craft market, roaming entertainers, and family-friendly activities for all ages. The festival will also host renowned food journalist Mark Diacono and Tineke Cooks Cookery School for delicious, seasonal cookery demonstrations.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/whats-on/festival-of-flavours
RHS Garden Wisley: 9 – 13 October
To celebrate the Festival of Flavours, RHS Garden Wisley is serving a feast of seasonal activities, including everything from cookery demonstrations to kitchen garden tours and family fun. The garden's iconic Seven Acres will transform with over 30 food stalls and vans, providing the perfect chance to enjoy the season's spectacular colours alongside fantastic live music and play host to a fleet of vintage tractors. For those looking for culinary inspiration, the Hilltop Live stage will be packed with fascinating talks from RHS experts, world-class producers and celebrity chefs, whilst those looking to get growing can visit the World Food Garden in its seasonal glory.
For more information and to book, please visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/festival-of-flavours
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