Top things to see and do at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, 6 - 9 May 2027, including Floral Tablescapes and the School Garden Challenge
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The prestigious RHS Medals and Awards are handed out as the show opens. Take a tour of the gardens and see if you agree with the judges. The People’s Choice vote opens on the first day, so you can vote for your favourites
Returning for 2026, Blooming Borders is a planting design category that offers opportunities for garden designers, plants people, horticulturists and landscapers to kick-start, or further their careers in the horticultural industry while gaining exposure and experience exhibiting at an RHS Show
Feature Gardens give designers the opportunity to explore a theme in horticulture, and don’t miss the Indoor Plant Gardens in Kildare Hall, celebrating the joy and versatility of indoor gardening
Take a tour of the Floral Marquee and see which medals have been awarded to the incredible exhibits. The Master Grower takes pride of place among the many specialist growers offering their advice along with an array of beautiful plants
‘Floral Tablescaping’ returns in 2027, inviting floral designers, stylists and creatives to transform the interior of a garden shed into a captivating floral display
Don’t forget to grab a selfie in front of the famous RHS Letters – and tag #RHSMalvern on Instagram @malvern.shows to share your pics
Head to Severn Hall to be wowed by Floral Art. Here you’ll also find the Grow to Show competition
The Festival of Houseplants takes over Kildare Hall – a bustling marketplace selling unusual and interesting varieties of plants alongside pots and everything you need to make your indoor garden thrive
The pioneering Indoor Plant Gardens showcase creative ways of using indoor plants and the impact they can have on our daily lives, boosting physical and mental wellbeing
With sustainability at the forefront, ‘Pot Swap’ returns. This allows people to take their purchased plants home without the plastic pot, by swapping them into a compostable pot
Rossiter Books return with their feast of horticultural books for sale and there will also be the chance to have your books signed by gardening authors
There’s plenty for families to do at the Festival, with free workshops across the site. Inside the Discovery Dome you’ll find a range of arts and crafts activities and workshops, while outside there will be plenty of fun and games to keep all the family entertained
The School Garden Challenge is always popular and this year’s theme is Wildlife & Habitats. The Challenge is a wonderful activity for children and young people to work together to design and deliver a garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. It is an opportunity to bring together different aspects of the school curriculum, while also supporting student wellbeing
The Festival Theatre is hosted by well-known personalities and features fascinating talks, daily demonstrations and Q&A sessions with experts
In The Potting Shed Theatre, growers share their expertise and discuss horticultural topics. It’s also where you can find the RHS Advice hub, with experts on hand to answer all your gardening questions
RHS Malvern Spring Festival has a wide range of food and drink on offer around The Showground. From the Vintage Tea Room to street food on Festival Green, there are menus to suit every palate
The Members Lounge invites you to take a break with tea and cakes, or visit the Vintage Tea Room for a more nostalgic feel
Discover delicious treats around the showground
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