Top things to do at the Show

Take a look at just some of the things to see and do at the new RHS Show. Tickets for the Show will be availiable shortly

Pond
Zoe Claymore
Long Borders

Award-winning gardens

  • 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 at 10am on the first day, so you can have your say.
  • There are several judged categories across the Show, each with their own set of criteria. Show gardens represent the pinnacle of garden design. Whereas Young Designer and Career Changers gardens challenge designers at the start of their careers.

  • Terrace Gardens showcase what can be achieved in a smaller space. There are lots of design tips and tricks to be had – showing how to make the most of your garden whatever the size.
  • If you are looking for inspiration for your beds at home, take a stroll down Long Borders Avenue. Every design is packed with exciting plant combinations, each with a different take on a shared theme.

Flower school
Exhibit in the Floral Marquee
RHS Letters

Fabulous florals

  • Take a tour of the Floral Marquee and see some of the incredibly exhibits awarded RHS Medals. The Master Grower takes pride of place among the many specialist growers offering their advice along with their lush plants.
  • Show Installations which explore horticultural themes and issues are dotted all aound the ground. Find out more from the Show Guide or have a chat with one of the many Show volunteers.

  • Make a bee-line for the Flower School where fabulous floristry is on display. The creations of highly skilled floral artists are awarded RHS Medals for their displays which follow a shared theme.
  • Blooming Floral Installations flow around the show. Don’t forget to grab a selfie in front of the famous RHS Letters – and tag #RHSWentworthWoodhouse on social media to share your pics.

Festival food
Great Tastes Market
Live music

Calling all foodies

  • It’s a food-lovers paradise at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse, with lots of choice of delicious street food from around the world available. Check back on the food and drink pages which will be updated with more details, including sample menus, nearer the show.
  • The Great Tastes Market is a mecca for those who love to eat. With specialty cheeses, artisan bakes and homemade ingredients to take home.

  • Grow your own is celebrated at the show with the amazing Summer Fruit and Vegetable competition. If your courgettes get nibbled and your salads all bolt, look in envy at the produce of the dedicated growers awarded medals for their prize veg.
  • Digest the delicious day with a glass of something cool to the sound of the live music on the stage, in true summer festival style. 

Girls playing
Little girl
Family

Family fun

  • There’s something for every family member at the Show and lots of space for the little ones to run around. There’s even a special Secret Garden Trail for the kids (and their grown-ups) to follow.

  • Kids try their hands at garden design with the School Plots. Every year there is a theme for local schools to interpret in their own creative way. The beds are assessed by RHS judges and given their very own awards. A real show highlight.

Martin Fish
Arit Anderson
Carol Klein

Stars of horticulture

  • See celebrities, influencers and experts on the Talks Stage as part of the jam-packed talks & demos line up. Timetables will be available on the website, so make sure to check out the line-up before you visit to make sure you don’t miss your favourite garden guru.

  • The Floral Marquee hosts the Potting Shed Theatre, where 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. 

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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.