Summer of fun with the RHS

Unforgettable days out for the whole family. Discover adventures, trails, beautiful RHS Gardens and inspiring activities for children to enjoy both during your visit and at home all summer

What’s on at the RHS this summer

From Brick Explorers and family trails to workshops, festivals and seasonal highlights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at our five RHS Gardens and RHS Flower Shows this summer

RHS Brick Explorers

Discover a world of wildlife with Brick Explorers at RHS Gardens this summer. Wander through gardens in full bloom, spot incredible brick sculptures inspired by nature and complete fun family activities along the way. Get hands on and help us build a beautiful brick garden. Each RHS Garden offers its own unique trail, making every visit full of new discoveries, outdoor play and adventure.

The Wind in the Willows: A garden adventure

Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger for a magical family adventure at the five RHS Gardens. Inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale and E. H. Shepard’s beautiful illustrations, this interactive trail is filled with games, activities and beloved characters, inviting children and grown-ups alike to discover the gardens through story and play.

RHS Wisley Flower Show

Don’t miss our late-summer floral celebration – the fabulous RHS Wisley Flower Show from 1 – 6 September. Join us for spectacular displays, specialist nurseries, inspiring talks and the chance to buy from a fantastic choice of exhibitors. Delight in wonderful dahlias at the National Dahlia Society Show (2–3 Sept), enjoy imaginative displays in the NAFAS Floral Art Show and even exhibit your own blooms in our popular Visitors’ Dahlia Competition (5–6 Sept). Head to the Talks Theatre for inspiration and advice from leading gardening experts, or book your seat for BBC Gardeners’ Question Time and be part of the show (5 Sept).

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Treat the family to days out all year

Give the gift of time together, discovering nature’s beauty through every season, while supporting our work to keep British horticulture thriving

Buy an RHS Membership

You and your family could enjoy a year of unforgettable days out at the RHS Gardens, plus free access at selected times to more than 240 RHS Partner Gardens. Membership also includes a monthly subscription to our award-winning The Garden magazine, personalised gardening advice from RHS experts, reduced-rate tickets to world-famous RHS Flower Shows and so much more.

Food and drink at RHS Gardens

Whether you’re stopping for babyccinos and cake, grabbing an iced summer drink or enjoying a leisurely lunch, discover delicious food and drink at our family-friendly cafés and restaurants at RHS Gardens

Visit an RHS Garden Centre

Whether you’re looking for colourful plants, family-friendly gifts or inspiration for your own garden, discover everything you need at RHS Garden Centres

RHS Garden Centres

From colourful plants to gardening tools, gifts and homeware, RHS Garden Centres are full of inspiration for every gardener. Free to visit, they’re the perfect place to continue your day out or simply enjoy a browse

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Summer garden projects for kids

Keep the adventure growing at home with easy summer garden projects, nature activities and creative craft and planting ideas for children of all ages

Ten plants to include in a child-friendly garden

Create a safe, colourful space where children can explore, learn and connect with nature.

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Plant your own adventure

Inspired by our child-friendly planting ideas? Grow some of these plants at home

Wellbeing benefits of gardening for children

10 ways that gardening improves children and young people’s mental and physical health

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Keep the adventure growing at home

From inspiring books to hands-on craft kits, keep the fun going long after your visit to an RHS Garden

Browse our book collection

Creative projects for kids

Everything you need to enjoy summer in the garden

From relaxing outdoors and alfresco dining to welcoming wildlife into your garden, discover everything you need to make the most of summer

Get involved

The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.