From the glamour and excitement of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to the laid-back charm of the Great Comp Summer Show, our round up of this year’s best flower shows, festivals and events.
We'll be updating this article through the year so be sure to check back for what's new. Bookmark it for quick and easy re-finding!
So, let's make some plans and make the most of what's going on. Here's what you've got to look forward to in 2025:
Gardens Illustrated events and show guide 2025
JANUARY 2025
19 January: Exclusive – Designer Dan Pearson’s guided tour of his own garden at Hillside
In this exclusive Gardens Illustrated premiere, renowned garden designer Dan Pearson will walk and talk us through the development, evolution, design and planting of his own garden at Hillside in North Somerset.
This unique, in-depth, 30-minute documentary film will premiere on the Gardens Illustrated YouTube channel on Sunday 19 January at 8pm. Set a reminder to join us and watch this exclusive premiere first - subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates and use the 'Notify Me' button to get a reminder 30 minutes before the premiere begins.
Time 8pm
Web Gardens Illustrated YouTube channel
18 January – 8 February: Introduction to Garden History
Join up to 16 talks on the history of gardens, from the Middle Ages to present day.
Time 10.30am – 4.30pm
Tickets Standard and livestream tickets from £30
Location Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LB
Web gardenmuseum.org.uk
21 January: Rose Pruning Workshop, Gloucestershire
Learn pruning techniques from David Austin experts at the King’s residence and take away a freshly trimmed rose.
Time 10am – 12.30pm and 2 – 4.30pm
Tickets £94
Location Highgrove House, Doughton, Tetbury, GL8 8TN
Web highgrovegardens.com
25 January: Get Drawing at Chatsworth, Derbyshire
Capture Chatsworth’s winter colour in this beginners’ plant drawing workshop, explore the gardens while they’re closed to visitors and enjoy lunch from the farm shop.
Time 10am – 3.30pm
Tickets £95
Location Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Web chatsworth.org
FEBRUARY 2025
1 February - 2 March: Kew Gardens Orchid Festival, London
Kew’s annual Orchid Festival is back for its 29th event in 2025; this year celebrating the colour and culture of Peru, which is home to more than 3,000 different species of orchid.
Stroll through the Princess of Wales Conservatory and you’ll be able to admire impressive floral installations and living sculptures inspired by Peruvian culture and wildlife. Expect to encounter the iconic Machu Picchu, as well as animals like alpacas and flamingos en route – the perfect antidote to grey February days.
For an extra special treat, try Orchids After Hours from 6:30pm on select dates, when live music and dance performances, and traditional food and cocktails add to the Peruvian experience.
Time 10am - 1:30pm / 6.30pm - 10pm
Tickets Daytime entry included with standard ticket to Kew Gardens, Orchids After Hours tickets from £12.50, but you must book a time slot
Location Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
Web kew.org
15 February: Winter Tree Identification workshop, Lincolnshire
Become a tree-spotting expert in this winter workshop and walk.
Time 10am-1:30pm
Tickets £30
Location Doddington Hall & Gardens, Main Street, Lincoln LN6 4RU
Web doddingtonhall.com
20 February: Monty Don in conversation with Sophie Raworth
Monty Don will be talking to newsreader Sophie Raworth about his new TV series, British Gardens, and his new book, set to be released in autumn 2025. He'll be discussing an eclectic mix of gardens spread right across the UK, from iconic country estates to smaller, lesser-known escapes.
Time 7pm
Tickets £45
Location Online or in person at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington, London, SW7 2AR
Web ngs.org.uk
20-22 February: Shepton Snowdrop Festival, Somerset
Be a galanthophile for the day and enjoy talks, walks, workshops and art installations around Shepton Mallet.
Tickets Free
Location Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Web sheptonsnowdrops.org.uk
24 February: Landscape Photography Workshop, West Sussex
Learn how to compose perfect shots on your own camera or phone.
Time 9:30am-1pm
Tickets £80
Location Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 6PP
Web leonardsleegardens.co.uk
MARCH 2025
17 - 23 March: Hever Castle's Dazzling Daffodils, Kent
The gardeners at Hever Castle have planted 80,000 daffodil bulbs ready for spring. Book tickets to see them bloom in March and enjoy garden tours and floral displays inside the castle.
Time 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tickets Available soon
Location Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
Web hevercastle.co.uk
MAY 2025
8-11 May: RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Worcestershire
Get inspired by exploring the beautiful gardens at RHS Malvern. You'll also have the chance to enjoy tasty food and buy plants and supplies for your own garden.
Open 9am - 6pm
Tickets £16 - £45
Location Three Counties Showground, WR13 6NW
Web rhs.org.uk
20-24 May: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London
Don't miss the biggest event in the horticultural calendar; the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back this year on 20-24 May. Book tickets to take in the spectacular show gardens, visit the iconic Great Pavilion and browse all the inspiring exhibitors at Chelsea 2025.
Open 8am - 8pm
Tickets £38.85 - £130.85
Location Royal Hospital, Chelsea, SW3 4LW
Web rhs.org.uk
JULY 2025
1-6 July: RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, London
With inspiring show gardens, community-focussed allotments and Pocket Planting Gardens highlighting try-at-home ideas, this event offers plenty to see and do. Make time to enjoy live music, hear talks from leading horticulturalists, and sample the tasty street food available.
Open 10am - 6:30pm
Tickets £10.85 - £38.85
Location Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU
Web rhs.org.uk
16-20 July: RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire
Here's a brand new event showcasing up and coming designers, growers and local artisans, all hosted at the the Grade I listed Wentworth Woodhouse stately home in South Yorkshire.
Open 10am - 5pm
Tickets £10.85 - £35.85
Location Wentworth Woodhouse, S62 7TQ
Web rhs.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 2025
25 September: A Taste of Autumn and Spice at Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens, Shropshire
This Georgian manor house runs regular tours of its five-acre gardens in Shropshire, but this one includes the chance to enjoy a seasonally inspired, spicy tasting menu of local food afterwards - part of the area's Ginger & Spice Festival. You'll be shown around the gardens by Head Gardener, Ross Underwood, and Kitchen Gardener, Sarah Smith-Roe.
Open 10:30am - 3pm
Tickets £65 (£52 for RHS members)
Location Goldstone Hall Hotel and Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2NA
Web goldstonehallhotel.co.uk
Dates TBC
RHS Urban Show
This event was launched in 2024 in Manchester, and is set to return in 2026. Check back to find out the location and dates if you're interested in informative talks, interactive workshops, immersive plant installations and plenty of inspiration for city gardens.
Web rhs.org.uk
Dates and prices correct at time of publication. Please check details for each show prior to travelling.