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 for 2024 and 2025:
Gardens Illustrated events and show guide 2024/2025
DECEMBER 2024
Until 5 January: Christmas at Kew
The hugely popular Kew gardens Christmas light show returns for another year. The iconic Kew gardens will be lit up by over one-million lights, making it one of the brightest and most sparkling of Christmas light shows. Visitors can enjoy festive bursts of colour throughout the gardens and marvel at the beautifully illuminated Palm House. In 2024, there will be two world premieres, with Ombre by TILT which is a series of giant plants in bloom, and Threshold by Studio Vertigo is an illuminated helix-like shape bathed in golden light.
Open Selected dates from 13 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Tickets From £25.50
Location Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
Web kew.org
To find a display near you, take a look at our guide to 21 of the best Christmas light shows.
FEBRUARY 2025
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
MAY 2025
8-11 May: RHS Malvern Spring Festival
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
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 from October 2024 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
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
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
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.
