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Group Visits Guide 2020 Group Travel
Organisers
save up
to 50%
on repeat garden visit
See page 4
There’s an RHS Garden and
Flower Show for every group
rhs.org.uk/groups
Call 020 7821 3195 to start planning your group visit today
Your visit supports our work as a charity.
RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262
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Welcome to the RHS
At the Royal Horticultural Society, we have been inspiring a love of all things
gardening for more than 200 years. Quite simply, we believe that gardens and
gardening make the world a nicer place. According to recent research, more
than 90% of people said that just looking at a garden lifts their mood. So what
better way to enjoy a fantastic day out with your group than by switching off,
relaxing and going to somewhere where you can be surrounded by the beauty
of plants and fresh air.
With four – soon to be five – world class RHS gardens in all corners of the country as well
as inspirational flower shows from London to Cardiff and Devon to Derbyshire, you’re spoilt
for choice. Offering a different experience on every visit, with an ever changing calendar of
events and experiences, our gardens and shows are loved by all from the most experienced
horticulturists to weekend gardeners, as well as those who simply enjoy the great outdoors.
Groups are welcome at all our gardens and shows, and we’re delighted that this has been
recognised with Coach Friendly Status now being awarded to all our gardens and RHS Garden
Wisley being voted Best Garden for Groups by GTO Magazine readers.
Make 2020 the year that you experience the many delights the RHS has to offer. We look forward
to welcoming you very soon.
The RHS Groups Team
2019
rhs.org.uk/groups 2
Where inspiration grows
There’s an RHS Garden and Flower Show for every group
HARROGATE
MANCHESTER
LEEDS BRADFORD
RHS CHATSWORTH
RHS FLOWER SHOW FLOWER SHOW
TATTON PARK
STANSTEAD
RHS MALVERN
HARWICH
SPRING FESTIVAL
RHS FLOWER
SHOW CARDIFF
LONDON DOVER
HEATHROW GATWICK
EXETER
RHS GARDENS RHS HAMPTON RHS CHELSEA
COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW
RHS FLOWER SHOWS
GARDEN FESTIVAL
RHS Gardens and RHS RHS Flower Shows
Garden Flower Shows Page 6 – 27 and Festivals Page 32–39
RHS Garden Wisley Page 14 –17 RHS Flower Show Cardiff Page 34
RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show 17 – 19 April 2020
8 – 13 Sept 2020
RHS Malvern Spring Festival Page 35
RHS Garden Rosemoor Page 18–21 7 – 10 May 2020
RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Page 36
14 – 16 August 2020
19 – 23 May 2020
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Page 22–25
RHS Chatsworth Flower Show Page 37
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show
11 – 14 June 2020
NEW DATE 26 – 28 June 2020
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Page 38
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Page 26–29
6 – 12 July 2020
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show
NEW DATE 5 – 9 August 2020 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Page 39
22 – 26 July 2020
RHS Garden Bridgewater Page 30
Opening Summer 2020
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Special Offers for Groups
NEW for 2020
Special shows ticket incentives
Book and pay by 31 January and get
5 free in 50
(Terms and conditions apply)
New for the 2020 season we are offering a special incentive
on group tickets paid by the 31 January to RHS Chatsworth
Flower Show, RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, and
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Receive up to 5 of your group
tickets FREE when you book and pay for your group allocation
by the 31 January.
(5 free tickets is based on payment in full for 45 group tickets
of applicable shows by 31 January, the offer is valid for 1 ticket
free in every 10 purchased based on a minimum group of 20
and maximum 50. For full details please see rhs.org.uk/groups).
Tickets for the RHS Flower Shows are available through
our exclusive ticket partner Ticket Factory - please call
0800 358 0058 for more details and to book.
50% off your second W R HH HC
group visit to an RHS Garden
Our amazing calendar of events and constantly updated
garden displays make all our gardens a superb year-
round attraction for groups. Why not take advantage of
our special offer? Make a group booking to any of our
RHS Gardens and receive a saving of up to 50% on your
second group visit taken between October 2020 and
January 2021. (For full terms and conditions please see
www.rhs.org.uk/groups).
To book your group visits to the RHS Gardens
Glow festive afternoon tea at W please contact 020 7821 3195.
Wisley from £15 per person –
exclusive for groups
RHS Garden Wisley can be seen in an entirely different
light in December, when the garden is brought to life
after dark by fabulous Glow illuminations. Make the
most of your visit with a special festive afternoon tea
for a very special winter treat. With options including
mulled wine, mince pies, cranberry and gin brownies
or Christmas cake, there is plenty to choose from.
Prices from £15 per person based on minimum
group size, and subject to availability.
To book call 020 7821 3195.
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The Perfect Pair: Book Joint Tickets W
to RHS Garden Wisley and RHS Hampton
Court Palace Garden Festival and save up
to 33% on gate admission:
Combine one of the world’s finest gardens with the greatest
festival of gardening on this specially created ticket for the ultimate
gardening day out. Just 30 minutes away from each other, the two
experiences complement each other perfectly. RHS Hampton Court
Palace Garden Festival is a fantastic day for groups, with plenty
of demonstrations and events as well as a superb array of show
gardens, trade stands and floral displays. Likewise, Wisley in early
July is a treat, with the Mixed Borders – amongst Britain’s finest –
looking phenomenal, as well as the spectacular Bowes-Lyon Rose
Garden. To get the most out of each, we recommend spreading
the visits across two days, but for groups who only have one day,
a limited number of ‘after hours visits’ to Wisley are available.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and RHS Garden
Wisley combined ticket - from £57.25per person. For special
ticket incentives book by 31 January 2020 call The Ticket
Factory on 0800 358 0058.
Save 37% on advance- W R HH HC
purchase Guide Books
Each of the RHS Gardens have their own guidebooks,
giving you the inside track on the highlights of what
to see when, and the history of the gardens. They
are a mine of information about different areas of
the gardens with details on all the facilities as well.
By purchasing these before you arrive, you can save
time and make a saving. It’s a win-win!
RHS Garden Guide books £2.50 each when booking
10 or more in advance (normal price £4) for more
information and to book call 020 7821 3195
£5 retail discount W R HH HC
voucher for Groups
All our gardens have fantastic gift shops and plant
centres – offering a superb range of household goods,
books, local foodstuffs, gift ideas and an amazing
array of plants. From beautiful kitchenware to local
art and crafts, and from delicious jams and chutneys
to children’s garden themed gifts, there’s a lot to be
tempted by. Group visitors benefit from a £5 retail
discount voucher based on a minimum spend of £30.
Offer only available at RHS Shops located at
the RHS Gardens for more information call
020 7821 3195
5 rhs.org.uk/groups
To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 6
RHS Gardens: A Delight Throughout the Seasons From Flower Shows and winter walks to rose festivals, sculpture trails and craft showcases, RHS gardens are inspirational at any time of year with something different to see and experience every visit. As well as the year round events, the gardens themselves have been carefully curated – building on our 215 years of experience – to ensure they are a delight throughout the seasons. Visit in spring for incredible bulb displays and carpets of spring flowers, or enjoy the rich shades of autumn. Winter in our gardens brings beautiful stem colour and shape, whilst summer is a fiesta of colour and scent with fabulous roses, cottage gardens and mixed borders. 2020 is a particularly exciting time for RHS Gardens as a new addition – RHS Garden Bridgewater in Greater Manchester, the first new RHS Garden for 17 years – opens its gates. Exclusive Group Benefits Whichever RHS Garden you choose to visit with your group you’ll receive the following exclusive benefits: • Discounted rates for groups of 10+ • A special meet and greet welcome talk from a member of the groups team • £5 discount retail voucher for all group members (minimum spend applies) • Delicious choice of food and drink, with special group catering packages • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader • Free refreshment voucher for coach driver • Ample free parking for coaches Explore the range of catering and tours on offer at the RHS gardens on the following pages using this key. HC Harlow Carr HH Hyde Hall R Rosemoor W Wisley 7 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups
What’s new at our Gardens? Here are some highlights of the latest developments at our beautiful gardens. Discover the new Wisley Visitors to RHS Garden Wisley can now enjoy a fantastic new Welcome building, which has transformed the arrival experience at the garden. With landscaping from multi-award winning Christopher Bradley-Hole, an additional 250 native trees have been planted in and around the car park and visitors now enter the 240-acre garden through an avenue of 100 cherry trees. The new welcome area, opened by RHS Ambassador Alan Titchmarsh in June 2019, has a wonderful 100-seater restaurant, cafe, huge shop and amazing plant centre. Covering the space of some four Olympic pools, the new plant centre offers a larger variety of rare and unusual plants than anywhere else in Britain. The area forms part of an exciting period of transformation with a project worth some £70 million which also includes the creation of the UK’s first National Centre for Horticultural Science and Learning, opening in 2020, and the the restoration of the garden’s iconic Laboratory. This ground-breaking centre for science and learning will inspire the next generation of horticulturists and show the RHS’s previously unseen, yet hugely significant, scientific work to visitors. To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 8
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr’s Streamside garden –
RHS Garden Rosemoor
which runs the length of the garden and is one This Devon favourite has added a beautiful
of the longest in the country – is being expanded new ‘Cool Garden’ to complement its existing
still further. ‘Hot Garden’. Its calendar of events continues
to grow, with a new season of ‘Rosemoor Live’
adding to its year-round season of festivals,
fairs and specialist plant weekends.
RHS Garden Bridgewater
Following the largest gardening project in
Europe, the opening of this stunning new 154
acre garden – the Society’s first new garden
in 17 years – is hotly anticipated. Groups can
pre-register bookings now for visits from 1st
September 2020 onwards.
See page 30 for more details.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
The beautiful RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex has undergone a complete transformation in recent years, giving
visitors a brand new experience to enjoy. A highlight of any visit to the region – the garden now offers plenty of
new areas to enjoy such as the Courtyard Gardens, Global Growth Vegetable Garden, a Winter Garden and work
also continues on the creation of our Sky Meadow – which will be the UK’s largest perennial meadow. The facilities
have also been enhanced with fantastic private dining opportunities at the Thatched Barn and Hilltop Lodge.
9 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups
RHS Guided Tours – Inspiring everyone to grow
Private Group Garden Tours
On this our most popular tour option, you will
be escorted around the gardens by one of our
knowledgeable volunteer friends, who will give you
a captivating insight into the history, plantings and
seasonal delights of the garden you are visiting by
those who love it best.
Tour Price: £3 per person
(minimum 10 guests)
Tour Length: Approximately 60 minutes
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Behind the Scenes Tour –
Wisley Laboratory
This tour – designed exclusively for groups – opens up
areas of the iconic Wisley Laboratory building which
are not accessible to the public. Your tour begins in
the grand entrance of the Laboratory building for
an introduction to its history and uses today. As you
are guided through the Science Library, Entomology,
Pathology and Botany departments you will be met by
a member of the team who will share more of the work
they do to support the charitable remit of the RHS.
Tour Price: £15 per person
(minimum 10 guests)
Tour Length: Approximately 90 minutes
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To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 10Your Garden This Season Gardener’s Garden Walk
Are you new to gardening and unsure exactly what you RHS Garden Harlow Carr is a garden for all and this
could be doing when, or are you a group of keen gardeners tour, led by an experienced member of the RHS Gardens
wanting tips on your timings? Let the RHS experts help you team, allows you to explore its horticultural gems.
through the gardening year providing a whistle-stop tour Your walk and talk will be influenced by the date of your
of techniques, tips and tricks and advice on seasonal tasks. visit, perhaps learn more about the streamside planting
Your RHS guide will introduce brief sessions with various and growing the unique Meconopsis (Blue Himalayan
members of the garden team as you tour the garden. poppy), delight in the wildflower meadows, or explore
Tour Price From £15 per person some of the curiosities of the Kitchen Garden. Your RHS
(minimum group size 10) Horticulturalist guide will be available to answer your
gardening questions.
Tour Length: Approximately 90 minutes
Tour Price From £15 per person
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Tour Length: Approximately 90 minutes
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The Gardens Expert Tour
Spend an hour with one of our specialists taking an in-
depth look at one of the many areas of horticulture on
display at Rosemoor. Tours are bespoke to your group
and can focus on your area of interest, from fruit and
vegetables to roses, trees, lawns or meadows. Please
contact our Visitor Services Team to discuss your
group’s specific requirements and areas of interest.
Tour Price From £15 per person
(minimum group size 10)
Tour Length: Approximately 90 minutes
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Group tours must be booked in advance, and are subject to availability at the time of booking, for full terms
and conditions please see our website www.rhs.org.uk/groups
HC Harlow Carr HH Hyde Hall R Rosemoor W Wisley
11 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groupsDelicious food and drink options for groups
All our RHS Gardens have a tempting choice of delicious food and drink in a range of cafés and
restaurants for your group to select from on the day of their visit. From picnics and cream teas
to delicious lunches, we can also create a bespoke catering option for your group for those
who wish to pre-book.
Garden Cream Tea
Using a pre-paid voucher system your group
From Plot to Plate
members can take cream tea in the café or dine Our award-winning menus at the RHS Gardens
alfresco at a time which suits them. Private venues are inspired by fresh seasonal produce, with
are also available (minimum spend applies). garden-grown vegetables used in our dishes
Enjoy a sumptuous scone, cream and jam with wherever possible.
a choice of tea.
From £6.50 per person (prices vary at Bettys
Café Tea Rooms Harlow Carr)
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Picnics in the Garden
Our very popular alfresco option for groups provides the
ultimate flexibility to enjoy lunch in your favourite spot
in the garden. Options include sandwiches, freshly baked
cakes, fruit pots, potato crisps and a soft drink.
From £14 per person
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HC Harlow Carr HH Hyde Hall R Rosemoor W Wisley
To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 12Exclusive Private Dining Options Light Buffet Lunch Including finger sandwiches, a selection of cakes, fruit, crisps and tea/coffee this self service option is ideal for groups who prefer a lighter option, but still want a private venue. From £15 per person based on groups 25+ W R HH Seasonal Lunch with Wine Our delicious seasonal menus are designed around the season’s best from the garden, and we work with you to cater to your groups needs. This table service option, also includes a glass of wine, table water, and tea/coffee. The private room is your group’s, perhaps organise a private talk or celebrate a special occasion with two courses. From £30 per person based on groups 15+ W R HH Garden Afternoon Tea The perfect afternoon tea experience in a quintessential English garden setting. Book one of our private venues at Wisley, Rosemoor or Hyde Hall and enjoy a fabulous afternoon tea with all the trimmings, featuring ingredients inspired by the gardens and a choice of delicious teas. From £17.95 per person based on groups 15+ W R HH Festive Menus for Groups Christmas at the RHS Gardens is a magical time, our festive menus have become a highlight in the groups calender. From light afternoon teas featuring mulled wine and mince pies, to simple hearty suppers and full Turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Menus starting from £15 per person, offers vary per garden, subject to minimum group size and availability. Please note prices are subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of booking. Private rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. 13 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups
As the historic home of the RHS, RHS Garden Wisley is one of the world’s greatest gardens, with one of the largest plant collections in the world and many cultivated plants of national significance. Founded over 100 years ago by George Fergusson Wilson, it is the oldest and most diverse of the four RHS gardens. Far from being a museum of plants and conservation, Wisley is all about inspirational gardening, with plants and planting schemes constantly updated ensuring there is always something new to inspire and excite. Its 240 acres are hugely diverse, with a range of gardens, borders and attractions – all of which adapt throughout the seasons for a year round experience. The team that help create this magic comprise some 75 garden staff, 25 students, four apprentices and 100 volunteers – all working together to help make a day at Wisley an amazing experience for all our visitors.
Garden Highlights for Groups
Full of inspiration for gardeners, with over 30,000 plant varieties, 240 acres and countless
different styles, the gardens at RHS Garden Wisley are a delight throughout the year.
There are 26 different inspirational areas of the garden listed in our guide book and map.
We recommend a guided tour for £3 per person (see page 10 –11), which will take you to
see what is looking best on the day of your visit. Here are just some of our favourites.
The Mixed Borders showcase The Cottage Garden is an The Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden
annuals, perennials, shrubs English Cottage Garden featuring has an inspiring contemporary
and trees. Bold blocks of colour informal herbaceous plantings, design, teaming roses with a range
are punctuated by climbers with other flowering shrubs and of companion plantings.
on obelisks. cherry trees.
Opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth The Rock Garden is over The Lab, Terraces and Jellicoe
II in 2007, The Glasshouse 100 years of age. Waterfalls, Canal. Perhaps the most iconic
features tropical plantings, cacti dramatic conifers and bold view of Wisley, the Laboratory is
and succulents and a temperate sweeps of alpine plants are set around a terraced landscape
zone. Orchids and many other a sight to behold. Historic with the canal at centre stage.
unusual plant collections thrive in Oakwood, Wisley’s first garden, Our new 75m Wisteria Walk is
this environment. also has the most diverse plant a wonderful new focal point
collection. for Wisley.
15 To book call 020 7821 3195 groupswisley@rhs.org.ukPlanning your visit
Group Admission Rates,
Tours and Guide Books
Group Admission £12.20 per person
based on groups of 10 or more
Garden Guide book £4.00 per person,
£2.50 when pre-ordering for groups of 10+
Guided Tours from £3 per person – see page 10 –11
Opening Times
Wisley is open daily from 10am on weekdays
and 9am on weekends
Closing time is 6pm in Summer and 4.30pm in Winter,
please check www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting
between October and March. We are closed on
Christmas Day
We are easy to find
RHS Garden Wisley is 24 miles south west
of London and 8 miles north of Guildford
on the A3, near junction 10 of M25
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB
Coach Arrivals, Meet and Greet
and Parking
Ample free coach parking is provided close to the
visitor entrance.
Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Wisley
groups team in the coach park and welcomed to
the garden.
For all group benefits see page 6–7.
Delicious food to tempt you
At Wisley we have five delicious restaurants and
cafés to choose from on the day of your visit.
We also know that most groups want to eat together,
and to ensure that is possible we offer advance
bookings exclusively for groups in our Garden Room.
See page 12–13 for more information and contact
groupswisley@rhs.org.uk or call 020 7821 3195
To book call 020 7821 3195 groupswisley@rhs.org.uk 16A garden for all seasons
Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for details on even more
seasonal events at RHS Garden Wisley
Spring Winter
Wisley is famous for its spring displays – huge collections There is always something to see at Wisley, and winter
of magnolias and rhododendrons bring colour to the is no exception. The Winter Walk route is a circular
woodland gardens, and generous swathes of bulbs path around the lake which is planted with shrubs and
carpet lawns and borders. The Alpine House is always a trees for winter display, including many scented plants
real treat too. and shrubs with colourful stems and leaves. Marvel at
2020 Spring events include the century old conifers in the Pinetum and warm up
20 – 22 March Spring Plant Fair in the Glasshouse where there is always something
29th April – 3 May Spring Craft Fair exotic to admire.
2020 Winter events include
5 December – 3 January Glow 2020
(see page 40)
RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show
Summer 8 – 13 September
Highlights of Wisley in the summer include the This six-day floral extravaganza will feature a variety
spectacular Rose Garden – bursting with colour and of specialist nurseries and trade stands, with top
scent – as well as the Mixed Borders, which are vast quality plants and garden goodies. Visitors can gain
beds of colour, texture and form. The recently created access to expert advice, and browse and buy from
Exotic Garden is a sight to behold in late summer. RHS Chelsea and Hampton Flower Show medal
2020 Summer events include winners as well as enjoying the floral display by
15 August – 20 September the National Association of Flower Arrangement
Surrey Sculpture Society Trail Societies (NAFAS) and the National Dahlia Society
Annual show. Entry to the Show is included with
Autumn garden entry.
Enjoy the acres of autumn colour from Wisley’s
extensive tree collections, the autumn flowering crocus
and see how beautiful a garden can look when it is
falling asleep for the winter. Golds, oranges and reds
adorn the landscape, while the Orchard is a tapestry
of scent and colour exhibiting the many hundreds of
apple varieties.
2020 Autumn events include
14-18 October Taste of Autumn
17 To book call 020 7821 3195 groupswisley@rhs.org.ukNestled in the beautiful Torridge Valley between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, RHS Garden Rosemoor is a hidden gem, surrounded by woodland and enhanced by the natural beauty of North Devon. A treat for garden lovers throughout the year, Rosemoor is as inspirational to the amateur gardener as it is awe- inspiring to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts. The original garden was created by Lady Anne Berry, over a period of some thirty years. It was offered to the RHS in 1988 and has continued to be developed as a true plantsman’s garden ever since. Spread across 65 acres, Rosemoor features a huge diversity of planting displays. With the largest rose gardens in the South West, it is consistently voted one of the best places in the UK to see roses. Rosemoor’s extensive calendar of events is perfect for groups. Choose from horticultural shows, craft fairs and live music events, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the garden.
Garden Highlights for Groups
Enjoy this traditional Devon garden, full of local history and beautiful plants,
all year round.
Guided tours (See page 10 –11) enable us to show you what is looking best on
the day of your visit, here are some of the highlights.
Rose Gardens – Rosemoor The Hot Garden more than lives The beautiful new Cool
has become known for its two up to its name, with waves of Garden, designed by award-
outstanding rose gardens – The plants chosen for their heat and winning designer Jo Thompson,
Queen Mother’s Rose Garden, vibrancy. The area features Prairie complements the Hot Garden.
featuring modern roses, and the style planting, and many of the Themed on the use of water in
Shrub Rose Garden, planted with plants used are from the grassland gardens, planting features subtle
more traditional roses. habitats of North America. blue and white flowers and silvery
foliage and bark, all enhanced
by water.
The Potager and Cottage The Stone Garden – This is In Lady Anne’s Arboretum
Garden – Colourful and scented one of the oldest parts of the many of the trees were raised
plants, along with a charming garden, offering excellent growing from seed collected by Lady
thatched summer house, make conditions for a range of plants. Anne, who maintained meticulous
the Cottage Garden a very popular A corner rich in history, originally records of the origin of every plant
area of Rosemoor. Next to the designed by Lady Anne’s mother in her collection. The Bicentary
Cottage Garden, the Potager is in 1932. Arboretum is a living reference
an ornamental kitchen garden. of the northern hemisphere’s
finest trees.
19 To book call 020 7821 3195 rosemooradmin@rhs.org.ukPlanning your visit
Group Admission Rates, Opening Times
Guided Tours and Guide Books Gardens open year round 10am – 6pm
£7 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 5pm in winter, please check
Guided Tours from £3 per person – see page 10 –11 www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between
NEW Garden Guide book £5 per person, £2.50 when October and March. We are closed on Christmas Day.
pre-ordering for groups of 10+
Coach Arrivals, Meet and Greet
We are easy to find and Parking
RHS Garden Rosemoor is 18 miles south of Free hard standing coach parking is provided, coaches
the Hartland peninsula and Clovelly Estate, are invited to drop off outside the visitor entrance.
50 mile east of the M5 junction 27 via the A361. Visiting coaches are met by a member of the
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, Rosemoor groups team.
EX38 8PH For all group benefits see page 6–7
Ilfracombe
Delicious food to tempt you
Barnstaple The Rosemoor Kitchen Garden restaurant has
Bideford won regional awards for its creative and delicious menus,
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We also know that most groups want to eat together,
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To book call 020 7821 3195 rosemooradmin@rhs.org.uk 20A garden for all seasons
Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for details on even more
seasonal events at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Spring
Rosemoor in Spring sees fabulous colour as the garden
literally comes to life. Early in the season, the Upper
Woodlands are full of wood anemones, and as the weeks
progress, daffodils and fritillaries carpet the meadows,
and rhododendrons and camellias bloom throughout the
garden. May brings Japanese flowering cherries and other
blossoms whilst the bluebells fill the Upper Woodlands.
2020 Spring events include
14 – 15 March Wordsworths Spring Flower Festival Autumn
21 March Alpine Garden Society Show Autumn brings harvest time to Rosemoor,
28 – 29 March Wool & Yarn Fest with plenty to see in the potager, fruit and vegetable
25 – 26 April RHS National Rhododendron Show gardens. As the season unfolds, expect to see vibrant
2 – 3 May Spring Design for Living Fair Acer, fruits, berries and grasses, moving on to the rich
9 – 10 May Plant Heritage Spring Fair golds, reds and oranges of Autumn colour throughout
the garden. Savour the last of the Autumn sunshine in
Summer this beautiful setting.
Rosemoor in early summer becomes an amazing fusion 2020 Autumn events include
of colour and scent with the Rose Gardens at their 4 – 6 September Autumn Design for Living Fair
peak. The Wildflower Meadows change into a dramatic 19 – 20 September Gardenalia Fair
yellow and purple haze and as summer progresses, the 25 – 26 September Real Ale & Gin Fest
Hot Garden matures with spectacular colour. Enjoy the 3 – 4 October Apple Festival
Mediterranean Garden with its classic scents and shades 9 – 11 October Woodfest Weekend
and the new Cool Garden.
2020 Summer events include
6– 7 June Rosemoor 30 Anniversary Weekend
26- 28 June Rose Weekend
1 – 2 August Vintage & Retro Weekend
RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show
14 – 16 August
The only RHS flower show in the South West
highlights the very best the region has to offer Winter
in nurseries, atmosphere and local fare, all set As Autumn is left behind there is still a surprising amount
against the stunning backdrop of the garden. of colour, scent and texture, including Rosemoor’s national
collection of hollies which can be discovered on a delightful
trail. Enjoy frost-sparkled walks, evergreens throughout the
garden and vivid stem colour and textures.
2020 Winter Events include
Selected dates November – January Rosemoor Glow
Mid November – End of January Winter Sculpture
Exhibition
27 – 29 November Christmas Craft Fair
12 – 13 December Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair
21 To book call 020 7821 3195 rosemooradmin@rhs.org.ukHarlow Carr captures the essence of Yorkshire within a beautiful garden setting. The must-visit garden in this part of the country, it will inspire and delight all interests with its innovative design and creative planting. With 58 acres ranging from woodland to wildflower meadows, this must-visit garden inspires with its innovation and creativity, with many aspects evoking the surrounding landscapes including water features, dry stone walling and wooded areas. Initially laid out around the site of a Victorian hotel and bathhouse, the gardens were developed when the newly formed Northern Horticultural Society leased the land and opened Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens in 1950. Amalgamating with the RHS in 2001, the garden has continued to develop. Groups love its authentic Yorkshire feel as well the onsite Bettys tea room! Highlights include the colourful herbaceous borders, the Woodland Glade, the Alpine House, and the walk along one of the country’s longest streamside gardens.
Garden Highlights for Groups
A traditional Yorkshire garden, full of local history and beautiful plants all year round,
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is rich in variety and full of surprises – and is sure to inspire
all who visit it.
Guided tours are only £3 per person for groups of 10 (See page 10–11), and enable us to
show you what is looking best on the day of your visit. These are some of the highlights.
Streamside. Running the length The Kitchen Garden at RHS Sitting majestically at the top of
of RHS Harlow Carr is one of the Garden Harlow Carr includes the valley, affording a stunning
longest streamside gardens in the raised beds for vegetables, a fruit view of the Woodland, the 24m
country, the jewel of the garden. and herb garden, willow beds, and (80ft) glass Alpine House
plenty of flowers for cutting. provides an ideal setting for
different specimens.
Established in 2016, The Winter The Main Borders Woodland Glade
Walk is magical, especially when One of the many jewels in Harlow From rhododendrons and narcissi
low light and frosts highlight the Carr’s crown, the main borders in spring, to magical bluebells
striking array of shapes, textures feature spectacular plantings of in May, on to the foxgloves and
and colours. herbaceous perennials, grasses, large-leaved hostas as summer
bulbs and shrubs, with a beautiful progresses, this is a wonderful
vista over the main garden. sight throughout the year.
23 To book call 020 7821 3195 harlowcarr@rhs.org.ukPlanning your visit
Group Admission Rates, Opening Times
Guided Tours and Guide Books Gardens open 9.30am – 6pm
£9.50 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 4pm in winter, please check
Guided Tours from £3 per person – see page 10–11 www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between
NEW Garden Guide book £4 per person, £2.50 when October and March. We are closed on Christmas Day.
pre-ordering for groups of 10+
Coach Arrivals, Meet and Greet
We are easy to find and Parking
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is located on the Free coach parking is provided, coaches are invited to
outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. drop off outside the visitor entrance.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Harlow
HG3 1QB Carr groups team and welcomed to the garden. For all
group benefits see page 6–7
Delicious food to tempt you
A day out at RHS Garden Harlow Carr would not
be complete without taking a break at Yorkshire’s
well known ‘Bettys Café Tea Room and Shop’. Indulge
yourself in one (or two!) delicious treats and a well
earned cup of tea.
Table reservations for groups or individuals are not
possible. Our pre-paid catering vouchers are a popular
option, your group members can visit the café in
their own time.
For more information see pages 12–13
To book call 020 7821 3195 harlowcarr@rhs.org.uk 24A garden for all seasons
Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for details on even more
seasonal events at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Spring
From waves of bright spring bulbs to enchanting
rhododendrons in the woodland, spring is a joy at
Harlow Carr. The season starts with over ¼ million bulbs
including snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, iris, crocus and
grape hyacinths, whilst in May the Rhododendrons – of all
shapes and sizes and ranging from white to scarlet – are
a must-see.
2020 Spring events include
2 – 3 May Spring Gardening Weekend
Autumn
As the days shorten and cool, Harlow Carr erupts with
late perennials, grasses and vibrant foliage colours.
The woodland and arboretum are fabulous in autumn,
with rich golds, reds and ambers, but there’s also plenty
to see in the vegetable gardens and main borders.
2020 Autumn events include
10 October National Alpine Garden Society Show
Summer
The borders and scented gardens are a particular
highlight at this time of year with fabulous colour and
fragrance to enjoy. Relax by the Queen Mother’s Lake,
discover botanical treasures in the Alpine House, and
see the vibrant Streamside primulas and beautiful
wildflower meadows.
2020 Summer events include
11 – 12 July National Sweet Pea Show
4 – 5 July Clematis weekend
1 – 2 August Orchid weekend
Music Sundays – afternoons in July and August
Garden Harlow Carr Winter
Flower Show Wrap up warm for a day at Harlow Carr in the winter,
NEW DATE 26 – 28 June with beautiful specially created winter walks. Enjoy
winter flowering trees, fragrant shrubs and a stunning
This three-day floral extravaganza is a great mix of colourful stems and it’s also a great time to bird
day out, packed with specialist nurseries and spot from the bird hide.
trade stands, gorgeous displays, expert advice, 2020 Winter events include
tempting food, entertainment and more. Selected dates November – December
Glow illuminations
25 To book call 020 7821 3195 harlowcarr@rhs.org.ukThis peaceful garden is a perfect destination for groups. Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Garden Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the east of England. With its wide open skies and far reaching views, it is a haven of peace and tranquility, with some 360 acres to explore. Highlights include the fascinating Mediterranean inspired Dry Garden which showcases an array of drought tolerant plants (Hyde Hall is actually in one of the driest areas of the UK) as well as a beautiful hilltop garden, rose garden, woodland, meadows and pasture. Originally a farm, the site was gifted to the RHS 27 years ago. Reflecting its farming heritage, there is also a superb Global Growth Vegetable Garden showcasing fruit and vegetables from around the world.
Garden Highlights for Groups
A perfect destination for a day out, or as part of a group tour in the East of England,
in half a day you can take in the key areas of the garden, but we recommend a whole day
to linger in your favourite spot, admire the views and enjoy award winning catering.
Guided tours (See page 10 –11) enable us to show you what is looking best on the day
of your visit, but these are some of the highlights.
The Dry Garden is one of the Robinson & Woodland Garden Global Growth Vegetable
crowning achievements of Hyde These two garden areas were Garden This new garden which
Hall. Created in 2001, it aims to first planted by Hyde Hall’s opened summer 2017, has a
show visitors how they can work original owners, the Robinsons. circular design to symbolise
with the environment and use In 2006 the Robinson Garden a globe with four quarters,
drought-tolerant plants was reworked to create a representing Europe & the
contemporary garden with Middle East, Asia, North &
three distinct boggy areas. Central America, and South
America.
The Hilltop Garden has a Clover Hill and the Australian Winter Garden and Lake Walk
number of different areas to and New Zealand Garden Celebrate the delights of Winter
explore, including ponds, borders, Admire the vast sweeping borders with its multitude of radiant stem
rose borders and island beds. filled with grasses and perennials. colours, peeling barks, luminous
leaf colours and dazzling berries.
27 To book call 020 7821 3195 hydehallgroups@rhs.org.ukPlanning your visit
Group Admission Rates, Opening Times
Guided Tours and Guide Books Gardens open year round 10am – 6pm
£9.50 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 4pm in winter, please check
Guided Tours from £3 per person – see page 10–11 www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between
NEW Garden Guide book £4.00 per person, £2.50 when November and February. We are closed on Christmas Day.
pre-ordering for groups of 10+
Coach Arrivals, Meet and Greet
We are easy to find and Parking
RHS Garden Hyde Hall is located in the Essex Free coach parking is provided, coaches are
countryside just outside Chelmsford. invited to drop off outside the visitor entrance.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RA Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Hyde
Hall groups team in the coach drop off area and
welcomed to the garden.
For all group benefits see page 6–7
Delicious food to tempt you
Opened in 2018 Gardeners Rest Restaurant
offers spectacular views of the surrounding
countryside, and wonderful menus with inspiration
taken from the seasons best.
We also know that most groups want to eat together,
and to ensure that is possible we offer advance
bookings exclusively for groups in our Thatched Barn
and new Hilltop Lodge.
See page 12–13 for more information and contact
hydehallgroups@rhs.org.uk for more
To book call 020 7821 3195 hydehallgroups@rhs.org.uk 28A garden for all seasons
Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for details on even more
seasonal events at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Spring
As spring starts to creep up, the garden shows new
signs of life, with golden daffodils as well as the blues
and purples of grape hyacinths and winter windflowers.
Tulips, marsh marigolds and gorgeous malus tree
blossom all come to life at this time of year.
2020 Spring events include
8 – 9 February Early Spring Show
25 – 26 April Spring Plant Fair
7 – 10 May Spring Craft Fair
Winter
There’s still so much to enjoy in the garden over the winter
and a sprinkling of frost can transform it entirely. Think crisp
winter walks, with the lake reflecting a clear sky. Colour
comes from hellebores, winter stems and viburnums.
Summer
Enjoy the sights and scents of the many beautiful
English roses in the rose gardens, as well as the fiesta
of colour in the Herbaceous Border with its five colour
themed bays.
2020 Summer events include
6 – 21 June Rose Festival
28 – 31 August Craft and Design Fair
27 June – 4 October Summer Floral Fantasia
Autumn
A blanket of brilliant Autumn colour can be enjoyed RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show
thanks to Hyde Hall’s expansive woodland – with shades NEW DATE 5 – 9 AUGUST
of gold, bronze and scarlet. The garden also has plenty
Join us for this five-day floral extravaganza set
of other areas of interest, with many late summer
flowering perennials, crab apples and exceptional
in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden
pumpkin displays making an Autumnal visit full of Hyde Hall. The show provides a fabulous
seasonal delights. day out for family and friends with specialist
2020 Autumn events include nurseries, gardening sundries, expert advice,
19 – 20 September Autumn Plant Fair craft and gifts, live music and tasty food and
2 – 4 October Taste of Autumn drink, as well as the chance to explore the
1 – 11 October Fruit Full Exhibition garden in full summer bloom.
18 – 19 November Christmas Shopping Evenings
29 To book call 020 7821 3195 hydehallgroups@rhs.org.ukOpening Summer 2020
2020 will see the opening of the RHS’s
fifth garden, RHS Garden Bridgewater,
in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Named after the historic Bridgewater Canal
which runs along the southern end of the
site, RHS Garden Bridgewater is set in the
grounds of the former Worsley New Hall,
a 19th century residence which was
formerly the estate of the First Earl of
Ellesmere. The master plan for RHS Garden
Bridgewater has been created by leading
landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith.
Though the mansion no longer remains, echoes of the
original gardens, including the historic walled garden,
ice-house, lake and formal terraces, can still be seen.
Highlights of Bridgewater will include the restored 11 acre
Weston Walled Garden, one of the largest walled gardens
in the country. This will encompass several large gardens
within it, including a Wellbeing Garden, which will provide
a horticultural haven and an Orchard Garden and Bee and
Butterfly Garden focusing on traditional fruit trees. These
will sit alongside a Kitchen Garden designed by RHS Chelsea
Flower Show gold medalists Charlotte Harris and Hugo
Bugg; a Paradise Garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith; a
Learning Garden designed by students from Manchester
Metropolitan University and Community Grow Plots.
There will also be a unique Chinese Streamside Garden,
which has been created in partnership with the local Group Admission
Chinese community, celebrating the huge contribution
of Chinese plants and gardening traditions. and Guided Tours
Group Bookings are for arrivals from 1st September
2020 onwards.
Group admission £7 per person
Guided tours £3 per person
To discuss visits to RHS Garden Bridgewater
please email groups@rhs.org.uk or call 01483 212392 3031 rhs.org.uk/groups
32
RHS Flower Shows and Festivals
Each summer, floral fever sweeps the nation as our sensational Flower Shows and
Festivals take root in some of the country’s most fantastic locations. Beginning in April
with the first blooms of spring, through to the balmy summer days of July, join us for a
gardening extravaganza essential to any summer calendar.
Innovative show gardens, blooming floral displays and informative and entertaining
talks and workshops will delight and inspire both novice and experienced gardeners.
Take a break and enjoy live entertainment, or squeeze in some retail therapy and take
home treats and treasures from boutique trade stands. Top it all off with an indulgent
luxury picnic or champagne afternoon tea, and enjoy the perfect day out surrounded by
gorgeous summer greenery.
The Shows are all easily accessible and ideal either as part of a larger themed itinerary or as a standalone day
trip. Discounted group tickets are available, with the option to hold bookings in advance. With plenty of coach
parking, great catering facilities and free entry for tour leaders and coach drivers*, they make the ideal option
for groups.
Group Benefits
Whichever RHS Flower Show or festival you choose to visit with your group you’ll receive the following,
exclusive benefits:
• Discounted rates for Groups of 8+ on selected shows*
• Ample free coach parking at Tatton Park, Chatsworth House and Hampton Court Palace
• Free entry for coach driver and tour leader at Tatton Park, Chatsworth House, and Hampton Court Palace*
* see individual show pages for details
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
33 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groupsRHS Flower Show Cardiff
RHS Flower Show Cardiff promises a sensational spring celebration of gardens, plants and
flowers alongside family-fun aplenty. The 2020 gardening season begins with inspirational
colour, gardening advice from the UK’s top growers, superb shopping and all your
favourite school and community competitions. Don’t miss the famous Floral Marquee,
fascinating talks and demonstrations and hands-on activities at this beloved family show
set in the heart of Cardiff.
Dates and opening times Exclusive Benefits for Groups
17 – 19 April • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Friday – Sunday 10am – 5pm for groups of 20+
The plant sell-off begins at 4pm on the last day of
the show, allowing visitors to purchase plants from
the displays. Delicious Food
There is a wide variety of food and drink options
at the show and a selection of catering stands serving
Group rates hot and cold food and drinks. As well as this the show
features a delightful Farmers’ Market.
• Special rates for groups of 10+
from £12.75pp*
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies.
Coach Parking
Sophia Gardens is the most convenient drop-
off point. Coach parking is not available on the
show site, and should be arranged independently.
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups 34RHS Malvern Spring Festival
In association with Great Little Breaks
Bursting with vibrant colour, inspirational planting and the very best of garden design,
RHS Malvern Spring Festival is sure to put a spring in your step. Pick up ideas for your
garden across the sweeping Three Counties Showground, and enjoy food, drink and
unique shopping in the setting of the magnificent Malvern Hills. Over 70 hand-picked
nurseries will gather in the Floral Marquee, answering in-depth questions and selling
their fantastic florals. A variety of talks and demonstrations from familiar faces will keep
you entertained, and glorious gardens take over the Showground and whisk you away to
horticultural heaven.
Dates and opening times Exclusive Benefits for Groups
7 – 10 May • Free entry for coach driver
Thursday – Sunday 9am – 6pm • Free coach parking
Group rates Coach Parking
• Special rates for groups of 8+ There is dedicated coach parking, on approach
from £20.75* per person follow AA signs for Coach Parking/Brown Car Park.
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies.
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
35 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groupsRHS Chelsea Flower Show
Sponsored by M&G Investments
The world’s most famous flower show returns with all the expertise, glamour and style
you’ve come to expect from our renowned flagship event. Growers and designers bring
together plants and flowers from every corner of the globe in this showcase of the pinnacle
of gardening. The iconic Great Pavilion, globally-acclaimed RHS Competitions and inspiring
Show Gardens are not-to-be-missed at this star-studded and glittering affair.
Dates and opening times Delicious Food
19 – 23 May There is a range of bookable catering facilities
Tuesday – Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 5.30pm at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including three-
RHS Members’ Days – 19 & 20 May course meals, seafood platters and afternoon tea.
The plant sell-off begins at 4pm on the last day of As well as this there is a selection of hot and cold food
the show, allowing visitors to purchase plants from and drink outlets around the showground.
the displays.
Coach Parking
Ticket Prices Coach parking is available at Battersea Park.
• Group bookings are charged at the full Please arrange your parking and drop off permit
public rate from £69.75* per person. when booking your tickets with our ticketing partner.
Please note; Group tickets to RHS Chelsea Flower
Show are only available to group organisers who are
also visiting another RHS Show or RHS Gardens in
the same year. Full terms are available at rhs.org.uk/
groups. Contact our exclusive ticketing partner for
more information.
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies.
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups 36RHS Chatsworth Flower Show
Get back to nature in the gorgeous grounds of the Chatsworth Estate and enjoy a
day exploring the delights of the natural world. This year we’re going wild for wildlife,
nurturing our environment, and digging into grow-your-own veg. Thought-provoking
Show Gardens return, and first-class growers and nurseries take their place in the Floral
Marquee. Be inspired by innovative design, pioneering planting and immersive floral
displays, and hear talks from expert speakers to help you make the most of your summer
garden. Retail therapy, live entertainment and artisan food and drink round off this
celebration of our national love affair with the great outdoors.
Dates and opening times Exclusive Benefits for Groups
11 – 14 June • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
RHS Members’ Day – 11 June
The plant sell-off begins at 4pm on the last day of Delicious Food
the show, allowing visitors to purchase plants from There is a wide selection of food and drink
the displays. available within the showground. All food is locally
sourced where possible.
Group rates
• Special rates for groups of 20+ from Coach Parking
£29.75pp*, £25.75pp* for groups of 50+ Free coach parking is available on the grounds
• Special incentive offer: 5 free in 50. See page 4 adjacent to Chatsworth House and a short walk
to the show.
Group rates not available on RHS Members’ Days
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies.
Please contact our ticketing partner for enquiries and
bookings. Please note: Coaches will not be allowed
to park without prebooking and there is no drop-off
point.
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
37 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groupsRHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Supported by Viking
The RHS gardening festival favourite returns with a magical mix of gardens, plants and
flowers, shopping, live music and delicious food. Chat with expert planstpeople in the
famous Floral Marquee, before taking a stroll along the palace’s beautiful Long Water.
Visit the sweet-smelling Festival of Roses and learn new skills at a unique range of cookery
and craft workshops. Why not make a date with a sensational summer’s day out in the
regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace?
Dates and opening times Exclusive Benefits for Groups
6 – 12 July • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Monday (Preview Evening) 5pm – 10.30pm • Ample free coach parking
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm
RHS Members’ Days – 7 & 8 July
The plant sell-off begins at 4pm on the last day of Delicious Food
the show, allowing visitors to purchase plants from From the Dig In Restaurant to the abundance
the displays. of food courts, make sure to top off your visit
with a great meal.
Group rates
• Special rates for groups of 20+ from £29.75pp*, Coach Parking
groups of 50+ from £25.75pp*, groups of 50+ Ample free coach parking is available in the
from £65.75* for the Preview Evening** Hampton Court Green car park which is a 15-20
• Special incentive offer: 5 free in 50. See page 4 minute walk from the show. See website for more
Group rates not available on RHS Members’ Days. information.
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies. Drop offs are not available outside the show or palace.
**Limited places available for the Preview Evening
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups 38RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Full of summer colour, character and horticultural delights, join us at RHS Flower Show
Tatton Park and let the floral festivities begin! The RHS Young Designer gardens return and
showcase the very best of up and coming horticultural talent, while the ever-popular Back
to Back gardens take over the park and embody the joy of gardening in small spaces.
Other highlights include talks from expert speakers, hands-on workshops that bring new
skills to your fingertips, and our dedicated family area where children can take their first
steps towards becoming a green-fingered gardening hero. Live entertainment, unique
shopping and fantastic food and drink complete the perfect summer day out in a truly
beautiful setting.
Dates and opening times Exclusive Benefits for Groups
22 – 26 July • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm • Free coach parking
RHS Members’ Day – 22 July
The plant sell-off begins at 4pm on the last day of
the show, allowing visitors to purchase plants from Coach Parking
the displays. The coach park is clearly signposted from
the A556, and is free of charge. There is
ample free coach parking.
Group rates
• Special rates for groups of 20+ from Delicious Food
£25.25pp* and from £21.75pp* for groups
of 50+ There is a selection of food and drink outlets
around the showground offering everything
• Special incentive offer: 5 free in 50. See page 4
from a quick snack, drink or ice cream to a sit-down
Group rates not available on RHS Members’ Days lunch. You can also treat yourself to lunch or afternoon
*Price includes 75p per ticket. Postage charge applies.
tea in the relaxed surroundings of Tatton Park.
For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory
0800 358 0058 or groups@theticketfactory.com
Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.
39 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groupsSee How Our Group Travel
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See page 4
Over the festive period, enjoy the magical experience of
exploring an RHS Garden by night – as fabulous lighting
effects bring them to life, with illuminated walks and
special effects.
At RHS Garden Wisley, the light installations bloom with magical,
giant illuminated flowers, whilst at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, you
can enjoy an illuminated trail around the magnificent trees and
shrubs as dusk falls and witness the lights reflected in the lake
on the Streamside walk. At RHS Garden Rosemoor, incredible
hi-tech colour changing lights illuminate the garden offering an
amazing spectacle for visitors.
All four gardens also offer fantastic winter walks, and each has
special seasonal treats on offer including festive lunches, hot
chocolate, mince pies and perhaps some mulled wine or cider
to warm up.
Light installations, event dates and ticket times all vary per
garden. Please visit our website or contact the booking team
for updated information. Groups@rhs.org.uk
RHS Garden Wisley
5 December – 3 January 2020/21
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Selected dates November to December 2020
RHS Garden Rosemoor
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