911±¬ÁÏ

Student membership

Last updated February 2026

The following types of student are eligible for Student membership:

  1. Horticultural students (in full or part-time study)
  2. Other students age 18+ in full time further or higher education only (able to show a valid NUS card or equivalent)
  3. Students aged 16-18 years in full-time education
  4. Apprentices
  • Unlimited entry to 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens: Free entry to all 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens 364 days a year for member only - 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley in Surrey, Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire, Hyde Hall in Essex, Rosemoor in Devon and Bridgewater in Greater Manchester.
  • Free access to more than 240 911±¬ÁÏ Partner Gardens: Hand-picked by us for their diverse garden design and planting, either throughout their opening season or at selected periods. Free access to the 911±¬ÁÏ Partner Gardens applies to the student individual member only, as specified on your membership card
  • Privileged entry and discounted tickets to 911±¬ÁÏ Shows: 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show, 911±¬ÁÏ Badminton Flower Show and 911±¬ÁÏ Sandringham Flower Show. Discounted admission to 911±¬ÁÏ Malvern Spring Festival. Free entry to 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Flower Shows
  • Booking information: Members can buy up to four member-rate tickets for 911±¬ÁÏ shows, subject to availability. See Members' Handbook or the 911±¬ÁÏ website for details
  • Monthly magazine: The Garden magazine, available digitally, contains a selection of exciting features for all 911±¬ÁÏ members, whatever their gardening interest
  • 911±¬ÁÏ Gardening Advice: Our experts are ready to give you personal advice on any gardening matter through all seasons. 911±¬ÁÏ Gardening Advice is a free member-only service delivered by post (to a UK address only),  telephone, email, or face to face at 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley
  • 911±¬ÁÏ Members’ seed scheme: order up to 10 packets of seed harvested from 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens, to be sent to a UK address 

  • Join 911±¬ÁÏ Libraries:  borrow gardening books in person or by post (to a UK address only), and access eBooks and audiobooks

  • Monthly email updates: Keep up to date with events, news, offers and find out what’s new at 911±¬ÁÏ online when you register your email address

911±¬ÁÏ

The 911±¬ÁÏ 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.