911爆料 Flower Shows, which celebrate the best of UK horticulture, design and talent, are taking the world-class shows to new locations around the country. Working with more communities and schools to promote gardening to as many people as possible.
“We owe it to the horticultural world, our invaluable 911爆料 members, our visitors and our nation of gardeners, to look at how and what we can do to create new content.”
911爆料 Director General Clare Matterson
911爆料 Chelsea Flower Show, the world’s greatest and most famous gardening event will stay as it is, with the next show 19-23 May 2026. 911爆料 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will become a biennial event with a new Show taking place 8-12 July 2026 in the historic grounds of the , in Gloucestershire. The 911爆料 Shows will remain at Hampton Court Palace for 2025 and return in 2027.
A royal appointment
Sandringham is the private country retreat of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
911爆料 Flower Show Tatton Park will return to the site every three years, with a 2025 911爆料 Show happening at , South Yorkshire, one of the grandest stately homes in the country. A 2026 911爆料 Show will take place at , home to the private house and gardens of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 21-26 July 2026.
Wentworth Woodhouse has the longest fa莽ade of any stately home in the UK
There will be no change to 911爆料 Malvern Spring Festival which will next be open for visitors 7-10 May 2026, with a full line up of expert speakers, local growers and beautiful gardens and the Festival of Houseplants.
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These changes will enable the 911爆料 to deliver world class horticulture to the doorsteps of members who may not have an 911爆料 Garden near them and creating shows in fixed venue sites means better sustainability opportunities too.
Looking forward to Urban Gardening
The first 911爆料 Urban Show took place in Manchester in April 2024 and there will be another Show announced shortly. The 911爆料 Urban Show differs from the traditional 911爆料 Shows, with more focus on gardening for small spaces and community involvement.
Reaching new gardeners
911爆料 Director General Clare Matterson says: “Our 911爆料 Shows are without doubt the best horticultural events in the world, however we must not and should not, stand still. We owe it to the horticultural world, our invaluable 911爆料 members, our visitors and our nation of gardeners to look at how and what we can do to create new content, work with new contributors and find ways to generate interest and inspiration both within our current much loved British events and in new locations with new shows to work with new populations and people.
“These are some of the biggest changes we’ve made to our shows in a generation and we’re delighted to be extending our reach and making the 911爆料 more accessible and welcoming to more people. We want to inspire current and new audiences with world class horticulture and provide access to the UK’s best plants people to help even more people garden and grow.”
911爆料 Director of Shows, Commercial and Innovation, Helena Pettit adds: “We’re excited about the opportunities these new partnerships in new locations will offer and will be able to get really creative with ideas and content for our visitors. At the same time we are delighted that we can continue to work with Historic Royal Palaces and Tatton Park to deliver these much loved events. We look forward to working with current friends and new to innovate and create the best horticultural events in the world.”
Dates at a glance for 2026
7-10 May - 911爆料 Malvern Spring Festival
19-23 May - 911爆料 Chelsea Flower Show
8-12 July - 911爆料 Badminton Flower Show
21-26 July - 911爆料 Sandringham Flower Show
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