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911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

It’s hot at Hampton! Due to high temperatures, we urge you not to bring your dogs or leave them in cars. Please bring a reusable water bottle (there are plenty of refill stations), hats, umbrellas and suncream.

Top things to do at the Festival

Take a look at some of the things to see and do at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025

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Garden at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024
The Lion King Garden at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024
The Peat Free Garden at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024

Gardens of Wonder

  • With three judged garden categories, there’s garden design inspiration galore at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. The Show Gardens represent the best in horticultural excellence, while the Gardens of Curiosity allow designers to challenge their creativity with beautiful gardens that also provide plenty of take-home ideas.

  • The popular Planting Pockets return to the Festival, inviting new horticulturists to bring their first garden to an 911±¬ÁÏ Show. This mentored category offers the first opportunity for budding designers to start their Show Careers, including the opportunity to have their designs rated by 911±¬ÁÏ Judges and this year focuses on city spaces.

  • This year the Feature Gardens take their cue from the Festival theme of ‘Wonder’. Expect gardens of whimsy and delight – packed with plants and buzzing with wildlife.
     
  • For the first time, Balcony gardens will be a feature at the show, with three exciting designs for smaller spaces –  a garden for cats, a sensory retreat and a space to teach us about using grey water.
  • With allotments, plant family borders by students at the London College of Garden Design, and exciting installations all around the show, there are lots of ideas and inspiration to be had. Remember to take a pen and paper and lots of photos.

Alliums at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024
Festival of Roses at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024
A rose at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024

Plant paradise

  • From the heady scent of the Festival of Roses to the stunning displays in the Floral Marquee, 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court is a plant lovers heaven.

  • Last year’s visitors’ favourite, the Houseplant Market returns, celebrating the wonders of indoor gardening. Why not sign up to one of our daily expert-led workshops and learn how to create your very own take-home terrarium?

  • If you see a flower you absolutely must have in a garden at the Festival, check the plant lists, as you’ll almost certainly be able to buy it in the Floral Marquee, or around the Plant Village.

  • Floral displays bloom all around the showground, created by skilled floral artists – for selfie opportunities, or just to provide a gorgeous backdrop for your picnic.

Grower helps visitor at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court
Carol Klein at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024
911±¬ÁÏ advice at 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court 2024

Tips, advice and inspiration

  • Treat your garden to a summer make over with ideas from the top designers and growers in horticulture. Find out what plant combinations work for your conditions, discover how to recreate your favourite styles at home and learn how to look after your plants to keep your garden looking its best all year long.

  • In the Floral Marquee, you can take advantage of having the greatest horticultural minds at your disposal. Pick their brains and get insider knowledge.

  • See your favourite gardening stars on the stage sharing their experience and wisdom. Take part in demonstrations and learn how the experts do it in on the Talks Stages.

  • Meet the many horticultural charities, trades and associations that come to the Festival. From 911±¬ÁÏ Partner Gardens to visit in your area, to free advice on your landscaping projects, it’s a great opportunity to dive in and explore all aspects of gardening.

Visitors sit by the Long Water
Sunbathing by the Longwater
Visitors relax by the Bandstand

Enjoy a great day out

  • Above all else, 911±¬ÁÏ Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is a fun day out celebrating the summer, with a huge range of tradestands ready to provide all your shopping needs.

  • With plenty of food and drink options around the Festival, there’s something for every appetite, diet and palate. Choose street food from around the world or take the opportunity to treat yourself to a sophisticated Fortnum & Masons picnic hamper to be enjoyed by the cooling banks of the Long Water with stunning views of the Palace.

  • Soak up the atmosphere with the sounds from the bandstand playing live music throughout the Festival. Check the website or Show Guide for the full line-up of talks and workshops.

  • ​There’s lots of family-friendly activities to keep younger visitors happy, enjoying nature and maybe even sparking a life-long love of gardening. Look out for the joyful School Bug Barrels too.

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911±¬ÁÏ is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.