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Festival of Plants 2026

Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom.

  • 6th June 2026 - 6th June 2026
  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

A fun-filled, fact-finding day out with something for everyone to enjoy: from gardeners to budding plant scientists; families to photographers or anyone looking to spend an interesting day in the Garden when it is brimming with summer colour.

Visitors can enjoy:

🌿Free tours of the Garden
🌿Bitesize talks in the Grow and Tell marquee
🌿Hands-on activities in the Plant Science marquee
🌿Ask the Gardener
🌿Family crafts inspired by our roses
🌿Plant Explainers who are happy to chat about our collection
🌿Live music and entertainment throughout the day
🌿Food trucks
🌿Craft stalls

The Garden Shop, Gift Shop and Garden Cafe will also be open.

Facilities

  • Outside Seating
  • wheelchair access
  • wheelchair accessible

Accessibility Facilities

  • Mostly flat terrain
  • restaurant
  • Wheel chair accessible
  • wheelchair access
  • Wheelchair accessible
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