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Discover events for everyone, from free daily talks to exhibitions, scientific conferences, industry workshops and more

Events celebrating UK Fungus Day 2025

Join us for a programme of free talks and activities at RHS Gardens throughout October, shining a light on fascinating fungi and why they’re so important. Find an event near you below

What’s on at RHS Wisley

  • CANCELLED OWING TO GARDEN CLOSURE Family-friendly activities – crafts, games, displays and fungi under the microscope. Saturday 4 October, 10am-3pm at RHS Hilltop
  • CANCELLED OWING TO GARDEN CLOSURE RHS Fungi for Gardeners book launch: talks, author meet & greet and book signing (books available to buy on the day). Saturday 4 October at midday, and during the Plot to Plate festival in RHS Hilltop atrium on Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 October
  • Library tours and displays
  • Fungi walks: Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October daily from 10:30-11am, meeting at far end of Hilltop atrium
  • Fungi talks (Hilltop Lives): Wednesday 8, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 October at 2:30pm in Hilltop atrium

Sulphur tuft fungi growing from a tree stump
Sulphur tuft fungi growing from a tree stump

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RHS Fungi for Gardeners is published on 9 October 2025
RHS Fungi for Gardeners is published on 9 October 2025

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What’s on at other RHS Gardens

RHS Harlow Carr:

  • RHS Fungi for Gardeners book launch: talk, author meet & greet and book signing (books available to buy on the day). Saturday 18 October at 11am
  • Fabulous fungi walk & talk. Friday 17 October at 11am in the library
  • Expert-led Fungi Foray. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October at 11.30am and 1.30pm
RHS Bridgewater: Fungi Walk & Talk with The FUNgi Guy (tickets £25; book here). Friday 31 October from 10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm

RHS Rosemoor: Lichen trail. Self-guided walk at your own pace and time

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Science event for all

Hilltop Live talks

Free daily science talks, demos and interactive sessions for all, held at RHS Hilltop at RHS Wisley

Collections event for all

RHS Libraries events and exhibitions

Discover fascinating talks, tours and workshops at RHS Gardens and Lindley Halls in London

Science event for industry

RHS peat-free workshops

Free technical workshops for growers and industry, sharing latest insights into peat-free growing

Collections event for all

Botanical Art & Photography Show

An annual summer exhibition and judging of stunning botanical art and photography entries from all over the UK

Science event for all

John MacLeod annual lecture

Held every autumn, inviting prominent speakers to explore issues in horticultural science. Watch past lectures here

Collections events for all

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