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Highlights of RHS Badminton 2026

Top things to see and do at the new RHS Badminton Flower Show, 8-12 July 2026

healers hollow
Zoe Claymore
Pocket planting welcoming wildlife

Award-winning gardens

  • The prestigious RHS Medals and Awards are handed out as the show opens. Take a tour of the gardens and see if you agree with the judges. The People’s Choice vote opens at the beginning of the show, so you have a chance to vote for your favourites too

  • There are several judged categories across the show, each with their own set of criteria. Show gardens represent the pinnacle of garden design, while the Young Designer gardens challenge designers at the start of their careers

  • ​Feature Gardens showcase local history and culture, with plenty of design inspiration for you to take home to your own spaces

  • RHS Artisan Gardens aim to highlight and celebrate beautiful country gardens, artisan makers and crafts people. Be inspired by traditional crafts that you could try at home

  • The Pocket Planting Gardens invite new horticulturists to bring their first garden to an RHS Show. This mentored category offers the first opportunity for budding designers to start their show careers, and to have their designs rated by RHS Judges.

Festival of roses
Exhibit in the Floral Marquee
RHS Letters

Fabulous florals

  • Take a tour of the Floral Marquee and see which medals have been awarded to the incredible exhibits and exhibitors. Take advantage of their wealth of knowledge

  • ​T³ó±ð Master Grower takes pride of place among the many specialist growers offering their advice along with an array of beautiful plants

  • Blooming Floral Installations can be be enjoyed around the show. Don’t forget to grab a selfie in front of the famous RHS Letters – and tag #RHSBadminton on  to share your pics

  • ​Show Installations exploring horticultural themes are dotted all around the showground. Find out more from the Show Guide or have a chat with one of the many Show Volunteers

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Arit Anderson
Carol Klein

Ask the experts

  • Learn from the experts and influencers on the Talks Stage as part of the jam-packed show programme. Timetables will be available on the website nearer the show dates, so check back to see the line-up before you visit

  • ​Visit the Plant Village and the Floral Marquee where plantspeople are on hand to share their plant knowledge alongside an exciting range of plants to buy

  • Make the most of RHS horticultural knowledge at the RHS Advice hub with experts on hand to answer all your gardening questions

    Please note speakers at the show are yet to be confirmed

Festival food
Great Taste Market
Live music

Food-lovers paradise

  • Calling all foodies â€“ RHS Badminton has plenty of delicious food options, from worldwide street food to fine dining at the Lakeside Restaurant.

  • The Great Taste Market is a mecca for those who love to eat, with speciality cheeses, artisan bakes and homemade ingredients to take home or buy as gifts

  • Make the most of your special day out with a glass of something cool while listening to music on the Live @ the Lake stage in true summer festival style

  • ​Be inspired to grow your own food by visiting the Grow Your Own area, which will be packed with handy tips

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Little girl
Family

The best day out for all

  • ​T³ó±ðre’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 Barrows and Barrels for schools and communities

  • 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 Stage

  • ​No matter the weather, there are things to keep everyone happy both inside and out, so plan your day using the Show Guide to make sure you don’t miss a thing!​

  • Above all else, RHS Badminton Flower Show is a fun day out celebrating the summer, with a huge range of tradestands ready to provide all your shopping needs

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