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RHS Badminton Flower Show

8 - 12 July 2026

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know about visiting the RHS Badminton Flower Show

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How to get your tickets

Gift cards

RHS Gift Cards can also be redeemed for RHS Show tickets (excluding RHS Malvern Spring Festival), offering an extraordinary day out among stunning garden designs, vibrant floral displays, and exclusive shopping. With ticket values typically ranging from £30–£120, they’re a memorable gift for anyone who loves gardens.

Certificates

If you’ve already purchased RHS Show tickets and would like to give them as a gift, you canÌýprint a gift certificateÌýat home to present.

Mobile ticket app

Tickets will be delivered via the AXS Mobile ID app. Alternatively, you can also select the e-ticket option at the checkout to be emailed a PDF ticket instead. Unfortunately, Mobile ID tickets can’t be added to your phone wallet. AXS Mobile ID is the recommended delivery method for RHS Show tickets.

RHS Show tickets FAQs

Got a question about your tickets and using the app? Find the answer here with ourÌýfrequently asked questions.

Getting to the show

Travelling by train

The nearest train stations are in Yate and Chippenham, both around a 20-minute drive away from the show, with regular services connecting to London Paddington, Bristol, Bath, Stroud, Kemble and Swindon, all with station taxis. Full timetables can be found on theÌý.

Shuttle bus service

A free shuttle bus will run betweenÌýChippenham train station bus stop BÌýand theÌýBadminton EstateÌýevery day.

WednesdayÌý– Saturday
First bus from Chippenham station at 8.30am, and run approximately every 15-20 mins throughout the day depending on traffic. The last bus to leave Badminton Estate is at 7.30pm.

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As above but the last bus from Badminton Estate to the station is at 6.30pmÌý

Please note: Our fully accessible 16‑seater shuttle buses are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan ahead as space is limited for both people and plants.

Taxi services

All stations have a taxi rank, and local taxis are also available to book using the contacts below:

  • Cabbys Taxi – 01454 406869
  • Chipping Sodbury Taxis – 07891 190984
  • The Pink Cab – 07960 036003
  • AJH Cars – 07594 481727
  • Abbey Taxis – 01666 826072
  • AST Taxis – 01666 823388
  • Bristol Parkway Taxis – 0117 254 1111 or 0800 6190047

For larger groups, Tetbury Minibus Company – 07939 890989

Cycling

Bicycle stands are available at each entrance to RHS Badminton. Bicycles are not permitted within the showground.

Travelling by car

Sat navÌý

Please input the postcode GL9 1DD in your sat nav to reach the local area, then follow the clearly marked yellow event traffic signs, which will direct you to the appropriate car park. Please note this postcode is for general access to the estate and not a specific parking area.

Parking

Parking can be booked in advance or on the day. However, to ensure availability and avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend booking your parking ahead of time.ÌýPremier Parking offers visitors the chance to park closer to the show entrance.

Charging points

While there aren’t any electric charging points at this event, there are several in the Badminton area.

VisitÌý to find out more.

Travelling by coach

There isÌýdesignatedÌýcoachÌýcar parkÌýat the show. It is aÌýshort walk or there will be a shuttle bus available for those that need from the coach park to the show entrance.

Food & Drink

Food and drink options

Enjoy relaxed dining at the Lakeside Restaurant with breakfast, lunch or a classic RHS afternoon tea overlooking the water, raise a glass at the Roebuck Estates English Sparkling Wine Bar, or indulge in a luxury picnic by Fortnum & Mason. Around the showground, you will also find cafés, food courts and street food offering seasonal British dishes alongside a wide choice of vegetarian and vegan options, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely pause between gardens.

Drinking water

Free water points are available throughout the show and marked on the map. Drinking water is also available to purchase across the show.

Accessibility at the show

General accessibility

We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to enjoy RHS Badminton Flower Show. For a complete guide on what to expect before you arrive, when you arrive and during your visit, please see thisÌýdetailed guide.

Quiet times

The RHS is committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. We are introducing a 3pm entry ticket each day (excluding Sunday 12 July) for visitors who may find the showground challenging or overstimulating at busier times. A designated quiet space will also be available and clearly marked on the show map.

To book, please call AXS on 0344 338 8222. For online bookings, contact Shows customer care.

Facilities & Security

Useful information

This is a temporary outdoor event held on open parkland and is subject to changing weather and ground conditions. While some temporary trackway is in place, much of the event takes place on open ground, so care should be taken when moving around the site.

We recommend checking the weather forecast on the day of your visit and considering how any adverse weather may affect ground conditions. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the environment.

In extreme weather, access may be restricted in the interests of safety. Random bag searches are in operation.

Show guides

The RHS Badminton show guideÌýincludes the complete exhibitor listings, show highlights and a fully illustrated guide to the Show Gardens and features. The Show Guide also contains a detailed map of the showground.

Show guides cost £11 in advance (includesÌýpostage) or £10 on the day.

Dogs

RHS Badminton Flower Show allows one well-behaved pet dog per ticket booking. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are not permitted in indoor food areas, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please do not leave dogs unattended in parked cars.

Please note: Dogs are not permitted on theÌýGarden Estate tours.

Children and students

Baby changing and feeding facilities are available on site and will be clearly marked on the showground map.Ìý

Children under 16 can enter free of charge, with tickets available to book online. Student tickets are available from £10.

ATMs and payments

Payment for tickets and Show Guides is by card only. For other vendors, card payments are the preferred method. There are no cash machines at the show.

Shopping

Visitors can purchase RHS merchandise from the Show Guide booths located near the show entrances.

A complimentary shop-and-drop service is also available, allowing you to leave your purchases for collection at the end of your visit.

Lost property/people

If you misplace items at the show, please go to lost property, located at the Visitor Information stand. Unclaimed items are kept for one month, and unclaimed plants for 24 hours, before being donated to local charities.

If you get separated from your family/party or children at the show, please advise the closest steward who will be able to assist you.

Please contact us atÌýShows customer care for further information.

RHS Gardening Advice

RHS Gardening Advice stands are staffed by expert advisors offering guidance on a wide range of topics. To help protect plant health, please bring photographs of any plant problems rather than live material. This applies when visiting the advice stands and exhibitors in the Floral Marquee, helping to safeguard all plants at the show.