Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom.
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 – including Cafe Mobile, Jack’s Gelato, Pizza Mondo, Wandering Yak and Pull Me Cheri
🌿Stalls – including The Edible Garden Nursery, Fine Treasures, What Goes Around Becomes Round, Kate Heiss Printmaker, All About Leaves, Essential Soaps and RSPB.
The Garden Shop, Gift Shop and Garden Cafe will also be open.