Which major shows and events does the Royal Horticultural Society organise?

The RHS organises a portfolio of major flower shows across the UK, including RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, RHS Malvern Spring Festival, RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and several regional shows at its gardens. These events combine exhibition space, show gardens, floral displays and retail areas for trade exhibitors and sponsors.

How does the RHS select and approve exhibitors for its flower shows?

Exhibitors typically apply directly to each RHS show through the official RHS website, where application forms and criteria are published. Space is curated, with selection based on product relevance to gardening and outdoor living, quality, design standards and, for show gardens, detailed design proposals reviewed by RHS teams and expert panels.

What audience and business benefits can exhibitors expect at RHS events?

RHS shows attract a mix of consumers, trade buyers, designers, landscapers, plant professionals and media, with strong attendance from affluent gardening enthusiasts and outdoor lifestyle buyers. Exhibitors benefit from high visitor footfall, extensive press and broadcast coverage, and association with the UK’s leading gardening charity, which enhances brand credibility in horticulture and related sectors.

How can visitors purchase tickets and plan their visit to RHS shows?

Ticketing, opening times and visitor information are provided for each show on the RHS website, including member priority days, public days and any late openings. Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance, especially for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and can access guidance on travel, accessibility and services at each venue online.

What is the RHS’s charitable mission and how does it reinvest income from events?

The RHS is a registered charity whose founding purpose is to advance horticulture through science, education and public engagement. Revenue from memberships, shows, gardens, publications and donations is reinvested into research, collections, learning programmes, school gardening and community initiatives that promote sustainable gardening and plant health.

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About Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is the United Kingdom’s leading gardening charity and one of the world’s most influential horticultural organisations, dedicated to improving the science, art and practice of horticulture and helping people and plants to grow. Founded in the early 19th century, the RHS has evolved from a learned society into a modern charity that combines world‑class flower shows, landmark gardens, research, education and community programmes.

Its purpose is to nurture a healthier, happier world through gardening, supporting both amateur and professional audiences. The RHS is best known globally for organising flagship flower shows including RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, which showcase cutting‑edge garden design, horticultural excellence and a broad exhibitor base from growers, landscapers and garden product suppliers to lifestyle and hospitality brands.

These events attract visitors and exhibitors from across the UK and overseas, offering high‑impact brand visibility, product launch platforms and curated specialist audiences focused on gardening, outdoor living and design. Beyond events, the RHS operates major visitor gardens, runs gardening science and collections at RHS Hilltop – the UK’s first dedicated research centre for gardening science – and invests in education, school gardening and community greening initiatives.

It also publishes books, podcasts and digital content, including the RHS Grow app, extending its reach to millions of gardeners and trade stakeholders worldwide. For exhibitors, partnering with the RHS provides access to trusted horticultural credentials, strong media coverage, and an engaged membership base seeking innovative products, services and experiences related to plants, design, construction, outdoor structures, hospitality and garden lifestyle.