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Welcome to the RHS RHS FLOWER SHOW TATTON PARK At the Royal Horticultural Society, we have been inspiring a love of all things STANSTEAD gardening for more than 200 years. Quite simply, we believe that gardens and HARWICH gardening make the world a nicer place. According to recent research, more than 90% of people said that just looking at a garden lifts their mood. So what better way to enjoy a fantastic day out with your group than by switching off, relaxing and going to somewhere where you can be surrounded by the beauty LONDON DOVER of plants and fresh air. HEATHROW GATWICK EXETER With four – soon to be five – world class RHS Gardens in all corners of the country as well RHS GARDENS RHS HAMPTON RHS CHELSEA COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW as inspirational RHS Flower Shows, you’re spoilt for choice. Offering a different experience RHS FLOWER SHOWS on every visit, with an ever changing calendar of events and experiences, our gardens and GARDEN FESTIVAL shows are loved by all from the most experienced horticulturists to weekend gardeners, as well as those who simply enjoy the great outdoors. All of our RHS Gardens have been awarded the official Great Britain and Northern Ireland RHS Gardens and RHS RHS Flower Shows “We’re Good To Go” symbol which indicates that we follow government Covid-19 guidelines Garden Flower Shows Page 4 – 25 and Festivals Page 26 – 33 to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing. In addition, RHS gardens each enjoy CPT RHS Garden Wisley Page 8 – 11 RHS Page 28 – 29 Coach Friendly Status. RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show Garden Festival 7 – 12 September 2021 5 – 11 July 2021 We hope that your group can join us in 2021 to celebrate the enduring joy of gardening. RHS Garden Rosemoor Page 12 – 15 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Page 30 – 31 RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show 21 – 25 July 2021 13 – 15 August 2021 RHS Page 32 – 33 Melissa Hackney RHS Garden Harlow Carr Page 16 – 19 21 – 26 September 2021 Groups sales and marketing manager RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show 25 – 27 June 2021 RHS Garden Hyde Hall Page 20 – 23 RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show 4 – 8 August 2021 RHS Garden Bridgewater Page 24 – 25 2019 Opening Summer 2021

rhs.org.uk/groups 2 3 rhs.org.uk/groups RHS Gardens: a delight throughout the seasons From Flower Shows and winter walks to rose festivals, sculpture trails and craft showcases, RHS Gardens are inspirational at any time of year with something different to see and experience every visit. As well as the year round events, the gardens themselves have been carefully curated – building on our 216 years of experience – to ensure they are a delight throughout the seasons. Visit in spring for incredible bulb displays and carpets of spring flowers, or enjoy the rich shades of autumn. Winter in our gardens brings beautiful stem colour and shape, whilst summer is a fiesta of colour and scent with fabulous roses, cottage gardens and mixed borders. 2021 is a particularly exciting time for RHS Gardens as a new addition – RHS Garden Bridgewater in , the first new RHS Garden for nearly 20 years – opens its gates. Exclusive group benefits Whichever RHS Garden you choose to visit with your group you’ll receive the following exclusive benefits: • Discounted rates for groups of 10+ • £5 discount retail voucher for all group members (minimum spend applies) • Delicious choice of food and drink, with special group catering packages • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader • Free refreshment voucher for coach driver • Ample free parking for coaches

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To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 4 5 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups Delicious food and drink options for groups Exclusive private dining options All our RHS Gardens have a tempting choice of delicious food and drink in a range of cafés and restaurants for your group to select from on the day of their visit. From picnics Light buffet lunch and cream teas to delicious lunches, we can also create a bespoke catering option for your Including finger sandwiches, a selection of cakes, fruit, group for those who wish to pre-book. Our food and drink offers at the gardens are all subject crisps and tea/coffee this self service option is ideal for groups who prefer a lighter option, but still want a to government advice on social distancing at the time of your visit private venue. From £15 per person based on groups 25+

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Seasonal lunch with wine Our delicious seasonal menus are designed around the season’s best from , and we work with you to cater to your groups needs. This table service option, also includes a glass of wine, table water, and tea/coffee. The private room is your group’s, perhaps organise a private talk or celebrate a special occasion with two courses. From £30 per person based on groups 15+

HH R W Garden cream tea Using a pre-paid voucher system your group From plot to plate Garden afternoon tea members can take cream tea in the café or dine Our award-winning menus at the RHS Gardens The perfect afternoon tea experience in a quintessential alfresco at a time which suits them. Private venues are inspired by fresh seasonal produce, with English garden setting. Book one of our private are also available (minimum spend applies). garden-grown vegetables used in our dishes venues at Wisley, Rosemoor or Hyde Hall and enjoy a Enjoy a sumptuous scone, cream and jam with wherever possible. fabulous afternoon tea with all the trimmings, featuring a choice of tea. ingredients inspired by the gardens and a choice of delicious teas. From £6.50 per person From £17.95 per person based on groups 15+ B HH R W HH R W

Festive menus for groups Christmas at the RHS Gardens is a magical time, our festive menus have become a highlight in the groups calender. From light afternoon teas Picnics in the garden featuring mulled wine and mince pies, Our very popular alfresco option for groups provides the to simple hearty suppers and full turkey ultimate flexibility to enjoy lunch in your favourite spot lunch with all the trimmings. in the garden. Options include sandwiches, freshly baked cakes, fruit pots, potato crisps and a soft drink. Menus starting from £15 per person, offers vary per garden, subject to From £14 per person minimum group size and availability. B HH R W Please note prices are subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of booking. Private rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Private room bookings are all subject to government advice on social distancing at the time of your visit B Bridgewater HC Harlow Carr HH Hyde Hall R Rosemoor W Wisley

To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups 6 7 To book call 020 7821 3195 rhs.org.uk/groups Garden highlights for groups Full of inspiration for gardeners, with over 30,000 plant varieties, 240 acres and countless different styles, the gardens at RHS Garden Wisley are a delight throughout the year. There are 26 different inspirational areas of the garden listed in our guide book and map. We recommend booking a guided tour for your group which will showcase what is looking best on the day of your visit (see rhs.org.uk/groups for options).

The Mixed Borders showcase The Cottage Garden is an The Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden annuals, perennials, shrubs English Cottage Garden featuring has an inspiring contemporary and trees. Bold blocks of colour informal herbaceous plantings, design, teaming roses with a range are punctuated by climbers with other flowering shrubs and of companion plantings. As the historic home of the RHS, on obelisks. cherry trees. RHS Garden Wisley is one of the world’s greatest gardens, with one of the largest plant collections and many cultivated plants of national significance.

Founded over 100 years ago by George Fergusson Wilson, it is the oldest and most diverse of the four RHS Gardens. Far from being a museum of plants and conservation, Wisley is all about inspirational gardening, with plants and planting Opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth The Rock Garden is over The Lab, Terraces and Jellicoe schemes constantly updated ensuring there is always II in 2007, The Glasshouse 100 years of age. Waterfalls, Canal. Perhaps the most iconic something new to inspire and excite. features tropical plantings, cacti dramatic conifers and bold view of Wisley, the Laboratory is and succulents and a temperate sweeps of alpine plants are set around a terraced landscape Its 240 acres are hugely diverse, with a range of gardens, zone. Orchids and many other a sight to behold. Historic with the canal at centre stage. borders and attractions – all of which adapt throughout the unusual plant collections thrive in Oakwood, Wisley’s first garden, Our new 75m Wisteria Walk is seasons for a year round experience. this environment. also has the most diverse plant a wonderful new focal point collection. for Wisley. The team that help create this magic comprise some 75 garden staff, 25 students, four apprentices and 100 volunteers – all working together to help make a day at Wisley an amazing experience for all our visitors. 9 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Planning your visit A garden for all seasons Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for the latest details Group admission rates, tours and guide books on planned seasonal events at RHS Garden Wisley £12.20 per person based on groups of 10 or more All groups must be booked in advance Spring Winter Garden Guide book £6.00 per person, £2.50 when Wisley is famous for its spring displays – huge collections There is always something to see at Wisley, and winter pre-ordering for groups of 10+ of magnolias and rhododendrons bring colour to the is no exception. The Winter Walk route is a circular woodland gardens, and generous swathes of bulbs path around the lake which is planted with shrubs and Guided Tours from £3 per person carpet lawns and borders. The Alpine House is always a trees for winter display, including many scented plants – see www.rhs.org.uk/groups real treat too. and shrubs with colourful stems and leaves. Marvel at the century old conifers in the Pinetum and warm up in the Glasshouse where there is always something Opening times exotic to admire. Wisley is open daily from 10am on weekdays and 9am on weekends Closing time is 6pm in summer and 4.30pm in winter, Open Summer 2021: RHS Hilltop please check www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting – The Home of Gardening Science between October and March. We are closed on Christmas Day RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science will inspire the next generation of horticulturists and show our previously unseen scientific work We are easy to find to visitors. The state-of-the- art research facilities will enable the RHS to conserve and showcase RHS Garden Wisley is 24 miles south west over one million nationally important science of London and 8 miles north of Guildford and heritage items. on the A3, near junction 10 of M25 RHS Hilltop will be surrounded by three new RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB gardens created by RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold-medal winning garden designers Matt Keightley RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show and Ann-Marie Powell: the Wellbeing Garden, 7 – 12 September Wildlife Garden and World Food Garden. This six-day floral extravaganza will feature a variety of specialist nurseries and trade stands, with top Coach arrivals, meet and greet quality plants and garden goodies. Visitors can gain and parking access to expert advice, and browse and buy from RHS Chelsea and Hampton Flower Show medal Ample free coach parking is provided close to the Summer winners as well as enjoying the floral display by visitor entrance. the National Association of Flower Arrangement Highlights of Wisley in the summer include the Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Wisley Societies (NAFAS) and the National Dahlia Society spectacular Rose Garden – bursting with colour and groups team in the coach park and welcomed to Annual show. Entry to the Show is included with scent – as well as the Mixed Borders, which are vast the garden. garden entry. beds of colour, texture and form. The recently created Exotic Garden is a sight to behold in late summer. Delicious food to tempt you At Wisley we have five delicious restaurants and Autumn cafés to choose from on the day of your visit. Enjoy the acres of autumn colour from Wisley’s extensive tree collections, the autumn flowering crocus We also know that most groups want to eat together, and see how beautiful a garden can look when it is and to ensure that is possible we offer advance falling asleep for the winter. Golds, oranges and reds bookings exclusively for groups in our Garden Room. adorn the landscape, while the Orchard is a tapestry See page 12 – 13 for more information and contact of scent and colour exhibiting the many hundreds [email protected] or call 020 7821 3195 of apple varieties.

To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] 10 11 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Garden highlights for groups Enjoy this traditional Devon garden, full of local history and beautiful plants, all year round. Guided tours (see www.rhs.org.uk/groups for options) enable us to show you what is looking best on the day of your visit, here are some of the highlights.

Rose Gardens – Rosemoor The Hot Garden more than lives The beautiful new Cool has become known for its two up to its name, with waves of Garden, designed by award- outstanding rose gardens – The plants chosen for their heat and winning designer Jo Thompson, Queen Mother’s Rose Garden, vibrancy. The area features Prairie complements the Hot Garden. featuring modern roses, and the style planting, and many of the Themed on the use of water in Shrub Rose Garden, planted with plants used are from the grassland gardens, planting features subtle Nestled in the beautiful Torridge more traditional roses. habitats of North America. blue and white flowers and silvery Valley between Exmoor and foliage and bark, all enhanced by water. Dartmoor National Parks, RHS Garden Rosemoor is a hidden gem, surrounded by woodland and enhanced by the natural beauty of North Devon.

A treat for garden lovers throughout the year, Rosemoor is as inspirational to the amateur gardener as it is awe- inspiring to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts. The original garden was created by Lady Anne Berry, over a period of some thirty years. It was offered to the RHS in 1988 and has continued to be developed as a true plantsman’s garden ever since. The Potager and Cottage The Stone Garden – This is In Lady Anne’s Garden – Colourful and scented one of the oldest parts of the many of the trees were raised Spread across 65 acres, Rosemoor features a huge diversity plants, along with a charming garden, offering excellent growing from seed collected by Lady of planting displays. With the largest rose gardens in the thatched summer house, make conditions for a range of plants. Anne, who maintained meticulous South West, it is consistently voted one of the best places the Cottage Garden a very popular A corner rich in history, originally records of the origin of every plant in the UK to see roses. area of Rosemoor. Next to the designed by Lady Anne’s mother in her collection. The Bicentary Cottage Garden, the Potager is in 1932. Arboretum is a living reference Rosemoor’s extensive calendar of events is perfect an ornamental kitchen garden. of the northern hemisphere’s for groups. Choose from horticultural shows, craft finest trees. fairs and live music events, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the garden. 13 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Planning your visit A garden for all seasons Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for the latest details on planned seasonal events at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Spring Rosemoor in Spring sees fabulous colour as the garden literally comes to life. Early in the season, the Upper Woodlands are full of wood anemones, and as the weeks progress, daffodils and fritillaries carpet the meadows, and rhododendrons and camellias bloom throughout the garden. May brings Japanese flowering cherries and other blossoms whilst the bluebells fill the Upper Woodlands.

Group admission rates, Opening times guided tours and guide books Gardens open year round 10am – 6pm £7 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 5pm in winter, please check All groups must be booked in advance www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between Guided Tours from £3 per person October and March. We are closed on Christmas Day. Autumn Garden Guide book £5 per person, Autumn brings harvest time to Rosemoor, £2.50 when pre-ordering for groups of 10+ Summer with plenty to see in the potager, fruit and vegetable Coach arrivals, meet and greet gardens. As the season unfolds, expect to see vibrant Rosemoor in early summer becomes an amazing fusion Acer, fruits, berries and grasses, moving on to the rich and parking of colour and scent with the Rose Gardens at their golds, reds and oranges of Autumn colour throughout Free hard standing coach parking is provided, coaches peak. The Wildflower Meadows change into a dramatic We are easy to find the garden. Savour the last of the Autumn sunshine in are invited to drop off outside the visitor entrance. yellow and purple haze and as summer progresses, the RHS Garden Rosemoor is 18 miles south of this beautiful setting. the Hartland peninsula and Clovelly Estate, Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Rosemoor Hot Garden matures with spectacular colour. Enjoy the 50 mile east of the M5 junction 27 via the A361. groups team and welcomed to the garden. Mediterranean Garden with its classic scents and shades and the new Cool Garden. RHS Garden Rosemoor, , Devon, EX38 8PH Delicious food to tempt you Ilfracombe The Rosemoor Kitchen Garden restaurant has RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show won regional awards for its creative and delicious menus, 13 – 15 August Barnstaple and offers one of the best Devon cream teas available. The only RHS Flower Show in the South West Bideford We also know that most groups want to eat together, highlights the very best the region has to offer

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A As Autumn is left behind there is still a surprising amount A Tavistock of colour, scent and texture, including Rosemoor’s national A collection of hollies which can be discovered on a delightful trail. Enjoy frost-sparkled walks, evergreens throughout the Truro garden and vivid stem colour and textures. Plymouth

To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] 14 15 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Garden highlights for groups A traditional Yorkshire garden, full of local history and beautiful plants all year round, RHS Garden Harlow Carr is rich in variety and full of surprises – and is sure to inspire all who visit it. Guided tours are available for groups (see www.rhs.org.uk/groups), and enable us to show you what is looking best on the day of your visit.

Streamside The Kitchen Garden at RHS Sitting majestically at the top of Running the length of RHS Garden Harlow Carr includes the valley, affording a stunning Harlow Carr is one of the longest raised beds for vegetables, a fruit view of the Woodland, the 24m streamside gardens in the country, and herb garden, willow beds, and (80ft) glass Alpine House Harlow Carr captures the essence the jewel of the garden. plenty of flowers for cutting. provides an ideal setting for different specimens. of Yorkshire within a beautiful garden setting. The must-visit garden in this part of the country, it will inspire and delight all interests with its innovative design and creative planting.

With 58 acres ranging from woodland to wildflower meadows, this must-visit garden inspires with its innovation and creativity, with many aspects evoking the surrounding landscapes including water features, dry stone walling and wooded areas. Initially laid out around the site of a Victorian hotel and bathhouse, the gardens were developed when the newly Established in 2016, The Winter The Main Borders Woodland Glade Walk is magical, especially when One of the many jewels in Harlow From rhododendrons and narcissi formed Northern Horticultural Society leased the land low light and frosts highlight the Carr’s crown, the main borders in spring, to magical bluebells and opened Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens in 1950. striking array of shapes, textures feature spectacular plantings of in May, on to the foxgloves and Amalgamating with the RHS in 2001, the garden has and colours. herbaceous perennials, grasses, large-leaved hostas as summer continued to develop. Groups love its authentic Yorkshire bulbs and shrubs, with a beautiful progresses, this is a wonderful feel as well the onsite Bettys Café Tea Rooms! vista over the main garden. sight throughout the year. Highlights include the colourful herbaceous borders, the Woodland Glade, the Alpine House, the new Sub-Tropicana Garden and the walk along one of the country’s longest streamside gardens. 17 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Planning your visit A garden for all seasons Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for the latest details on planned seasonal events at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Spring From waves of bright spring bulbs to enchanting rhododendrons in the woodland, spring is a joy at Harlow Carr. The season starts with over ¼ million bulbs including snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, iris, crocus and grape hyacinths, whilst in May the Rhododendrons – of all shapes and sizes and ranging from white to scarlet – are a must-see.

Group admission rates, Opening times guided tours and guide books Gardens open 9.30am – 6pm Autumn £9.50 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 4pm in winter, please check As the days shorten and cool, Harlow Carr erupts with All groups must be booked in advance www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between late perennials, grasses and vibrant foliage colours. Guided Tours from £3 per person October and March. We are closed on Christmas Day. The woodland and arboretum are fabulous in autumn, Garden Guide book £4 per person, with rich golds, reds and ambers, but there’s also plenty Summer to see in the vegetable gardens and main borders. £2.50 when pre-ordering for groups of 10+ Coach arrivals, meet and greet and parking The borders and scented gardens are a particular highlight at this time of year with fabulous colour and We are easy to find Free coach parking is provided, coaches are invited to fragrance to enjoy. Relax by the Queen Mother’s Lake, drop off outside the visitor entrance. RHS Garden Harlow Carr is located on the discover botanical treasures in the Alpine House, and outskirts of in North Yorkshire. Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Harlow see the vibrant Streamside primulas and beautiful Carr groups team and welcomed to the garden. wildflower meadows. RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB Delicious food to tempt you A day out at RHS Garden Harlow Carr would not be complete without taking a break at Yorkshire’s well known ‘Bettys Café Tea Room and Shop’. Indulge yourself in one (or two!) delicious treats and a well earned cup of tea. Table reservations for groups or individuals are not possible. Our pre-paid catering vouchers are a popular option, your group members can visit the café in their own time. RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show 25 – 27 June Winter This three-day floral extravaganza is a great Wrap up warm for a day at Harlow Carr in the winter, day out, packed with specialist nurseries and with beautiful specially created winter walks. Enjoy trade stands, gorgeous displays, expert advice, winter flowering trees, fragrant shrubs and a stunning tempting food, entertainment and more. mix of colourful stems and it’s also a great time to bird spot from the bird hide.

To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] 18 19 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Garden highlights for groups A perfect destination for a day out, or as part of a group tour in the East of , in half a day you can take in the key areas of the garden, but we recommend a whole day to linger in your favourite spot, admire the views and enjoy award winning catering. Guided tours enable us to show you what is looking best on the day of your visit, but these are some of the highlights.

The Dry Garden is one of the Robinson & Woodland Garden Global Growth Vegetable crowning achievements of Hyde These two garden areas were Garden This new garden which Hall. Created in 2001, it aims to first planted by Hyde Hall’s opened summer 2017, has a show visitors how they can work original owners, the Robinsons. circular design to symbolise with the environment and use In 2006 the Robinson Garden a globe with four quarters, drought-tolerant plants was reworked to create a representing Europe & the contemporary garden with Middle East, Asia, North & This peaceful garden is a perfect three distinct boggy areas. Central America, and South America. destination for groups. Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Garden Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the East of England.

With its wide open skies and far reaching views, it is a haven of peace and tranquillity, with some 360 acres to explore. Highlights include the fascinating Mediterranean inspired Dry Garden which showcases an array of drought-tolerant plants (Hyde Hall is actually in one of the driest areas of The Hilltop Garden has a Clover Hill and the Australian Winter Garden and Lake Walk the UK) as well as a beautiful hilltop garden, rose garden, number of different areas to and New Zealand Garden Celebrate the delights of winter woodland, meadows and pasture. explore, including ponds, borders, Admire the vast sweeping borders with its multitude of radiant stem rose gardens and island beds. filled with grasses and perennials. colours, peeling barks, luminous Originally a farm, the site was gifted to the RHS 28 years leaf colours and dazzling berries. ago. Reflecting its farming heritage, there is also a superb Global Growth Vegetable Garden showcasing fruit and vegetables from around the world. 21 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Planning your visit A garden for all seasons Please visit rhs.org.uk/groups for the latest details on planned seasonal events at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Winter There’s still so much to enjoy in the garden over the winter and a sprinkling of frost can transform it entirely. Think crisp winter walks, with the lake reflecting a clear sky. Colour comes from hellebores, winter stems and viburnums.

Spring Group admission rates, Opening times As spring starts to creep up, the garden shows new guided tours and guide books Gardens open year round 10am – 6pm signs of life, with golden daffodils as well as the blues £9.50 per person based on groups of 10 or more The gardens close at 4pm in winter, please check and purples of grape hyacinths and winter windflowers. All groups must be booked in advance www.rhs.org.uk/groups if you are visiting between Tulips, marsh marigolds and gorgeous malus tree blossom all come to life at this time of year. Guided Tours from £3 per person November and February. We are closed on Christmas Day. Garden Guide book £4.00 per person, £2.50 when pre-ordering for groups of 10+ Coach arrivals, meet and greet and parking RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show 4 – 8 August We are easy to find Free coach parking is provided, coaches are invited to drop off outside the visitor entrance. RHS Garden Hyde Hall is located in the Essex Join us for this five-day floral extravaganza set countryside just outside Chelmsford. Visiting coaches are met by a member of the Hyde in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Hall groups team in the coach drop off area and RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RA Hyde Hall. The show provides a fabulous welcomed to the garden. day out for family and friends with specialist nurseries, gardening sundries, expert advice, Delicious food to tempt you craft and gifts, tasty food and drink, as well as the chance to explore the garden in full Opened in 2018 Gardeners Rest Restaurant summer bloom. offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, and wonderful menus with inspiration Summer taken from the season’s best. Enjoy the sights and scents of the many beautiful We also know that most groups want to eat together, English roses in the rose gardens, as well as the fiesta and to ensure that is possible we offer advance of colour in the Herbaceous Border with its five colour bookings exclusively for groups in our Thatched Barn themed bays. and new Hilltop Lodge. Autumn See page 12 – 13 for more information and contact A blanket of brilliant Autumn colour can be enjoyed [email protected] for more thanks to Hyde Hall’s expansive woodland – with shades of gold, bronze and scarlet. The garden also has plenty of other areas of interest, with many late summer flowering perennials, crab apples and exceptional pumpkin displays making an Autumnal visit full of seasonal delights.

To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] 22 23 To book call 020 7821 3195 [email protected] Garden highlights for groups Highlights of Bridgewater when it opens will include some of the following areas

The Welcome Garden The Paradise Garden The Kitchen Garden – Drawing perfectly complements the A stunning horticultural on inspirational local history to Welcome Building as visitors walk masterpiece cleverly blending illustrate a connection between out into a bright and airy space. Mediterranean with Asiatic food and growing, the garden The garden has been designed plantings. It will feature Victorian- has been designed to be both using a maze-like grid that dictates style glasshouses called the Fruit beautiful and productive and the layout of the planting beds. House and Mediterranean House, fruit and vegetables we grow Viewed from above it looks like they will allow tender plants to will be enjoyed by our visitors in an abstract mosaic and gives the be grown throughout the seasons the Bridgewater cafe. impression of a giraffe’s markings including heritage apricots, or ‘voronoi’ design. peaches and figs.

Located in Worsley, Salford, a stone’s throw from Manchester, and close to Liverpool and the Peak District, RHS Garden Bridgewater is a beautiful garden that is the perfect destination for a day out or as part of a group tour The Orchard Gardens within The Chinese Streamside Group admission the Weston Walled Garden will Garden – The RHS is delighted in the North West of England. together form a ‘Mother Orchard’. to be working with the Chinese Group admission £8 per person They’ll be split into three distinctly community in Greater Groups must be booked The former site of , this heritage different areas – the 3½ acre Manchester to create a unique, in advance landscape is being transformed into an iconic RHS Garden. Orchard, the Rose Borders and Chinese-inspired garden. Free coach parking the Bee and Butterfly Garden. Incorporating seven acres of Landscape architect, Tom Stuart-Smith created They’ll surround the distinctive existing native woodland, this Visit www.rhs.org.uk/groups for garden opening hours, catering the masterplan and our fantastic Bridgewater team, original gothic style Garden garden will represent an exciting offers and planned events. alongside award winning garden designers, are bringing Cottage built in 1834, the former and unique fusion of Chinese ‘gardens within a garden’ to life by blending history home of the Head Gardener. and British horticulture. with world-class horticulture. Open from Summer 2021, with a great calendar of events planned and 154 acres to explore, join us when RHS Garden Bridgewater opens this year. 25 To book call 07970 138306 [email protected] RHS Flower Shows and Festivals Each summer, floral fever sweeps the nation as our sensational Flower Shows and Festivals take root in some of the country’s most fantastic locations. Back with a bloom in summer 2021, RHS Flower Shows are sure to dazzle you with wonderful colour, outstanding design, expert advice and a healthy dose of gardening inspiration. We hope that your group can join us in 2021 to celebrate the enduring joy of gardening. Our RHS Flower Shows will be alive with new ideas, inspiration, practical advice and all the top-notch plant shopping you have come to expect. We’ve introduced enhanced measures across our sites ensuring that our Shows can operate safely for everyone. The Shows are all easily accessible and ideal either as part of a larger themed itinerary or as a standalone day trip. Discounted group tickets are available, with the option to hold bookings in advance. With plenty of coach parking, great catering facilities and free entry for tour leaders and coach drivers*, they make the ideal option for groups. Group benefits Whichever RHS Flower Show or Festival you choose to visit with your group you’ll receive the following, exclusive benefits: • Discounted rates for Groups of 20+ on selected Shows* • Ample free coach parking at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival* * see individual Show pages for details

For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory 0800 358 0058 or [email protected] 26 27 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Supported by Viking

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival brings bountiful blooms and innovative garden design to the height of summer 2021. Find gardening inspiration in new Show, Lifestyle and Global Impact Gardens, and buy perfect plants direct from the UK’s top growers, showcasing their finest specimens in the Floral Marquee, supported by St. James’s Place Wealth Management. Don’t miss the ever-blooming Festival of Roses, enlightening expert talks, and fantastic shopping opportunities. Discover the solace of gardens, plants and the great outdoors at this celebratory festival, the perfect place to create lasting memories and explore new green passions with friends and family.

Dates and opening times Exclusive benefits for groups 5 – 11 July • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader Monday (Preview Evening) 5pm – 10.30pm • Ample free coach parking (please pre-book) Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm RHS Members’ Days – 6 – 7 July The plant sell-off takes place on the last day of the Show. Delicious food From the Rose Tea Garden cafe to the abundance of food courts, make sure to top Group rates off your visit with a great meal. • Special rates for groups of 20+ from £29.75pp, groups of 50+ from £25.75pp, groups of 50+ from £65.75 for the Preview Evening Coach parking • Special incentive offer see www.rhs.org.uk/groups Ample free coach parking is available Group rates not available on RHS Members’ Days. in the Hampton Court Green car park which is a 15 – 20 minute walk from the show. See www.rhs.org.uk/shows for more information. Drop offs are not available outside the show or palace.

For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory 0800 358 0058 or [email protected] Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change. Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups 28 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Celebrating colour, creativity, community and the positive power of plants and flowers, RHS Flower Show Tatton Park returns to bring the joy of gardening to summer 2021. Find gardening inspiration in the colourful Community Borders, innovative Back to Back Gardens and be the first to spot new talent at the RHS Young Designer Gardens. Drop in to the Floral Marquee, supported by Qatar Airways and Manchester Airport, and Plant Village to pick up tips from expert growers and buy perfect plants, and don’t miss out on entertaining and insightful talks from a range of speakers. Shop til you drop and find perfect gifts and unique homewares, enjoy live entertainment and sample fantastic food and drink amongst the buzzing atmosphere of this great summer day out.

Dates and opening times Exclusive benefits for groups 21 – 25 July • Free entry for coach driver and tour leader Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm • Free coach parking RHS Members’ Day – 21 July The plant sell-off takes place on the last day of the Show. Coach parking The coach park is clearly signposted from Group rates the A556, and is free of charge. There is • Special rates for groups of 20+ from ample free coach parking. £26.25pp and from £22.75pp for groups of 50+ Delicious food • Special incentive offer see www.rhs.org.uk/groups Group rates not available on RHS Members’ Days There is a selection of food and drink outlets around the showground offering everything from a quick snack, drink or ice cream to a sit-down lunch.

For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory 0800 358 0058 or [email protected] Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change. Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups 30 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Sponsored by M&G

The world-renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns in 2021 alive with inspiration, colour and innovation, to make its mark as the heart of all things horticulture. The very best garden designers gather to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas, while the Great Pavilion welcomes back first-class nurseries offering plants for sale, expert advice and bright and beautiful floral displays. Don’t miss the brand new House Plant Studios that demonstrate the endless possibilities of growing indoors, as well as unique shopping, live entertainment and fantastic food and drink while you soak up the stylish atmosphere of this unparalleled celebration of gardening.

Dates and opening times Delicious food 21 – 26 September There is a range of bookable catering facilities Tuesday – Saturday 8am – 8pm, Sunday 8am – 5.30pm at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including three- RHS Members’ Days – 18 – 19 May course meals, seafood platters and afternoon tea. The plant sell-off takes place on the last day of the Show. As well as this there is a selection of hot and cold food and drink outlets around the showground.

Ticket prices Coach parking • Group rates from £83.75 per person Coach parking is available at . Please note; Group tickets to RHS Chelsea Flower Show are only sold as a package with another Please arrange your parking and drop off permit RHS Show or Garden Visit in the same year. Contact when booking your tickets with The Ticket Factory. The Ticket Factory for more information.

For group bookings please call The Ticket Factory 0800 358 0058 or [email protected] Information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change. 33 Full terms and conditions and booking details at rhs.org.uk/groups See how our gardens Glow

Over the festive period, enjoy the magical experience of exploring an RHS Garden by night – as fabulous lighting effects bring them to life, with illuminated walks and special effects. All four gardens also offer fantastic winter walks, and each has special seasonal treats on offer including festive lunches, hot chocolate, mince pies and perhaps some mulled wine or cider to warm up. Light installations, event dates and ticket times all vary per garden. Please visit our website or contact the booking team for updated information [email protected]

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Selected dates 11 November – 18 December 2021 RHS Garden Hyde Hall Selected dates 18 November – 23 December 2021 RHS Garden Rosemoor Selected dates 18 November 2021 – 8 January 2022 RHS Garden Wisley 4 November 2021 – 10 January 2022