From the glamour of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to the laid-back charm of local plant fairs, hands-on horticultural workshops and behind-the-scenes garden tours, this is our ultimate guide to the very best gardening events coming up.
We update this list regularly, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back through the year to discover all the upcoming shows, exhibitions, festivals and more. Here's what you've got to look forward to...
Gardens Illustrated events and show guide 2026
On now
Until 20 December: Sabine Moritz: Lie Down in Green Pastures, London
Visit contemporary German artist Sabine Moritz's first UK museum exhibition and discover her imagined memories and encounters with the natural world, often inspired by her childhood spent in the German Democratic Republic before departing to West Germany as a teenager. The exhibition includes landscapes, floral still lifes and a new large abstract work.
Timings 10am-5pm daily
Tickets £16
Location Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LB
Web gardenmuseum.org.uk/sabine-moritz
Until 31 December: Moments of Light, Wiltshire
Internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro has created a beautiful, immersive light installation bringing to life the grounds of Dorothy House hospice near Bath. Wander through the glowing gardens and connect with loved ones, or take some time to visit alone and take a moment to pause. Entry is free, and donations appreciated; all contributions go to the hospice itself.
Timings Various timings, book online
Tickets Free, donations welcome
Location Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2LE
Web dorothyhouse.org.uk/moments-of-light
Until December: The Wind in the Willows trails, UK
Marking the 50th anniversary of author E. H. Shepard’s death, the five RHS gardens are running a series of interactive trails celebrating the magic of The Wind in the Willows. Discover sensory boxes, play traditional garden games, enjoy photo opportunities and take part in plenty of outdoor fun - all designed to spark curiosity about wildlife, habitats and protecting the environment.
Tickets Included with entry to RHS gardens
Location RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon; Wisley, Surrey; Hyde Hall, Essex; Bridgewater, Greater Manchester; Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire
Web rhs.org.uk
Until 23 May 2027: Henry Moore and More, Sussex
See this year-long outdoor exhibition of artist Henry Moore's sculptures in a new light as autumn and winter arrive at Kew Wakehurst. Moore's works sit alongside two contemporary world-premiere commissions and a UK premiere from artists Rana Begum, Rafael Pérez Evans and Paloma Varga Weisz.
There is also an exhibition of Moore's work at Kew Gardens in London; Monumental Nature runs until 31 January 2027.
Timings 10am-4:30pm
Tickets Included with general admission from £9.25
Location Kew Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex RH17 6TN
Web kew.org/henry-moore-and-more
COMING UP
November & December: Christmas light trails
Each Christmas, more gardens open magical festive light trails, so there's likely to be one near you. These special events offer the chance to enjoy iconic gardens in a whole new way, from the Eden Project in Cornwall, to London's Kew Gardens, Longleat in Wiltshire, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.
Here are all the biggest and best Christmas light trails at gardens across the UK.
12 November 2026–11 April 2027: Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury, London
Discover five decades of art by Vanessa Bell (sister of Virginia Woolf and member of the famous Bloomsbury Group) and her husband Duncan Grant, who lived and gardened together at Charleston in East Sussex. This exhibition includes rarely-seen pieces revealing their unconventional relationship and fascinating artistic trajectory.
Timings 10am-6pm
Tickets £20 / free for members
Location Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Web tate.org.uk/vanessa-bell-and-duncan-grant
10-15 November: Winter Flowers Week, London
Head to the Garden Museum for its annual celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage. This year, five floral designers have each created an immersive installation using British-grown plants and sustainable methods, turning the museum into a magical winter wonderland.
Timings 10am-5pm / Thurs 12 Nov opening and panel talk from 6:30pm
Tickets Included in general admission, from £8
Location Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB
Web gardenmuseum.org.uk/winter-flowers-week-2026
21 November: Max Walters memorial lecture, Cambridge
Hear acclaimed garden writer and former chief executive of the National Garden Scheme George Plumptre talk gardens, plants and the NGS.
Timings 2pm
Tickets From £12
Location The William Collyn Centre, Wellbrook Way, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0GP
Web plantheritage.org.uk/max-walters-memorial-lecture
25 November: Rose Pruning Day with Troy Scott-Smith, Bath
Learn how to care for your roses from one of the best, at this special one-day workshop led by Sissinghurst Garden's Troy Scott-Smith. He will run through the different types of roses and their needs, and how to get the most from them, covering planting combinations, natural pest control methods and rose feeding programmes. Plus, there will be pruning demos in the garden.
Timings 10am-4pm
Tickets £185
Location Caisson House, Combe Hay, Bath BA2 7EF
Web caissongardens.com
DECEMBER
1 December: Horatio's Garden Wales Carol Concert, South Wales
Get into the festive spirit with this evening of carol singing in South Wales – a fundraiser for Horatio's Garden Wales' important work supporting people with spinal injuries. There will be music from soprano Rebecca Evans CBE, harpist Catrin Finch and Cowbridge Male Voice Choir, plus special readings, and tickets include a glass of fizz and festive treat.
Timings 6.30-8.30pm
Tickets £20.75
Location All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64 3EL
Web horatiosgarden.org.uk/horatios-garden-wales-carol-service
Last updated 30th October 2026. Dates and prices correct at time of publication. Please check details for each event prior to travelling.
