It's a big year for the RHS and its flower shows: 2026 marks the year where one of the main changes to the show system they announced in 2024 comes into place - the brand new RHS Badminton.
With RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival becoming a biennial show, RHS Badminton steps up this year and runs in the fallow year for RHS Hampton Court. Taking place on the Badminton Estate, the show promises to offer a huge amount for horticultural and gardening fans.
Everything you need to know about RHS Badminton 2026
RHS Badminton Tickets
Where is RHS Badminton?
Taking place on the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire RHS Badminton is held on open parkland. It won't be in the gardens or house of the Badminton Estate, although there are opportunities to take tours around the Badminton Estate gardens and house, but note - these are now sold out.
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When is RHS Badminton?
The show runs at a similar time to the usual slot for RHS Hampton Court Flower Show - early July. RHS Badminton takes place between 8 and 12 July 2026. The show is open from Wednesday - Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5.30pm.
How much are tickets to RHS Badminton?
Tickets range from £30.31 for member day tickets, and £35.36 for public tickets and go to £47.61. Student tickets are from £10 and under 16s go free.
You can become an RHS member and get reduced rate for the show.
Where can I buy tickets for RHS Badminton?
All tickets are available via the RHS website. Show guides can be purchased in advanced for £11 (£10 on the day), as can premium and all day parking.
What's the line-up at RHS Badminton?
The gardens
The RHS is pulling out all the stops for this brand new show, which will feature a host of show gardens - all contenders for medals - as well as the Young Designer gardens, which sees gardens from designers working at the beginning of their careers.
The Young Designer gardens category will feature Sophie Leo, whose garden Where Grief Grows Quiet explores how gardens can bring peace and refuge to those experiencing grief. Sophie Sturgeon's A Space for Her recognises the tremendous pressure young girls are under to meet unrealistic societal expectations, often through social media and Abigail Stoyle's garden demonstrates how designs can be transformed using reclaimed and repurposed materials.
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The show gardens include Elle Arnett's garden for Macmillan Cancer Support and Sadie May Stowell's garden inspired by Oregon's Willamette Valley. Stephen Moody designs The Cricket Pavilion Garden, while Rick Ford and Pip Probert create the Finding Hope garden.
As well as show gardens, you can expect Artisan Gardens, Pocket Planting gardens, and non-judged feature gardens. Feature gardens include the BBC Radio 4 and RHS The Archers 75th anniversary garden, designed by Jo Thompson. The Archers 75th anniversary garden celebrates the long-standing radio programme and brings to life Bridge Farm, reimagined as a pioneering, productive, sustainable and welcoming space.
Tom Stuart-Smith will also be bringing the largest ever feature garden to an RHS Show. The Julia Rausing Garden is the equivalent size to nine Wimbledon tennis courts and features a wildflower meadow, woodland edge planting a terrace and a fountain among others. Pop singer Will Young will also be turning his hand to garden design alongside Jamie Butterworth and producing Out of the Shadows, an exhibit that interprets Carl Jung's 'Shadow Self.
Plants at RHS Badminton
As well as the gardens, there's the usual Floral Marquee where you can see an array of exhibits from great growers including David Austin Roses and Peter Beales Roses, Houseplant Terrariums where houseplants take centre stage and the Master Grower for 2026 - the Kitchen Garden Plant Centre.
Visitors to RHS Badminton will be able to watch talks on various stages and ask experts in the Plant Village and Floral Marquee, not forgetting the RHS Advice Hub.
Talks at RHS Badminton
The Main Stage is the place for many of the horticultural stars, including Joe Swift, Polly Nicholson, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Ashley Edwards, Jekka McVicar, Nicki Chapman, Rachel de Thame and Carol Klein.
Food at RHS Badminton
There are a host of food options, from the possibility of pre-booking a Fortnum and Mason picnic hamper, to fine dining at the Lakeside Restaurant. The Great Taste Market is an opportunity to buy speciality cheeses and other artisan treats.
Activities for the whole family
Children are very welcome at RHS Badminton, with tickets for under 16s free. Included in activities for kids is a Brambly Hedge takeover where kids can dress up and get their face painted, a forest school with Westonbirt Arboretum, outdoor games from Jaques of London and lots of wheelbarrow designs from local schools and community groups.
