The Royal Horticultural Society has confirmed that its 2027 show calendar will feature a brand-new event in Bristol, adding to the existing Malvern Spring Festival and Chelsea Flower Show.
New Bristol show slated for July
The upcoming exhibition will be held at the Prospect Building in Bristol from 8 July to 11 July 2027. Organisers plan to transform both indoor galleries and the outdoor courtyard into a large‑scale botanical showcase. Attendees can expect pop‑up plant displays, a series of expert talks, and hands‑on workshops designed to engage gardeners of all skill levels.
According to the RHS, the Bristol location was chosen to bring the society’s horticultural programming to a city centre, offering inspiration for anyone from owners of small balcony gardens to those with larger urban plots. The event will also feature immersive experiences, though specific details about those installations have not been released, and will bring horticultural programming to a city centre, offering inspiration.
Return of the Tatton Park Flower Show
In addition to the new Bristol venue, the RHS will revive its Flower Show at Tatton Park in Cheshire after a three‑year hiatus. The show is scheduled for 21 July through 25 July 2027 on the historic Tatton Park estate. It will highlight show gardens, floral exhibits, specialist growers, and a series of talks aimed at the North West horticultural community.
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One notable component of the Tatton Park program is the Young Designer Gardens, which give emerging talent a platform to display innovative garden concepts. This element mirrors similar initiatives at other RHS events, and the society focuses on nurturing the next generation of garden designers.
James Wren, RHS director of development and shows, said the society’s touring model, introduced in 2024, allows it to reach new audiences each year. “After the success of our new shows at Wentworth Woodhouse, Badminton Estate and Sandringham Estate, we are delighted to be continuing our work to make the RHS more accessible and to welcome more people into gardening,” he said.
The Bristol addition joins a lineup that already includes the Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire and the Chelsea Flower Show in London. Those established events remain core fixtures on the horticultural calendar, offering a mix of show gardens, plant sales, and educational programming.
While the RHS continues to host seasonal shows and plant society gatherings across its gardens, the new Bristol venue represents a shift toward urban outreach.
